Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Two practitioners in the half guard position.
Also known as	Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, BJJ, and Jiu-Jitsu (when spelled differently from the original Japanese "jujutsu")
Focus	Grappling
Country of origin	Brazil
Creator	Gracie family
Parenthood	early 20th century Kodokan Judo[1]
Famous practitioners	Gracie family, Fredson Paixao, Machado brothers, Robert Drysdale,Saulo Ribeiro, Royce Gracie, Fabio...

Armlock

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The juji-gatame armbar is one of the most effective and versatile joint locks.

In grappling, an armlock is a single or double joint lock that hyperextends, hyperflexes or hyperrotates the elbow joint and/or shoulder joint. An armlock that hyperflexes or hyperrotates the shoulder joint is referred to as a shoulder lock, and an armlock that hyperextends the elbow joint is called an armbar. Depending on the joint flexibility and integ...