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  • Jiu-Jitsu – Ju-Jutsu – Ju-Do: In Search of Myself

    Jiu-Jitsu – Ju-Jutsu – Ju-Do: In Search of Myself

    For many who practice jiu-jitsu (spelled “ju-jutsu” in the new Japanese orthography), the topic of “Japanese roots” is…

  • How good can women be at BJJ?

    How good can women be at BJJ?

    – An article in collaboration with Julia Kaufmann (Dino Team BJJ Magdeburg) Why do most people believe…

  • Legends of Fighting

    Legends of Fighting

    Franco Vacirca – The Origins of European BJJ by https://kakutogi.eu (April 24, 2026) If you travel through Europe today…

  • The Sons of Maeda

    The Sons of Maeda

    5 years: Franco's book *Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Unlocked* Without people like Mitsuyo Maeda—and I really mean…

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Kids

    Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Kids

    Are you looking for a captivating and rewarding martial art? Then Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Zurich is exactly what you’re looking for…

  • BJJ: Forming the bridge

    BJJ: Forming the bridge

    – It’s been over 30 years now! Even though my brother Demetrio and I started out…