Is MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) the same as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or different?

[eddieshin54]

Please state differences (if there are any) and the similarities. A website or a video would certainly help out.

 

[Rachel]

Different. MMA incorporates many martial arts. Jiu Jitsu is just one of the martial arts involved.

 

[tkachuk51]

MMA is a group of martial arts (including jiu jitsu) that is used in the UFC or other fighting groups. MMA also includes all the eastern martial arts boxing etc..

 

[Nick]

Brazilian Ju Jitsu is grappling, on the ground.
You use your body to bend or choke theirs, easiest i can put it.

MMA Is a mix between a few different standing and slight ground fighting marital arts.

 

[tkachuk51]

MMA is a group of martial arts (including jiu jitsu) that is used in the UFC or other fighting groups. MMA also includes all the eastern martial arts boxing etc..

 

[mc96826]

MMA is a mix of any art like fighters can have their own styles anything from judo, to Jiu Jitsu, Karate and Muy Thai...MMA is just a mix of that all in one its more of a type of combat over a martial art thats why its called mixed martial arts...Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is just one of those arts

 

[Tarbox]

MMA is exactly what it says, Mixed! In MMA you have fighters who have studied several different styles taking the best from each style. Such as taking the punching from boxing and the kicks from taekwandoo. In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (which I am studying at the moment) is mainly grappling and ground work. When I say ground work I'm talking about the arm bars, the chocks, and the sweeps. Also, there's also some take downs. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is not a striking style. Striking can be incorporated into the style though.