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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for Beginners

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In this free online video martial arts lessons, learn basic moves and techniques for beginner Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students, including positions, moves, guarding techniques and more are demonstrated and explained by our expert.

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Summary: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gained world fame in 1990 when Royce Gracie won the first ever Ultimate Fighting Championship, however the martial art has a long history. Jiu-Jitsu or Jujutsu began centuries ago in Japan as a combat system for warriors; it emphasized joint locks, choke holds, and throws to overcome the enemy's body armor which would effectively stop or weaken a strike. This martial art was modified into Judo which was brought to Brazil by Mitsuyo Maeda. Maeda instructed a man named Carlos Gracie and was soon learned by his brothers including Helio Gracie. Helio adapted moves to create more leverage with less strength allowing a smaller person to defeat a much larger opponent. He also emphasized ground fighting to minimize a larger foe's reach and strength; thus began a full contact fighting system excellent for self-defense.

In this free video clip series learn self defense as Martial Arts instructor and 6th degree black belt Aaron Fruitstone demonstrates beginner Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu moves including: mounted position, back mount move, neon belly position, closed guard position, double cross choke move, standing leg sweep, Americana move, arm bar, Kimura move, and the top cross choke move.

About the Expert

Expert: Aaron Fruitstone is a Martial Arts Instructor & Competitor with a 6th Degree Black Belt in Taekwon-Do. He began training in 1982 under Master Mel Steiner, VIII DAN and Executive Vice President of the International Ch'ang Hon Taekwon-do Federation (ICTF). Mr Fruitstone has written articles featured in Black Belt Magazine, such as "Martial Arts Training for Combat", and is a certified International Instructor. He has also been featured in the film "Inner Peace", and is the wellness director for the ICTF. Contact him at www.chimartialarts.com

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