introduction to Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Techniques

Series Summary

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gained world fame in 1990, when Royce Gracie won the first ever Ultimate Fighting Championship, however the martial art has a long history. Jiu-Jitsu, or Jujutsu, began centuries ago in Japan as a combat system for warriors; it emphasized joint locks, choke holds, and throws to overcome the enemy's body armor, which would effectively stop or weaken a strike. This martial art was modified into Judo, which was brought to Brazil by Mitsuyo Maeda. Maeda instructed a man named Carlos Gracie, who then taught his brothers, including Helio Gracie. Helio adapted moves to create more leverage with less strength, allowing a smaller person to defeat a much larger opponent. He also emphasized ground fighting to minimize a larger foe's reach and strength: thus began a full contact fighting system excellent for self-defense.

In these free mixed martial arts videos, learn Gracie Brazilian jiu-jitsu techniques and moves for UFC, Pride, MMA and no holds barred fighting. Also get BJJ self-defense training in moves like the guillotine choke, the under arm hook takedown (for street fighting), the arm bar, the bear hug escape, and the scissor sweep.

Video Transcript

" Hello! My name is Marc Zee. I’m here from Arizona Center of mixed martial arts in Phoenix, Arizona. I’m here to represent expertvillage.com. I’m here to demonstrate Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was made famous here in the United States by the renowned Gracie family. It was demonstrated in the Ultimate Fighting Championship where Royce Gracie used Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to overcome a series of different martial artist in no holds barred competition. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu translated in English as the gentle way. It uses submission holds, chokes, arm bars, leg locks, sweeps, and takedowns to subdue an opponent. We’d like, if you have a chance, to check us out on zeebjj.net. Let’s get started. "