Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s Influence: From Judo to MMA Dominance
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has played a major role in expanding and enhancing the ground-fighting and submission techniques of other combat sports. Whether through the evolution of ne-waza in Judo, the integration of submissions in wrestling, or the refinement of ground control in Sambo, BJJ’s influence has left a lasting mark on the way these disciplines approach […]
5 reasons why cops and soldiers should learn Jiu Jitsu
When Hélio Gracie traveled around the globe demonstrating the newly-born Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, he did much more than present the world with a new fighting modality: he changed a paradigm. By fighting (and winning!) against larger and stronger opponents, he proved that – with the right technique and enough training – mind and strategy beat […]
