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This is not some UFC MMA fanboy take. I'm just going to lay some pointers on how BJJ can be effective in self defense when shit goes down, because statistically, (last I checked) 80% of fights go to the ground. So it'd be nice to know your ground game with a statistic so high ya?
Jiu Jitsu itself is Japanese, but Brazilian Jiu Jitsu started with a man named Helio Gracie, who founded the art Gracie Jiu Jitsu with his brother Carlos Gracie. Even if you're not an MMA fan, most people still recognize the Gracie name. Their legacy will go down in history and the children born in the Gracie family will continue the tradition of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. (Enough with the history).
BJJ teaches you about leverage. It is beneficial because it's more than just ground game. A lot of people think it's only effective when your back ends up on the floor with someone on top of you, while that is true, it is not the whole truth. BJJ is effective any time someone grabs you in any way, whether it is push, pull, or holding. This art has been around for a very long time, so it obviously works. Helio has been proving that for many years as he has been up against people of all sizes, especially the really big guys who favor raw strength, and he has proven himself each and every time.
Now you'll hear a lot of arguments that BJJ isn't useful because in a street fight it's never usually 1 on 1. Well you know what? That is true. Street fights are never fair, while you are on the ground working on 1 person, his other 2 buddies will be thug kicking you in the head and ribs. That is not an ideal situation to start fighting, better to just run away if you can. But to completely say that BJJ isn't useful because of that is ridiculous. Knowledge is power, and in this case, the power you have is how to survive on the ground and come out on top, which could mean life or death. So if you ever find yourself in a situation where some punk is messing with you 1 on 1, you have all the advantage you need. If you ever encounter multiple people and you don't know how to handle that, just turn the other way and leg it, seriously, or learn 52 Blocks.
That being said, it is useful because of what you learn and the experience you gain out of it. If someone manages to get your back on the ground and dump themselves on top of you, since you know what you're doing and how to handle the situation, you won't go into panic mode and start doing the most stupidest shit that will make the situation worse for you. An inexperienced punk who got the jump on you will try to mount you and start punching relentlessly, that much is expected. If you know what you're doing, this can be a cakewalk to turn the situation around on them in a matter of seconds, no matter how strong they are. Remember, it's about leverage, so yes if a huge guy throws himself on top of a woman, she can surely escape and even fuck his ass up if she so chooses by returning with knees to his face while his head is down.
There are many types of chokes and submissions in BJJ, but Helio said he always liked to choke his opponent out because once the person passes out the fight is over. You don't have to do anything else. In terms of actually using moves in a real street fight is totally different than on the mat because there are self defense aspects and competition. Those who train for self defense will also know to attack while defending, such as elbows/knees to the face to briefly stun the attacker until you can swing your leg over their arm and dislocate their shoulder etc.
However, in competition sport, there are too many things that are illegal, so they don't train as if their life is on the line. (Just wanted to clear up self defense vs competition). I'm not really going to get in depth with the moves and how to do them because that isn't what this Take is about. Besides, that wouldn't do much good here either way, better to go actually learn and train in it yourself than reading about it.
Anyways, so that's the main reason why I say BJJ is beneficial to everyone, because even if you live in the comfy suburbs or whatever, all it takes is 1 pissed off individual to have you end up on the floor. They exist everywhere no matter where you are. You could even look it up on YouTube, so many fight videos of people ending up on the ground and they don't know shit what to do except trying to mimic what they saw on TV or the internet. When that all fails, they go into rage/panic mode and resort to raw strength to try and overpower their opponent.
If you are the person using raw strength vs a BJJ practitioner, you are going to lose so fast, doesn't matter how good your cardio is or how strong you are, you will be gassed around the 1 minute mark if you keep trying to muscle through everything. If you didn't already know it takes a lot of energy to try and hold onto someone and squeeze them as hard as you can when you think you're doing something right but in reality you're not, and that person is just relaxed, working around you. Like I said, Knowledge is Power.
Think about it this way, you have an encounter at the bar because someone is messing with your friends and they decide to approach you aggressively and cock their arm back indicating an attack. How do you think you'd fare, if you knew what to do, or you didn't know shit. Just think about it honestly. You're either going to take half a step back and flinch, take the punch and end up on the floor, or you're going to know exactly what to do and protect yourself and your friends by putting that person down.
The main point being, the benefit of BJJ is outstanding because once you end up on the ground, your chances of surviving increase tenfold. Once you see someone preparing to attack you, you already know what to do and don't hesitate to do so. When you know what to do.. you know no fear. Seems worth it to me. This goes out to everyone.
If you wanted some simple things answered in this Take like:
1. Can a smaller person who trains BJJ handle a much bigger person, whether trained as well or not?
Answer: Absolutely. From my own personal experience, you should see this guy at my dojo, tall and wide, 6'4, big fit build, 230 lbs, and it's not any easier for him just because of his body. It's all about leverage and control. The only thing that is easy for him is when he gets a side control mount and puts all his weight onto the person's chest.
2. I'm pretty sure if you're strong enough you can break holds and such?
Answer: Yes you will occasionally run into the people who are so strong they can break out of a keylock, resist a kimura, arm bar, etc but that is not the end of the world, there are so many other things you will be capable of. No matter how big a person is, remember they can't survive getting choked cleaned, especially a rear naked choke when you're in their guard. It's just the most shittiest spot to be in, it is literally death.
The amount of force tightening against their veins, arteries, trapping the oxygen from going to their brain, they'll feel it and will tap out or pass out. The neck doesn't have muscle protecting all of it, it's a very vulnerable target. You can tuck your chin down and flex your neck briefly, but that's not a viable option for too long as the person will quickly find other opportunities to work around you if they fail there and possibly come back to the neck later.
3. Do women seriously have a chance against a man just because she knows Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
Answer: Absolutely. Just because she is a woman doesn't mean there is only one outcome. There are so many factors that go into an encounter, the man could have been extremely cocky and did the stupidest thing that set himself up for her perfect opportunities because he underestimated her.
(Video) All in all, it's no mystery that men and women suffer in this world, but perhaps women suffer in a certain way more than men do on a general basis, I would recommend self defense for all women. It's more than just learning how to fight and handle yourself, take it from these women and their own experience in this video, how it really changed them.
(Video) It even works if you're some high school girl in a dress and some guy acts like he owns you because you're just a girl. See he wasn't expecting her to know shit, and that played into his downfall of 2 knees into the face after a hip throw.
In my personal opinion, a strong person who also trains in the art will be a very solid individual, but honestly it doesn't take muscles at all. If you're worried that you're not strong or strong enough to be doing any of this, drop that mindset because that is not the case at all. Many smaller people train in the art so that they can handle themselves against a person bigger than they are. If you're like a 5 foot girl, it sure as hell would be intimidating/scary if some 6 foot person walked up to you with bad intentions all over their face right? But if you knew what to do, that will make all the difference.
(Video) Here are some guys at the end who decided to train for what I believe to be their first time, wanting to experience the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and they all seemed to have a blast at the end. You could experience the same, or even better.
Thanks for reading if you did, if not, eat my shorts. Kidding. Elbows up. Peace.
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