BJJ vs. the World: How BJJ Rose to Fame via VHS Taped Street Fight Videos

We all know that UFC 1 through 6 were basically a live infomercial for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. Royce Gracie press kicked and shot (sloppily) into every opponent, took them down or pulled guard and found his way to a submission. But even before these contests, the Gracie family had been slowly compiling footage of their family […]

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Aikido vs. BJJ: The Idea of Fighting vs. Fighting

Aikido is a beautiful art with long flowing robes and extravagant throws based on wristlocks and joint manipulation. To an outsider, this is an amazing display of leverage, grace and balance. In comparison, when we look at Brazilian Jiu-jitsu as a beginner or an outsider, we don’t really see anything. We see grabbing, hugging and […]

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