Username Posted October 9, 2004 Posted October 9, 2004 At what point are what locks, takedowns, and chokes taught in BJJ (go head, use the technical names for the techniques, I know 'em now )? It seems like some would be very dangerous if taught to a begginer.
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Username Posted October 10, 2004 Author Posted October 10, 2004 Yeah, I'm sure the particular school/teacher would have a lot to do with it, but there is probably some sort of standard? I would actually like to know for both adults and youths. As to what techniques (and I might sound really ignorant because I don't do BJJ yet), it seems for most of the chokes done without the gi, it would be extremely easy to apply presssure to the trachea instead of the carotid arteries. Theres a few locks I'm concerned about too, since I play other sports and serious joint damage really scares me. I want to take BJJ, but I want to be sure I know what I'm getting into. Please help!
WolverineGuy Posted October 10, 2004 Posted October 10, 2004 As long as you tap, you're good. Seriously, they shouldn't pair you off with other beginners for live sparring...that's kinda scary in itself, much less going at it with someone who also knows very little. Your instructor should be intelligent enough to pair you off with someone who has control and can show you some of the nuances of technique. BJJ is a blast, and I've been injured less in grappling than any other martial art...just don't be too proud to tap! Wolverine1st Dan - Kalkinodo"Shut up brain, or I'll stab you with a q-tip""There is no spoon."
Username Posted October 10, 2004 Author Posted October 10, 2004 Wolv, where do you do BJJ (name of the dojo)?
Reklats Posted October 10, 2004 Posted October 10, 2004 I've never seen a serious injury to a joint as a result of a bjj technique in class. The first thing you learn is to tap whenever something hurts, even if you don't know what's going on. In addition, you'll roll with more experienced people in the beginning, and they'll know how to not hurt you. They'll start teaching you takedowns and all sorts of chokes/locks right away. They might wait a little while before showing you some leglocks. You won't have to worry about using them on anyone for a while though. A wise man once said "Position before submission", and you'll have your hands full with that for the first few months.
Username Posted October 10, 2004 Author Posted October 10, 2004 You've all helped a lot, anyone with more to say, please do!
username9 Posted October 11, 2004 Posted October 11, 2004 , and I've been injured less in grappling than any other martial art...just don't be too proud to tap! Same here - although I haven't done Brazilian - I have done Ju Jitsu. The students are very respectful of one another - nobody likes losing a good training partner - so nobody takes advantage of the beginners.
Vito Posted October 12, 2004 Posted October 12, 2004 few if any techniques in bjj are so dangerous that you wouldnt want to teach them to people who know how to tap out and not go crazy (allow someone to tap out.) "If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared." -Machiavelli
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