Harnessing Connection - The Jiu-Jitsu Alphabet
32 body parts you can use with the Connection Principle from the 32 Principles of Jiu-Jitsu.
In the world of Jiu-Jitsu, connection is paramount. It is the invisible thread that weaves through every technique, every submission and every escape. It allows practitioners to move seamlessly and control their opponents with apparent ease. But have you ever wondered how many body parts are involved in this intricate play upon the mat?
Listed below are 32 body parts that can be utilized with precision and finesse to establish powerful connections in Jiu-Jitsu. See Embracing the 32 Principles of Jiu-Jitsu for a look at the principles behind the techniques, strategies and tactics. On this list, you will see familiar limbs as well as often over-looked points on the body. Each body part listed has the opportunity to play a vital role in achieving control, balance and victory. Get ready for a deep think over what parts of the human body can be used as a vessel for mastery within the attacks, counterattacks and submissions of Jiu-Jitsu.
The Jiu-Jitsu Alphabet: 32 body parts you can use for connection -
1. Hands
2. Fists
3. Wrists
4. Radius
5. Ulna
6. Elbow
7. Elbow Pit
8. Biceps
9. Triceps
10. Shoulder
11. Armpit
12. Neck
13. Head
14. Chin
15. Chest
16. Back
17. Stomach
18. Ribcage
19. Hips
20. Glutes
21. Quadriceps
22. Hamstring
23. Knee
24. Shin
25. Knee pit
26. Calf
27. Heel
28. Ankle
29. Sole
30. Instep
31. Tops of toes
32. Bottoms of toes
In the intricate world of Jiu-Jitsu, mastering the use of the human body is an art form in itself. From the well-known limbs to those that are overlooked, each body part offers a unique pathway for control and balance within the application of techniques. With each technique, submission, and counterattack, the human body can be utilized as a vessel for mastery, where both the art and the artist continue to evolve.
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