Gisele Buendchen

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu – Behind The Scenes In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

If you’re not a martial artist, what probably comes to your mind when you think of Brazil is soccer football, Carnival in Rio, Copacabana beach, Gisele Buendchen, right?

On the other hand if you are a martial artist, you have without a doubt heard of or even trained in a martial art that has changed the art of fighting in so many ways.

It is simply known as BJJ or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.

The Japanese brought Jiu-Jitsu to Brazil at the beginning of 20th century.

During this process Count Maeda tought this style of self-defense to Carlos Gracie, who then in turn instructed his younger brothers.

Carlos then together with his youngest brother, Helio, went on to refine the style and create a form of fighting and self-defense that has been nothing short of revolutionary.

Grandmaster Helio (1913-2009) promoted the Gracie way of fighting through teaching, competing and countless public challenges over a span of 40 years to demonstrate its effectiveness even against heavier and presumably stronger opponents, especially on the ground.

His legacy lives on through his sons and nephews such as Rickson, Royce, Rorion, Relson, Renzo, Reyson, Reylson, Rilion, Robson, Royler, Carlson, Carlos, Crolin.

There is certainly a lot more to be said about Gracie Jiu-Jitsu which I will do in the near future.

In the meantime, check out this really impressive video clip on Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.

I know it’s about 10 minutes long, but heck, there’s nothing on TV anyway. So, just sit back and take it in.