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- A mini-documentary about the origins and history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, beyond the Gracie family and Mitsuyo Maeda.
This video collects all the new findings and details about the origins and history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that have been made available by the Brazilian National Library, since it became digitized about 12 years ago, facilitating the job of many research projects and historians.
- Professor Gustavo Gasperin
REFERENCES:
Silva, E., & Correa, E. (2020). Muito Antes Do MMA: O legado dos precursores do Vale Tudo no Brasil e no mundo.
Cairus, J. (2012). The Gracie Clan and the Making of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: National Identity, Culture and Performance, 1905 - 2003.
Krueger, M. (2015). Jujutsu, Judo and Jiujitsu: A Historical Comparison of Terms.
Uyenishi, S. K. (1906). The Text-Book of Ju-Jutsu as Practised in Japan.
O'Brien, J. J. (1905). A Complete Course of Jiu-Jitsu and Physical Culture .
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Really well done! Thank you for putting the time in to research, write and cut. That’s a lot of work and it paid off.
Thank you Ron!
Almost all martial arts was created from Asia lol
@@koalee7898 The ones that matter came from japan
@@MMALeech GREAT JOB GUYS BEST VIDEO I'VE SEEN ON THE HISTORY OF JIU JITSU OR JUDO BEING TAKEN TO THE WEST.
@@MMALeechThe person who brought jiu-jitsu to Brazil was Mitsuyo Maeda, an instructor at the Japanese school Kodokan. In 1904, he left Japan determined to show the martial art around the world. 10 years later, Maeda arrived in Brazil and put down roots in BELÉM, PARÁ.
This is really good. I’m used to the romanticized story of the Gracies and Jiu-Jitsu. This was informative, in depth and seems very well researched.
Thanks Taaj!
Except it leaves out how much judo was influenced by catch wrestlers in England and America, and then later how much bjj and gjj was influenced by catch wrestling called Lucas livre Americana
The Gracies are a pack of lying, manipulative bullies who are living off the fumes of their forefather's ashes
@@tokesalotta1521Luta livre
Gracie's expanded it, perfected it, and made it more systematic = BJJ wouldn't be what it is today without 😉
Even though jealous butt hurt Gracie haters won't admit it
I really like how this goes all the way back to japan. This was an excellent video.
Glad you enjoyed it Justine!
as the name didnt already suggest? "Jiu-jutsu" hello?
One of the most comprehensive historical accounts of the development of Brazilian jiu-jitsu that properly honors the Japanese masters who imported it and planted the seeds of jiu-jitsu in Brazil, and the Brazilian masters who would evolve it to make it distinctively Brazilian.
This video is worthy of archiving for jiu-jitsu history.
Thank you!
There’s nothing distinctly Brazilian about it. They’ve invented nothing new. there’s absolutely no unique techniques or methods in their style. They just repackage what they learned and claimed it as their own. Do you have to keep in mind the Gracie family are known to be promoters and embellishers.
Been practicing and teaching Kodokan judo for over 50 years. Many of my current batch of dedicated long term students cross train with local BJJ schools, as have I until recently.
Understanding and explaining the histories amd differences has been necessary for me to carry forward. I of course knew of Maeda and others of the Kodokan school who made their marks in Brazil. Your documentary has cleared up much of my misunderstandings and gaps in the development of BJJ.
Many thanks!
Glad you liked it Joel!
Those books are even more complete.
Whay do you recommend , bjj or judo ? For mma and for self defence? I train sanda. For sanda judo would help the throws but learnjng ground techs would be more usefull for self defence n mma?
@@flowrepins6663Judo has ground work in it as well as throws.
The deeper you get at BJJ the closer you'll get to what is classical Judo. It comes full circle. The deeper you get into Judo the closer it becomes Judo.
