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What is Base in BJJ?

Quick Definition

Your foundation and balance, essential for both offense and defense.

Full Explanation

Base refers to your foundation and stability. Good base means you're difficult to sweep, takedown, or off-balance. It's created by proper weight distribution, positioning your center of gravity low, and using your limbs as posts. "Basing out" means posting your hand or foot to prevent being swept. Base is fundamental to both top and bottom positions - you need it to attack and defend effectively.

Examples in Context

"He had excellent base and I couldn't sweep him"

"I based out to stop the scissor sweep"

Related Terms

Posture

Maintaining an upright position, especially important in your opponent's guard.

Balance

The ability to maintain equilibrium while attacking or defending.

Sweep

A technique from guard that reverses position, putting you on top.

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