Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Beginners

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, also known as BJJ, is a martial art, self defense system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu teaches how a smaller person can defend himself against a larger adversary by using leverage and proper technique. While there are stand-up maneuvers, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is most famous for its devastating ground fighting techniques. Gaining superior positioning in order to apply the style’s numerous chokes, holds, locks and joint manipulations on an opponent is the key in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

With its roots in the Japanese Jiu Jitsu of the late 19th century, the art found its way to Brazil in 1910, when Mitsuyo Maeda, a Japanese Jiu Jitsu and judo expert, emigrated to the country. He became friends with Gastao Gracie, an businessman who helped Maeda establish himself. In return, Maeda taught Jiu Jitsu to Gracie’s sons, who became very proficient in the art and eventually passing on Maeda’s teaching in their own schools. The additions, modifications, and refinements to the art, made by the Gracie family, were tested against other styles with great success. This success has help to propel Brazilian Jiu Jitsu into the martial arts world.

In this app get the latest news and tweets on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as well as some videos on some basic and advanced techniques.

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