One comment if I may. In my opinion one of Kano's biggest contributions to most any martial art today is often not acknowledged. Kano was the one who articulated the concept that by eliminating dangerous techniques, which allowed competing and sparring against fully resisting opponents, you actually develop the instincts that make you a better fighter, even in a real right. That contradiction was really missed in the classical old martial arts in Japan. The instincts, timing and balance which make you a successful fighter are not really developed by practising forms (kata...) of dangerous techniques, but by free sparring (Randori in Judo) with a fully resisting opponent.
Great point!
You could say that Dr. Kano made the distinction between 1.) Experience-based moves and 2.) Hypothetical moves. The former can be applied safely while training live. Therefore, those techniques can be perfected through the experience of live training/sparring.
The latter cannot be applied safely while training live. Therefore, those moves can only be memorized, but not perfected through live combat.
It is very rare that content on TH-cam exhibits this level of research and care. Nice job!
We brazilian are very proud of jiu-jitsu so i really liked the video specially the way you explained How It got ALL the way from Japan to Brazil
This is an absolutely awesome video with some great historical footage. Thanks so much for putting it together.
You are welcome bigWOWO!
That is basically the story I tell of Judo and BJJ but the level of detail that you include in incredible. You are a good researcher and have chosen a great subject. I would have enjoyed more about Fadda's focus and contribution.
I love this video. I'm a Karate practitioner of 30 years with some experience in Judo. Your video was very informative.
I'm most grateful.
Thank you.
Glad you liked it Falliblelife!
I like that you mentioned the attack and battery of Sr. Dos Santos. The fact that they were multiple family members using weapons against Sr. Dos Santos is not often mentioned, unless you look at the old newspaper report. I don't know if it is available in English, it makes interesting reading.
Amazing details, very well done. I hope this becomes a bit of a series to chase down some of the branches that split off early on, that play a big role in BJJ today.
Where is the Kimura match? I wonder why that was left out????
@@jaymorris3468 Maybe because he would have to do the ono brothers challenge either.
It may not be commonly know that samurai grappling in armor was called kumi-uchi. However, their grappling also involved a Yoroi-doshi (armor piercing dagger). If you have every trained in grappling with a practice knife, you see how serious it can get. I have a feeling Professor Gasperin would agree that we don't get to dictate the situations of a fight. Run away you say? what if you are with you girlfriend/wife/kids and the person is trying to kidnap them? Pull a gun? what if the building doesn't allow firearms or you forgot it, these things happen.
Thanks for the info Scott! Yes, unpredictability is what makes real fights so dangerous.
Thank you so much for the comprehensive history of BJJ and its relation to Judo. Amazingly well thought out and put together!
Thank you!
I love this video man....From your Jamaican brother one love...I've been studying krav maga for over four years and I always love and respect juijit su....I once visited Fortaleza it was a great place....Jah bless from Montego 🇯🇲 🇯🇲 🇯🇲...One love
One love brother, thank you!
One of the best and most important videos made on the subject.
hands down best history of BJJ i've seen. rad footage i've never seen either. thanks for putting this out there!
Thanks Drew!
Very informative. I started Judo in 1967 at the age of 8,and for 8 years we trained 4 days a week, 2 hours Judo, and the last 2 hours self defense, ir what Sensei called Ju Jitsu. I started Kempo in the late 70s and the combination served me very well, with Judo almost always ending a fight.
Thanks again for the video.
The Gracies would love nothing more than to take complete and total credit for jiu-jitsu but It takes a special culture to invent a truly effective martial art and Japan has given the world so many.
You are right in this assertion, and Gracies have given constant credit to Japan by always mentioning Maeda, which if it weren't for Gracies, the name Maeda won't be as widely known today. Also, no matter who they learned from or took or whatnot, the world knows JJ, BJJ due to Gracies. Even the other factions are around mostly due to the market that was created to allow for the Fadda lineage to progress. I def agree the history is a bit muddied, but at the same time, the legitimacy of the art and martial skills and the growth is attributed by the Gracies, especially in the US.
