What is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art and combat sport based on ground fighting and submission holds. It focuses on grappling and ground control, utilising leverage and technique to subdue opponents. BJJ promotes the concept that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend themselves against a bigger, stronger assailant by using proper technique and leverage. Key elements of BJJ include takedowns, guard passes, sweeps, submissions (such as joint locks and chokes), and positional dominance. It's practiced both as a sport and a self-defence system, offering a challenging and rewarding physical and mental workout.