BRAZILIANJIU-JITSU

T O P R E A S O N S T O P U R S U E

As a Combat Spor t

O R I G I N S

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)dates back to a littleover a century when aJudo instructor trained ayoung boy in Brazil.

T h e b o y , e l d e s t i n t h ef a m i l y , t r a i n e d h i sy o u n g e r s i b l i n g s i nJ u d o . U n f o r t u n a t e l y , f o rt h e y o u n g e s t s o n , t h em o v e s i n J u d o w e r eu n f a v o r a b l e d u e t o h i ss m a l l s i z e .

H e n c e , h e i m p r o v i s e dt h e m o v e s i n J u d o t oe x p l o i t l e v e r a g e o v e rs t r e n g t h a n d m a s t e rf i g h t i n g w i t h h i s b a c kt o t h e g r o u n d .

B R A Z I L I A N J I U - J I T S U O V E R J U D O

Judo is similar to combat sports that focus on grappling and throwing while standing.

It is a more aggressive and faster form of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

In BJJ, matches start with throwing and going onto the ground, where the real combat

starts.

A properly-executed throw in Judo assures victory, but in BJJ, a perfect throw can only

win points for the fighter.

With regular grappl ing, wrestl ing andsparr ing activit ies, one can improvephysical health.

P H Y S I C A L B E N E F I T S

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The workouts, which include strengthtraining and aerobics help practit ionersburn fat and be in shape.

They also improve strength, endurance, aswell as heart function.

M E N T A L B E N E F I T S

Being an interesting sport,BJJ provides a sense ofsatisfaction with every win.

Increase self-confidence,while strategizing causesdevelopment of the brain.

Memory enhancement is alsoconsidered a part of thesemental benefits.

Teaches people how to face diff icultsituations and emergencies.

Practit ioners can work their way throughunfavorable and physical ly demandingscenarios.

Teaches people to fend for themselves and besafe at al l t imes.

I M P R O V E D S E L F - D E F E N S E

P R O M O T E SP E R S I S T E N C E A N DG R I T

Rigorous training sessionsleads to better persistence asfighters try to improve theirmoves.

BJJ allows practitioners to facetheir fears, in a comparativelysafe and regulated setting.

Allows fighters with smallbuilds to defeat and win overstronger and larger opponents.