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The sport and martial art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu focuses on fighting on the ground and on holds and grapples. Its path over the past eight decades has been curious indeed.fedor vs. arlovski Mixed martial artists using Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu have been very successful, so now almost all UFC and MMA fighters use it.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has a very long history, it goes back through the Gracie family to their original teacher, Mitsuyo Maeda and his training in the Kodokan
Kodokan Judo which originated in Japan, reigned supreme for many years, this judo techniques were composed of stand up throwing methods. A man named Mataemon Tanabe challenged the Kodokan around the Nineteenth Century. He was the leader and master of the beginning Jiu Jitsu, called Fusen Ryu. Fusen ryu fighters were expert in fighting on ground, which the Kodokan lacked. The Kodokan-Fusen Ryu matches highlighted the importance of ground fighting techniques in a dramatic fashion. Tanabe taught ground grappling based on Jigoro Kano’s invitation. Ground grappling techniques were popularized at the Kodokan, making them a favorite among the fighters.
Right around that time Mitsuyo Maeda began judo training and discovered that he was a martial arts prodigy. Maedo was a member of the Kodokan school of Judo. Kano selected several students, including Maeda, to spread his art overseas. Maeda went to USAS.A. in 1904 to spread the message of Kodokan Judo. He traveled the world. He fought different matches with many wrestlers, boxers, savate fighters and various other martial artists. Maeda arrived in Brazil in the winter of 1914. Maeda had fought over 1000 fights without losing to anyone.
