Often translated as “the gentle art”, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) pulls it’s roots from the martial art Kodokan Judo ground fighting fundamentals. Founded and created by Carlos Gracie, today this art form is known worldwide as a form of martial, self defense system and as a combat sport.
It was the Judo knowledge of Carlos and Helio Gracie, who brought Brazilian Jiu Jitsu into existence by setting their own sets of experimentation, modifications and practices into it. Broadly focusing on the techniques of grappling and ground fighting, Jiu Jitsu usually involves the utilization of natural body leverage so as to provide greater hold for striking and submission.
The basic concept of BJJ is to provide dominant control to a weaker and smaller person over a stronger and bigger assailant. This is accomplished by using proper techniques of BJJ, joint locks and chokeholds. Moreover, the fundamentals of BJJ can also be used in training of mixed martial arts competition, sport grappling tournaments and in self defense mechanisms.
In Brazil, BJJ has been further categorized under four branches, namely:
1.Gracie Humaita Jiu Jitsu
2.Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu
3.Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and
4.Alliance Jiu Jitsu.
Today, Brazilian jiu jitsu is considered:
Like every other form of martial art, Brazilian jiu jitsu uses a proper uniform which is worn while performing this form of art. Commonly, the uniform of BJJ is known as “brazilian jiu jitsu gi”; where the japanese term “gi” stands for the whole outfit. Made up of a heavy cotton jacket and a pair of reinforced trousers, it is said to be complete when wore with a belt which not only keeps the jacket close but also signifies the grade of the wearer.
For more information on Brazilian Jiu-JItsu or a schedule of our classes visit - http://www.totalmmastudios.com/classes/brazilian-jiu-jitsu/#.VD2vaF689W0.
It was the Judo knowledge of Carlos and Helio Gracie, who brought Brazilian Jiu Jitsu into existence by setting their own sets of experimentation, modifications and practices into it. Broadly focusing on the techniques of grappling and ground fighting, Jiu Jitsu usually involves the utilization of natural body leverage so as to provide greater hold for striking and submission.
The basic concept of BJJ is to provide dominant control to a weaker and smaller person over a stronger and bigger assailant. This is accomplished by using proper techniques of BJJ, joint locks and chokeholds. Moreover, the fundamentals of BJJ can also be used in training of mixed martial arts competition, sport grappling tournaments and in self defense mechanisms.
In Brazil, BJJ has been further categorized under four branches, namely:
1.Gracie Humaita Jiu Jitsu
2.Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu
3.Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and
4.Alliance Jiu Jitsu.
Today, Brazilian jiu jitsu is considered:
- A way of building and shaping character in young people.
- A method of promoting physical fitness, and
- A way to shape the “code of conduct” for leading a healthy and happy life.
Like every other form of martial art, Brazilian jiu jitsu uses a proper uniform which is worn while performing this form of art. Commonly, the uniform of BJJ is known as “brazilian jiu jitsu gi”; where the japanese term “gi” stands for the whole outfit. Made up of a heavy cotton jacket and a pair of reinforced trousers, it is said to be complete when wore with a belt which not only keeps the jacket close but also signifies the grade of the wearer.
For more information on Brazilian Jiu-JItsu or a schedule of our classes visit - http://www.totalmmastudios.com/classes/brazilian-jiu-jitsu/#.VD2vaF689W0.
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