There are very few martial art forms existing in the world today in which \u201ca weak individual can overcome a strong opponent\u201d. And one such form of combat which encourages the \u201cunderdog conquering the favourite concept\u201d is the \u201cBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu\u201d. Now, the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art form which comprises of \u201c5 primary ground positions\u201d that a fighter may use during a bout. They are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00a0\u201cPushing an opponent to the ground from the side of the body\u201d is the best way to describe a primary position used in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu referred to as \u201cSide control\u201d. In this position, the fighter in the dominant position basically applies weight on the chest of the opponent. Furthermore, more pressure may be then applied on the shoulder and hips of the opponent via the use of elbows, knees, and shoulders of the fighter in the dominant position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cA Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter literally sitting on top of an opponent\u2019s chest\u201d is what in technical terms is referred to as the \u201cFull Mount\u201d position. In this primary position, the dominant fighter applies extreme pressure on the opponent using \u201cbodyweight and the hips\u201d. Additionally, in this position the dominant fighter may also push the \u201cknee\u201d into the armpit of the opponent so as to reduce arm movement. Furthermore, from this position moves such as \u201carmlocks\u201d or \u201cchokes\u201d can also be attempted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also commonly referred to as \u201cback grab or attacking at the back\u201d is a primary position known as \u201cBack Mount\u201d. In this position, the dominant fighter initially holds on firmly to the back of the opponent. The fighter then wraps the legs and hooks the heel on to the thigh of the opponent. Furthermore, the fighter at the same time controls the upper body by wrapping an arm around either the neck or the chest of the opponent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cControlling an opponent using the leg\u201d is the essence of this primary position referred to as \u201cGuard\/Grappling\u201d. In this position, the fighter basically with the use of the legs\/feet pushes and pulls and attempts to severely restrict the movements of the opponents. Furthermore, this position is used mainly when a fighter is in trouble and wants to launch a \u201ccounterattack\u201d on the opponent. In addition, there are three types of \u201cguard\/grappling\u201d positions. They are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This primary position is basically divided into two main categories i.e. joint locks and chokes\/strangles. They are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAlienating the limb of a fighter, and thereby causing the joint to move past the normal range of motion\u201d is what this position known as Joint Locks is mainly used for. Furthermore, pressure is applied via joint locks by the fighter in a controlled manner until the opponent eventually gives up and accepts defeat. In addition, a compression lock in which basically the muscle of the fighter is compressed against a large bone such as the shin or wrist to cause severe pain may also be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also called \u201cair chokes or blood chokes\u201d is a primary position known as \u201cChokes\/strangles\u201d. In this position, a fighter applies pressure on the carotid arteries and at times even at the nerve baroreceptors located in the neck of an opponent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n