THEORY - Intro Series

36 flashcards · Other · by Levi Van Stappen

1. What does the term 'Jiu-Jitsu' mean in Japanese?

   It means 'Gentle Art'.

2. Why was Jiu-Jitsu originally developed by Samurai?

   To subdue opponents without striking, especially when unarmed and facing armored enemies.

3. What makes Jiu-Jitsu different from Judo and Wrestling? Jiu-Jitsu emphasizes submissions, not throws or pins like Judo or Wrestling.

   Jiu-Jitsu emphasizes submissions, not throws or pins like Judo or Wrestling.

4. What is the ultimate goal in a Jiu-Jitsu match?

   To make your opponent submit using a submission hold.

5. What are the two main clothing styles of Jiu-Jitsu?

   Gi (the Japanese Kimono jacket and pants) and NoGi (typically rashguard, shorts, spats).

6. What are the two focuses of Jiu-Jitsu practice?

   Self-defense and sport competition.

7. What are the two major types of submissions?

   Joint locks and chokes.

8. What is the focus of a joint lock?

   To hyperextend or rotate a joint to threaten damage.

9. What is the purpose of a choke or strangulation?

   To restrict blood flow by compressing the carotid arteries.

10. What does 'tapping out' mean in Jiu-Jitsu?

    It’s a signal that continuing the hold would cause injury or unconsciousness.

11. How do you physically signal a tap out?

    Tap twice on your partner, the floor, or say 'Tap!'.

12. What are the two social rules regarding respecting the tap?

    Never continue a submission after someone taps. Never cause damage without allowing your partner to tap out first.

13. What is the the 3-second rule for joint lock submissions and why is it important?

    To give your partner time to recognize and respond to the submission in case they are unaware of what specific joint lock it is. It allows control opportunities for the offense player, since movement based escapes are the highest percentage escapes for joint locks.

14. What is a Jiu-Jitsu match often called?

    Rolling.

15. How long does a typical Jiu-Jitsu match last?

    Usually 5–10 minutes.

16. What is the 'slap/bump' in Jiu-Jitsu?

    It’s the handshake before a match: a slap and a fist bump.

17. What are the three main phases of a Jiu-Jitsu match?

    Opening Phase, Control Phase, Submission Phase

18. What happens when someone taps out in a match?

    The match resets or ends.

19. What happens if there is no submission during a competition match?

    Points are used to determine control and dominance.

20. What are the primary belt colors in Jiu-Jitsu?

    White, Blue, Purple, Brown, Black. There degrees of Black Belts and Red Belts, often distinguished with time spent being involved with the sport after, but very small percentage.

21. What does the stripe system on belts represent? How many stripes does someone usually get before they receive their next rank?

    Progress toward the next belt level. 4 Stripes.

22. What are the three major categories for competition divisions?

    Age, weight, and skill level.

23. What joint does the arm lock target?

    The elbow.

24. What is a rear naked choke?

    A choke from behind using bicep and forearm to close off the carotids. The highest percentage submission in competitions.

25. What is Guard in Jiu-Jitsu?

    A position using your legs to control an opponent from you a Seated position or Supine (on your back).

26. What is the Armadillo Rule in Jiu-Jitsu?

    Connecting your knees and elbows (on top or bottom) to prevent your partner from achieving the Inside Space.

27. Why should strategies be prioritized over attributes?

    Maximize Technique and Tactics, funnel your attributes through that.

28. What is the main safety mechanism in Jiu-Jitsu training?

    Tapping Out.

29. What are the 5 main submission families?

    Arm Locks, Shoulder Locks, Head Locks, Triangle Chokes, Leg Locks.

30. What does 'passing the guard' mean?

    It means getting past your opponent’s legs (feet and knees) to establish pinning control.

31. What is the goal of guard retention?

    To prevent your opponent from getting past your feet and knees in order to attack from Guard.

32. What is Inside Control?

    Connecting to their hips without any of their frames pushing against us (hands, elbows, knees, feet)

33. Why is elbow-knee connection important in defense?

    It protects our Inside Space It allows us to reclaim Inside Space It makes it more difficult for opponent's to isolate our frames to attack for submissions.

34. What is Kuzushi in Jiu-Jitsu mean?

    Breaking your opponent's balance and center of gravity.

35. What are three Physics styles of Jiu-Jitsu submissions?

    Extension Rotation Compression

36. What is the main strategy in Jiu-Jitsu?

    To connect to our opponent, by getting around or attacking Frames (arms/legs/head), limit movement, and then attack the