The Reasons You Must Learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

By Lawrence Griffin III


You may think that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is not that dissimilar to some other martial arts however this is not accurate. While other forms teach you to fight effectively when you're standing up, this one will help you be able to subdue an opponent when you are on the ground.

If you are overpowered by your challenger, drop to the floor as this can make them think that he have beaten you. This is actually the ideal position for one Brazilian Jiu Jitsu technique referred to as the guard.

What you're seeking to accomplish here is keep your opposition down utilizing your legs so you stop them from hitting, pinning or mounting you.

To take the dominant position, attempt the arm drag to arm bar maneuver by way of pulling their sleeves in one hand towards you.

Hook a single hand beneath the opponent's leg and control his head with the other hand. Shift your hips out to make space and also circle your hand towards the front of the opponent's face then move your leg over the opponent's face. Arch slightly to apply the arm bar as this is the best way to trap the opponent's arm keeping this tight to your body using your tricep.

When this is accomplished, you're able to do anything you want with them like punch them in the upper body. This can only be carried out when you have strong legs and hips.

An additional technique you can do is mount the other fighter utilizing the shoulder wrench to arm lock combination.

While sitting on one side of your competitor, you pin one arm to the floor then execute the upward shoulder wrench. It's only natural for your competitor to resist so secure the other arm by means of taking hold of his trap. Ensure your rear knee is high, near his head and that the body weight is over his pinned hand. Last of all, swing over to one side and sit back to complete your straight arm bar.

Should they get away, you might use the scarf fold to knee lock.

Initially, you reach over your opponent's head and lock this between your armpit using both your hands clasped together. Because their legs are free, stop it by placing your own foot against the inside of your opponent's thigh.

Bring the leg that is closest to the ground nearer to you to continue to keep close hip to hip contact. Now cross your ankles, squeeze their knees together and also take control of their heel. Don't fail to arch to be able to exert pressure against your opponent's knee joint.

There are many ground to ground techniques one can learn in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. You'll discover every one to be very helpful in close quarter combat so practice it consistently until you get it right. Understanding it might just help to make you win your next competition or perhaps save your life in case your life is in danger.

The ground fighting techniques mentioned should only be done under the direct direction of a qualified expert. For those who fool around with it at your home, you could potentially hurt someone or maybe even harm yourself.

If you wish to study Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, go to your local gymnasium and see if they're offering lessons. It is available to individuals who have or don't have any martial arts backgrounds but are willing to learn exactly what this is all about.




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