# BJJ Notes Knowledge Base A comprehensive collection of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu knowledge with 503 questions and answers. ## Available Languages - English: `/api/kb/{slug}` - Portuguese: `/api/kb/{slug}?lang=pt-BR` - Spanish: `/api/kb/{slug}?lang=es` ## Topics - **beginner**: 104 questions - **first-class**: 3 questions - **gi**: 41 questions - **no-gi**: 41 questions - **training**: 110 questions - **technique**: 216 questions - **competition**: 71 questions - **belt-progression**: 21 questions - **injury**: 29 questions - **prevention**: 11 questions - **etiquette**: 23 questions - **hygiene**: 7 questions - **gear**: 21 questions - **fitness**: 17 questions - **nutrition**: 5 questions - **mental-game**: 49 questions - **kids**: 12 questions - **self-defense**: 19 questions - **history**: 23 questions - **cost**: 1 questions - **gym**: 18 questions - **rolling**: 30 questions - **drilling**: 4 questions - **submission**: 7 questions - **position**: 9 questions - **takedown**: 3 questions - **defense**: 3 questions ## All Questions - [What is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-brazilian-jiu-jitsu) - [What does BJJ stand for?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-does-bjj-stand-for) - [Where did Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu come from?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/where-did-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-come-from) - [What is the difference between Jiu-Jitsu and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-the-difference-between-jiu-jitsu-and-brazilian-jiu-jitsu) - [What is the goal of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-the-goal-of-brazilian-jiu-jitsu) - [Why is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu effective?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/why-is-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-effective) - [What makes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu different from other martial arts?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-makes-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-different-from-other-martial-arts) - [Can I learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for self-defense?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/can-i-learn-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-for-self-defense) - [What should I expect at my first BJJ class?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-should-i-expect-at-my-first-bjj-class) - [What should I wear to my first BJJ class?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-should-i-wear-to-my-first-bjj-class) - [How do I choose the right BJJ gym?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/how-do-i-choose-the-right-bjj-gym) - [How much does BJJ training cost per month?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/how-much-does-bjj-training-cost-per-month) - [Is BJJ good for beginners with no martial arts experience?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/is-bjj-good-for-beginners-with-no-martial-arts-experience) - [Am I too out of shape to start BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/am-i-too-out-of-shape-to-start-bjj) - [What is the difference between gi and no-gi BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-the-difference-between-gi-and-no-gi-bjj) - [Should I train gi or no-gi as a beginner?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/should-i-train-gi-or-no-gi-as-a-beginner) - [How long does it take to get good at BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-good-at-bjj) - [Why is BJJ so hard when I first start?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/why-is-bjj-so-hard-when-i-first-start) - [How do I survive rolling as a complete beginner?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/how-do-i-survive-rolling-as-a-complete-beginner) - [How often should I train BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/how-often-should-i-train-bjj) - [What is drilling in BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-drilling-in-bjj) - [How do I get better at BJJ faster?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/how-do-i-get-better-at-bjj-faster) - [Should I compete in BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/should-i-compete-in-bjj) - [What happens at a BJJ competition?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-happens-at-a-bjj-competition) - [What are the rules of BJJ competition?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-are-the-rules-of-bjj-competition) - [What are the BJJ belt ranks?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-are-the-bjj-belt-ranks) - [How long does it take to get a blue belt?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-a-blue-belt) - [What does each BJJ belt represent?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-does-each-bjj-belt-represent) - [What are stripes in BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-are-stripes-in-bjj) - [What is guard in BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-guard-in-bjj) - [What is mount in BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-mount-in-bjj) - [What is side control in BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-side-control-in-bjj) - [What is back control in BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-back-control-in-bjj) - [What is a submission in BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-a-submission-in-bjj) - [What is a triangle choke?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-a-triangle-choke) - [What is an armbar?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-an-armbar) - [What is a rear naked choke?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-a-rear-naked-choke) - [What is a guillotine choke?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-a-guillotine-choke) - [What is a kimura?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-a-kimura) - [What is an americana?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-an-americana) - [What are leg locks in BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-are-leg-locks-in-bjj) - [What is a heel hook?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-a-heel-hook) - [What are the most common BJJ injuries?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-are-the-most-common-bjj-injuries) - [How do I prevent injuries in BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/how-do-i-prevent-injuries-in-bjj) - [Should I train BJJ with an injury?