We call jiu-jitsu the “gentle art,” but if you’ve trained for any significant period of time, you know that there’s a lot of opportunity to be a total d-bag on the mats and get away with it. Pain can be an effective tool in BJJ, opening up opportunities for new positions and submissions and wearing your opponent down as the match goes on.
If you’re looking to be a bit rude on the mats while still keeping your jiu-jitsu technical, check out this video from Eli Knight and Nick “Chewy” Albin. In this clip, these two black belts demonstrate a few moves that sure won’t win you any friends, but might win you a match.
Check it out:
