Best Jiu Jitsu moves to learn when you start our Jiu Jitsu classes

When you join the best Jiu Jitsu class in the midwest you will start out by learning the basics and we have put together a list of the the basic Jiu Jitsu moves you can expect joining Evolution MMA

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Shrimping:

This is a basic movement that helps you escape from the bottom position. It involves moving your hips and legs in a coordinated manner to create space between you and your opponent. You will constantly use this!


Guard retention:



This is the ability to maintain your guard position and prevent your opponent from passing it. It’s important to learn this move as it will help you stay in control of the fight.



Triangle choke:



This is a submission move that involves trapping your opponent’s head and arm between your legs. It’s a versatile move that can be used from various positions.


Americana:



This is a shoulder lock that involves twisting your opponent’s arm behind their back. It’s a great move to use when you’re in the top position.


Kimura:

This is another shoulder lock that involves bending your opponent’s arm behind their back. It’s a versatile move that can be used from various positions.


Guillotine choke:


This is a chokehold that involves wrapping your arm around your opponent’s neck and squeezing. It’s a great move to use when your opponent is in a vulnerable position.


Rear naked choke:



This is another chokehold that involves wrapping your arm around your opponent’s neck and squeezing. It’s a great move to use when your opponent is in a vulnerable position.


Guard Passes:




Black belts focus on developing advanced guard passing techniques to effectively navigate and neutralize their opponent's guard.



Sweeps:



Sweeps are techniques used to reverse the position and gain a dominant position from the bottom. Black belts continue to refine their sweeping abilities to maintain control during a match.


Mount Escape:



This technique helps you escape from an opponent who has mounted you. It involves bridging, shrimping, and regaining a more advantageous position.

These basic Jiu Jitsu fundamentals are key roles to not only the start of your jiu jitsu, you’ll continue to always use them as you climb your rank to black belt at evoluiton MMA


Jason Sullins