Quibungo

Quibungo is a term used in the context of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and other grappling martial arts to describe a specific type of guard position. In this position, the practitioner (the guard player) uses their legs to control and restrict the movement of their opponent (the passer), typically by hooking the opponent's legs with their own. The term "Quibungo" is derived from Portuguese and is often used in Brazilian Portuguese to describe this particular guard technique. In Hebrew, the term can be translated as תנוחת שורש (Tnuhat Shoresh), which literally means "root position," reflecting the stability and control aspects of the guard. In Spanish, it is sometimes referred to as guardia de pierna enredada, and in French, it might be called garde enroulée. The Quibungo guard is a fundamental technique in BJJ, often used to sweep or submit an opponent, and it requires a good understanding of leverage and body mechanics. This position is particularly effective for smaller practitioners who rely on technique rather than strength to control their opponents.