Jiu Jitsu

Grappling competitions bring together athletes from different martial arts backgrounds including wrestling, Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. When a Jiu Jitsu competitor faces off against a wrestler, the…

Brazilian jiujitsu is a sport originating from the Gracie family in Brazil that began as a self-defense technique for quickly finishing fights. Currently, jiujitsu exists as a judged sport and also as…

Jiu-jitsu is a grappling art originally from Japan, but recently as closely associated in the public mind with Brazil. Japanese and Brazilian jiu-jitsu contain the same techniques, but each has its…

Made famous by the Gracie family, Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a grappling martial art in which competitors attempt to perform choke holds or joint submission maneuvers on their opponents. Although the…

Increasing your cardio can be a great way to help prepare for the black belt test. Increase cardio for the black belt test with help from a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner in this free video clip.

White belt Jiu-Jitsu is comprised of a few specific techniques. Learn about white belt Jiu-Jitsu techniques with help from a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner in this free video clip.

The greatest Brazilian jiujitsu submission technique, the rear naked choke, locks your opponents up so strongly that they can do nothing other than submit. Learn how to lock up a victory in this free…

Royce Gracie is a former Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter. Gracie fought in a Jiu Jitsu style, bringing him fame and notoriety. Since his retirement from the professional MMA arenas, Gracie maintains…

The neon belly position in jiu-jitsu gives you good control over your opponent. Learn two versions of the neon belly position with help from a mixed martial arts coach in this free video on Brazilian…

Traditional jiu jitsu is performed in a gi, a uniform made of heavy fabric that consists of a jacket, belt and pants. Without the heavy fabric of the gi, moves are faster and fewer submissions can be…

There are some who would trace the origins of jiu-jitsu all the way back to ancient Greece. Indeed the grapples, locks and throws in jiu-jitsu are not unlike those in certain forms of Greco-Roman…

The true origins of Jiu-Jitsu cannot be traced, however, there are records dating back more than 2,500 years. Jiu-Jitsu is not a unified martial art and there are several branches in existence today.…

In Jiu Jitsu, participants wear rash guards to protect against skin abrasions suffered from rolling on mats. A rash guard is nothing more than a protective shirt.

The front naked choke hold is performed from a full mount position and forces an opponent to tap out or pass out. Do front naked choke holds with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video…

In an alternative guillotine submission move, more pressure is put on the neck and the gi is not grabbed. Try alternative guillotines with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on…

A triangle from a guard position allows a fighter to control their opponent's arm and apply pressure to the neck. Try a triangle from a guard position with tips from a martial arts instructor in this…

The shoulder lock, also called the humo plata, is a submission move performed from the guard position. Use shoulder locks with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on jiu-jitsu and…

When doing cross grip chokes, the thumb stays out and oxygen and blood flow to the brain are cut off. Use cross grip chokes in combat sports with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video…

The collar choke is commonly used in judo and is a fairly easy technique that involves bringing one arm up and moving another down. Do collar chokes in combat sports with tips from a martial arts…

When performing a reverse triangle submission move, a fighter needs to stay on top of their opponent to control them. Do reverse triangles in combat sports with tips from a martial arts instructor in…

A standing arm bar submission move employs a grip with the fingers up and the thumbs in. Do standing arm bars with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on jiu-jitsu and judo…

Rear naked choke holds can be used in jiu-jitsu and judo and are commonly used choke holds. Use rear naked choke holds with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on jiu-jitsu and judo…

A lapel choke is an advanced submission move that is very effective when the fighter rolls their opponent. Force an opponent to submit by doing a lapel choke with tips from a martial arts instructor…

In submission moves, a double shoulder lock is done from the guard position and prevents an opponent from tapping out. Use double shoulder locks in combat sports with tips from a martial arts…

The lock and key submission move is very painful on both the shoulder and elbow. Use a lock and key technique with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on jiu-jitsu and judo…

The guillotine submission move is illegal in judo but can be used in jiu-jitsu. Use guillotine submission moves in combat sports with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on…

The neck crank submission move is done from the full mount position and involves pressure applied to the jaw. Do neck cranks in combat sports with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free…

In elbow locks, one fighter controls an opponent's hand to fake them out before placing their elbow in a position to be broken. Do elbow locks with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free…

Kimoras can be used in jiu-jitsu and judo, and involve bringing an opponent's arm up and behind their back. Discover how to do a Kimora move with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video…

The arm bar submission move is performed from a guard position and can be very painful on the elbow. Perform arm bars on an opponent with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on…

The calf crusher jiu-jitsu technique is a counter to be used when an opponent is attempting a straight ankle lock. Use calf crusher moves with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on…

Toe holds are very painful and involve one fighter using their weight to control an opponent. Use a toe hold on an opponent with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on jiu-jitsu and…

In bicep crushers, one fighter applies pressure to both arms of an opponent after an arm bar is denied. Perform bicep crushers with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on jiu-jitsu…

In submission moves, knee locks are leg locks that start on the ground and involve moving one leg over and around the opponent's leg while tying their knee into the chest. Do knee locks with tips from…

In jiu-jitsu, heel hooks involve squeezing an opponent's heel under the armpit. Use heel hooks on an opponent with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on jiu-jitsu and judo…

In jiu-jitsu, straight ankle locks are leg locks in which an opponent's ankle is stuck under the armpit. Do straight ankle locks with tips from a martial arts instructor in this free video on…

When tying a jiu-jitsu belt, fold it in half and then quarters, push one of the quarters to the hip, and bring the long end around. Discover how to finish tying a jiu-jitsu belt with help from an…

