Brazilian Jiu-jitsu for Women

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1. voldo2006

   settembre 15th, 2009 at 06:08

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   Very true….This might have been more true before BJJ blew up in the US. I use to grapple people who were way stronger and have good skill but couldn’t last more then a few mins before they burned out. One thing for sure is relax, not be all tense and control your breathing, this will help you last longer. I stop doing this stuff back in 2002. I liked it when it wasn’t as main stream. Now i see people running around with “Tapout” shirts. I remember when they were just a web sight first.

2. YamaAndBudhi

   settembre 16th, 2009 at 20:01

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   Strength plays a role until you learn proper technique. I think one of the problems with Bjj as opposed to more traditional jujitsu systems is that they start people sparring to early so they develop bad habits, like cheating with strength.

3. cannabischarlie

   settembre 23rd, 2009 at 23:12

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   it isnt the perfect martial art for women by a long shot. it might be effective in those situations where you go to the ground but BJJ is simply a complementary aret and only works in MMA matches, no one should TRY to go to the ground and BJJ has no real strikes, its impractical for the vast majority of situations and it takes 5 times the energy to fight on the ground.

4. much2keen2002

   settembre 25th, 2009 at 23:42

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   You’ve obviously not fought or grappled with anyone who has practiced brazillion juijitsu for a fair amount of time or you would never say that. I have rarely seen a fight that hasn’t went to the ground at some point and If you can’t box or strike very well standing up, it is very easy to pull guard on a person that has not practiced the ground game and submit him quickly.

5. thetornprince138

   settembre 27th, 2009 at 19:48

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   i have been training BJJ for 4 years and i have to say you are wrong. BJJ does not work in “only MMA matches” in fact it works better in other fight situations.
   A person should not pull guard on purpose, but take it to the ground yes they should. most people cant fight and even less can fight on the ground. if you can fight on the ground, take the fight there.
   no jiu jitsu has no strikes but watch all the gracie tapes, they never cared about strikes.

6. OldSkoolAngel

   ottobre 6th, 2009 at 06:13

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   Here’s the thing, if there’s more than one person about to beat you on the street, the moment you hit the ground, you’d be in a dog pile.

7. acquiesce100

   ottobre 10th, 2009 at 14:41

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   And you are pissed – a girl at our club saved her life by not being raped because of BJJ – she put the fucker in the triangle. It is the best for women – period

8. WaDarkPhoenix

   ottobre 18th, 2009 at 11:42

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   Why not? Brazilian jiu jitsu is perfect for women because the positions that are involved are like those that a woman would be in if attacked. Rape happens, and theyre going to have their legs open, BJJ can take it from a humiliating, psychologically damaging experience to a broken arm for the attacker and no harm to the female.

9. SpearofDestiny0

   ottobre 19th, 2009 at 15:47

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   OMG her shoulder coulda popped out of place there lol

10. kloud51

    ottobre 20th, 2009 at 07:08

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    I promote bjj for “self defense” but a kimura from the guard is not a good move for a girl to use on a guy. Guys are too strong for a kimura. BUT, there is a ton of other good submissions that a girl could easily do to a guy from guard. This is not one of them.

11. zanpaktuh

    ottobre 21st, 2009 at 00:21

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    please some woman do that to me, even my arm breaks!!

12. TheMetalist83

    ottobre 21st, 2009 at 03:23

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    I would think for this situation something like a triangle or cross collar choke (if they’re wearing substantial clothing would be good)

13. rofldan

    novembre 2nd, 2009 at 07:12

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    you couldn’t be more wrong in your asumption.

14. rofldan

    novembre 2nd, 2009 at 07:15

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    theres a couple at my gym that do lol. You just have to find the right gym

15. iknowurmombiblically

    novembre 5th, 2009 at 06:37

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    I love how people diss jiujitsu by replying with “if more than one person about to beat you on the street” F*ck dude. If multiple people attack you, then you are screwed regardless. Everyone is a critic.

16. tattle66

    novembre 12th, 2009 at 03:00

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    Do you think someone is just going to let you do that without a fight. A fist to the ribs or the head would put most women out of commission. Much better to have a carry conceal permit.

17. bazarro44

    novembre 22nd, 2009 at 10:00

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    i love how brainwashed martial art fight academies try to brainwash women into thinking they NEED to know this in the so-called violent world we live in lol. i know women who saved their life from attacks who knew no martial art whatsoever. oh actually they did, they knew the “swift kick to nuts” art lol. women should act like women and let men do the cockfighting

18. skribulz7

    novembre 24th, 2009 at 02:49

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    bazarro your such a jerk! maybe they do live in a bad neighborhood or do it for fitness. and “woman should act like woman”!?!? i’m a girl, i dont know martial arts n i don’t have to use the “kick to nuts” move! I’m barely 120 pounds and i’ve slammed men on the ground!!

19. jetsu115

    novembre 24th, 2009 at 05:41

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    @tattle66 this is defence IF u get draged there and believe me its better to know what to do rather then getting ur shit kicked. oh and u think they wont try to punch u back to the face when their on the bottom? try watching ufc fights before u make judges this isnt ur ti chi bullshit u moron

20. yumihitomi

    novembre 24th, 2009 at 18:07

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    Women should have every right that men have to participate in every aspect of martial arts. Your ideas are chauvinistic and outdated, please evolve already.

21. insidekungfu

    novembre 24th, 2009 at 18:38

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    Thank you, yumihitomi!

22. soetsme

    novembre 25th, 2009 at 23:21

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    Much better to have a permit if by some lucky break you don’t live in a sissy state with draconian carry laws (like California or New York). And you can’t just shoot an unarmed man without being able to demonstrate probable cause that you were in fear of your life. Grabbing your purse is not sufficient reason to take a life. And this is just ONE technique for ONE specific situation, not shinanju.

23. nestosdaboss

    novembre 26th, 2009 at 19:10

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    thats y its good to know the dif between sport and real life steet situation arm bar wont work when people can bite and eye goudge i suggest krav maga as an alternative

24. toki535

    novembre 28th, 2009 at 07:40

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    Problem is women physically do not normally have the weight for a knockout punch. Most ‘smart’ attackers will expect the kick to the crotch. And if you don’t take the person out with the first hit, they’re just going to get more angry and things rapidly would go downhill from there.

25. samatention

    novembre 29th, 2009 at 07:50

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    BAZARRO 44 — If you are not trained if the use of marshal arts, one of three things happen when you are confronted in combat you will run away, you will fight or you will freeze and get the hell kick out of you. Parents of girls are always tell them that girls dont fight. So girls dont fight as often as boys do. They dont know how. More then likely the knee to nuts you talked dont happen as often as it should.