trying to start BJJ

[Maddwraph]

i posed this question on the getting started, but it might have been the wrong section, not sure.

http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=19634

also, i do capoiera, which i learn mostly kicks and stuff, so i thought it might be nice mixing the two.

[Maddwraph]

also, is BJJ something you learn how to break arms and stuff, or is it mostly submissions? thanks

[NotQuiteDead]

Once or twice a week should be fine, although the more you practice at anything the better you'll get.

also, is BJJ something you learn how to break arms and stuff, or is it mostly submissions? thanks

The only difference between a submission (well the joint locks at least) and a break is the intent and the amount of pressure. Pull a little further and it's a break.

[pineapple]

also, is BJJ something you learn how to break arms and stuff, or is it mostly submissions?

In BJJ, you learn how to break arms and stuff through joint manipulation as opposed to some arts that teach breaking arms and stuff through joint strikes.

Submission is how you prevent your arms and stuff from being broken.