BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
Gi Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a predominantly ground based martial art which focuses on the understanding of body mechanics and leverage rather than aggression and strength to successfully defeat an ‘opponent’.
To use a modern reference, most of what you see in MMA (the UFC for example) is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Throws, sweeps, chokes and joint locks are utilised to maintain a dominant position over one’s opponent or training partner
No gi Jiu-Jitsu
No Gi BJJ is essentially the same as conventional BJJ without wearing the traditional kimono (Gi).
The majority of the rules and principles
are the same.
No Gi BJJ has seen an explosion of popularity recently due to professional events such as ADCC, Polaris and Grapplefest.
“It’s great to train hard and become a champion, but it’s greater to become a good human being”
Jean Jacques Machado
