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What is BJJ

BJJ is a martial art and combat sport system that focuses on grappling, especially ground fighting. BJJ was formed from Kodokan judo ground fighting (Ne waza) fundamentals that were taught by a number of individuals including Takeo Yano, Mitsuyo Maeda, and Soshihiro Sakate. BJJ eventually came to be its own art form through experiments and adaptations of judo by Brazilian brothers, Carlos and Helio Gracie. They refined the sport and passed their knowledge on to their extended family as well as other instructors who were students of Maeda, such as Luis Franca.BJJ promotes the concept that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend themselves against a bigger, stronger, heavier assailant. By using proper technique and leverage, joint locks and chokeholds can be applied to subdue opponents. During training, interactive positional studies and sparring (commonly referred to as rolling) form the majority of classes. In order to progress through the belt ranking system, an understanding of these positions and how to use them during live sparring must be demonstrated.
Since its inception in 1882, its parent art of judo was separated from the older system of Japanese jujitsu by an important difference that was passed on to BJJ: it is not solely a martial art, but also a sport. It is also, therefore, a method of promoting physical fitness and building character in people and for many a way of life.