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2. Brazilian jiu-jitsu - Wikipedia

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   Brazilian jiu-jitsu (Portuguese: jiu-jitsu brasileiro [ʒiw ˈʒitsu bɾaziˈlejɾu, ʒu-]), often abbreviated to BJJ, is a self-defense system, martial art, and combat sport based on grappling, ground fighting, and submission holds.

3. Gracie family - Wikipedia

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   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.

4. Brazilian martial arts - Wikipedia

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   Brazilian martial arts may refer to: Brazilian jiu-jitsu , a martial art, combat sport, and a self-defense system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting Capoeira , an Angolan and Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics and music

5. Vale Tudo - Wikipedia

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   The scene in Rio de Janeiro focused mainly on the intense rivalry between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Luta Livre. [9] Fights in the other regions featured more diverse martial arts competing in the events. [citation needed] Rickson Gracie (top) does rabbit punches on Rei Zulu's head while he's on turtle position, 1980

6. Luta Livre - Wikipedia

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   [17] [18] By the 1980s, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu had become very popular in Brazil and Luta Livre representatives wanted to help popularize their art by accepting challenges from Brazilian jiu-jitsu champions in Vale Tudo and Submission matches. Luta Livre continued on with many famous fights in and out of the ring.

7. Jujutsu - Wikipedia

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   Jujutsu (Japanese: 柔術 jūjutsu, Japanese pronunciation: [dʑɯːʑɯtsɯ] or [dʑɯꜜːʑɯtsɯ] ⓘ [1]), also known as jiu-jitsu and ju-jitsu (both / dʒ uː ˈ dʒ ɪ t s uː / joo-JITS-oo [2]), is a traditional Japanese martial arts and a system of close combat (unarmed or with a minor weapon) that can be used in a defensive or offensive manner to kill or subdue one or more weaponless ...

8. Isaque Bahiense - Wikipedia

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   Isaque Bahiense is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt world champion competitor and professor, and founder of the Dream Art Project. [1] He had trained at Alliance Jiu Jitsu previously. [2] His world champion students include Anna Rodrigues. [3]

9. André Galvão - Wikipedia

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   André Luiz Leite Galvão (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɐ̃ˈdɾɛ ɡawˈvɐ̃w]; born September 29, 1982) is a Brazilian grappler and professional mixed martial artist.A 4th degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Fernando "Tererê" Augusto as well as a Judo black belt, Galvão is one of the most decorated BJJ athletes ever, having won most major international tournaments multiple times.