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Mitsuyo Maeda (前田 光世, Maeda Mitsuyo, born November 18, 1878 – November 28, 1941), a Brazilian naturalized as Otávio Maeda (Portuguese pronunciation: [oˈtavju maˈedɐ]), was a Japanese judōka (judo practitioner) and prizefighter in no holds barred competitions.
- 164 cm (5 ft 5 in)
- Judōka and prizefighter
- Brazilian (naturalized), Japanese (expatriate)
- Otávio Maeda
Aug 7, 2013 · Learn about Mitsuyo Maeda, the Japanese judoka who fought over 2,000 matches and taught Carlos Gracie and his brothers the art of ground fighting. Discover how he became the father of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and influenced the development of BJJ in Brazil and beyond.
Sep 23, 2014 · Mitsuyo Maeda's story did not stop with jiu-jitsu. The legendary Japanese Master, who re-shaped the martial arts world carried on his work in Para, Brazil and his academy still stands today.
May 11, 2017 · A biography of Mitsuyo Maeda, the first Kodokan judoka to travel to the United States and Brazil and the pioneer of judo in South America. Learn about his early life, career, achievements, and legacy in judo and Brazilian judo.
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Oct 27, 2018 · Learn how Mitsuyo Maeda, a Japanese Judo master, brought his art to Brazil and influenced the Gracie brothers to create Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Discover his unique style, philosophy and legacy in this article.
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Mitsuyo Maeda (前田 光世, Maeda Mitsuyo, born November 18, 1878 – November 28, 1941), a Brazilian naturalized as Otávio Maeda ( Portuguese pronunciation: [ oˈtavju maˈedɐ] ), was a Japanese judōka ( judo practitioner) and prizefighter in no holds barred competitions.
Aug 10, 2023 · Mitsuyo Maeda (Conde Koma): A Pioneer of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. We often talk about the Gracie family, but Brazilian Jiu Jitsu wouldn’t exist without Master Mitsuyo Maeda. Conde Koma was one...