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Curated by: Augustus Roe (109 videos)
Did Brazil really invent modern ground fighting—or is that just part of the story? Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is often credited with revolutionizing grappling, especially through its dominance in early MMA. But the roots of ground fighting go much deeper—into Japanese Jujutsu, Judo’s ne-waza, and even older systems that emphasized control, leverage, and submission on the ground. So what did Brazil actually change? In this short, we break down the history behind BJJ, separate myth from reality, and explore how modern ground fighting really evolved. Was it invention—or evolution? Let me know what you think 👇