It’s no secret that sport BJJ is one of the most popular martial arts today. It was born from the sport of mixed martial arts and has grown into a well-rounded system of its own that includes grappling, striking and a little bit of everything else. The first thing you’ll notice about sport BJJ competition is that there are rules!

1. Double Leg Takedown

If you’re looking to learn an effective submission for grappling, a good place to start is the double leg. You’ll find that there is nothing quite like it – a technique that gives you the best chance to get on top of your opponent, maintain control and even score a submission.

But it’s not just a football tackle – this is a highly technical manoeuvre with sophisticated setups and followups. There are many different variations for the Double Leg tackle, the biggest difference being whether you drop your head as you shoot to your lead leg (penetration step) or not.

In MMA, it’s more common to stay up on the feet, but both variations are equally valid for

BJJ.

2. Single Leg Takedown

The Single Leg Takedown is an incredibly useful technique in BJJ. It is extremely effective at ending fights and even has applications in MMA.

When watching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu matches, it is amazing how often someone in the blue corner is successful with what seems to be a very simple move. I am not saying that these techniques are hard to learn, but to execute is much more difficult than it looks. The same goes for getting to the top of the mount or guard position from a bottom position.

Basically you reach down, grab one of his legs, lift it off the ground, and topple him over. You then have to carefully position your body to ensure that you’re not going to land on him and get hurt, but you also have to be careful not to be knocked out of position. Changing the position of your hands, head or body by a couple of inches can completely change the outcome of this move.

Double legs can become single legs depending on your opponent’s reaction. Double legs are often chained together so that they can be more easily managed.

For submissions, you need to pay attention to which areas of the body are being exposed and how. In BJJ and submission wrestling, the head is off-limits if you want to avoid exposure to the guillotine. If your opponent is bigger or stronger, the head might be safer than your legs or arms, but that can work to your disadvantage in the long run.

3.  Low Single

The low single has been around since the day wrestling was born, and is actually a technique that can be used in many other sports and combat sports. The mechanics and finishes of a low single are so different that it’s good to consider it as a separate technique from other versions of the takedown. Learn more about takedowns.

In wrestling the technical term for this technique is called the “Coup de gras”. This is the finishing move which is often done after you’ve done your first few moves. There are lots of variations but they all involve either taking your opponent down or throwing him into a

submission move.

And you see it all the time in BJJ competition, with competitors shooting for it both from outside of gripping range and after they have tied up with their opponents.

4.  Foot Sweep

In a bjj class, it’s not uncommon to see an instructor have students roll against one another. When this happens, one technique that can be used effectively is the foot sweep. Unlike leg locks, foot sweeps don’t require much strength or energy as they are usually executed from the back or the side. Instead, timing and sensitivity are much more important.

An advantage of foot sweeps is that you often find yourself in a position where your opponent is outside of his guard. If you drop your weight quickly and get outside of his guard, then you can often go directly to knee on belly or some other control position without having to fight your way past his guard.

Starting BJJ: What to Expect on your First Class

The purpose of this article is to provide an introduction to the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu girls as well as the first class experience.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is one of the most popular martial arts in the world today. With such high demand, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is practiced worldwide. In fact, even though there are over 5,000 BJJ clubs around the globe, not all of them are created equal. If you are serious about BJJ, it is best to train in a BJJ club with a proven track record.

This is to help you understand any technical words used here or in your first class. Did you just come to watch? You’re in the right place! Watch a class, meet the instructor and get some prep questions answered in advance so that you can focus on learning what you came for.

Make sure you have the right equipment to do well in your first class. If you are going to be taking a new style of martial art, it is good to invest in some basic tools. The basics can include:

T-shirts, board shorts and sweat pants are all fine. But sometimes you can wear a gi from another martial art (ask your instructor about this issue). You’ll need to buy a Brazilian JiuJitsu gi if you continue training.