Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is one of the world’s fastest-growing martial arts. Students of all ages and from all walks of life practice the art for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, fitness, camaraderie, stress relief, and fun. And while it has only recently come into the public consciousness due to the popularity of mixed martial arts competitions such as the Ultimate Fighting Championship and ONE Championship, its origins can be traced back several centuries.
Professor Gustavo Gasperin decided to tell the untold story of how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was created. Beyond the Gracie family and Mitsuyo Maeda.
“I’ve been working on this project for the past 2-3 months (thanks to the shutdowns) and I can happily say that it’s finally done 🙂
Everything in this video is backed up by reliable and credible sources, whether someone likes it or not.
This video is dedicated to those who have been forgotten or unappreciated.”
