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.

When you are overpowered by your opponent, drop to the floor since this is likely to make them think that they have beaten you. This is the most effective position for one Brazilian Jiu Jitsu technique referred to as the guard.

What you really are seeking to achieve here is keep your challenger down utilizing your legs so you hinder him 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 under the opponent's leg and control his head using the other hand. Move your hips out in order to make space and also circle your hand to the front of the opponent's face then swing your leg over your opponent's face. Arch a bit to apply the arm bar because this is the only method to trap the opponent's arm by keeping it tight to your body making use of your tricep muscles.

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 your opponent utilizing the shoulder wrench to arm lock combination.

When sitting on one side of the competitor, you pin one arm to the floor and after that execute the upward shoulder wrench. It's only natural for your competitor to resist so secure the other arm by means of grasping their trap. Make sure that your rear knee is high, near their head and that the body weight is over his pinned hand. Finally, 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.

First, you reach over your opponent's head and lock it in between your armpit utilizing both your hands clasped together. Because their legs are free, stop it by placing your 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 other ground to ground techniques you can learn in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. You will see every one to be very useful in close quarter combat so practice it often until you understand it properly. Knowing it may just make you win your next competition or even 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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