{"id":19247,"date":"2023-05-16T12:24:35","date_gmt":"2023-05-16T17:24:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rollingaroundbjj.com\/?p=19247"},"modified":"2023-08-27T20:22:58","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T01:22:58","slug":"is-bjj-good-for-self-defense","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rollingaroundbjj.com\/is-bjj-good-for-self-defense\/","title":{"rendered":"Is BJJ Good For Self-Defense? (Maybe Not?)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The world of self-defense is full of fake styles and imaginary debates, despite the insurmountable evidence we have on the matter. One style that has a stellar track record and has been tested thoroughly in real fights, not just in the theoretical field, is Brazilian jiu-jitsu. But exactly how effective is it for self-defense?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BJJ is very good for self-defense because the techniques and concepts it teaches allow people to control, dominate, and defeat attackers through grappling on the ground. BJJ has been proven effective in countless no-rules fights and MMA, and a big factor in its success is the way of training, prioritizing live sparring and competition.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, BJJ is not perfect when it comes to self-defense, and there are a lot of variables that can tip the scales, but no one can argue it\u2019s more effective than most other martial arts. Still, let\u2019s see exactly what makes it so good and where it falls short.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like many martial arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu<\/a> was created for self-defense, and unlike most of them, it\u2019s still good for its initial purpose. BJJ is a submission-centered grappling martial art that uses technique and leverage to win fights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n On the ground, an untrained person is completely helpless against even mediocre grapplers, and the knowledge of body mechanics and leverage allows big size differences to be negated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, what makes BJJ great for self-defense is that grappling control and the application of painful holds give you the choice of the level of violence you want to apply. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To stop someone with punches, you have to deal enough damage to him, which is not always desired, not to mention It\u2019s usually illegal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With grappling, you can subdue someone without causing too much harm. Of course, finishing the submissions can also cause serious damage if this is what you want to do. This is why martial arts like judo and BJJ<\/a> have been so popular with law enforcement and military personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All these principles would be for naught if jiu-jitsu wasn\u2019t trained the way it is. The majority of training time is spent drilling and, more importantly, sparring, called rolling in BJJ<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n And if we know anything about martial arts and real combat, the only way to be even moderately prepared for the real thing is by training against resisting partners who are also actively trying to beat you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sparring and sports competitions have rules and limitations, unlike real-life situations, but are still the best way to be physically and mentally prepared for the violent nature of real conflict. And BJJ is all about sparring, competitions, and testing its prowess against real opponents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you need proof beyond words, just watch the first few UFC events and the dominance of Royce Gracie and other grapplers in the no-holds-barred fights, which were early MMA.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIs BJJ Good For Self Defense?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How Effective is BJJ in a Street Fight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n