Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Submission martial art
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a martial art focused on ground fighting and submission holds.
Developed in Brazil from Japanese judo techniques, it emphasizes leverage and technique over strength, allowing smaller practitioners to control larger opponents.
Matches typically end when one fighter submits via joint lock or choke: She trains Brazilian jiu-jitsu three times a week.
Often abbreviated BJJ.
Yielding to another's will
- guardWatchful defensive attention
- mountClimb up or steed
- armbarElbow hyperextension hold
- kimuraRotational shoulder submission
guillotine · sweep · pass · takedown · escape · transition · wristlock
Martial arts uniform
- no-giGrappling without traditional uniform
- beltStrap securing trousers
- academyInstitution of learning
- professorSenior university teacher
lineage · Gracie · tatami · bow · promotion · stripe · acai · pineapple
Borrowed capital for amplified returns
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- pressureForce upon contact
- controlAuthority to direct
- timingArt of choosing moments
setup · feint · chain · counter · anticipation · angle · base · frames
Hole-making by rotation
- sparringPractice combat training
- rollingTurning over repeatedly
- matFlat floor covering
- repsExercise iteration count
warm-up · conditioning · timing · rounds · partner · resistance · fundamentals · progression
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- patienceCalm during delays
- humilityFreedom from arrogance
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- respectRegard with honor
self-improvement · flow · adaptability · problem-solving · resilience · consistency · dedication · mindfulness
Settle beyond doubt
- controlAuthority to direct
- escapeFlight from captivity
- standingPosition, physical or social
- streetPublic urban roadway
attacker · awareness · de-escalation · real-world · close-quarters
submission
Yielding to another's will
kimura · guillotine · sweep · pass · takedown · escape · transition · wristlock
gi
Martial arts uniform
professor · lineage · Gracie · tatami · bow · promotion · stripe · acai · pineapple · rashguard
leverage
Borrowed capital for amplified returns
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- pressureForce upon contact
- controlAuthority to direct
timing · setup · feint · chain · counter · anticipation · angle · base · frames · underhook
drilling
Hole-making by rotation
reps · warm-up · conditioning · timing · rounds · partner · resistance · fundamentals · progression
perseverance
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- patienceCalm during delays
- humilityFreedom from arrogance
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
respect · self-improvement · flow · adaptability · problem-solving · resilience · consistency · dedication · mindfulness · journey
clinch
Settle beyond doubt
street · attacker · awareness · de-escalation · real-world · close-quarters
tournament
Multi-round competitive event
podium · match · points · advantage · penalty · referee · timekeeper · round · finals · superfight
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