Discipline dossier
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)
4 fundamental techniques
01Executive Overview
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu evolved in Brazil during the early 20th century, originating from Kodokan Judo ground-fighting (ne-waza) techniques introduced by Japanese emissary Mitsuyo Maeda. Refined primarily by Carlos and Hélio Gracie, along with Oswaldo Fadda, BJJ was engineered to enable a physically smaller individual to defeat larger opponents using leverage, mechanical advantage, and ground domination.
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