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Glossary

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - The form of Jujitsu used in cage fighting tournaments such as the UFC. It differs from traditional Jujitsu because it deals mainly with grappling on the ground and ignores dangerous moves such as eye gouges and other strikes to weak regions of a fighter's body.

UFC - The Ultimate Fighting Championship. This cage fighting tournament was formed in the early 90's as a bid to provide an answer to the age-old question of which martial art was the best.

Ground and pound - The term given when a fighter on the ground pummels on the opponent below and attempts to knock them out with a number of strikes.

Clinch - The name given when both fighters are standing and have a hold of each other, with the main aim to deliver strikes from close range or to take the fight to the ground.

Sensei - Name given to a teacher/instructor of a school.

Atemi - The Japanese name which means striking. These are usually mixed in with other Jujitsu grappling moves.

Kata - A set of strikes and movements which are performed by a lone student.

Uke - The person acting as the aggressor.

Tori - The person performing the defensive technique.

Grade - Each student learning a martial art earns success grades which signify their skill and expertise in the art. Accompanying the grades are usually coloured belts that are worn by the student to display their grade and current skill.

Gi - These are full body robes (usually white) that are often worn when using Jujitsu.

Guard - One of the basic positions when grappling on the ground. This is when one person has the other person secured between both their legs.

Submission - A move that often causes enough damage or pain to the opponent which signifies the end of the fight. Examples are joint locks such as arm bars and leg locks.

Tap out - Is when an opponent "taps out" as an indication that they wish to submit and forfeit the fight. One usually taps on the ground or on the person to let them know they wish to stop the fight.

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