About the fundamental positions in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

About the fundamental positions in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Brazilian jiu jitsu is fundamentally a game of transition of positions.

We are seeking positions of maximum control like the back, from where we can exert maximum control over the opponent.

But in reality it is a dynamic game where at one moment you can be in a dominant situation and suddenly go into defense in a disadvantageous position.

The most relevant positions are:

  • Guard (Closed, Half Guard or Open (variants such as Sitting, Spider, X, de la Riva, Butterfly among others)
  • Side Control  or 100 kilos
  • Knee in the Belly
  • Mount
  • Back
  • Turtle or four points

 

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