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What is Pressure in BJJ?

Quick Definition

Using body weight effectively to control and exhaust your opponent.

Full Explanation

Pressure in BJJ means using your body weight effectively to control your opponent. Good pressure makes them uncomfortable, limits their movement, and exhausts them. It's not just being heavy - it's about weight distribution, timing, and placement. Pressure passers (like Bernardo Faria) use pressure to pass guard. "Making weight" is being heavy in the right places at the right times.

Examples in Context

"His side control pressure was crushing"

"Learn to use pressure to tire your opponent"

Related Terms

Control

Maintaining a dominant position over your opponent.

Side Control

A dominant top position perpendicular to your opponent, controlling their upper body.

Mount

A dominant top position sitting on your opponent's torso, worth 4 points in competition.

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