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The Art of Manliness
#446: How Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Will Make You a Better Man
Oct 3, 2018
Rener Gracie, head instructor at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy, discusses the history and effectiveness of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He explains the differences between sport and self-defense BJJ, the confidence gained from learning self-defense, and its impact on life. The podcast also covers finding the right Gracie school, exploring online training options, and a new business venture.
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- Brazilian jiu-jitsu originated from the modifications made by the Gracie family, proving its effectiveness in self-defense and street fight scenarios.
- Practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu instills confidence, assertiveness, and a calm, technical problem-solving approach that carries over into other areas of life.
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Jiu-jitsu: A Martial Art Born in Japan, Reshaped in Brazil
This episode of the Art of Manliness podcast features an interview with Hinder Gracie, a member of the Gracie family and the head instructor of the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy. The episode explores the origins of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, tracing it back to Hinder's grandfather, Helio Gracie, who made modifications to Japanese jiu-jitsu to increase its effectiveness. The Gracie family tested the effectiveness of jiu-jitsu through challenge matches, proving its efficacy even against larger opponents. The episode also highlights the difference between sport jiu-jitsu and self-defense jiu-jitsu, emphasizing that Brazilian jiu-jitsu was originally designed for self-defense and street fight scenarios. Hinder discusses how learning jiu-jitsu not only equips individuals with self-defense skills, but also instills confidence and a calm, technical approach to problem-solving in various aspects of life.
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