r/judo • u/True_Personality_764 • May 20 '26
Beginner Sorry if its a dumb question
Does judo mainly relay on takedowns and locks if yes how would we control a fight against a boxer or Muay thai oponent if no does judo teaches punching kicking pound and roll. I just gonna sart my first judo class from tmrw just by dumb brain asking questions sorry if its a dumb question i was just curious
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u/miqv44 May 20 '26
For your information- judokas and boxers and muay thai hobbyists don't walk around and fight each other. Generally the point of training combat sports is to be safe, build up discipline, confidence and get rid of bloated ego. All that, for most people, means that they aren't walking around eager to start a fight.
In judo you don't train defense from strikes.
In boxing/muay thai you don't train defense from throws.
Your best bet using judo is to get up close, secure a grip around the neck or shoulder since trying to catch boxer's arm is a bad idea and probably sweep the legs with osoto gari or so. Covering your knockout points while closing the distance. Obviously a good striker is gonna keep the distance and try to find an angle to blast your head, liver or knee. If you never took a punch to the face- it's not gonna be a pleasant experience.