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/should-i-train-bjj-with-an-injury) - [How do I protect my fingers in BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/how-do-i-protect-my-fingers-in-bjj) - [How do I protect my knees in BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/how-do-i-protect-my-knees-in-bjj) - [Should I wear headgear in BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/should-i-wear-headgear-in-bjj) - [What gi should I buy as a beginner?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-gi-should-i-buy-as-a-beginner) - [What size gi do I need?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-size-gi-do-i-need) - [How do I wash my gi?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/how-do-i-wash-my-gi) - [What should I wear for no-gi?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-should-i-wear-for-no-gi) - [Do I need a mouthguard for BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/do-i-need-a-mouthguard-for-bjj) - [Should I wear a cup for BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/should-i-wear-a-cup-for-bjj) - [What is proper BJJ hygiene?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-proper-bjj-hygiene) - [What is ringworm and how do I avoid it?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-ringworm-and-how-do-i-avoid-it) - [What is staph infection?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-staph-infection) - [What does OSS mean?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-does-oss-mean) - [How do I address my BJJ instructor?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/how-do-i-address-my-bjj-instructor) - [What are the unwritten rules of BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-are-the-unwritten-rules-of-bjj) - [Is it okay to ask higher belts to roll?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/is-it-okay-to-ask-higher-belts-to-roll) - [What should I do if I hurt my training partner?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-should-i-do-if-i-hurt-my-training-partner) - [Do I need to be fit to start BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/do-i-need-to-be-fit-to-start-bjj) - [What exercises help with BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-exercises-help-with-bjj) - [Should I lift weights for BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/should-i-lift-weights-for-bjj) - [Is yoga good for BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/is-yoga-good-for-bjj) - [What should I eat before BJJ training?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-should-i-eat-before-bjj-training) - [How do I recover faster from BJJ training?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/how-do-i-recover-faster-from-bjj-training) - [How do I deal with ego in BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/how-do-i-deal-with-ego-in-bjj) - [What is a BJJ plateau and how do I break through?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-a-bjj-plateau-and-how-do-i-break-through) - [How do I handle losing in BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/how-do-i-handle-losing-in-bjj) - [Is BJJ safe for kids?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/is-bjj-safe-for-kids) - [Is BJJ effective for street fights?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/is-bjj-effective-for-street-fights) - [What is the difference between sport BJJ and self-defense BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-the-difference-between-sport-bjj-and-self-defense-bjj) - [Should I learn BJJ or striking for self-defense?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/should-i-learn-bjj-or-striking-for-self-defense) - [What is closed guard?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-closed-guard) - [What is half guard?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-half-guard) - [What is butterfly guard?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-butterfly-guard) - [What is spider guard?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-spider-guard) - [What is de la Riva guard?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-de-la-riva-guard) - [What is X-guard?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-x-guard) - [What is rubber guard?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-rubber-guard) - [What is the berimbolo?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-the-berimbolo) - [What is a takedown in BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-a-takedown-in-bjj) - [What is pulling guard?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-pulling-guard) - [What is a guard pass?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-a-guard-pass) - [What is knee on belly?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-knee-on-belly) - [What is north-south position?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-north-south-position) - [What is turtle position?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-turtle-position) - [Is BJJ good for women?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/is-bjj-good-for-women) - [Are there women-only BJJ classes?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/are-there-women-only-bjj-classes) - [How do women deal with size differences in BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/how-do-women-deal-with-size-differences-in-bjj) - [How do I find good training partners?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/how-do-i-find-good-training-partners) - [How do I roll with someone much bigger than me?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/how-do-i-roll-with-someone-much-bigger-than-me) - [How do I roll with someone much smaller than me?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/how-do-i-roll-with-someone-much-smaller-than-me) - [What is flow rolling?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-flow-rolling) - [What is shark tank or gauntlet training?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-shark-tank-or-gauntlet-training) - [What is BJJ lineage?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-bjj-lineage) - [Who are the Gracie family?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/who-are-the-gracie-family) - [Who is Helio Gracie?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/who-is-helio-gracie) - [Who is Royce Gracie?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/who-is-royce-gracie) - [What are private lessons in BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-are-private-lessons-in-bjj) - [Should I watch BJJ instructional videos?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/should-i-watch-bjj-instructional-videos) - [How do I develop my own BJJ game?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/how-do-i-develop-my-own-bjj-game) - [What is a game plan in BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-a-game-plan-in-bjj) - [How important is flexibility for BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/how-important-is-flexibility-for-bjj) - [What is the difference between sport BJJ and MMA grappling?