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Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is the innovation of the Japanese art of Jiu-jitsu by Helio Gracie.
BJJ is primarily a grappling art that utilizes leverage and anatomical vulnerabilities to defeat/submit opponents or defend/escape from attackers.
in Jiu Jitsu technique is king. JJ aims to empower individuals of all sizes with practical skills to defend themselves from attackers of all sizes.
In JJ application of techniques will be tested. One benefit of JJ is that the concepts can/will be applied in real time against high resistance with relatively low risk of traumatic injury. Unlike other arts that emphasize striking or small joint/target manipulation, JJ can be practiced at a very high resistance allowing for a more comprehensive learning experience
Jiu Jitsu is fun but deadly. The likelihood of getting a knockout in a street fight is very low. The likelihood that a fight ends up falling to grand is very high. One benefit of JJ is that a practitioner can practice finishing fights with techniques that potentially could maim or render one unconscious. However, in practice, with a simple tap a teammate can concede there predicament by tapping out and practice can began again. Unlike other arts that emphasize striking or small joint/target manipulation, JJ can be practiced at a very high resistance often, allowing for a more comprehensive learning experience while avoiding many injuries.
JJ is great exercise protocol to improve your cardiovascular fitness, strength, endurance, functional mobility, and subsequently your mental health.
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Derived from Thailand, this kickboxing art is called the art of 8 limbs because it utilizes kicks, knees, punches, and elbows as weapons.
Muay Thai is a sports entity itself, additionally athletes compete in kickboxing promotions such as Glory or K-1; and traditional boxing events.