| Why Should You Learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | | | | arm to the ground and then execute the upward |
| You might think that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is not that | | | | shoulder wrench. It is normal for your opponent to |
| different from other martial arts but this is not true. | | | | resist so secure the other arm by grabbing his trap. |
| While other styles teach you to fight well while you are | | | | Make sure that your rear knee is high close to his |
| standing, this one will help you learn how to subdue an | | | | head and that your body weight is over his pinned |
| opponent when you are on the ground. | | | | hand. Lastly, swing over to one side and sit back to |
| If you are overpowered by your opponent, fall to the | | | | execute the straight arm bar. |
| ground because this will make him think that he owns | | | | Should he get away, you may us the scarf fold to |
| you. This is the best position for one Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | | | | knee lock. |
| technique known as the guard. | | | | First, you reach over your opponent’s head and |
| What you are trying to do here is keep your opponent | | | | lock this in between your armpit with both hands |
| down using your legs so you prevent him from hitting, | | | | clasped together. Since his legs are free, stop it by |
| pinning or mounting you. | | | | placing your foot against the inside of your |
| To be in the dominant position, try the arm drag to arm | | | | opponent’s thigh. |
| bar maneuver by pulling their sleeves in one hand | | | | Bring the leg that is closest to the ground closer to you |
| towards you. | | | | to maintain close hip to hip contact. Now cross your |
| Hook one hand under the opponent’s leg and | | | | ankles, squeeze his knees together and take control of |
| control his head with the other hand. Move your hips | | | | their heel. Don’t forget to arch to exert pressure |
| out to create space and circle your hand to the front | | | | against your opponent’s knee joint. |
| of your opponent’s face then swing your leg over | | | | There are other ground to ground techniques you can |
| your opponent’s face. Arch a little to apply the arm | | | | learn in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. You will find each one to be |
| bar as this is the only way to trap your opponent’s | | | | very useful in close quarter combat so practice it |
| arm by keeping this tight to your body using your | | | | regularly until you get it right. Knowing it might just |
| tricep. | | | | make you win your next tournament or even save |
| When this is achieved, you can do whatever you want | | | | your life if your life is in danger. |
| with them like punch them in the chest. This can only | | | | The ground fighting techniques mentioned should only |
| be done if you have strong legs and hips. | | | | be done under the direct supervision of a trained |
| Another technique you can do is mount your opponent | | | | expert. If you fool around with it at home, you could |
| using the shoulder wrench to arm lock combination. | | | | hurt someone or maybe even hurt yourself. |
| While sitting on one side of your opponent, you pin one | | | | |