Is judo better than basketball

Answer 1

In what sense? If you want to learn how to defend yourself, I should think that Judo is better. I mean, what are you going to do with the Basketball? Knock your attacker out by bouncing the ball against his head for say, a hundred times? Quite tiring, don't you think? Judo lets light people throw others who are heavier, and not get injured too. But if you want a recreational sport, then I suppose it really is about what kind of fun you want. When you learn Judo, the first thing you need to learn is not how to throw people, but how to fall. It's useful, there's been many times where I would have gotten a concussion if I had not used my Judo breakfall to protect myself. But Judo training is very harsh, getting thrown, doing somersaults (forward-roll, backward-roll, cartwheels, handstands) are a must, because they help you feel how to move and they help you react in the Shiai (matches). Basketball, the training may still be hard, but at the very least you won't be concentrating on being thrown and throwing people. It's more about teamwork but in Judo, it's quite individual when you fight. Hope this helps.

Answer 2

It depends entirely on the individual and what they are looking for. Basketball is a team sport and builds teamwork skills. Judo, while it is learned with partners and instructors is an individual endeavor. 99% of the people in America will tell you basketball is better. Judo is better.