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The Jiu Jitsu Gi or Kimono originated in the 1800’s developed by Jigoro Kano as part of the sport of Judo. In order to replicate reality the uniform was designed to restrict freedom of movement similar to the way that clothes do and consists of woven pants, a jacket and a belt. The uniform was then adopted by the Gracie’s as part of the art they learned from Mitsuyo Maeda circa 1917 which was developed into a form of self defence and became what we know today as “Brazilian Jiu Jitsu”.
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The Gi’s you see today in Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu are different to their own purpose.

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Kenny Florian: Jiu-Jitsu One Of The Best Ways To Deal With Chaos In Life Kenny Florian — UFC color commentator, former UFC fighter, and third-degree BJJ black belt — is opening up a new school. Why? Simple. Because he loves Brazilian jiu-jitsu. For him, BJJ is so much more than choking people out or forcing them to tap; it is a way to deal calmly and effectively with the...

Why You Should Keep A Journal BJJ black belt Steven Grossi is a huge believer in jiu-jitsu journals. Journals can help you retain information (even if you’re a visual person). Maybe a move didn’t work for you as a white belt but works really well as a blue blue belt or purple belt. Thanks to your journal, you can go back …

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Jose Aldo makes a dream come true and has match with Purple Belt in Sul Americano Tournament (Video). — BJJ Immersion Jose Aldo allowed a very special Purple Belt to challenge him on the Jiu Jitsu tatame at the Sul Americano in Brazil. Let's just say this victory m

How can I get my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt? This is a fair question, it is one born from a desire to be a black belt in one of the most combat tested martial arts, showcased to millions in the form of the UFC, a question not to be knocked easily. The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community however normally scoff when people ask this question, because t...

3 Reasons Our Law Enforcement Should Learn Jiu-Jitsu Have you ever watched one of those videos where a security guard gets mauled by a pedestrian? Have you ever watched one of the videos where police officers use extreme excessive force to restrain a civilian under arrest? I’m pretty sure we all have, and honestly it’s a disgrace. It’s seriously pitif...

"What makes a purple belt?" - What should a blue belt concentrate on to become a purple belt? At Jiu-jitsu Times, we love to get reader feedback and after reading The Blue Belt – Are you Ready for Yours? One reader had a great question: “Well I’m really close to purple. My Instructor told me I’m at purple level I just need to know my self defense. Sometimes I feel lost but most …