The jiu jitsu sliding collar choke is an effective way to cut off an opponent's air supply and end a fight. It is performed from behind an opponent using his own uniform, known as a "gi,"…

In jiu jitsu, chokes are often performed using the martial arts uniform called a "gi." The jiu jitsu under arm choke is an example of this. The gi helps the jiu jitsu fighter to hold onto the opponent…

The elbow escape is one of the basic moves of jiu jitsu. It utilizes the elbow to help a fighter gain leverage in all sorts of situations. The jiu jitsu elbow escape allows a fighter to "out-muscle" a…

A head lock is common tactic employed by bullies. It is a foolish maneuver in martial arts that exposes the bully to all sorts of counter attacks. Give the bully what he deserves by introducing him to…

The jiu jitsu front-kick defense is different than front-kick defenses in other martial arts. In jiu jitsu, the opponent's kicking leg is itself attacked and used to throw him off balance in the…

The jiu jitsu bear hug escape allows you to get away from attacker who is grabbing you around the arms from behind. Someone attacking you with a bear hug is either trying to immobilize you or hold you…

The jiu jitsu collar choke is a way to submit an opponent by cutting off the blood supply to their brain from in front of him. It is effective in jiu jitsu sparring since an opponent is usually…

The Jiu Jitsu hip throw is one of the simplest and most effective hip throws in martial arts. It differs slightly from Judo and Hapkido hip throws in its direct approach. This allows for endless…

The jiu jitsu front choke escape is a simple way to get away from an attacker who is attempting to choke you with both hands while standing in front of you. It requires very little effort but perfect…

Jiu Jitsu is a martial arts sport that utilizes most of the techniques learned in Judo, but with more emphasis on the takedown and on floor fighting. With the onset of ammunition, Jiu Jitsu sports…

Jiu Jitsu is an intense, sometimes brutal martial art that focuses on close to mid-close range techniques. Becoming a Jiu Jitsu instructor takes more than extensive Jiu Jitsu training. It also…

Choreographing a Jiu Jitsu routine is more difficult than it looks. Those slick Jiu Jitsu moves only come if you put in a lot of practice and, most importantly, already have solid Jiu Jitsu techniques…

The hip throw is a handy technique to use in Jiu-Jitsu when someone grabs you and intends to throw you down. All you need to do is position your hip before your opponent can think to do so.

Practical self defense, MMA style! Watch experts demonstrate the escaping bottom guard maneuver, Jiu-Jitsu style in this free video on self defense and mixed martial arts.

Practical self defense, MMA style! Watch experts demonstrate the escaping the mount maneuver, Jiu-Jitsu style in this free video on self defense and mixed martial arts.

Learn how to master the arm triangle choke from the guard position, a basic jujitsu fighting move, in this free martial arts video lesson on beginning jujitsu moves.

Learn how to execute the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu neon belly position from a belt in the free martial arts video.

Jiu jitsu is a martial art, competitive sport and self-defense technique which uses leverage and balance to overcome an opponent. In Jiu jitsu, placing yourself behind your opponent is the most…

To maximize the fighting effectiveness of jiu-jitsu (and most other martial arts), you need to know how to transition between moves smoothly and without hesitation so you can dominate your opponent…

Brazilian jiu jitsu is a relatively new form of martial arts which combines the techniques of judo and jujutsu. Quickly gaining recognition and popularity in the United States as a competitive combat…

A unique combination of judo and jujutsu, Brazilian jiu jitsu is a form of martial arts which is quickly becoming popular in the United States as a competitive combat sport. Jiu jitsu aims to dominate…

Combining the tactics and techniques of both judo and jujutsu, advanced Brazilian jiu jitsu is quickly gaining popularity in the United States as a competitive combat sport. Focusing on opponent…

A form of martial arts which mixes jujutsu and judo, Brazilian jui jitsu focuses it's technique on opponent domination with a series of choke holds, joint locks and ground fighting. Quickly becoming a…

By pinning an attacker from the side, the Brazilian technique allows the defender to control the movement of their opponent's body by removing their ability to roll out of a pinned position into…

Brazilian jiu jitsu is an advanced form of martial arts which combines the tactics and techniques of both jujutsu and judo. Gaining popularity in the United States as a competetive combat sport, jiu…

Brazilian jiu jitsu is a form of advanced martial arts which combines the tactics of judo and jujutsu. Becoming more popular in America as a competitive combat sport, jiu jitsu uses a variety of…

Brazilian jiu jitsu is a form of martial arts which was created from a combination of jujutsu and judo techniques. Becoming more popular in the United States as a competitive combat sport, jiu jitsu…

Brazilian jiu jitsu is a type of martial arts which combines the theories and tactics of both judo and jujutsu. Quickly gaining popularity in the United States as a competitive combat sport, jiu jitsu…

Brazilian jiu jitsu is an advanced form of martial arts created by combining the styles of jujutsu and judo. Quickly gaining popularity as a competitive combat sport in the United States, jiu jitsu…

Brazilian jui jitsu is a form of martial arts which combines the tatics of judo and jujutsu and is gaining popularity in the United States. With a focus on opponent domination, jui jitsu teaches a…

Jiu Jitsu is a martial art that emphasizes balance and self defense, and some refer to it as "the gentle martial art." However, jiu jitsu schools also participate in competitions. The basic foot sweep…

Jiu jitsu's arm triangle choke is a deadly submission attack that, once locked in, is virtually impossible to escape from. Whether you're dealing with a careless enemy who gives you his arm or a…