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Brazilian jiu-jitsu

Brazilian jiu-jitsu (Portuguese: jiu-jitsu brasileiro [ʒiw ˈʒitsu bɾaziˈlejɾu, ʒu -]), often abbreviated to BJJ, is a self-defense system, martial art, and combat sport based on grappling, ground fighting, and submission holds. It is primarily a ground-based fighting style and involves taking one's opponent down to the ground, gaining a dominant…

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Also known as
BJJ, Gracie jiu-jitsu, gi jiu-jitsu, no-gi jiu-jitsu, submission grappling Portuguese name: Jiu-jitsu brasileiro Japanese name: Gureishī jūjutsu (グレイシー柔術)
Country of origin
Japan
Creator
Senjuro Kataoka (Kanaya), Mataemon Tanabe, Taro Miyake, Yukio Tani, Sada Miyako, Geo Omori, Mitsuyo Maeda, Takeo Yano, Soshihiro Satake, Tokugoro Ito, Jacyntho Ferro, Donato Pir…
Descendant arts
Submission wrestling, 10th planet jiu-jitsu
Famous practitioners
See full list
Focus
Ground fighting, grappling

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History

Style of fighting

Primary ground positions

Submissions

Uniform

Grading

Federations

Weight classes

  • Nogi Submission wrestling

Tournaments

Health considerations

Notable fighters

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Brazilian jiu-jitsu

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Brazilian jiu-jitsu

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related to World Champions · 83
Brazilian jiu-jitsu → Adam Wardziński, Alexandre Pantoja, Almeida, Amaury Bitetti, American, Andre Galvao, Andresa Correa, Angolan/Portuguese, Anjos, Beatriz Mesquita, Bernardo Faria, Braulio Estima, Brazilian, Brazilian/American, Bruno Malfacine, Buchecha, Caio Terra, Charles Oliveira, Clark Gracie, Claudia
related to Tournaments · 35
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related to Maeda & Gracie · 28
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related to Prominence · 20
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related to Federations · 16
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related to Uniform · 15
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related to Etiquette & Customs · 12
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related to Divergence from Kodokan Judo and Jujutsu · 11
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related to Safety · 10
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related to External links · 6
Brazilian jiu-jitsu → Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, International Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Federation, Patrick Cox, Retrieved, The History, Wrestling Impact

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jiu-jitsu brazilian bjj gracie judo opponent position guard ground gi also many tournaments injuries martial locks fighting submission techniques grappling

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Brazilian jiu-jitsuAlso known asBJJ, Gracie jiu-jitsu, gi jiu-jitsu, no-gi jiu-jitsu, submission grappling Portuguese name: Jiu-jitsu brasileiro Japanese name: Gureishī jūjutsu (グレイシー柔術)1.00infobox
Brazilian jiu-jitsuCountry of originJapan1.00infobox
Brazilian jiu-jitsuCreatorSenjuro Kataoka (Kanaya), Mataemon Tanabe, Taro Miyake, Yukio Tani, Sada Miyako, Geo Omori, Mitsuyo Maeda, Takeo Yano, Soshihiro Satake, Tokugoro Ito, Jacyntho Ferro, Donato Pir…1.00infobox
Brazilian jiu-jitsuDescendant artsSubmission wrestling, 10th planet jiu-jitsu1.00infobox
Brazilian jiu-jitsuFamous practitionersSee full list1.00infobox
Brazilian jiu-jitsuFocusGround fighting, grappling1.00infobox
Brazilian jiu-jitsuHardnessFull contact1.00infobox
Brazilian jiu-jitsuParenthoodJujutsu, Kodokan judo, Catch wrestling1.00infobox
joint locksinstance ofand then using a number of techniques to force them into submission0.80text
chokeholdsinstance ofand then using a number of techniques to force them into submission0.80text
or compression locks.Brazilian jiu-jitsu was first developed by the Brazilian brothers Carlosinstance ofand then using a number of techniques to force them into submission0.80text
Oswaldoinstance ofand then using a number of techniques to force them into submission0.80text

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