BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU

Brazilian Jui-Jitsu (BJJ) is an effective system of modern combat with a strong emphasis on submission techniques such as joint-locks and chokes.  BJJ was originally developed in the early twentieth century by Mitsuyo Maeda, a second generation student of Jigaro Kano, the founder of Judo.  Since its creation, BJJ has evolved independently to become its own martial art.  After immigrating to Brazil in 1914, Maeda taught his style of combat to the eldest son of his friend, Gastao Gracie, who introduced Jui-Jitsu to his brothers, leading to the close identification of BJJ with the Gracie family.  The Gracie brothers opened their first Jui-Jitsu academy in Rio de Janeiro in 1925, where BJJ continued to evolve and develop to become the martial art practiced today.

Kim’s Martial Arts and Fitness offers informal instruction in Brazilian Jui-Jitsu at its Cranberry location, taught by Master Eugene Kim. 

The Half-Guard Position