Brazilian jiu-jitsu
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Brazilian jiu-jitsu, often abbreviated to BJJ, is a self-defense system, martial art, and combat sport based on grappling, ground fighting, and submission holds. It is primarily a ground-based fightin
Romulo Barral attempting a triangle choke on Gabriel Vella at the 2009 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Panel by Alfredo Storni featuring capoeirista Ciríaco defeating jiu-jitsu fighter Sada Miyako with a rabo de arraia kick, O Malho, 1909.
A Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor demonstrates how to tackle an opponent.
An Americana armlock submission from traditional side control.
Jujutsu
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Jujutsu, also known as jiu-jitsu or ju-jitsu, is a Japanese martial art and a system of close combat that can be used in a defensive or offensive manner. A subset of techniques from certain styles of
Brazilian jiu-jitsu
…this purpose rash guards are used. BJJ can also be used for physical fitness, building character or as a way of life. The first public demonstration of jiu-jitsu in Brazil took place in 1906 in the city of Manaus, the capital of Amazonas. In November of that year, the ship Jerome docked in Manaus, carrying two…
Jujutsu training at an agricultural school in Japan around 1920
Competition at the 8th Annual West Japan Jujitsu Championship in Hiroshima, 2010
Demonstration of a jujutsu defense against a knife attack, Berlin 1924
1911 French publication on jujutsu