@@davidyu9747 yeah the Japanese definitely had first practiced JJ which is a totally different art compared to BJJ which only became more advanced and hence the Gracie's first father only weighed in very light so he had to use balance, position, technique to choke, lock and armbar opponents into submission over hrs of fighting. Quite impressive to face an opponent knowing the huge weight and strength difference, so meditation was and had to be a massive part of mind control, hence all the Gracie's being mentally strong till this day, Self belief is proven to be most MMA fighters rise or fall!!
@@BensonAndHedgers No such thing as Japanese Jiu Jitsu
@@azcreative5514 well you watch some of the best fighting wrestlers come from pride back in the day . Watch the doco smashing machine will open your eyes 👀 and even before mark Kerr to Rickson Gracie to his old man and down the line....this is where it stems from, taking weapons off their opponents etc.
@@azcreative5514 you are very limited yeah?
Thank you for this. I am a Black Belt and really appreciate the wholistic and unbiased view this documentary presents. Definitely learned a lot I did not know.
Glad that you liked it Fred!
This is the best bjj origin video on TH-cam very thorough great job professor congratulations your hard work paid off
Thank you Alfredo!
I don't think I can add any more to what has already been articulated by others in the comments, but I must at the every least say thank you, professor Gasperin for this wonderful distillation of events that led to the modern martial art of BJJ.
Thanks for that!
@@MMALeechYou are most welcome 🙂
This is the BEST, most INFORMATIVE video I have ever seen, As a Martial Artist who got his initial training in JUDO in 1965 I learned how I have came "Full Circle" and how my Training in GRACIE JIUJITSU is a extension of the JUDO training I recieved back then...This information is priceless. THANK YOU SIR!.. Oss
Thank you David!
@@MMALeech Your welcome, Thank you Sir.
I just had my first bjj class today in Alaska. Thanks so much for sharing the history and stories.😊
My pleasure Erica!
Really well done as well as explained in an articulate and holistic manner. Love your content and your instructionals.
Thank you Andrew!
The Gracie family came to Brazil from from Scotland originally. I visited Chile several times in the 1980s, and actually met two members of General Pinochet's junta: both had Scottish names (General Sinclair and General Ewing) but only spoke Spanish.
Because they moved a long time ago.
@@ramon1930 Yes, it must have been.
The Gracies are brazilians. Yes, he's forefathers were scottish, but everyone from Brazil came from a different country.
Wow this was the best’. It was so incredible! Thank you so much!
Thanks for your kind words!
Thank you! I will be showing my sons this video as he is currently learning the art
awesome, thank you!
Very well done, Thank you. One important person you left out. Mataemon Tanabe, a Jujutsu-ka not of the Judo lineage and a Ne waza specialist. He defeated many Kodokan representatives in "friendly" matches. Many Judoka went on to train with him and or his students after that including Maeda. I did a little research and found out that Tanabe and his school were forced under the Kodokan umbrella by Kano who counted many political, military and police officials and their influence as his students. It was either join or have his schooled closed down because of the crackdown on all the violent Ju jutsu schools. Kano was known to hate ground grappling calling it "schoolyard wrestling". The Kosen Jujutsu branch of the Kodokan , it's ground grappling specialist schools do not have a picture of Kano on their dais. A very important tradition that would signify that he is the founder of their system. I wonder who's picture is up there. Maybe Tanabe?
Kosen is the root of bjj
I think Kano wants to his Judo looks noble and beautiful so he could promote it all over the world. Frankly Kosen judo does not look good although very effective.
@@nstv23 - Prove it. The Gracie lineage is through Maeda who although being from the Kodokan system was also a student of Tanabe's students and possibly Tanabe himself. If anything, I would say Tanabe is the root of GJJ/BJJ. Two distinct and different branches of the same source, Tanabe.
nbrace 5715 , there were judokas who were very good in newaza from the kodokan . still today there is a few judokas speciallist in newaza . by the way kimura was a judoka and he was a good newaza speciallist , he even beat helio gracie
in brazil , with his superior throwing technique and ground work , so not all judokas are bad in newaza . there is a difference
between the sport of judo and the art of judo .
