The origins of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu back Mitsuyo Maeda (1878-1941). He began his studies with the classic Jiu-Jitsu (also known as Fusen Ryu) and then adds the study of Kodokan Judo founder Jigoro Kano. In addition to being the 'grandfather' of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Maeda is considered one of the most talented masters of Judo, as well as one of its great fighters.
Because he was so skilled in Judo, Maeda was sent by Jigoro Kano to United States in 1904 to introduce Kodokan Judo to Western society. For the next ten years, will fight in more than 1,000 games and win all of them. After touring the United States, Europe, Central and South America was established in Manaus in 1914 where he founded the first recognized JudoAcademy in Brazil.
It was here that Maeda began writing his personal and professional philosophy in Judo and Jiu Jitsu classic, taking into account that each one must rely on combat real and not simply rely on the teaching of the katas or formal exercises. Despite their growing responsibilities as a teacher, Maeda continued as a student of Judo achieving 7th dan just before his death in 1941.
In 1925, one of the students of Maeda, Carlos Gracie, opened her own school of martial arts with his brothers. To establish his reputation, Carlos and his brothers held public meetings, open against anyone willing to confront them. This 'Gracie Challenge' drew many students and supporters who were interested in learning this new style of combat one of his compatriots.
In the 1980s, members of the Gracie family came to the United States, bringing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with them. Despite their efforts, it was not until he began to win UFC (1, 2, and 4 UFCs) tournaments in 1993 and 1994 that Royce Gracie American began identifying it as a separate Judo style. Royce is a nephew of Carlos and the son of Helios Gracie, co-founder of the Academy of his family. From the victories of Royce, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has rapidly grown in popularity with the opening of the United States schools
Thanks to the growing popularity of the UFC and MMA fight in general, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has also become very popular in recent years with parents who want to teach their children in self-defense for an increasingly difficult reality. Teaches a variety of fighting methods from the position that will be a child or a small adult. on the back side. Since the idea that spans is to teach small individuals the skills necessary to defeat a larger opponent, it is an ideal discipline for children and women.
The origins of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu back Mitsuyo Maeda (1878-1941). He began his studies with the classic Jiu-Jitsu (also known as Fusen Ryu) and then adds the study of Kodokan Judo founder Jigoro Kano. In addition to being the 'grandfather' of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Maeda is considered one of the most talented masters of Judo, as well as one of its great fighters.
Because he was so skilled in Judo, Maeda was sent by Jigoro Kano to United States in 1904 to introduce Kodokan Judo to Western society. For the next ten years, will fight in more than 1,000 games and win all of them. After touring the United States, Europe, Central and South America was established in Manaus in 1914 where he founded the first recognized JudoAcademy in Brazil.
It was here that Maeda began writing his personal and professional philosophy in Judo and Jiu Jitsu classic, taking into account that each one must rely on combat real and not simply rely on the teaching of the katas or formal exercises. Despite their growing responsibilities as a teacher, Maeda continued as a student of Judo achieving 7th dan just before his death in 1941.
In 1925, one of the students of Maeda, Carlos Gracie, opened her own school of martial arts with his brothers. To establish his reputation, Carlos and his brothers held public meetings, open against anyone willing to confront them. This 'Gracie Challenge' drew many students and supporters who were interested in learning this new style of combat one of his compatriots.
In the 1980s, members of the Gracie family came to the United States, bringing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with them. Despite their efforts, it was not until he began to win UFC (1, 2, and 4 UFCs) tournaments in 1993 and 1994 that Royce Gracie American began identifying it as a separate Judo style. Royce is a nephew of Carlos and the son of Helios Gracie, co-founder of the Academy of his family. From the victories of Royce, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has rapidly grown in popularity with the opening of the United States schools
Thanks to the growing popularity of the UFC and MMA fight in general, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has also become very popular in recent years with parents who want to teach their children in self-defense for an increasingly difficult reality. Teaches a variety of fighting methods from the position that will be a child or a small adult. on the back side. Since the idea that spans is to teach small individuals the skills necessary to defeat a larger opponent, it is an ideal discipline for children and women.
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