The Future of Jiu Jitsu ( Rickson Gracie, Pedro Sauer, Ryron Rener Gracie)

JiuJitsu has reached a critical point in it s evolution. On one hand, it is one of the fastest growing sports on the planet, on the other hand, it is at risk of losing its identity and suffering the same fate that has negatively affected nearly all other martial arts. What made made jiujitsu famous in the 80s and 90s was its unprecedented effectiveness in real fights, yet today, most jiujitsu academies do not teach the elements that make the art applicable in a real fight. In this groundbreaking gathering, Rickson, Pedro, Ryron and Rener sit down to discuss the current state of jiujitsu and the critical steps that must be taken to preserve its original identity as a complete system of selfdefense. Acknowledging that the formative years are most critical for any jiujitsu student, Rickson discusses his vision for the perfect blue belt and the critical roll of a structured curriculum in preserving this path. To fully align themselves with the JiuJitsu Global Federation, and Rickson s vision for the