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Brazilian jiu-jitsu shares many techniques with the original Kodokan judo, especially certain styles practiced before judo became part of the Olympics such as Kosen judo, [18] [19] and still practiced to a lesser extent, [20] as well as with the earlier ryu school of jujutsu. Because of this some practitioners have suggested that Brazilian jiu ...
The Gracie family (Portuguese:) is a family of martial artists originally from Belém, state of Pará, Brazil, whose ancestors came from Paisley, Scotland.They are known for promoting the self-defense martial arts system of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, commonly known as Brazilian jiu-jitsu, [1] originating from Kano jiu-jitsu (Judo) brought to Brazil by judoka prizefighter Mitsuyo Maeda.
Alberto Lewis Crane (born July 14, 1976) is an American former mixed martial artist, submission grappler and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor. He has fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and is a former King of the Cage and Ring of Fire lightweight champion.
Zenith BJJ is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu association and team started in 2013 by black belt World champions Robert Drysdale and Rodrigo Cavaca. [3] Drysdale runs Zenith Las Vegas and Cavaca runs Zenith Santos in Brazil, with more affiliates in the US, Canada, Central America, South America, Europe and Australia.
Fellipe Andrew Silva (born October 24, 1994) is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Rodrigo Cavaca. He is the 2021 World Champion in the absolute division and 2023 World Champion in the 94 kg division. [1] He is Euros Champion in 2019, 2020, 2022, [2] and 2023. [3] He is the Pan Champion of 2019, 2020, and 2021. [4]
Rômulo Barral (born May 3, 1982) is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitor. He is a black belt under Vinicius Magalhães and competes for Gracie Barra , where he has won numerous championships. Rômulo Barral is one of the top Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighters in the "Meio Pesado" weight division.
Júlio "Foca" Fernandez (born March 3, 1957) is a 7th degree Coral Belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) under the late Grandmaster Carlson Gracie Sr. One of the first Brazilians to move to the US in the late 80s and introduce BJJ there, Fernandez is a co-founder of BJJ Revolution Team.
Grapplers Quest uses a simplified version of the IBJJF scoring system for Brazilian jiu-jitsu matches, though one which still retains the use of subjective advantage points. Similarly to the no-gi divisions, there is a restriction of certain leg lock techniques to differing divisions.