The Brazilian jiu-jitsu ranking system signifies a practitioner's increasing level of technical knowledge and practical skill within the art. Colored belts worn as part of the uniform are awarded to the practitioner. The ranking system shares its origins with the judo and all other colored martial arts belts, but the Brazilian system incorporates unique aspects and themes. The…
Do you understand the language of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Are you confused by the sheer number of crazy names that come in several different languages, from Japanese to Portuguese? Well, you’re not alone. Jiu-Jitsu is vast, and we like to name things. So, you get plenty of different names for just…
Do you understand the language of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Are you confused by the sheer number of crazy names that come in several different languages, from Japanese to Portuguese? Well, you’re not alone. Jiu-Jitsu is vast, and we like to name things. So, you get plenty of different names for just…