Jiu | Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a predominantly ground-based martial art designed to allow a smaller, weaker person to successfully defend against a larger opponent using leverage, weight distribution, and timing. It is often described as "physical chess" because it requires mental problem-solving and constant strategy during a match.

Submissions are categorized into two main groups, though most competitions restrict certain dangerous locks at lower belt levels.

Establishing dominance in positions like Mount, Side Control, or Back Control. Jiu Jitsu

Navigating past an opponent's legs to reach a side or top control position.

Ending the fight through joint manipulations (locks) or strangles (chokes). Essential Submissions Establishing dominance in positions like Mount

Common techniques include the Rear-Naked Choke , Triangle , Guillotine , and Ezekiel Choke . These work by restricting blood flow to the brain or air to the lungs.

Success in Jiu-Jitsu follows a fundamental principle: . Practitioners focus on gaining a dominant position to control an opponent before attempting to end the fight. Takedowns: Moving the fight from standing to the ground. Jiu Jitsu

The term "Jiu-Jitsu" translates roughly to the "gentle art" because it emphasizes efficiency and energy conservation over brute force. Intro to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Part 1 -- The History