Learn Brazilian Portuguese for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Capoeira, etc.

Basic Brazilian Portuguese phrases and words (such as hello and thank you) are often used in martial arts such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Capoeira, etc. This page will help you to learn these phrases in order to speak with your instructor and fellow students.

Beyond learning basic terminology (i.e. words for blocks and punches), advanced martial arts students often want to gain greater proficiency in the foreign language of their martial arts style. Therefore, we have included a number of language videos in order to help you to learn and properly pronounce basic Brazilian Portuguese words and common phrases. If you are looking for information on how to count in Brazilian Portuguese, please visit our BJJ Numbers section.

For the words, terms and commands used in BJJ and Capoira, please visit the main Terminology section. To learn basic phrases used in other languages, please visit the Martial Arts Languages section.