How to Learn Jujitsu Online
Jujitsu is a martial art that focuses primarily on ground techniques, which include moves designed to incapacitate an opponent in a fight or, in a competition, force the opposition to acknowledge that you have won the match by submitting. While jujitsu has been around for more than a century, it has taken on new levels of popularity in recent years with the increased public awareness of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, which features many skilled jujitsu practitioners, including the first champion, Royce Gracie, a Brazilian jujitsu black belt.
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Read the techniques articles on BloodyElbow.com (see Resources). Bloody Elbow is a popular mixed martial arts blog that often features breakdowns of techniques applied in MMA bouts. While not all of the sections pertain to Brazilian jujitsu, the site's "Judo Chop" articles often feature in depth technical breakdowns of various submission holds or guard passes.
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Watch YouTube videos that break down techniques. 1,001 Submissions' YouTube page (see Resources) is a great place to start. There are many other users that post informative videos and highlights that show top-level practitioners.
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Visit Jiu-Jitsu Brotherhood (see Resources) for a site run for and by practitioners of jujitsu. The site is an excellent resource for articles and for locating seminars or private trainers in your area.
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Post on MixedMartialArts.com's jujitsu forum, Atama BJJ. The forums on MixedMartialArts.com are a popular destination for fans of the sport of Mixed Martial Arts and often feature posts by professional fighters and professional grapplers. The jujitsu subforum is a place where you can find posts, or ask questions of your own, pertaining to every aspect of jujitsu, from how to perform moves, to general training tips to how to locate competitions.
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Practice the moves with a partner after you have read them. The only way to truly learn an art is to attempt to implement what you are taught. Be sure to exercise caution when training. Whether you are just beginning or experienced, it is important to try moves that are appropriate for your skill level to ensure the safety of yourself and your training partner.
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