What is Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or BJJ is a martial art based on grappling and ground fighting, focusing on the skill of controlling one’s opponent through techniques that force him or her to submit. It prides itself in being known as the “gentle art”, allowing a smaller, weaker person to use leverage and submissions (chokes, locks) to defend himself against a bigger opponent. With origins in Judo (Newaza) and Japanese Jujutsu, it has since been adapted and modified by Carlos Gracie and his family to become the martial art it is today.

Ralph Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is a style of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu known for its toughness and aggression. The Ralph Gracie Jiu-Jitsu team is one of the most successful BJJ and MMA team in the world, producing many world champions. Find out why. 

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