Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Techniques

The techniques below are by no means complete in scope by pure Brazilian Jiu Jitsu standards. However, in my view the following techniques are more than sufficient for self-defense. What seperates an advanced practitioner from a beginner in any martial art is the ability to execute basic techniques properly and at the right time. The following positions, escapes, and techniques cover the basics of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. With the addition of striking and "dirty tactics" they will stand up to the vast majority of fighters.

Ground vs. Stand Up

1. Kicking
2. Rotating
3. Proper Stand Up
4. Sweeping

Basic Ground vs. Kneeling

1. Kicking, pushing
2. Scissors Sweep
3. Push Sweep

The Guard (Basic)

1. Closed Safe Guard
2. Closed and Open Striking Guard

Escape from Headlock

1. Face push with head lock (leg)
2. Arm Frame
3. Step Over
4. Climb Over
5. Walk Around

Basic Escapes from Mount

1. Buck and roll (arm and foot control)
2. Buck, squeeze, and roll, w/ biting
3. Buck, fists in pelvis, to guard
4. Buck and throw
5. Feet Under Arms
6. Feet Over Shoulders

Basic Escapes from Guard

1. Stand up with groin punch
2. Bite and Punch
3. Elbow in Thigh w/ Traditional Pass

Attacks from Knee-in-Stomach

1. Striking
2. Face Turns
3. Straight Arm Bar

Escapes from Knee-in-Stomach

1. Push and Shrimp
2. Scoot Under

Attack from Headlock

1. Arm Bar with Leg
2. Bent Arm Lock with Leg
3. Step Over Arm Bar

Attacking from Mount

1. Striking
2. Straight Arm Bar
3. Americana

Escape from Side Mount

1. Shrimp to Guard
2. Leg Over Head
3. Shrimp to North-South

Attack from Side Mount

1. Arm Across Face w/ Striking
2. Arm Bar
3. Americana
4. Kimura

Locks and Chokes from Guard

1. Kimura
2. Guillotine
3. Straight Arm Bar
4. Triangle
5. Omoplata
6. Getting the Back