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What is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

Original Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art and mixed art martial combat sport that accentuates on control on the ground. It focuses on the aspect of leverage, technique and the use of submission that include choke holds and joints locks on the opponents.

Can I start martial arts at any age?

Even though BJJ is considered Martial Art, it is for anyone and everyone. Of course, it helps a lot, but there are a lot of practitioners who started BJJ at the age of 30, 40 and even older and experienced a lot of benefits from practicing Jiu Jitsu.

Is BJJ training physically demanding?

It is a rigorous combat sport, this is especially so when one is starting this martial art as the muscles are worked out in certain ways that may initially be unfamiliar. But in most BJJ academies you are taken through a step-by-step process of increasing your level of fitness and readiness for BJJ.

Can I train BJJ if I'm not in great shape?

Of course, you can start BJJ training no matter whether you are in a good physical shape at the moment or not. Like any other martial art, BJJ training increases ones strength, flexibility and the heart condition in the long run. One should discuss some issues with his/her tutor, for example personal matters or some restrictions.

What's the difference between GI and NOGI BJJ?

Gi BJJ is done using a kimono wherein a persons jacket and pants can be grabbed. No-gi BJJ is done without the use of shoes but rather wear shorts and a rash guard and it involves more clinches and body grips. Possibilities and difficulties differ in each approach, though neither are more challenging than the other, just different.

How does the belt ranking system work in BJJ?

The belt ranking system used in BJJ practice is a white belt that goes through the blue, purple, brown, and finally to black. There is also the internal stripe ranking within each belt level and they are awarded to practitioners in recognition of their progress.

How is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu different from Japanese?

Well, the principal difference is that the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu pays more attention to the ground fighting and submissions while the Japanese Jiu-Jitsu is thought to contain more throwing and striking. BJJ originated from the Japanese Jiu-Jitsu but took the techniques further to sports practice as well as for self-defense situations which call for a ground fight.

Why is brazilian jiu-jitsu so effective?

Techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are very efficient because they prevent an opponent from delivering blows with maximum impact and force at very close quarters by bringing the fight to the ground.