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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has a large part in what has become the UFC and MMA. In the early days it was the Gracie family from Brazil that showcased BJJ in all its glory, by putting Royce in some legendary fights. Here are some reasons why you should be training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Beautiful Submissions.
When you watch a BJJ practitioner throw on a submission to their opponent, it almost looks like a work of art. Not to mention the effectiveness of those holds to bringing their opponent to submission.
Watch fighters like BJ Penn slap on a triangle choke, or Royce Gracie put even a rear naked choke. The smooth transitions to these holds make them unexpected and a beautiful tool to utilize in the cage.
Defence From The Back.
There is no better place to throw on a beautiful arm bar or triangle choke than from your back. As soon as a wrestler takes down a seasoned BJJ artist, they're in trouble.
The wrestler better be able to defend a triangle choke. Watch Fedor vs. Fabricio Werdum to know what we're talking about here.
If Striking Isn't Working, Go to the Ground.
Go to the ground. You still see great BJJ fighters striking it out with world class strikers. Seems like not a very clever move. But in fact if they believe that they're actually going to stay up with them, they will least suspect being taken to the ground. Then they will pull out a beautiful submission victory.
Here are some reasons that you should be adding Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to your arsenal of MMA weapons. Add BJJ to your MMA strength and conditioning program and win your fights,
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