Combat jiu-jitsu is a concept first pioneered and conceived by Eddie Bravo, the founder of 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu.

Combat Jiu Jitsu is a blend of grappling and striking.

The rule set allows for fighters to use open hand slaps to any part of their opponents when the fight is on the ground.

While on the feet, standard grappling rules apply.

But it’s the action on the floor that creates an interesting dynamic.

Competitors trade blows to produce openings that allow them to improve position, lock in a match-ending submission, or fight their way out of one.

While one may think that open-handed slaps aren’t dangerous, fighters need to be wary that taking one too many can cause the match to end via a technical knockout much akin to what happens in the realm of mixed martial arts.

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This theory has since been proven when Vagner Rocha TKO'd Nathan Orchard using open palm strikes during their Combat Jiu-jitsu match at Eddie Bravo Invitational 13.

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