Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Some historians of Jiu-Jitsu say that the origins of "the gentle art" can be traced back to India, where it was practiced by Buddhist Monks. Concerned with self-defense, these monks created techniques based upon principles of balance and leverage, and a system of manipulating the body in a manner where one could avoid relying upon strength or weapons. With the expansion of Buddhism, Jiu-Jitsu spread from Southeast Asia to China, finally arriving in Japan where it developed and gained further popularity.
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
For a naturally frail fifteen-year old Carlos Gracie, Jiu-Jitsu became a method not simply for fighting, but for personal improvement. At nineteen, he moved to Rio de Janeiro with his family and began teaching and fighting. In his travels, Carlos would teach classes, and also proved the efficiency of the art by beating opponents who were physically stronger. In 1925, he returned to Rio and opened the first school, known as the "Academia Gracie de Jiu-Jitsu."
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Attracted to the new market which was opened around Jiu-Jitsu, many Japanese practitioners came to Rio, but none were able to establish schools as successful as the Gracies.
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Phoenix Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Wellington "Megaton" Dias is an official black belt representative of the Royler Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Association. He resides in Phoenix where he directs the Megaton Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, the #1 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Arizona. Megaton has had over 30 years of training in both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo.
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Phoenix AZ
April Student of the Month
Congratulations to Korbin Leech for earning Student of the Month - Team Megaton Megamites
