Sport Benchmarked

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Ground-dominant grappling art requiring extreme hip mobility for guard retention, cervical resilience for choke defense, grip endurance for gi/no-gi control, and thoracic rotation for sweeps and submission setups.

6
ROM Tests
4
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Hip Internal Rotation
2 Hip External Rotation
3 Hip Abduction
4 Cervical Axial Rotation
5 Cervical Flexion Extension
6 Shoulder Internal Rotation

Risk Factors Assessed

Hip Internal Rotation
Hip External Rotation
Hip Abduction
Cervical Axial Rotation

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu biomechanical assessment include?
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu protocol assesses Hip Internal Rotation, Hip External Rotation, Hip Abduction and 3 additional ROM tests specific to brazilian jiu-jitsu demands. Each test measures against sport-specific benchmarks by competitive level.
Who needs a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu assessment?
Any brazilian jiu-jitsu athlete or practitioner, from recreational to professional level. The assessment identifies mobility limitations that increase injury risk and restrict performance in brazilian jiu-jitsu-specific movement patterns.
How long does the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu protocol take?
The assessment takes 30-45 minutes. It covers 6 key ROM tests, identifies risk factors, and generates a prioritized corrective plan with 4 intervention targets.
How do I get started with the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu protocol as part of your initial structural evaluation, then build a personalized corrective plan based on the findings.

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Your coach runs this protocol as part of your structural evaluation, then builds a personalized corrective plan based on the data.

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Protocol Details

Category
Sport
ROM Tests
6
Corrective Targets
4
Benchmarked
Yes
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