Most Basic Jiu Jitsu Techniques. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a very diverse, varied sport with several techniques and movements that may seem overwhelming for beginners at first. In case you have just tried Jiu Jitsu and want to master your skills, now we list the most basic movements that represent the core of BJJ training and will help you develop more successful over the years.
1. Proper breathing technique
The most fundamental thing to learn in BJJ is the proper breathing technique. First of all, it is the key to execute smooth movements and right techniques. Getting your opponents tired is a good strategy, since when their breathing technique collapses, their performance does so. On the other hand, focusing on your breaths helps you clear your mind and eliminate self-doubt and other negative thoughts that could hold your performance back.
2. Shrimping and Bridging
Shrimping and bridging techniques are the most essential movements, the most basic words of the BJJ language. Just like when you learn a language, you first need to study basic words in order to be able to create sentences later. Moreover, shrimping and bridging are the key movements for almost all other BJJ techniques and have several different variations. For this reason, these two can never be mastered enough – even the most professional black belts practice them every day.
3. Gripping properly
Another important thing in BJJ is a strong grip. Your fingers and hands gradually become stronger from training to training but in case you seek to speed up this process, it is worth working specifically on your grip. There are several devices and equipment that are available in most supermarkets but you can also opt for some fun activities to strengthen your grip, like rock climbing for instance. Besides strength, the right gripping technique is also indispensable – to know when, how and which part of your opponent’s body to hold and control.
4. Passing the guard
The first difficult practice of BJJ beginners have to face is the guard pass, since this is the most effective one. The most impressive version of it is the standing guard pass, that is used even at the most advanced levels. Standing up forces your opponent to open up his guard and then you can pin one of your opponent’s legs with your shin as sliding into side control. There are several other ways to get past a person’s guard, but the standing one is the most easily feasible.
5. Armbars
As a beginner, the first most complex technique you will learn is armbars. Though learning the series of movements armbar includes is difficult, learning every other BJJ techniques becomes much easier after this. It all involves gripping, head control, angel of attack and bridging to finish the technique. Additionally, it requires full attention and focus so it is a good practice to develop self-discipline too.
When you decide to start learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the most important thing to keep in mind is to always stay patient with yourself. Mastering the movements and techniques is a long process and takes time and there is no reason to hurry. Just focus on your self-development and enjoy every moment of the journey.
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