Concepts & Principles

Angle creation is a fundamental principle in BJJ that involves positioning your body at optimal a...

Base and posture refer to maintaining a stable and resilient position to prevent being swept, rev...

Base maintenance focuses on staying balanced and grounded during scrambles, sweeps, and while und...

Chain wrestling involves linking one reaction or technique to another, turning defensive response...

Compression control uses body weight and positioning to limit opponent movement and neutralize at...

Connection and control focus on maintaining constant physical contact to monitor and influence op...

Distance management is the skill of controlling the space between yourself and your opponent to p...

Energy conservation emphasizes using leverage, timing, and technique to minimize fatigue during t...

This principle involves using defensive knowledge to reverse disadvantageous positions into neutr...

Explosive hip movement uses rapid, powerful hip motion to create leverage for sweeps, escapes, an...

Flow rolling involves continuous, controlled motion to refine techniques while maintaining positi...

Frame-and-bridge mechanics combine framing with hip bridging to create space for escapes or sweep...

Frames and levers use bone structure and body positioning to control space and manipulate opponen...

Grip fighting principles emphasize controlling an opponent’s limbs, collar, or other contact poin...

Guard retention focuses on preventing the opponent from passing your legs while creating opportun...

Kazushi is the principle of disrupting your opponent’s balance to create openings for attacks. By...

Kuzushi is the application of balance disruption specifically for sweeps and positional transitio...

Leverage points involve identifying optimal body parts to apply force efficiently, whether for su...

Momentum and flow refer to using continuous movement to maintain positional control, transition b...

Off-balancing is the deliberate act of shifting the opponent’s weight to create openings. By push...

Positional hierarchy ranks positions based on control, safety, and submission opportunities. Domi...

Positional transitions involve flowing between positions to maintain control, exploit openings, o...

Maintaining proper posture and spinal alignment is crucial for both defensive stability and offen...

Pressure distribution focuses on spreading body weight strategically to control the opponent with...

Rotational force involves applying twisting motion through the hips, torso, or limbs to amplify s...

Submission chains link one attack to another, creating continuous threat and increasing the likel...

Timing and rhythm refer to executing techniques at the optimal moment in response to opponent mov...

Weight distribution is the deliberate placement of body weight to maximize stability, control, an...

Weight shifting involves adjusting body weight strategically to maintain balance, destabilize the...

Weight transfer timing is coordinating shifts in body weight with opponent movements to maximize ...