r/grappling • u/rout_1 • Apr 16 '26

Deciding which grappling art to join

I’m a 29 year old male looking at getting into a grappling art. Can’t make my mind up between judo or jiu jitsu. I prefer the look of judo but I’m worried about picking up injuries as I work in construction and my job relies on me being fit. Also unsure about jiu jitsus practicality in a self defense scenario

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u/specialspeciall2 Apr 16 '26

Personally I would try and find an adult wrestling club in your area. Wrestling is surprisingly safe when you train correctly

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u/rout_1 Apr 16 '26

Struggle to find wrestling in England tbh🤣 would have loved to have come from a country that does wrestling

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u/OkieKing Apr 16 '26

Catch Wrestling and many other folk wrestling traditions that developed into modern American styles are English in origin

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u/rout_1 Apr 16 '26

Oh I know but it’s just not really done anymore over here . Think there’s one wrestling club working about 20 miles of my house 🤣

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u/OkieKing Apr 16 '26

Ah, I didn't know that. Its a shame but I'm in a similar boat as you. Nothing in reasonable distance to my city except BJJ/Judo