Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/Concept of base

The term base is used to describe the concept of keeping an advantangeous position from which one can gain leverage from the ground. A good description of it is that base involves one being in a position from which he can effectively deliver or absorb force with an opponent.

Step 1


The fighter should be sitting in base. His feet should be together to protect against ankle locks, his dominant arm should be posted behind him, and his non-dominant arm should be in front to defend against attacks.

Step 2


To stand up, the fighter should lift up his hips, keeping his weight on his posted non-dominant leg and posted dominant arm, and swing his dominant leg to post back behind his posted dominant arm.