Forca Method Athlete Program

BJJ Techniques Glossary

Every technique, position, and concept we've broken down, organized by what it actually does on the mat. 87 entries and growing.

Each entry covers the mechanics, the common mistakes, and where the technique fits in a real game. If you're newer, start with closed guard, mount, and side control, then work outward from there.

Guards 17

Positions you attack from off your back or seated.

Positions and Control 11

Where the match is actually won and held.

Guard Passes 7

Getting past the legs and into a controlling position.

Sweeps and Reversals 9

Turning a bottom position into a top one.

Takedowns and Entries 4

Getting the fight to the ground on your terms.

Chokes and Strangles 18

Blood chokes, air chokes, and everything between.

Arm and Shoulder Locks 6

Submissions that attack the upper body.

Leg Locks and Lower Body 10

The fastest-moving area of modern grappling.

Core Concepts 5

The fundamentals every technique above is built on.