Jiu-Jitsu is a grappling martial art. That means that the techniques will generally involve applying force to the opponent in such a way that they are neutralized without utilizing striking techniques. Basically, Jiujitsu can be boiled down to:
You can easily learn this martial art by first understanding these three fundamentals.
| Position | Control Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | High | On top of opponent's torso with knees on the ground. |
| Back Control | Very High | Behind opponent, chest to back with hooks in (heels hooked across groin). |
| Side Control | Medium-High | Top position, chest to chest beside opponent, making a "T". |
| Closed Guard | Medium | Bottom position with legs wrapped around opponent. |
| Half Guard | Low-Medium | Bottom or top position with one of opponent’s legs controlled. |
| North-South | Medium | Top position with chest over opponent’s head. |
| Turtle | None | Balled up on all fours. |