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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Jiu-jitsu brasileiro
BrazilAmericasGrapplingModern Hybrid
Ground grappling art where leverage lets a smaller person control and submit a larger one.
Key characteristics
- Guard, mount, back control
- Chokes and joint locks
Forms & curriculum
- Varies by school.
What training looks like
Training revolves around falling safely (breakfalls), grips, balance-breaking, throws, pins and controlled submissions. Cooperative drilling builds toward live resistance practice.
Questions to ask a school
- How are new students taught to fall?
- Is live rolling or randori optional at first?
- What is the coach's lineage or rank?
- What are the mat-hygiene rules?
Quick facts
| Origin | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Era / founder | 1920s – Gracie family from Mitsuyo Maeda's judo |
| Family | Modern Hybrid |
| Type | Grappling |
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