March 4, 2019

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Physics

  1. Introduction (a brief overview of why torque would be used in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a framing of the with the question [why we are doing this] and a definition of each of the concepts)

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art and combat sport system that focuses on grappling with particular emphasis on ground fighting. By the applying of torque in this sports, weak person can defend themselves against a strong person.

Torque: Torque is a measure of the force that can cause an object to rotate about an axis.

Force: a force is any interaction that, when unopposed, will change the motion of an object

Fulcrum: the point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots.:

  1. Choose 2 of 4 following techniques: a. Take an image of the technique (Kimura, Americana, Kneebar or Armbar) b. Draw on each of the technique images to showing the application of Force, Torque, Fulcrum, etc…
  2. Answer the question using what you have learned

Why does Jiu-Jitsu follow this progression?

When you get the other person down, you can find a fulcrum which there is an Fn support you, then you can control their action by using the force from your leg or arms or your body.

Why does Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu want to control?

Because when people can control the other person, they are active and the people they fight against are passive, it is easier for people who are active to do what they want.