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| UFC FIGHTERS B.J. Penn |
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art
that focuses on gaining dominant position and then using joint-locks
and chokeholds to force an opponent to give up. BJJ teaches
that a small person can defeat a much bigger and stronger
opponent with technique rather than strength. Brazilian Jiu
Jitsu came to prominence when Royce Gracie exploded onto the mma
scene and won 3 out of the first 4 Ultimate Fighting Championships.
He was able to defeat men over 100 pounds heavier than him using
chokes and joint locks he was taught by his grandfather, Helio
Gracie, who some say invented Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Many of the techniques used in BJJ can also be found slightly modified in other disciplines. Some of its throws and submissions are found in judo, both being Japanese martial arts. There are a few basic positions in BJJ. One of which is the guard. There are a few different types of guards as well. 3 types of guards are closed, open and butterfly. These postitions are used to defend against attacks as well as to set up submissions.
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Martial Arts Fighting Styles Judo Kickboxing Muay Thai Sambo |
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| The most dominant position in BJJ is the mount. |