@@maitrekano - Yes, but was Kimura one of the Kodokan's Judo-ka's who trained with Tanabe or his students and or other Jiu jitsu ka who were specialists in Newaza? If you notice I made an earlier reply that stated that Tanabe was "forced" under the Kodokan's umbrella. Other Jiu jitsu-ka were also forced under this same umbrella. Therefore the Kodokan's Judo-ka's would have access to that training including Ne waza training which Kano himself did not like but appreciated it's effectiveness. All of Kano's personal training that he received was a standing or kneeling type of Jiu jitsu. He did not know newaza very well. Koryo Jiu jitsu is the main basis of his Judo. What is most striking to me was the knowledge of the Kosen Universities school system not having a picture of Kano on their dais which would honor him as their founder.
Secondly, a lot of people make a big thing out of Kimura beating Helio in their match. Kimura was considered one of the Kodokan's best Judo ka's. Carlos and Helio were two guys who received a partial and incomplete Jiu jitsu traing through Maeda and others as pointed out by Robert Drysdale and Gustavo Gasperin in their research on the subject. I give Helio props for going 15 minutes with a Judo legend.
Amazing and crimely underrated (underliked?) video. Thank you very much for this.
You are welcome Vinicius!
Vídeo muito bom, dá pra ver o quanto você deve ter se empenhado em pesquisar a fundo a história do Jiu-jitsu Brasileiro. Sempre tive vontade de práticar, após a quarentena irei correr atrás e aprender.
Obrigado Parlo! Sim, vai atras porque vale muito a pena. Muda a vida de muita gente.
I've been in the Martial Arts for over 47 years to include studying over in Okinawa in Shorinji Ryu Karate Do and Aikido. Well done.
Thank you!!
I knew a lot of these details, but the depth of research and the way you organised the timeline is really cool and easy to understand. Thank you. OSS
You are welcome Alex!
Fascinating, thought provoking, and exceptionally well written.
Thank you for your in depth research and writing.
Job well done!
Thank you! I learned much more detail than I knew before. Very interesting.
You are welcome Thaddeus!
Really good bro excellent research and unbiased opinion! Best video on history of jujitsu I’ve seen on TH-cam!
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent video. After 2 decades of personally studying martial arts this history of BJJ is really eye opening.
Glad you liked it Matthew!
Thank you for sharing this
rich history.
Respect❤🇵🇭
Lots of research! Great work!!!
Fantastic! very well done professor! I really think people must understand where our style came from to fully appreciate it.
100%
So impressed the historic details and research into this video is impeccable. This is how it is done so many people just hurry up and upload videos without caring about doing it right. This was a very fascinating and engrossing 25 mins thank you. I like how they were willing to give credit to others who helped progress the style. I remember the first UFC I watched I had to rent it on a VHS tape and watch it on my VCR in the early 1990s because it was banned in my state and here was this slim guy about 190lbs and nobody could beat him wow. Interesting how the politics helped in the growth of Gracie Jiu Jitsu. I remember reading about Miyamoto Musashi and how he had a hard time setting up challenges because he had no political connections and was not from any particular school they called him a dangerous loner.This also reminded me of Imi Lichtenfield who created Krav Maga meaning contact combat he went through a similar process the Jews were not allowed to use weapons so they created this to help being that had no real weapons and sometimes the size difference now Israel has it as a part of their military training and got a lot of attention with the Jason Bourne movie series. I remember hearing about the westerner that was a Samurai and sad the USA helped influence Japan to ban swords and Samurai training. I remember watching a youtube video and you see Ken Shamrock you see in this video with Royce Gracie when Gracie choked him out using the sleeve of his gi or gee not sure of the spelling and he was saying the Gracie's set up the first UFC and made sure it was favorable conditions for them to win. He mentioned that they limited the type of footwear they can wear to benefit them and you can watch UFC 1 on youtube Shamrock and Royce and you can see how much bigger Shamrock is. Footwear choices or not Shamrock had no chance. The Gracie family wanted the youngest brother Royce represent the Gracie Jiu Jitsu because of his small stature also. I just learned the meaning of the Red belt recently in Jiu Jitsu you have really contributed to Jiu Jitsu inn a very significant way something like that. Thank you again awesome video.
