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BJJ in Prison Rehabilitation Programs
In some regions, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been introduced as part of prison rehabilitation initiat...
BJJ in the Special Forces
Elite military units around the world have long sought effective close-combat systems, and BJJ ha...
BJJ in Law Enforcement
Police departments worldwide have adopted Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as part of defensive tactics traini...
Evolution of Belt Promotion Standards
In BJJ’s early decades, belt promotions were highly subjective, often based on personal relations...
First BJJ Superfight Series
Before professional leagues and major streaming deals, early superfight series showcased elite gr...
Rise of FloGrappling
FloGrappling, launched in 2015 as part of the FloSports network, revolutionized BJJ coverage. By ...
Social Media’s Role in BJJ
Social media has been one of the most powerful forces in the global growth of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu...
First BJJ World Champion (Non-Brazilian)
For decades, Brazilian athletes dominated the IBJJF World Championships. That changed in 2007 whe...
Pandemic Impact on BJJ
The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. With close-contact training d...
Rise of Professional BJJ Athletes
In the early days, most practitioners balanced training with other jobs. As the sport professiona...
The “Creonte” Concept
In BJJ culture, the word “creonte” is used to describe someone who switches teams, often viewed a...
Spread of Kids BJJ Programs
Children’s BJJ programs started to appear as the art became more mainstream in the 1990s and 2000...
Influence of Wrestling on BJJ
As BJJ spread internationally, particularly in the United States, wrestling became a major influe...
Influence of Judo on BJJ
BJJ owes much of its foundation to Kodokan judo, which emphasized throws, pins, and groundwork (n...
First BJJ Academy in the US
The first dedicated BJJ school in the United States was the Gracie Academy in Torrance, Californi...
Introduction of Women’s BJJ Divisions
For much of its early history, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was male-dominated, with limited opportunities...
BJJ in the Early UFC Era
When the Ultimate Fighting Championship launched in 1993, most fighters represented striking arts...
IBJJF Formation
The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) was officially formed in 2002 under the ...
Key Rivalries in BJJ History
Rivalries have been central to BJJ’s competitive culture, pushing athletes and teams to innovate....
The ADCC Founding
The Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) Submission Wrestling World Championship was created in 1998 by S...