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2. List of Brazilian jiu-jitsu techniques - Wikipedia

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   Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) does not have an established canon (formalized set of techniques), with significant regional variation seen in both application and naming. . Brazilian jiu jitsu initially consisted of judo katame-waza (newaza) techniques, but has since evolved to encompass a far greater variety by absorbing techniques from amateur wrestling, catch wrestling, sambo, and Japanese ...

3. Ground fighting - Wikipedia

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   Traditionally neglected by most grappling arts, striking on the ground is an important aspect of ground fighting. Typically, a top position is better for various strikes than a bottom position, simply because the combatant in the top position can generate the distance and movement needed for effective strikes, while the bottom combatant is restricted by the ground and by the combatant on top.

4. Brazilian jiu-jitsu - Wikipedia

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   Brazilian jiu-jitsu focuses on getting an opponent to the ground in order to neutralize possible strength or size advantages through ground fighting techniques and submission holds involving joint-locks and chokeholds. On the ground, physical strength can be offset or enhanced through proper grappling techniques.

5. Sweep (martial arts) - Wikipedia

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   International Brazilian jiu-jitsu Federation. Rules Archived 2006-02-06 at the Wayback Machine. www.cbjj.com.br. URL last accessed February 11, 2006. Kyuzo Mifune. The Canon Of Judo. Kodansha International, 2004. ISBN 4-7700-2979-9. Renzo Gracie and Royler Gracie. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Theory and Technique. Invisible Cities, 2001. ISBN 1-931229 ...

6. Jujutsu techniques - Wikipedia

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   More elaborate grappling techniques and strategies were likely developed for use in sporting contests in the ancient world. [citation needed] Such techniques have been re-introduced into the Japanese martial arts in post-reformation systems such as Judo and related Brazilian jiu-jitsu systems.

7. Takedown (grappling) - Wikipedia

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   Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu In martial arts and combat sports , a takedown is a technique that involves off-balancing an opponent and bringing them to the ground with the attacker landing on top. The process of quickly advancing on an opponent and attempting a takedown is known as shooting for a takedown , or simply shooting .

8. List of martial arts - Wikipedia

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   move to sidebar hide (Top) 1 Africa. 2 Americas. 3 Asia. ... Nguni stick-fighting; Sudan. Nuba fighting; Americas ... 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu; World War II combatives; Asia

9. Submission wrestling - Wikipedia

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   Submission wrestling, also known as submission grappling, submission fighting, or simply grappling, is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on ground fighting and submission techniques. It is a hybrid discipline that incorporates elements of various martial arts such as various wrestling styles , judo , and Brazilian jiu-jitsu .