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-the-difference-between-sport-bjj-and-mma-grappling) - [How does wrestling help BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/how-does-wrestling-help-bjj) - [How does judo help BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/how-does-judo-help-bjj) - [What is a BJJ affiliation?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-a-bjj-affiliation) - [What is a creonte in BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-a-creonte-in-bjj) - [Can I train at multiple BJJ gyms?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/can-i-train-at-multiple-bjj-gyms) - [What should I do when visiting another BJJ gym?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-should-i-do-when-visiting-another-bjj-gym) - [How do I know if my BJJ gym is good?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/how-do-i-know-if-my-bjj-gym-is-good) - [How do I stop being nervous before rolling?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/how-do-i-stop-being-nervous-before-rolling) - [How do I deal with frustration in BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/how-do-i-deal-with-frustration-in-bjj) - [Why do I feel like I am not improving in BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/why-do-i-feel-like-i-am-not-improving-in-bjj) - [How do I build confidence in BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/how-do-i-build-confidence-in-bjj) - [What is open mat in BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-open-mat-in-bjj) - [What is a seminar in BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-a-seminar-in-bjj) - [What is a BJJ camp?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-a-bjj-camp) - [Can I do BJJ if I have a physical disability?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/can-i-do-bjj-if-i-have-a-physical-disability) - [Is BJJ good for weight loss?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/is-bjj-good-for-weight-loss) - [How do I cut weight for BJJ competition?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/how-do-i-cut-weight-for-bjj-competition) - [What is the pineapple tradition in BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-the-pineapple-tradition-in-bjj) - [What is an omoplata?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-an-omoplata) - [What is a D'Arce choke?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-a-d-arce-choke) - [What is an anaconda choke?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-an-anaconda-choke) - [What is a bow and arrow choke?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-a-bow-and-arrow-choke) - [What is a loop choke?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-a-loop-choke) - [What is a baseball bat choke?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-a-baseball-bat-choke) - [What is a clock choke?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-a-clock-choke) - [What is a paper cutter choke?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-a-paper-cutter-choke) - [What is an ezekiel choke?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-an-ezekiel-choke) - [What is a straight ankle lock?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-a-straight-ankle-lock) - [What is a kneebar?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-a-kneebar) - [What is a toe hold?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-a-toe-hold) - [What is a calf slicer?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-a-calf-slicer) - [What is inside heel hook vs outside heel hook?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-inside-heel-hook-vs-outside-heel-hook) - [What is the 50/50 position?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-the-50-50-position) - [What is the truck position?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-the-truck-position) - [What is the twister?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-the-twister) - [What is worm guard?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-worm-guard) - [What is lasso guard?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-lasso-guard) - [What is single leg X guard?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-single-leg-x-guard) - [What is the body lock pass?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-the-body-lock-pass) - [What is the toreando pass?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-the-toreando-pass) - [What is the knee cut pass?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-the-knee-cut-pass) - [What is the leg drag pass?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-the-leg-drag-pass) - [What is the over-under pass?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-the-over-under-pass) - [What is a scissor sweep?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-a-scissor-sweep) - [What is a hip bump sweep?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-a-hip-bump-sweep) - [What is a flower sweep?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-a-flower-sweep) - [What is technical standup?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-technical-standup) - [What is shrimping or hip escape?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-shrimping-or-hip-escape) - [What is bridging in BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-bridging-in-bjj) - [How do I escape mount?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/how-do-i-escape-mount) - [How do I escape side control?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/how-do-i-escape-side-control) - [How do I escape back control?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/how-do-i-escape-back-control) - [What is a frame in BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-a-frame-in-bjj) - [What is base in BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-base-in-bjj) - [What is posture in BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-posture-in-bjj) - [What does it mean to be stacked in BJJ?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-does-it-mean-to-be-stacked-in-bjj) - [What is the mount escape trap and roll?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-the-mount-escape-trap-and-roll) - [What is an underhook?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-an-underhook) - [What is an overhook?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-an-overhook) - [What is collar and sleeve control?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-collar-and-sleeve-control) - [What is double unders pass?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-double-unders-pass) - [What is a sprawl?](https://www.bjjnotes.app/api/kb/what-is-a-sprawl) - 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