What's the difference between Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
In short, Judo focuses more on stand up throws techniques and Brazilian Jiu=jitsu focus more on ground submissions techniques. At Powersource you will learn both in one program.
Which uniform should I wear (Judo or BJJ)?
You can wear any of them, but you must wear your belt ranking in accord to your uniform in order not to cause confusion of your skill level since we have Judo and BJJ visitors from time to time. If you buy a Judo uniform (we have for sale) you may compete in BJJ tournaments wearing it, but if you purchase a BJJ uniform you may not wear it in Judo tournaments.
What are the belts in Judo and BJJ and what's the criteria for belt promotion?
This is how we promote students at our school. Please note that promotions may be different in other schools.
Kids Judo belt
White white/yellow yellow yellow/orange orange orange/green green. |
Adults Judo Belt
White Green Blue Purple Brown Black Coral red |
Kids BJJ belt
White Gray/White Gray Gray/Black Yellow/White Yellow Yellow/Black Orange/White Orange Orange/Black Green/White Green Green/Black |
BJJ belt for Juvenile 16 years old and up
White Blue Purple Brown Black |
The criteria for belt promotion are in these order:
Attendance
Time in the program
Knowledge
Skills
Competition record
Behavior in class, home, school (kids)
At least 3 stripes on the belt (kids)
Depending on age and competition record a kid may or may not be promoted to half color belts
Ranking in Judo will not make you rank in BJJ or vice versa.
Attendance
Time in the program
Knowledge
Skills
Competition record
Behavior in class, home, school (kids)
At least 3 stripes on the belt (kids)
Depending on age and competition record a kid may or may not be promoted to half color belts
Ranking in Judo will not make you rank in BJJ or vice versa.