Jiu Jitsu is a predominantly ground based martial art, using the principles of leverage, angles, pressure and timing, as well as knowledge of the human anatomy, in order to achieve a non-violent submission of the opponent.
Jiu Jitsu is a martial art that focuses on grappling and ground fighting. The direct translation of Jiu Jitsu means "gentle art" and the goal is to control your opponent without striking them and then to submit them with chokes, arm bars and other joint locks.