An original student of Jigoro Kano, emigrated from Japan to Brazil and began teaching martial arts to locals. Helio Gracie was one of the first students.
First Academy
1925, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The first specialized school for BJJ opens and begins to form as both a sport and a ground fighting art with self defense applications for law enforcement and others.
Popularity Rises with UFC
1993, United States
With MMA competition growing in popularity, many of the world's most dominant fighters were BJJ black belts, like Rickson Gracie.
The first rule to Jiu Jitsu is to never be deaf to the knowledge of others.
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