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What's the difference between Jiu Jitsu and Wrestling?

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In BJJ, the goal is to get your opponent to the ground and then control them through techniques like mounts, guards, and submissions. In wrestling, the goal is to take your opponent down to the ground and then control them through techniques like pins, holds, and escapes.

While Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) and wrestling are both grappling-based martial arts, there are some key differences between the two.

Firstly, BJJ is a martial art that focuses on ground fighting and submissions, whereas wrestling is a combat sport that focuses on takedowns, throws, and controlling your opponent's body. In BJJ, the goal is to get your opponent to the ground and then control them through techniques like mounts, guards, and submissions. In wrestling, the goal is to take your opponent down to the ground and then control them through techniques like pins, holds, and escapes.

Secondly, Jiu Jitsu consists of no-gi and gi training, which is a traditional uniform made of thick cotton material, whereas wrestling uses a singlet, which is a tight-fitting one-piece outfit. The gi allows Jiu Jitsu practitioners to grip and control their opponents more easily, while the singlet allows wrestlers to move more freely and quickly.

Jiu Jitsu places a greater emphasis on technique and strategy, whereas wrestling places a greater emphasis on physical conditioning and strength. Jiu Jitsu practitioners learn a wide variety of techniques and strategies that allow them to control and submit their opponents, while wrestlers rely more on explosive power, speed, and agility.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournaments typically allow more time for ground fighting and submissions, while wrestling tournaments focus more on takedowns and control. In BJJ competitions, Black Belt matches last up to ten minutes, giving competitors more time to work on their ground game. In wrestling competitions, points are based on takedowns, escapes, and pins.

In summary, while both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and wrestling are grappling-based martial arts, they have some key differences in terms of their focus, techniques, and competitions. BJJ emphasizes ground fighting, submissions, and technique, while wrestling emphasizes takedowns, control, and physical conditioning. However, both martial arts can be effective in self-defense and competition and offer a great workout and mental challenge for practitioners.

Here at Gracie Barra Shellharbour located in Durgadin Drive in Albion Park Rail we have students that train both Jiu Jitsu and wrestling. They find that the two martial arts complement each other very well.