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THE HISTORY OF BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU (BJJ)

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a highly popular and effective martial art that serves as the foundation for many highly successful mixed martial artists. The basic goal is to control your opponent through grappling and ground fighting.   If you are the aspirant to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Texas, then it is your minimum homework to know the history of BJJ. Let us explore the history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and know its roots. Although the UFC has influenced BJJ's recent success, it has a long history of influence. Origins of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has its origins in Jujutsu, a Japanese form of close fighting for overcoming an opponent. It all started in 1467 during the Sengoku period. It was established as a defense for troops who fell off their horses and integrated several Japanese martial arts used in combat. Its emphasis evolved throughout time, but it was always focused on strikes, strangles, and close-quarter combat, which are the foundations of the current