🇧🇷🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Brazilian jiu jitsu is a grappling art built on the idea that a smaller person can control a larger one from the ground. Matches are won by submission or, failing that, on points for position: pass the guard, mount, take the back.

SubmissionThe only way to end a match early
GuardThe position the whole art is built around
5 beltsWhite to black in the adult ranks
IBJJFThe main competition body

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⏳ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu History

  • 1914: Mitsuyo Maeda brings Judo to Brazil, which forms the foundation of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
  • 1925: Carlos Gracie opens the first Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Rio de Janeiro.
  • 1930s to 1980s: BJJ develops and spreads throughout Brazil, with notable growth due to challenge matches and Vale Tudo fights.
  • 1993: BJJ gains global fame when Royce Gracie wins the first Ultimate Fighting Championship event.
  • 1990s to 2000s: BJJ practitioners migrate to the United States, expand their academies, and popularize the martial art overseas.
  • 1990s to 2000s: World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Mundials), the Pan-American Championship, and the Brazilian National Championship are inaugurated.
  • 2010s to present: Increased influence of BJJ in popular culture with celebrities advocating for the martial art.
  • 2010s to present: The number of BJJ schools and practitioners expands across the globe.
  • 2010s to present: BJJ receives support from major organizations like the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) and Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC).
  • 2010s-present: Many Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes now compete in worldwide MMA organizations such as UFC and Bellator.

❤️ Why We Love Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is unlike any other sport. It’s not just about physical strength; it’s about technique, strategy, and perseverance. The camaraderie that develops on and off the mats is unmatched in other activities. It’s a sport that welcomes everyone, regardless of age or athletic ability. The sense of achievement you get when mastering a new move is exhilarating. Indeed, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is more than a sport, it’s a lifestyle.

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