Why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is #1 for Self-Defense
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dovu
on Jul 01, 2026
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Every martial art has something unique to offer, and if you have unlimited time, resources and athleticism, you should learn them all.
That said, if you want to gain maximum self-defense potential in the least amount of time, nothing compares to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Here are the 10 reasons why BJJ is #1. If you have more to add, let me know in the comments.
1. Jiu-Jitsu doesn’t require you to be stronger than your opponent.
2. Jiu-Jitsu doesn’t require you to hit harder than your opponent.
3. Jiu-Jitsu doesn’t require you to be faster than your opponent.
4. Jiu-Jitsu doesn’t require you to be super athletic or flexible.
5. Jiu-Jitsu allows you to win from the bottom of the fight.
6. Jiu-Jitsu teaches punch protection from every position.
7. Jiu-Jitsu burns their energy while conserving yours.
8. Jiu-Jitsu doesn’t require to injure your opponent.
9. Jiu-Jitsu can be adapted to physical limitations.
10. Jiu-Jitsu can be learned at any age.
If you’ve thought about trying j