Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Combat Among Different Categories: Time-Motion and Physiology. A Systematic Review

This Study AImed to Synthesize Findings Concerning Time-Motion Analysis and Physiological Responses, and Performance and Perceptual Exertion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Combats. The Effort/Pause Ratio During Matches Was 6:1 to 13:1, With Effort Periods of 85–290 Seconds and Pauses of 5–44 Seconds. Postmatch Lactate Concentration (∼10 Mmol/L) Indicates Moderate-to-High Glycolytic Pathway Activation. Combats Tend to Generate Cell Damage, Mainly After Successive Bouts. Results of Lower Limb Performance Differ Among Studies; However, Handgrip Strength Is Reduced After Matches. Combats Are Classified as “Hard,” Although Forearms, Fingers, Wrist, and Biceps Brachii Are the Most Reported Fatigue Areas.