Glossary maintenance

BJJ Glossary Updates

See what changed in this glossary. Find new words and tips for class.

New to BJJ? Start with the full glossary.

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These counts show what the glossary covers.

141 terms in the glossary.

128 terms for new students. 9 are marked “Start here.”

10 terms have media. 141 list other words you may hear.

128 words are common in class.

We add words you may hear in class or see in a video. We start with safety words, key spots, and moves you may learn first.

This is a guide to class words. It is not a list of every BJJ move. It can help adults, kids, teens, and parents learn what a word means.

We add words that help you follow a coach and ask questions.

Pick two or three words to read. Then get set for class.

Start with base, posture, frame, and tap. Kids and teens can learn to reset, find their balance, stand up, and care for a partner.

Use these links to learn more or plan a class.

Quick answers about this page and the glossary.

Why does this page list changes?

So you can see what words we add or change.

Is this only for new students?

No. Students and parents can use it to learn class words.

How often is this page updated?

When we change a term and build the site. The counts use the same data as the glossary.

What if a class word is missing?

Read a close term, then ask your coach what the word means. We may add words that students ask about often.