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Master the Fundamentals and Advance Your Skills in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 


Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art built on mastery of technique, precision, and adaptability. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine advanced moves, learning the fundamentals and progressing to higher-level techniques is the key to success. Dive into this guide and take your skills to the next level.

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Guard Positions and Escapes 

The guard is a cornerstone of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, offering both defensive and offensive opportunities. Here are some key concepts and techniques to master:

  • Closed Guard: Control your opponent while setting up sweeps or submissions.
  • Open Guard: Use mobility and grips to maintain control and attack.
  • Guard Escapes: Learn to break free from positions like closed guard and half guard effectively.

Learn more: Check out our Beginner’s Guide to BJJ in Australia for a deeper dive into guard fundamentals and their importance in BJJ.

Submission Techniques: Arm Bars and Chokes 

Submissions are what make BJJ unique and effective. Here are some essential techniques to practice:

  • Arm Bars: A versatile joint lock targeting your opponent’s elbow.
  • Triangle Choke: Utilize your legs to isolate the opponent’s neck and arm for a choke.
  • Rear-Naked Choke: Control your opponent’s back and apply a decisive submission.

These moves are foundational to BJJ and effective in both sport and self-defense scenarios.

Explore more: Watch step-by-step videos on our BJJ Technique Tutorials page to perfect your submissions.

Advanced Sweeps and Counters 

Once you’ve mastered the basics, it’s time to level up with advanced sweeps and counters. These techniques will help you reverse unfavorable positions and gain control:

  • Scissor Sweep: A classic move to transition from guard to mount.
  • Butterfly Sweep: Use hooks to disrupt your opponent’s balance.
  • Counters to Submissions: Learn to escape and counter common submissions like guillotines or arm locks.

Discover more: Take your skills further by exploring BJJ Competition Preparation and apply these advanced techniques under pressure.

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