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What's BJJ?

What is bjj? It's both art and a sport that focuses on grappling for you to subdue your enemy.

Several of the techniques were modified from judo and jiu-jitsu. Learning how to perform the actual technique enables even a smaller and more frail person to beat someone who is larger which is why it's also used in self-defense classes.

BJJ appeared as early as in the 20's. It only acquired global recognition after Royce Gracie was victorious at the Ultimate Fighting Championship several times after it was established in 1993. Due to the domination, several schools are now instructing this combat sport.

You can most likely say that the significance as a sport is second after football.  There are contests held regularly such as the European Championships, the Mundials and the Pan Am Games

If you want to be successful in bjj, repetition is key and the only way you are able to do that is through training and sparring. This means fighting against a live and resisting opponent under simulated conditions while at the same time being careful not to cause any serious injury.

During rolling and matches, wrestlers are mandated to wear the kimono. It looks just like what you would wear when you practice judo. The difference is that the uniform has tighter cuffs on both the jacket and pants.

Submissions in Brazilian jiu-jitsu are done either through chokes or joint locks. Choking as you well know involves constricting the windpipe so the enemy is unable to breathe. Apart from that, there is also what is known as strangling which collapses the carotid artery. Choking is less efficient than a strangle and may cause permanent damage or death which is why the second is used more frequently during competition.

As for joint locks which are probably safer, what you are doing is creating a lever with the body position which forces the joint to move past its normal range of motion. This is better known as hyperextension and since there's no escape out of it, the foe has no other action but to submit. 

Everybody can be taught bjj. As you get better, you get promoted to the next belt class. Beginners start with the white and move their way to the red belt. For those who are under 15 years old, you progress your way from white to green belt.

How quickly you grow depends on the amount of time the person dedicates and how quickly they learn. To get to the elite class for example, it takes at least ten years or even more.

With BJJ leaving its mark on the global scene, you will not have a difficult time finding a gymnasium that is offering classes. The only thing you have to do now is use your time properly since this is done in a group and you're just one of many that are learning the ropes of this martial art. As a noob, you do not have to get a gi so just come in wearing a rashguard and shorts.  If you are trying to find a bjj blog that doesn't take it too seriously, you should check out doyoubjj.com.