Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Understanding the discipline

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a grappling discipline that emphasises positional control, leverage, transitions and submissions. Training is progressive and should take place with qualified supervision, clear partner communication and respect for tapping or stopping.

What you can explore

• History and development of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
• Guard positions and positional hierarchy
• Escapes, transitions and control concepts
• Submission concepts and training boundaries
• Competition formats and sportsmanship

Suggested study activities

• Map the major positional categories
• Study safe partner communication
• Review beginner-level grappling terminology

Safety and good practice

Learn from appropriately qualified instructors. Follow the rules of the relevant school or governing organisation. Respect training partners, use suitable protective equipment and stop when you experience pain, dizziness or injury. Do not attempt dangerous techniques based only on online material.