BJJ Words You Should Know

Language is important to every culture, and the Brazilian jiu-jitsu culture is no different. When you're a brand new white belt, stepping on the jiu-jitsu mat for the very first time, it can be intimidating. Not only do you have this world of techniques and new body movements to learn, but you have to learn the specialized language that goes with it all, too! 

We've all been there. And frankly, you will learn, eventually. Just as with any other language, immersion accelerates your fluency. Spend enough time on the mat, and you'll be speaking the "BJJ language" in no time. 

But that's not to say you can't get a head start on it all. For those of you proactive students out there, we've summarized some of the most critical words that you will need to know as you embark on your jiu-jitsu journey. As you'll see, some of them are very specific, and others are a bit more broad. What's important to keep in mind is, just like culture evolves, language too evolves. Have fun with it, and never take it too seriously. 

Here's what we cover in the full article at the Kingz USA site (here): 

• Oss
• That Thing You Wear
• The Person Who Teaches You
• The Stuff You Do on the Mat
• A Note About Technique Names