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  1. Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Brazilian jiu-jitsu ( BJJ; Portuguese: jiu-jitsu brasileiro [ʒiw ˈʒitsu bɾaziˈlejɾu, ʒu -]) is a self-defence martial art and combat sport based on grappling, ground fighting, and submission holds. BJJ focuses on taking ones opponent down to the ground, gaining a dominant position, and using a number of techniques to ...

  2. Mar 5, 2024 · The pivotal moment for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on the international stage came with the first Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event in 1993, in which Royce Gracie represented the martial art. Utilizing the ground and submission techniques of BJJ, Royce won the inaugural tournament against larger and stronger opponents, shocking the world and ...

  3. Aug 26, 2023 · 1951 Helio Gracie is defeated by Masahiko Kimura in a Jiu Jitsu competition in Rio. 1964 Judo is first in the Olympics. 1972 Carley Gracie teaches the first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes in the United States. 1978 Rorion Gracie moves to California and begins teaching BJJ.

  4. Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a self-defence martial art and combat sport based on grappling, ground fighting, and submission holds. BJJ focuses on taking ones opponent down to the ground, gaining a dominant position, and using a number of techniques to force them into submission via joint locks or chokeholds.

  5. Website. ibjjf.org. The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation ( IBJJF) is a for-profit company that hosts several of the biggest Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) tournaments in the world, including the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship, World No-Gi Championship, Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship, and European Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship.

  6. Brazilian jiu-jitsu (Portuguese pronunciation: [dʒɪwˈdʒitsu], English: /dʒuːˈdʒɪtsuː/) is a martial art, combat sport, and a self-defense system. It focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was founded by Helio Gracie who was part of the famous Gracie family. He combined the grappling used in Judo but ...

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