Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting. The art was derived from the Japanese martial art of Kodokan judo in the early 20th century, which was itself developed from a number of schools of Japanese jujutsu in the 19th century. The Principle of the art states that a smaller weaker person can take down a bigger stronger person with throws, chokes and holds.

country of origin Brazil

focus Hand to hand combat

fatherhood Judo, Ju-jitsu

Related Martial Arts

 * Judo
 * Jujutsu