Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a grappling martial art which utilises joint locks and chokes to submit or incapacitate the opponent.
Bobby Sandhu is a Kellyville-Sydney based Jiu Jitsu player who has been training this form of combat sport from the last two years.
“I am relatively new to this game. After initial difficulties, I've improved to the point that I've been able to win gold medals and trophies in several competitions. Recently, I won a Gold medal in Australian Submission Championship,” Sandhu said in an interview with SBS Punjabi.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) came into the mainstream in 1993, at UFC 1, and now it has become a staple part of mixed martial arts (MMA).
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Sandhu told SBS Punjabi that with the rise of professional BJJ organisations in the US and Dubai has now allowed many athletes to earn considerable incomes.
“Many BJJ athletes have successfully transitioned into MMA. To become world champion, the progression to MMA is a natural path for a lot of athletes.”
“I've been training for over two years. Recently, I started competing in professional championships to prove my presence in the ring.”
“It is a tough game. You really need to be strong both physically and mentally. Now I've upped my training frequency to seven days a week. During school holidays, I drive six hours a day to and from the training.”
“I started off doing kick boxing as a turban wearing Sikh, though I enjoyed it, but it also made me a potential target for bullying.”
Bobby Sandhu (R) with David Harris MP (L) at the Anzac Day ceremony. Source: Supplied
