Submissions are categorized into two main groups, though most competitions restrict certain dangerous locks at lower belt levels.
Success in Jiu-Jitsu follows a fundamental principle: . Practitioners focus on gaining a dominant position to control an opponent before attempting to end the fight. Takedowns: Moving the fight from standing to the ground. Jiu Jitsu
Common techniques include the Rear-Naked Choke , Triangle , Guillotine , and Ezekiel Choke . These work by restricting blood flow to the brain or air to the lungs. Submissions are categorized into two main groups, though
The term "Jiu-Jitsu" translates roughly to the "gentle art" because it emphasizes efficiency and energy conservation over brute force. Intro to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Part 1 -- The History Takedowns: Moving the fight from standing to the ground
These involve applying pressure to a joint (elbows, shoulders, knees) until the opponent "taps out" to signal surrender. The "Gentle Art" Philosophy
Ending the fight through joint manipulations (locks) or strangles (chokes). Essential Submissions