Submission Grappling

Submission Grappling is basically Jujitsu without a uniform or gi. It also does not include any strikes or small joint manipulations. As the sport of Jujitsu progressed, a division branched off where emphasis was on takedowns & ground fighting (similar to wresting, only with choke holds and bone-breaking maneuvers and holds). In a common submission grappling tournament, both opponents begin facing each other and start a 4-6 minute round. Points are awarded for various well-executed moves and positions such as takedowns, mounted position, back-mount, etc. The match is awarded to the contestant who can either tap his opponent out, or acquire the most points at the end of the time limit.

Submission Grappling is exercised during the last half of every Jujitsu class, while the first half is focused on standing fighting (strikes, kickboxing, etc.). To see a list of Submission Grappling classes & instructors (along with other classes) take a look at our calendar.