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Grappling art derived from judo, focusing on forcing the opponent to submit using jointlocks and chokes.

Grappling art derived from judo, focusing on forcing the opponent to submit using jointlocks and chokes.

Often referred to within combat sports circles simply as "jiu jitsu", with that particular spelling and context denoting Brazilian origin. Variants include Gracie, 10th Planet, and other personality-branded streams (e.g. Marcelo Garcia jiu jitsu, Lucas Lepri jiu jitsu).

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How to build up endurance when rolling?

I started taking BJJ last month and I gas really quick, especially when we roll at the end of the session. I can roll with two guys, but then I feel really out of breath, and my muscles feel extremely weak. I'm even dizzy. What can I do to increase…
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What are the advantage of wearing a rashguard under the Gi in BJJ?

Rashguard are forbidden in IBJJF Gi competition. What are the drawback and advantage of wearing a rashguard under the Gi?
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BJJ: HOW to use technique over strength when rolling?

I always hear people say "Use technique not strength". I understand this principle and want to use it, but don't know how it works against someone who is going 100%? I.e how can u just focus on technique when rolling if the other person is going as…
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How many days per week shoud I train BJJ?

I recently started training BJJ and was wondering if training monday through friday with the weekend off is overkill? I've been feeling sore after every class and in the morning I feel like someone just beat the crap out of me. I guess it just takes…
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How many people practice Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu globally?

I would like to know how many people practice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu around the world.
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Should I start competition or wait for green belt

I am an orange belt. I've been training BJJ for 7 months, and was wondering if I should start to compete or wait until I get my green belt? I've gone to four tournaments to watch and I would like to compete but I am very nervous about doing so.
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How many people know BJJ and/or MMA in America?

I was reading an articles on kids doing mma in america and it stated an estimated 3 million kids participate in mma in America. I also notice how many American guys study and know bjj and to a lesser extent do mma. How many people in America…
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How to build a Gi checker?

A Gi checker is an object used for check that the Gi meet IBJJF kimono requirement. How to do your own Gi checker?
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Can a BJJ blue belt give a white belt a stripe?

Is a BJJ blue belt allowed to give a white belt a stripe? I heard that higher belts can promote lower belts - and I understand that a stripe isn’t a promotion per se. So I’m wondering: Would it be taboo or not allowed for a blue belt to give a white…
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What is the most effective way to pass dela riva spider?

It's a particularly frustrating guard for me to start passing and often if I even get close then the transition to single leg x happens. I have seen a few tutorials of Mendes brothers, etc., using a leg drag on the bicep control but this is actually…
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Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu Kid to Adult ranking transition

My son started training in Martial Arts 11 years ago at age 5. He started in Ryuku Kenpo, received a black belt at age 8. He then started American Kenpo, and received a black belt at age 10. He started training in Small Circle Jiu-Jitsu and Modern…
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What to do in full guard when you are able to grab your opponents knee as he stands up?

When you are in full guard, the person on top tries to get up and puts one knee out. You grab the knee, which lets you control his positioning. Where do you go from there?
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How can I become good in Bjj?

I want to become really good, I train 9 classes (1 hour each class ) a week. I want to do some solo work, will solo drills help me? I found some on youtube that I wanted to practice: sit outs- back and forth sit outs- around leg circles hip ups hip…
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Do I need to pay royalties to the Gracie family if I write a book about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?

I'm planning to write a comic book about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. All the characters are fake, but they talk about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu history. They explain the origin of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and mention the masters Helio and Carlson. I didn't find a…
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How to Fit in Training Scheduele

So I have recently taken up BJJ. I have only taken a couple of classes but would love to go almost every day. The only problem is that my current gyms class schedule doesn't fit in with my work and my school schedule. I've tried looking for other…
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