Technique Mechanics
Technique mechanics represent the fundamental principles and methods of execution in BJJ techniques.
6 Categories
Strangulation Techniques (Shime-waza)
51
Blood/air restriction
Foot/Leg Techniques (Ashi-waza)
18
Techniques primarily using legs/feet
Joint Lock Techniques (Kansetsu-waza)
14
Joint manipulation
Hand/Arm Techniques (Te-waza)
6
Techniques primarily using arms/hands
Control/Pin Techniques (Osaekomi-waza)
4
Establishing dominance
Hip Techniques (Koshi-waza)
3
Techniques primarily using hip
Sacrifice Throws (Sutemi-waza)
1
Sacrifice throws (sutemi-waza, 捨身技, "sacrifice technique") involve putting oneself in a potentially disadvantageous position, such as on the ground, …
Offensive Stand-up Techniques
1
Returning to standing
Defensive Transition Techniques
Position changes when disadvantaged
About Technique Mechanics
In BJJ, technique mechanics are categorized based on execution principles and target objectives. Understanding these core mechanics helps practitioners recognize patterns across seemingly different techniques.
Common Mechanic Categories
- Te-Waza (Hand Techniques): Techniques primarily using hands/arms
- Koshi-Waza (Hip Techniques): Techniques using hip movement as primary leverage
- Ashi-Waza (Foot/Leg Techniques): Techniques primarily using legs/feet
- Kansetsu-Waza (Joint Locks): Techniques targeting joint manipulation
- Shime-Waza (Strangulation): Various choking and strangulation methods
BJJ-Specific Mechanics
- Guard Passing: Methods to overcome the guard position
- Sweeps: Techniques to reverse positions from bottom to top
- Escapes: Methods to exit disadvantageous positions
- Control: Techniques focused on positional dominance
- Transitions: Methods of moving between positions