Principle 27: Buoyancy (The 32 Principles of Jiu-Jitsu)

Principle 27: Buoyancy
Capitalizing on offensive and defensive surfacing opportunities throughout the fight.

Buoyancy is the upward force that prevents an object in a fluid from sinking. In a fight, buoyancy is the natural tendency for the person on bottom to try to get up. From the bottom, successful application of the Buoyancy Principle will either result in you surfacing or it will trigger an exploitable response from your opponent. From the top, you can use the principle to lure your opponent into a submission or use it to advance your position. It’s easier to set traps if you know when and where your opponent is going.

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