# Is BJJ effective in a street fight?

BJJ is highly effective for one-on-one confrontations. It allows you to control and submit attackers. However, street fights have variables BJJ does not address: multiple attackers, weapons, concrete. BJJ is a strong foundation but awareness and avoidance are better self-defense.

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**Tags:** self-defense

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