Brazilian Jiu Jitsu / Gracie Combatives

Jiu Jitsu translates to “the gentle art.” It is referred to as such because the art utilizes leverage and balance rather than force and strength. Also the finishing submissions are viewed as a more humane alternative to striking.

Jiu Jitsu originated in Japan. However, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu developed and evolved in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil where the Gracie family learned, tweaked and produced a very practical ground fighting technique. Grandmaster Carlos Gracie, founder of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, learned traditional Japanese Jiu Jitsu from Mitsue Maeda, a Japanese Jiu Jitsu champion living in Brazil. The Gracie family were small in stature and transformed Jiu Jitsu into a martial art that could be effective when fighting larger opponents. Thus, the guard was developed; which distinguishes BJJ from the Japanese form.

Why Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?

Many fights end up on the ground.

Larger opponents will muscle the smaller ones around.

People will usually be thrown down before they can be physically abused.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu specializes in techniques that defend real-life encounters such as physical assaults, rape and street fights.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has evolved so that one can be comfortable on the ground and feel confident while defending against larger opponents.

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