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7 Fun Facts About Jiu-Jitsu

Roy Roy • Mar 18, 2020

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What is jiu-jitsu?

The Brazilian martial art is a combat style that involves fighting on the ground and with grappling techniques that help you make your opponent submit to you. It is one of the most commonly used disciplines by some of the most esteemed mixed-martial arts fighters around the globe.

It’s one of the most thrilling and strenuous workout s that also equips you with techniques to defend yourself. If you’re thinking about taking it up as a hobby in the near future, you can benefit by learning about these fun facts about jiu-jitsu.

Fact one

Jiu-jitsu was formed originally as a means of weapon-less defense techniques for samurai warriors by the founder Esai Maeda in the 1900’s. It is also known as borrowing influences from the Japanese art known as judo.

Fact two

The term jiu-jitsu translates to gentle art . Jiu means gentleness and Jitsu means art.

Fact three

Achieving the highest honour in jiu-jitsu—the black belt—can take anywhere between 8-13 years.

Fact four

The principles behind the discipline are designed in a way to make the art form useful to those who have smaller body frames. The basic concept behind the art is to help people who are smaller learn how to take down bigger opponents using skill and technique rather than strength.

Fact five

There can be many reasons for someone to practice jiu-jitsu and isn’t just limited to just competition. You could be interested in learning the art as a form of intense fitness and exercise or for self-defence purposes as well.

Fact six

This is one of the fastest growing martial art in the work, yet the number of black belt holders all over the world is only 5000.

Fact seven

There are a lot of celebrities responsible for making jiu-jitsu famous just by taking it up as a hobby for themselves. The list of stars includes the likes of Demi Lovato, the late Anthony Bourdain, Guy Ritchie, Tom Hardy, Keanu Reeves, Ashton Kutcher and more!

Master the art at Sherbourne Martial Arts Academy in our Jiu-Jitsu classes with some of the best trainers in London, Ontario!

We don’t just train you to defeat your opponent but can also teach you how to defend yourself. We also focus on building a solid foundation for you by teaching you the basics to help you practice on your base, posture and structure.

We also offer martial arts classes and self-defence courses for kids and adults. Find out more by contacting us at 519-614-1167 .

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