![]() CrucifixĪlso known as jigoku jime or “hell’s choking”, it’s a position in which the fighter uses their arms and legs to hold both of the OPPONENT’s arms from behind, in such a way that resembles a crucifix. To understand it, it’s important to acknowledge the HIGHLY competitive and adversarial context of Jiu Jitsu at that specific time. CreonteĪn expression first used by Carlson Gracie in reference to a character of Greek mythology (Edipo’s uncle), used to designate fighters that changed GYMs in the sense of “traitors”. Grab the adversary by the waistline from behind, in order to throw him into the ground. ![]() Kind of submission that consists in strangling the adversaries – using arms or legs – in order to stop the blood flow towards the brain. KneebarĪlso known as leglock, it’s a submission that consists in hyperextending the knee joint. Shoulder LockĪ submission that consists in APPLYING pressure over the adversary’s shoulder through a forceful translational or rotational movement of their arm. ![]() Straight footlock, aimed to overstretch the ANKLE in such a way that it’s lined with the shin. The common abbreviation of “Brazilian Jiu Jitsu”. It’s a throw that consists in grabbing both legs of the adversary in order to throw them into the ground. BaianaĪlso known as morote gari or double leg. To TIGHTEN the grip, adjusting your position during GRAPPLE. It’s, as the name SUGGESTS, a submission in which pressure is APPLIED over the adversary’s elbow, aiming to dislocate the joint by forcefully overstretching the arm. Known in Brazil as armlock and in Judo as juji gatame. In Jiu Jitsu competitions, it’s only allowed for fighters above the brown belt. Americana no péĪlso known as ashi garami, it’s a submission focused on the adversary’s ANKLE, in which is APPLIED a torsion towards the joint’s internal rotation. AmericanaĪlso known as ude garami, it’s a kind of lock that uses the lever to APPLY pressure at the adversary’s shoulder or elbow. It can also be said of the situations when a practitioner enters the fight with on half-guard or right out immobilizing the OPPONENT, APPLING lots of pressure. It’s said of the situations when a competitor has complete domain over its adversary during the fight. Is said about the fighter who constantly “stalls” the fight, by holding back himself as well as the opponent, instead of aiming to submit the adversarie (which is the ultimate goal of a Jiu Jitsu competition). The BJJ Glossary AbsoluteĪ championship’s division in which there’s no weight limit for competitors. But this glossary can speed things up, and help you easily navigate this new universe you’re entering. Rest assured, this will happen naturally as you go through classes. And understanding those terms and expressions is essential for your progress on the mat. ![]() And, with so many passionate practitioners, almost every Jiu Jitsu school becomes a very bounded community, with specific slangs that change from region to region, from school to school.Īs you probably figured out, Jiu Jitsu is much more than a fighting modality: it’s a lifestyle, with very particular rituals and “etiquette”. Like all martial arts, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has its own expressions and jargon. We’ve all been there and this feeling it’s likely to last more than a couple of classes. If you’re starting your journey through the mat, it’s normal to feel somewhat like a SQUARE PEG IN A ROUND HOLE when surrounded by so many new names, expressions and concepts.
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