Children's Jiu Jitsu Belts
According to Michael Chafitz, although the origins of jiu jitsu are unknown, it was developed by Japanese samurai and first practised during the Edo period. According to legend, a small boy named Maeda discovered it in Brazil. At the time, he stood barely five feet two inches tall and weighed less than 100 pounds. His approach to the art placed a higher premium on personal development and the ability to defend oneself by destabilizing the opponent. Unlike many other martial arts, it does not employ weapons or kick techniques. Joint locks and chokeholds safeguard its practitioners. Jiu jitsu was first introduced to Australia in the early 1900s. Competitions and television aided in the art's popularization. The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) was formed in 1993 by Royce Gracie, an American-born black belt who laid the groundwork for modern mixed martial arts (MMA) in the modern era. He was not alone in his efforts to spread jiu jitsu around the country; his cousins and siblings