The only problem I have with Gracie University is the complete absence of resistance sparring for a blue belt. So let me verify a couple of points for you, since you do seem genuinely interested in the system and its differences. Let me start by saying that although Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu both came from the same source, and they feature the same sweeps, submissions, controls and escapes, there is a significant difference between the two.
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is taught, first and foremost as a system of self-defense, with the objective of giving the student the ability to stay safe and prevail during a real street fight confrontation, whereas Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, in most cases, is taught exclusively as a recreational sport. True — There is NO competitive sparring on your road to blue belt, and, coming from a sport BJJ background myself, I must admit when I first heard this I was like, huh…how can this be?
That is until the process was explained to me, and then it made complete sense. Let me explain. The problem occurs at this level when you directly compare to two systems together and do not take into consideration the differences. Now, lets flip it back over to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. As a certified GJJ instructor, it is my primary goal and obligation to ensure that if one of my students gets in a street fight 6 months from the day they sign up, they do not get beat up.
On the other hand, if you put both students in a real fight against a bigger stronger attacker then the GJJ student should have the definite advantage since that is what their focus has been since day one. While it is practical for a BJJ student to practice this way, it is impractical, immoral, and illegal for a GJJ student to practice this way street fights.
Therefore, in order for a beginner to be able to learn the techniques properly and effectively they NEED to be done within a communal learning environment with a co-operative partner. Showing complete technical understanding of ALL variations of the 36 Gracie Combatives techniques, while demonstrating sharp reflexes with instinctive responses to technical indicators presented by your training partner in an unscripted Fight Simulation exercise, qualifies you for your blue belt in GJJ.
And that is where the journey begins. It can keep the more advanced students interested. Also, it is a great way to develop courage. Many of the black belt medalists would crush someone on the street in a self-defense situation. This course is all self-defense. There is no mention of how to do the techniques in a sport Jiu-Jitsu setting. If a student is interested in competing in sport Jiu-Jitsu we support them in reaching their goals. We also clearly explain the difference between self-defense and sport techniques.
As school leaders, we need to maintain our heritage and the strong reputation, that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has as one of the best self-defense systems ever created. But also, I personally have gained a lot by competing in sport Jiu-Jitsu. And I will continue to support my students who want to follow my path. But believe me, if I ever saw one of my students pull guard which is a technique used in sport Jiu-JItsu in a street fight I would be very unhappy. Although there are two different names used—Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu— they are mostly the same thing.
They both come from the idea that Jigoro Kano came up with over a hundred years ago in Japan. Instead, became experts in the things that you can practice during live training like armbars and chokes.
You see this same idea in wrestling, boxing, and muay thai. Both Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu believe that the best way to learn and grow is to put yourself in challenging situations. Only what works will come to the surface. They both believe that actions are more important than words. And most importantly, that belonging to a team has many benefits. That if you work together and challenging each other, you will be unstoppable. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu used in self-defense and sport The great debate: Should Jiu-Jitsu be taught for self-defense or sport?
Jiu-Jitsu for self-defense Jiu-Jitsu is one of the best self-defense systems ever created. Sport Jiu-Jitsu Jiu-Jitsu can also be practiced as a sport and is similar to wrestling. They must be energy efficient, use natural movements and be applicable in an everyday situation.
Although energy efficiency is important in all BJJ techniques, the use of natural movements is important in GJJ so any person can do them. In BJJ, there are some techniques that people of a certain size or age cannot perform, such as flying armbars.
They may look impressive, but these techniques would not be acceptable in the Gracie methodology because they are not realistic in everyday situation. These techniques rely on physical attributes, such as speed or strength, which some people may struggle with. There are a lot more techniques in BJJ which may be considered unnecessary in the Gracie method. It is not ethical or realistic to practice their techniques in a real-life situation a street fight. Therefore, one student will use Gracie techniques against another student who is given extra weight and boxing gloves as an advantage.
Essentially the opponent will be allowed to fight however they like to try to win. This is not the case in most BJJ training. BJJ revolves around rules and structure, which is the environment that students will find themselves in when grappling at training or in a competition. Essentially, Gracie students do not engage in any competitive sparring leading up to gaining their blue belt.
This is because the Gracie method focusses on equipping the student with the skills they need to defend themselves in any street fight, right from the start. A GJJ student will only receive their blue belt when they have learned the 36 core techniques required to defend themselves against a bigger, stronger and more athletic opponent. They must demonstrate sharp reflexes and respond instinctively. In BJJ, the belts are awarded once a student has demonstrated that they can evenly grapple with someone of that level.
For example, a blue belt can only become a purple belt once they have proven that they can submit another purple belt. There is less structure to the beginner belt system than in GJJ. They both were born out of Brazil from the techniques developed by Helio Gracie. These techniques were based on those found in Japanese Jiu-Jitsu , but were modified to allow Helio, a frail smaller child, to keep up with his brothers.
This includes mounts, chokes, arm bars, locks, bridges, triangles and many more. These techniques all fall into one of four categories:.
They both follow a color system, which I have outlined below, starting with a white belt for beginners. This means they are improving, but not quite at the level required to be promoted to another belt. There are a total of four stripes in each belt except black and red belts.
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