Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Reference

thumb|350x350px Introduction This is a reference, therefore it is not an introduction for every option and concept; but rather a reference of general concepts, options and possible techniques and some instructions for every position. This reference will have both gi and nogi techniques and concepts. Glossary General Concepts - Philosophies overview, grips, wedges, frames, posts,... (probably some concepts will be repeated in other sections but this targets to be an overview of all concepts then in the specific pages it will be more specific). PinsGrappling hold 2026-03-14 https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Grappling_hold&oldid=1343412842 Wikipedia 2026-03-18 en - Top player dominates and therefore is nearest to an offensive cycle. GuardsGuard (grappling) 2025-04-23 https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Guard_(grappling)&oldid=1286989646 Wikipedia 2026-03-18 en - When bottom player is nearest to an offensive cycle generally speaking, could be the contrary even though. SubmissionsGrappling hold 2026-03-14 https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Grappling_hold&oldid=1343412842 Wikipedia 2026-03-18 en - Submission holds. Standing - Both players are in standing postures, they can try to perform some guard pull or takedowns generally. Cycles Brazilian Jiu jitsu as well as most martial arts have 3 possible cycles: a "neutral" cycle, offensive cycle and defensive cycle. An offensive cycle is when you control more the options of offense than your opponent (in this case, brazilian jiu jitsu only terms) An defensive cycle is the opposite; the opponent has more control on the offensive options than you. A neutral "cycle" is where no opponent has an advantage over the other "evenly" distributing the odds (of course it is not true since it is not possible for evenly distribution of skill, strength, and several other factors in two different human beings) General Concepts Pins /Side pins/ /North South/ /Knee on belly/ /Mounts/ /Back Control/ Turtle and Front Headlock Guards Closed Guards /Closed Guard/ /Rubber Guard/ /Williams Guard/ Open guard /Open Guards/ - Seated, Supine Half guard /Knee Shields/* - (open, low (z-guard), high) Underhook Half, Overhook half, Coyote, Dogfight Deep half, Reverse half Outside guards De La Riva (DLR) K Guard Inside guards Butterfly guard and Butterfly Half Reverse DeLaRiva (RDLR) Other guards /Octopus Guard/ /Turtle Guard/* Gi guards Collar Sleeve /Spider Guard/ /Lasso Guard/ Lapel Guards Submissions Front Headlock Chokes /Armbars/ /Kneebars/ Footlocks and Heel Hooks Standing overview References __FORCETOC__