Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - 4 Submissions You Must Master for a Well Rounded Game

In the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu there are literally hundreds if not thousands of different types of submissions and for every submission there are infinite amounts of ways to reach that destination. It is easy to understand why some practitioners of this art find it difficult to know where they should focus their attention. Listed below are four submissions that are a great foundation for beginner and experienced practitioners alike.

1)The Rear Naked Choke.

The rear naked choke is the bread and butter of Brazilian jiu jitsu. This powerful choke is probably the first attack that you will learn if you attend and reputable academy. The attack itself is simple enough, you start from your opponents back, wrap one are around their neck and then use your other arm to close off the choke to get the tap.

2)The Arm Bar

When most people think of Brazilian jiu jitsu they think of the arm bar. This is because it is very different than techniques often seen in other types of martial arts. The complex motions required to perform this move correctly will not only allow you to perform this technique better but will assist you in master more difficult skills in the future. If this submission is not a part of your arsenal learn it as soon as possible from a qualified instructor.

3)The Guillotine.

The guillotine is about as straight forward attack as they come, it is also very versatile. This is because the guillotine can be performed from a variety of ground positions and also from the standing position. This submission also has the added benefit of being a movement that provides head control. This means that even if you are unable to stop your opponent here, you will be in a good position to control where the fight goes. This skill should be a part of every grappler's game.

4)The Straight Ankle Lock

Of all of the Brazilian jiu jitsu attacks listed here this is probably the most underutilized and most poorly performed. This is because in B.J.J. most submissions focus on the upper limbs and neck. Learning the straight ankle lock can give a B.J.J competitor a real competitive advantage if they take the time to learn how to apply it properly and with the correct timing.

There are hundreds of moves that can be learned but learning to do just a few very well will prove to be more useful than learning to do many very poorly.

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