Jason Bourne the style used was Filipino martial arts Kali
Thank you for your kind words Luis!
@@alfredodelacruz1864 Thank you I looked into it more here he used elements of Kali Krav Maga Bruce Lee's Wing Chung and Jeet June Do and some boxing that is very impressive and thank you again Alfredo you taught me something new
@@7777PEACEMAKER I got this from the internet Jeff Imada was the fight choreographer who trains with Dan Inosanto they dont teach Krav Maga in their school mostly teach Filipino martial arts kali, jkd "The type of martial arts used by Jason Bourne is a combination of Filpino Kali along with Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do. Krav Maga is widely mistaken as being used in this film. It is not, as Matt Damon was trained by Kali/Jeet Kune Do expert Jeff Imada.
I think you're the only one I found on TH-cam who tells the real story behind not only BJJ, but also Judo. Well done!! I really enjoyed it.
Amazing video. In depth information packed with relevant, historic photos. Very impressive work.
Thanks Bryan!
Thank you profesor Gustavo
You are welcome cogollo!
Thank you Prof. Gasperin, excellent stuff!
You are welcome Crispim!
Interesting story. I never really knew the history. Thanks for the post! It gives me new-found respect for the Gracie's AND Japanese fighting, since I'm born and raised here in America.
Well done. So thorough and has shed some light on the few details that have been overlooked during BJJ's evolution. Cheers, sir!
Glad you liked it Benjamin!
WOW Professor, GREAT WORK! So THIS is the REAL story; nice.
YES!!
Didn’t talk about kosen ju jitsu part of history and the true ground newaza
@@nstv23 kosen judo/ju jutsu was never taught in Brazil by the japanese, that's why I didn't talk about that.
Now I know the history of the art I hold so closely to my heart
If you type Hélio Graice you will find a history channel 45min. Documentary here on TH-cam. I have watched many times for inspiration… but loved this video as well!
Amazingly done. Thank you.
Thank you Akiva!
Wow. This was very well produced and super interesting. Thanks so much for sharing this history of the art and sport we all love!
Glad you liked it Michael!
Excelente vídeo. Completo e esclarecedor.
Obrigado Andre!
Thank you for putting this all together! I've been practicing bjj for a few months now and I love it. It's really awesome to learn more about the art. I took a lot away from this video, which further ignites my interest for bjj!
I wonder if bjj is acknowledge today in Japan.
Thank you very much Sir!
Thanks for your kind words Iqua. Yes, BJJ is acknowledged in Japan, they even have their own federation, Japan Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation.
BJJ is doing well in Japan with its own competition circuit, federations etc.
Concerning lineage, exactly who awarded black belts to the Gracies? Did they self-promote to black belt? What was the explanation for the disparity in takedown skills - was it a mere preference of focus in the guard, or were there training and skill deficiencies relative to those training in Judo/Jiu Jitsu in other countries?
Yes they awarded themselves. The Japanese judokas who faced the Gracies in the 30's were decades ahead in terms of skills, especially takedowns.
Very good question straight to the point. Oss
Yah they made it up themselves. He even tried it against his teacher to prove it was better but he got wrecked.
lastninjaitachi I am being sincere with my question. I suspect they were students of those who had a legitimate black belt lineage, but there was a fallout, and the Gracies gave themselves black belts. Lineage charts and official statements need to reflect this origin. I kindly suggest there be more efforts to recognize other lineages in BJJ, perhaps Jacinto Ferro, Fadda, Donato Pires, Luiz Franca, etc.
@@MMALeech Where are the claims by their many detractors that "they awarded themselves fake black belts"? Who fooled Kimura into calling Helio a 6th degree Judoka?
My theory: Carlos got his from Donato Pires dos Reis, maybe Jacintho Ferro before that maybe Omori after that. Helio from one of those. Additionally, Helio trained with Judokas in the 40s or 50s who awarded him 6th dan Judo.
