Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is a martial art which closely replicates real life combat situations. Practitioners will train in a large number of transitions, controls and ground techniques during live sparring. BJJ is one of the most essential parts of MMA (mixed martial arts) today. An experienced student can beat a larger and stronger opponent in a fight through the application of proper techniques and leverage. Recently, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu has been widely praised for its effectiveness as a self-defense skill and real-world application.