Is bjj good for self defense

Since the early days of UFC 1, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu(BJJ) has grown in popularity to become one of the biggest martial arts on the planet. The grappling art is sometimes compared to a human game of chess, where its users will develop knowledge of hundreds or thousands of sequences and movements ranging from transitions, joint locks to chokeholds. Much like a game of chess, deep study is required to become an expert at the art, but how difficult are the basics to learn?

Learning BJJ moves is not physically hard because BJJ is created for anyone to learn regardless of their size, strength, and athletic level.

However, the total commitment that is required to become good at BJJ can be challenging for most people.

If you’re planning on taking a BJJ class for the first time, you should definitely read the rest of the article to learn why some people think BJJ is hard to learn.

I will also address some of the most asked questions in regards to BJJ training.

Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Hard To Learn?

When Mitsuyo Maeda, BJJ’s forefather bestowed his grappling skill

is jiu jitsu easy to learn

is jiu jitsu difficult to learn