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Terminologia do BJJ: Glossário Completo

BJJ has a unique vocabulary mixing Portuguese, Japanese (from judo roots), and English slang. Whether you're a beginner confused on the mats or studying for competition, this glossary covers everything you need.

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    Essential Terms

    Guard — A position where you are on your back using your legs to control your opponent.
    Mount — A dominant top position where you sit on your opponent's torso.
    Side Control — A dominant top position beside your opponent's hips.
    Back Take — Taking a position behind your opponent with hooks in — one of the most dominant positions.
    Sweep — Reversing position from bottom to top.
    Pass — Getting past your opponent's guard to side control, mount, or back.
    Submission — A joint lock or choke that forces your opponent to tap.
    Tap — The act of submitting — patting your partner or saying "tap."
    Roll — To spar/grapple live against a partner.
    Shrimp — A hip escape movement used to create space from bottom.
    Bridge — An explosive hip buck used to escape bottom positions.
    Clinch — A standing grappling grip used to control distance.
    Sprawl — A defensive movement to stop a takedown attempt.
    Jiu-Jitsu — Translates to "gentle art" in Japanese/Portuguese.
    OSS — A BJJ/martial arts greeting expressing respect and acknowledgment.

    FAQ

    What language is most BJJ terminology from?

    BJJ terminology comes primarily from Portuguese (since BJJ was developed in Brazil) and Japanese (from the judo roots of BJJ). English terms are also common, especially in American BJJ academies.

    What does "tap" mean in BJJ?

    "Tap" means to submit — to signal that you are caught in a submission and are giving up the round. You can tap by patting your partner, the mat, or verbally saying "tap." Always tap before you get hurt.

    What is "rolling" in BJJ?

    "Rolling" is the BJJ term for sparring or live drilling. When you "roll" with a partner, you are practicing live grappling against resistance.

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