A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
A.
Academy – The term used to refer to a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school.
Americana – A submission that aims to force the opponent’s arm from the side control position.
Anaconda choke – A submission that uses the arms to compress the opponent’s airways from the side.
Arm triangle – A submission that uses the arms to compress the opponent’s airways by crossing them over the neck.
Armbar – A submission that aims to force the opponent’s arm beyond its natural range of motion.
B.
Back control – A position where one fighter is behind the opponent, with legs wrapped around their body.
Back take – A technique used to take the opponent’s back.
Sweep – A technique used to sweep an opponent from the guard position.
Baratoplata – A submission that uses a twisting of the opponent’s arm to force the submission.
Belt – The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu belt worn by practitioners to indicate their level of proficiency.
Berimbolo – A technique used to sweep an opponent from the guard position.
Bicep slicer – A submission that puts pressure on the opponent’s bicep.
BJJ – Abbreviation for “Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.”
Bottom player – A fighter who prefers to fight from the bottom.
Butterfly guard – A guard used to control the opponent by using the feet and legs.
C.
Calf slicer – A submission that puts pressure on the opponent’s calf.
Belt – A symbol of a fighter’s level of proficiency and experience.
Choke – A submission that compresses the opponent’s airways.
Armlock – A submission that puts pressure on the elbow joint.
Closed guard – A guard where the opponent’s legs are intertwined around the attacker’s waist.
Cross-collar choke – A submission that uses the opponent’s gi collar to compress the opponent’s airways.
Crossface – A technique used to control the opponent’s head using one arm.
D.
Darce choke – A submission that uses the attacker’s arm to compress the opponent’s airways.
De la Riva – A guard used to control the opponent using a leg hook.
Half guard – A position where one fighter has one leg folded under them.
Double leg takedown – A takedown technique where the attacker grabs both of the opponent’s legs and brings them down.
E.
Choke – A submission that compresses the opponent’s airways.
Ezekiel choke – A submission that uses choking with the back of the opponent’s gi or sleeve to compress the opponent’s airways.
F.
Foot lock – A submission that aims to force the opponent’s ankle joint beyond its natural range of motion.
G.
Guard – A position where the opponent’s legs are closed around the attacker’s body.
Gi – The traditional uniform worn during Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training and competitions.
Grappling – A close-range combat technique that involves wrestling.
Guard pass – A technique used to pass the opponent’s guard.
Guillotine choke – A submission that uses the arms to compress the opponent’s airways from the front.
H.
Half guard – A position where one fighter has one leg folded under them.
I.
Inverted triangle – A submission that uses the legs to compress the opponent’s neck from the bottom.
J.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – A form of martial arts that focuses on grappling and submission techniques.
Joint lock – A submission that aims to force a joint beyond its natural range of motion.
K.
Kimono – The traditional uniform worn during Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practice.
Kimura – A submission that aims to force the opponent’s shoulder beyond its natural range of motion.
Knee-on-belly – A position where one of the fighters is on the opponent’s belly with a knee on their stomach.
Kneebar – A submission that aims to force the opponent’s knee beyond its natural range of motion.
Knee shield – A guard that uses the knee to keep the opponent at a distance and create openings for attacks.
Knee slide pass – A technique used to pass the opponent’s guard by sliding a knee between their legs.
L.
Lapel choke – A submission that uses the opponent’s belt or kimono jacket to compress their airways.
Leg drag – A technique used to pass the opponent’s guard by quickly moving one of their legs.
M.
Mount – A position where a fighter is sitting on top of the opponent’s torso.
Mount – A dominant position where one of the fighters is on top of their opponent.
N.
No-gi – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training or competition without wearing a kimono.
North-south – A position where one of the fighters is on top of the opponent with their head towards their feet.
O.
Omoplata – A submission that uses an armlock from an open guard to force the opponent to submit.
Open guard – A guard where the opponent’s legs are not entwined.
Oss – A common greeting used in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu dojos.
P.
Pressure pass – A technique used to pass the opponent’s guard by applying constant pressure.
Professor – The term used to refer to a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor or coach.
Pull guard – A technique where the opponent pulls their opponent into their guard.
Q.
R.
Rear naked choke – A submission that uses the arms to compress the opponent’s airways from behind.
Reverse triangle – A submission that uses the legs to compress the opponent’s neck from the top.
Roll – A rotation technique used to escape a disadvantageous position.
S.
Scissor sweep – A technique used to sweep the opponent using the legs.
Side control – A control position where one of the fighters is lying on the side of their opponent.
Submission – The technique that forces the opponent to surrender.
Sparring – A friendly combat practice used to improve Brazilian Jiu Jitsu skills.
Spider guard – A guard used to control the opponent using the feet and hands.
Sprawl – A technique used to avoid a takedown by quickly moving the legs back.
Submission – A technique used to force an opponent to surrender due to pain or risk of injury.
Sweep – A technique used to sweep the opponent from the guard position.
T.
Takedown – A technique used to bring the opponent to the ground.
Top player – A fighter who prefers to fight from the top position.
Triangle choke – A submission that uses the legs to compress the opponent’s neck.
Turtle position – A position where the opponent is on their knees and hands, with their back facing their opponent.
U.
V.
W.
Wrist lock – A submission that applies pressure on the wrist joint.
X.
X-guard – A guard used to control the opponent using a leg inside their legs.
Y.
Z.