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Flying_Quokka

Thinking about switching to Judo from BJJ - would appreciate some insights on height and mixing judo/lifting

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Hey guys. I recently started doing BJJ at 27 yo, and while I really enjoy it I find that my favourite parts are always learning the takedowns, and the standup part of sparring/rolling. While I know the importance of knowing what to do on the ground, I always find myself wanting to learn judo moves like uchi mata, osoto gari, etc. and the standup part in general

I wanted to try Judo for that reason, and maybe even switch completely if I end up liking it more - but I'm very tall (204cm) with very long legs, and I'm not sure if Judo would be a good fit for my style of body, since alot of takedowns seem to require you to kinda go lower than your opponent center of gravity

Also, I lift 4 times a week and am not sure if doing Judo 2/3 times a week will significantly impact my results. I'm currently doing BJJ 3 times a week and my body can handle it pretty well, but people say that judo is harsher on the body. Can anyone who lifts and trains judo multiple times a week chime in about that?

Thanks in advance!

Posted Dec 6, 2025, 6:31 PM UTC

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