The Art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Self-defense has evolved the world's attention to the various types of martial arts. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has taken its place as one of the top martial arts styles. It may appear that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a very new term. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is basically a type of martial arts.

The Japanese and the Chinese have always been at the forefront of martial arts. They know a lot of self-defense techniques. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu involves a lot of ground fighting. You might have come across many types of ground fighting from other countries. However, the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is quite different. It was actually derived from the martial art of the Japanese. In particular, it traces its origins to the martial art KodokanJudo. On the other hand, Jujitsu is the source of Kodokan Judo.

These began in the 20th century. It has been around for, literally, ages. The practice has been going on for a long time already. But not many people were exposed to it. If you get to learn the skills involved in this art, you will be more equipped in handling yourself in times of danger. In Japan, public security was greatly enhanced by this art.

Fighters get to learn various techniques to fit whatever circumstances they are faced with. It is a basic principle in ground fighting that, with the right techniques, a weak fighter can triumph over a stronger opponent. The bigger and stronger ones can be defeated by the weak people, if they use leverage. Certain methods that might help in this process of winning include, the joint-lock method or the chokeholds.

Are you wondering what a joint-lock is? It is a fighting strategy that is used by many people who have learnt the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. In the vein of grappling, you will get to manipulate your opponent's joints. That's how it got its name 'joint-lock'. By manipulating their joints, you will bring them to their straining limit, until such time that they can no longer move. Movement will be impossible, not even a little. It is like completely locking the joints in that position. The joint-lock technique is one of the most common and earliest techniques in self-defense. The Chinese employ this technique as a catching and locking technique. This technique is sure to cause a lot of joint pain to your opponent. If you apply this technique with a bit more force, their ligaments and tendons would also suffer. There might be bone fractures or dislocation.