Jujutsu in the West and Brazil Flashcards
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Who is known as Conde Koma in Brazil?
Mitsuyo Maeda
Mitsuyo Maeda gained notoriety in Brazil around 1914 as a prominent jūjutsu teacher.
In what year did Mitsuyo Maeda start learning jūdō?
1897
What term did Maeda revert to while fighting outside Japan?
jūjutsu, spelled as jiu-jitsu
What philosophy did Jigoro Kano hold regarding challenge matches?
They should only be performed to demonstrate the effectiveness of jūdō, not for monetary gain.
Who did Carlos Gracie train under at Maeda’s academy?
Jacinto Ferro
What significant event happened on September 7th, 1930, related to jūjutsu in Brazil?
Donato opened a jūjutsu academy called ‘Academia de Jiu-Jitsu’.
What did the Gracie brothers rename their academy in 1932?
‘Academia Gracie de Jiu-Jitsu’
What subjects did Carlos Gracie study besides jūjutsu?
Nutrition, spirituality, exercise, natural hygiene
What was Carlos Gracie known as within the Gracie clan?
The thinker of the clan
What was the primary goal of the challenge fights participated in by the Gracie brothers?
To prove that a small person could defend against any attacker.
How did George Gracie’s fighting style differ from Helio Gracie’s?
George was more aggressive while Helio developed a defensive style.
What was Carlos and Helio Gracie’s stance on fights decided by points or judges?
They refused to accept such fights.
What change occurred in jūdō after the passing of Jigoro Kano?
It shifted from a complete fighting system to a competitive sport.
What did Carlos and Helio believe about the promotion of jūdō by the Japanese government?
They believed it was to hide the complete nature of jūjutsu from foreigners.
In what year did Carlos and Helio open a state-of-the-art academy in Rio?
1952
What distinguished the Gracie brothers from sport judo instructors?
They wore a navy belt.
What was Hélio Gracie’s achievement in the ring against larger opponents?
He accomplished astonishing feats against much heavier opponents.
What was Hélio Gracie’s view on being a professional fighter?
He did not consider himself one, as he fought to raise students’ confidence.
What did Hélio Gracie develop to help students learn self-defense?
A teaching method that allowed learning in 40 private lessons.
Who were some notable students of Hélio Gracie?
Governor of his state, a future president of Brazil
What legacy did Carlos and Hélio Gracie leave in the world of jūjutsu?
They became legendary grandmasters impacting thousands.
What event in 1993 helped Carlos and Hélio gain international acclaim?
The creation of the original UFC by Helio’s oldest son.
