In Jiu Jitsu, the principle of "placement before entry" is key

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In Jiu Jitsu, the concept of "setting before submission" is vital. Practitioners learn to control their opponent's movements and acquire useful placements before attempting to execute joint locks or chokeholds, making sure a critical method to fight.