See: GTR (global-training-report.com/Robert_Drysdale_4.htm) (and choque 1)
Excelente vídeo, from Brazil!
Valeu Frauzio!
Excellent video my friend! I loved the backstory. Well done.
I really enjoyed this history lesson. Thank you!
You are welcome Ryan!
Vc deveria fazer em português, isso também, porque muitos não conhecem a nossa história.
Eh verdade Ramon!
Você PODERIA fazer português*
Thank you for the history lesson. More than what I can retain in one session. Answered some questions I have had for a long time.
Awesome Adrian!
Excellent. Almost no one speaks of Franca, Fadda, & Sa. Well done.
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Thank you for making this great presentation on the history of jujutsu!
Glad you liked it!
Fascinating and really enjoyable learning about the history of Jui-Jitsu & Judo. Thank you
awesome!
Fantastic insights. A very good unbiased look at the development of our art. Well done professor. You consistently produce high caliber content. Well done. Entertaining and informative. 👊👊👊
Thanks for the kind words Davinho!
Excellent documentary! great work!
Thank you Arturo!
Really nice. Love it.
Glad you like it!
TÁ INCRIVEL BROTHER, PARABÉNS!!!!!!
Valeu brother!
OSS!!! Thank you!
Many thanks
One of the best and true explained videos I've seen so far.
Glad you enjoyed it Marcelo!
Mahalo Professor Gustavo! Very interesting.
Good to hear from you Grant!
This video is pure gold! Thank you!
You are welcome Nikolay!
Amazing work! Thank you Gustavo!!
Valeu Leandro!
Great video. Learned a lot by watching this video
Glad you liked Chimi!
Congratulations for this video discription because i've acquired the 3 books in April 2020, during the quarentine in Portugal, and they are very complete, coerent, and surprising. (Specialy with the history of Capoeira too, and the influences in Jiu-Jitsu).
Agree 100%, best book out there!
Exceptionally well done. The best historical account of BJJ and Judo I’ve seen to date.
See the channel of chadi you will like it
Nice work brother!!!
Great vid! Learned lots of new things
Awesome Axel!
This was terrific and I learned a lot. Thank you!
Thank you!
Loved the video and the information. It filled in a lot of blanks for me and clarified a few things I’ve heard and read over the years.
Awesome!
Outstanding contribution. Thank you!
Thnak you!
Phenomenal interesting story never heard about the beginnings of BJJ, thank you MMA Leech for your effort to spread it out to the masses. Oss
My pleasure
Great video, very in-depth
Thank you Azharul!
Outstanding. Much less pointed and emotional than others doing the same thing. Very credible.
Thank you!
Big ups brother!!! Excellent intro for beginners learning the the background jujutsu/judo/bjj. Thx so much homie!
Thank you Cody!
Great video!
Thanks Sam!
Really love this documentary! 🤙
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This is one of the best videos I’ve ever seen and I love the archive footage. There are pics of Maeda I’ve never seen before. Make more videos like this!
Glad you liked it!
Excellent
This is a GREAT VIDEO ‼️
thanks
Oss. This was fantastic, and very fair and balanced towards other traditions and training approaches.
Glad you enjoyed it Mick!
That was a very informative video. Greatly appreciate it lad. I was not aware of a lot of that information.
Glad you liked it Jayson.
So good! Thank you for putting this out there.
My pleasue Vlad!
Awesome. Thanks.
You are welcome Meteoroz!
Amazing, plain information, no fancy music, no hyperactive Gracie Brother, who keeps reapeating the same phrases about Jiu Jitsu like over and over again
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AMAZING!
This is a very well thought out and executed documentary. Thank you for doing this! A lot of students and teachers will benefit from the information in this video. Oss!
Thank you Franco!
This was a very well researched and excellent video, thanks for posting, best regards, Stefano.
Thank you Stefano!
Amazing!! Best video of its kind that I’ve seen. Great rare footage and video. So many details I didn’t know 🤙🏽
Awesome!