Increased physical fitness, improved coordination and motor skills, strength and muscle development, flexibility and joint mobility, weight loss and body composition improvements, and enhanced cardiovascular health are just a few of the advantages one can expect from practicing BJJ.

So, as a fighter, if you are trained only in BJJ and go up against a more proficient striker, you may face difficulty striking back as it lacks stand-up training for punches and kicks. So, if you cannot manage to get your opponent on the ground as fast as possible, it can put you at a disadvantage.

Yes, BJJ can help with weight loss and toning. It is a full-body workout that improves cardiovascular health, builds muscle strength, increases flexibility, and promotes mental wellness.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a predominantly ground-based martial art, using the principals of leverage, angles, pressure and timing, as well as knowledge of the human anatomy, in order to achieve a non-violent submission of one's opponent.