Technique Databases

Explore comprehensive BJJ technique databases with thousands of instructional videos

Technique databases are your complete reference library for BJJ techniques. Browse by position, search for specific moves, and learn from the world's best instructors. Whether you're a beginner looking for fundamentals or an advanced practitioner seeking new techniques, there's a database for you.

Popular BJJ Technique Databases

Discover the leading technique databases in the BJJ community. Each offers unique features and content styles.

BJJ Buddy
Training logging application with an integrated technique database. While primarily a logging tool, it includes technique references and progress tracking for training sessions.

Key Features:

Training logs
Technique references
Progress tracking
Session management
BJJ Data
Simple, clean list of BJJ techniques with accompanying videos. Features straightforward organization with direct video links for each technique in the database.

Key Features:

Simple list
Video links
Clean organization
Direct access
BJJ Flow Charts
Android app showing relationships between BJJ moves through flow chart visualizations. Demonstrates how techniques connect and progress through interactive diagrams.

Key Features:

Android app
Flow charts
Move relationships
Interactive diagrams
BJJ Heroes
Blog-style technique collection with articles and video links covering various BJJ topics. Features written content from experienced practitioners alongside curated video resources.

Key Features:

Blog articles
Video links
Written content
Curated resources
Buddy Tape
Graph-based technique visualization tool with data relationships. Features interconnected graphs showing how different techniques and positions relate to each other.

Key Features:

Graph visualization
Data relationships
Technique connections
Interactive graphs
Digitsu
Technique database with detailed text explanations and statistical analysis of BJJ techniques. Each technique includes performance metrics, success rates, and in-depth written breakdowns alongside video content.

Key Features:

Text explanations
Technique statistics
Performance metrics
Detailed breakdowns
Grapple Map
3D model rendering of BJJ positions showing relationships between techniques. An innovative visual approach that literally maps out the connections between different positions and moves in three-dimensional space.

Key Features:

3D rendering
Position relationships
Visual mapping
Interactive exploration
Infighting
Curated collection of 90 essential beginner BJJ techniques with pictures and embedded videos. Focuses on fundamental moves with clear visual demonstrations and step-by-step explanations.

Key Features:

90 techniques
Picture guides
Video embeds
Beginner focused
Matnet
iOS app featuring mind map visualization of BJJ techniques. Creates visual connections between moves and positions through interactive mind mapping technology.

Key Features:

iOS app
Mind mapping
Visual connections
Interactive interface
Mental Models
A comprehensive collection of BJJ mental models and concepts covering learning, mechanical, social, and strategic frameworks. More of a values/process list than techniques - focuses on the psychology and methodology behind BJJ rather than step-by-step moves.

Key Features:

Learning Models
Mechanical Models
Social Models
Strategic Models
Outlier
Modern, technical BJJ database with social media-style presentation and community-driven content. Features contemporary techniques with interactive elements and user engagement.

Key Features:

Modern techniques
Social media style
Community driven
Interactive elements
Submission Searcher
Video-focused technique database with categorized submissions and advanced search functionality. Users can browse by submission type, position, and difficulty level with embedded video demonstrations.

Key Features:

Video library
Categorized submissions
Advanced search
Position-based organization
Submitu Universe
Interactive technique exploration platform allowing users to navigate through technique pathways. Features detailed breakdowns, related moves, and personalized learning journeys through clickable position maps.

Key Features:

Interactive pathways
Technique details
Related moves
Personalized learning
Way of BJJ
Advanced graph exploration of BJJ data and relationships. Features complex data visualization showing the interconnected nature of techniques, positions, and strategies.

Key Features:

Graph exploration
Data visualization
Technique relationships
Advanced analytics
West Coast Video Library
Extensive video library of BJJ techniques requiring user registration. Features comprehensive video content from experienced instructors with organized categories and searchable content.

Key Features:

Video library
User registration
Organized categories
Searchable content

BJJ Data for Data Science

Grappling Techniques Dataset
Comprehensive grappling techniques dataset on Kaggle

Large collection of grappling techniques with detailed classifications and performance metrics.

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ADCC Matches Dataset
Complete ADCC tournament data and match results

Historical ADCC match data including competitor performance, outcomes, and tournament statistics.

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ADCC Fighter Stats
Detailed fighter statistics from ADCC competitions

Comprehensive fighter statistics including win/loss records, submission data, and performance metrics.

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Jiu-Jitsu Dataset
University of Ljubljana BJJ research dataset

Academic research dataset containing BJJ movement patterns and technique analysis from university studies.

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BJJ Disorientation Capture
BJJ movement capture data from Carnegie Mellon research

Motion capture data of BJJ techniques focusing on disorientation and spatial awareness in grappling.

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BJJ Sample Dataset
Roboflow sample dataset for BJJ technique detection

Computer vision dataset with labeled BJJ techniques for machine learning model training.

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BJJ Dataset 3
Additional Roboflow BJJ technique dataset

Extended collection of BJJ technique images and videos for computer vision research and model development.

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BJJ ELO Rankings
Dynamic ELO ranking system for BJJ competitors

Real-time ELO scoring system tracking BJJ competitor rankings and performance metrics across tournaments.

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Important Notes:

  • • Many databases offer free trials - use them to test content quality
  • • Pricing and features may change - check official websites for current information
  • • Focus on databases that match your training style (gi/no-gi, competition/live training)
  • • Community feedback is valuable - check reviews on BJJ forums and social media

BJJ Technique Database FAQ

Everything you need to know about choosing and using BJJ technique databases

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