The Basics of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on ground fighting and submission techniques. Here are the basics of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Positions and Control: BJJ emphasizes gaining dominant positions on the ground to control your opponent effectively. Some common positions include: Mount: Sitting on top of your opponent with your knees straddling their torso. Side Control: Lying perpendicular to your opponent, pinning them to the ground while controlling their upper body. Guard: Being on your back with your legs wrapped around your opponent to control their posture and limit their attacks. Back Control: Having your back on your opponent's chest, controlling them with hooks on their legs and controlling their upper body. Submissions: Submissions are techniques used to force your opponent to submit or "tap out." These techniques can include joint locks (e.g., armbar, kimura, or kneebar) or chokes (e.g., rear-naked choke or guillotine choke). S...