{"id":25,"date":"2013-08-03T21:01:50","date_gmt":"2013-08-03T19:01:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.art-of-bjj.com\/?page_id=25"},"modified":"2016-03-28T15:00:47","modified_gmt":"2016-03-28T14:00:47","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.art-of-bjj.com\/en\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"Brazilian Jiu-jitsu: a complete art"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a purple\u00a0belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu<\/strong>, I devote this blog to jiu-jitsu and more specifically to what it represents. More than a martial art, BJJ is an art of living<\/strong> rich in both values and exchanges.<\/p>\n

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\n<\/a>BJJ as an art martial<\/h2>\n

With roots coming from the traditional Japanese jujitsu, BJJ has found its richness and its effectiveness in Brazil. Free from the traditional constraints existing in other fighting sports, the Gracie<\/strong> family appropriate the martial art. Rather than only focus on techniques, it has managed to make them evolve to an ultimate goal: effectiveness in real situation.
\nIt\u2019s a martial art in permanent evolution that I invite you to discover.<\/p>\n

BJJ as an art of living<\/h2>\n

For me this sport\u2019s strength stays in its values of conviviality<\/strong>, exchange<\/strong> and respect<\/strong> it carries. I may be too utopian but until now I always have been delighted by the warm welcome I received and the friendship I have bounded through this sport.
\nValues and a spirit of mind we can find on and outside the mat. These also created surprising relationships like the one between BJJ and surf<\/strong> or have initiated\/engendered social projects<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

BJJ around the world<\/h2>\n

With effectiveness and strong values, Brazilian jiu-jitsu has become widespread in the entire world<\/strong> thanks to a lot of enthusiasm. Rather than reporting to you some of my trainings in different countries, I wish to introduce to you the people and the environment in which BJJ evolves all over the world.<\/p>\n

BBJ and women<\/h2>\n

My (too) short experience of jiu-jitsu in club(s) and competition pointed me out that only few women practice BJJ. This combat sport is a good self-defence mean<\/strong>. In addition to the techniques\u2019 effectiveness, jiu-jitsu offers a reply to all kinds of attack; it develops self-confidence and the ability to deal with stressful situations. Sparings I had with aggressive male opponents proved me the BJJ ability to develop self-control (guys let\u2019s be honest, for some of you it is still hard to accept being put in difficulties or being tapped by a girl!).<\/p>\n

I am fully convinced that BJJ is good on either the martial, the mental and the moral aspects. That\u2019s why I dedicate a part of this site to women in jiu-jitsu<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Hope you\u2019ll enjoy your reading, oss!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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