BJJ
|bi-dʒeɪ-dʒeɪ|
/biːˈdʒeɪˈdʒeɪ/
Brazilian ground grappling
Etymology
'BJJ' originates from English, specifically the phrase 'Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu', where 'Brazilian' meant 'of or relating to Brazil' and 'Jiu-Jitsu' comes from Japanese 'jujutsu' meaning 'gentle art'.
'BJJ' changed from the full name 'Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu' and eventually became the commonly used initialism 'BJJ' in martial arts communities and English usage.
Initially it referred to the style of jiu-jitsu developed in Brazil; over time the initialism 'BJJ' has come to denote that Brazilian style as practiced both as a sport and a combat system.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
abbreviation for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a martial art and combat sport focusing on ground fighting, positional control, and submission holds (joint locks and chokes).
He trains BJJ three times a week to improve his grappling.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2026/01/03 06:10