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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu History
Jiu Jitsu or the “gentle art” is the oldest form of martial art. It originated in India more than 2000 years before the birth of Christ. It was created by the monks who could not use any type of weapons to defend their lives against barbarian attacks. It spread throughout China, and eventually took root and was modified in Japan where it became the first martial arts style. The samurai clans in Japan adopted Jiu Jitsu as their own traditional style to defeat an opponent regardless of whether striking, throwing or grappling was involved. With the passing years, they split the techniques and developed other martial arts styles including the likes of judo, aikido and karate.
In 1914, Japanese Jiu-Jitsu champion Esai Maeda migrated to Brazil where he was instrumental in establishing a Japanese immigrant community. His efforts were aided by Gastao Gracie, a Brazilian scholar and politician of Scottish descent. As an expression of his gratitude for Gracie’s assistance, Maeda taught the Brazilian’s oldest son, Carlos, the essential secrets of the ancient martial arts technique. Carlos taught Maeda’s techniques to his brothers, and in 1925 they opened the first Jiu Jitsu academy in Brazil.
Propelled by the Gracie lineage, the superiority of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has been represented throughout the world both in the ring and on the street
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