What is it?
Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art of Japanese origin, which consists of close hand to hand combat where the main objective is to establish control of the opponent, utilizing throws/takedowns, holds, joint-locks and strangulations in order to both control and stop the opponent/aggressor.
It’s a physically demanding sport that requires strength, agility, and endurance. It combines the self-defense techniques of judo and traditional Japanese jiu-jitsu, while adding striking and grappling elements from Western wrestling.
Who is if for?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone. The Mississauga Academy of Martial Arts offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for kids, teens and adults. Our classes are short, intense, and designed to get you moving. We cover the basics of Jiu-Jitsu, from how to do a proper takedown to a solid defense against an attack. We offer unlimited classes for a monthly fee in 3, 6 or 12 month packages.
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A brief history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (AKA Gracie Jiu-Jitsu) is a branch or style of Jiu-Jitsu, developed in the early 1900’s by the Gracie family, which focuses heavily on the ground fighting (newaza) aspect of combat, as well as self-defence.
The Gracie family was first introduced to the art by Mitsuyo Maeda, a Japanese Jiu-Jitsu/Judo master, and renowned no holds barred prize fighter.
Mitsuyo Maeda, also known as Count Koma in Latin America, had emigrated to Brazil in 1914, and was greatly helped by a local businessman and politician named Gastão Gracie. In return for the help Maeda offered to teach martial arts to Gastão’s sons. Two of those sons, Carlos and Helio Gracie, in turn developed their own style, and promoted it through decades of open no-holds barred challenges, eventually known as the Gracie Challenge.
In time these challenges evolved into the creation of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship), which displayed the efficiency of Jiu-Jitsu against larger opponents and resulted in the worldwide popularization of what is today know as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.