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The word BJJ is everywhere in the combat sports world. It has even transcended that realm, with many celebrities training in and popularizing it. But do you know what the meaning of BJJ is?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BJJ is an abbreviation for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. A modern grappling-based combat sport and martial art with ancient roots focused on fighting on the ground using technique, leverage, and body mechanics. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ve likely seen some BJJ matches or witnessed MMA fighters use submissions coming from Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Chances are, you have some understanding, but do you know the exact meaning of the words BJJ and what stands behind them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n The acronym BJJ comes from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The word jiu-jitsu is in Japanese, where “ju” means gentle and “jutsu” means art or technique, literally translating into “gentle art.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n Many styles and schools are operating under the name jiu-jitsu, including BJJ. The name suits these styles because they are all grappling-centric combat systems that use technique and leverage to overcome an opponent rather than strength and power<\/a>, hence the adjective gentle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n BJJ is by far the most popular jiu-jitsu style and has become one of the most practiced grappling martial arts on the planet. BJJ focuses almost entirely on ground fighting. A physically weaker person can overcome a stronger opponent through leverage, body mechanics, pressure, and timing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Various holds, positions, chokes, and joint locks allow the BJJ practitioner to decide when a fight ends. The holds can neutralize an opponent without severely harming him, or they can be used to break a limb, cause devastating injuries, or separate him from his consciousness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So, despite the “gentle” moniker and the ability to subdue someone without harm, BJJ has the capacity for genuine and brutal violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>What Does BJJ Mean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
History of BJJ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n