With the international proliferation of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and with a more clearly defined separation between the current practice of BJJ and its more violent MMA / Vale Tudo roots, BJJ has truly become a martial art for everyone.
I believe Chris Haueter said it best when he said "What we do now is Japanese origin, Brazilian Modified, and American & Russian influenced grappling".
There is so much infusion and cross training between Wrestling, Judo, and Sambo, that it is now impossible to tell where one stops and the next begins.
I receive my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt from Professor Mike Yanez of Highlander MMA / Team Popovitch. However, my BJJ journey has and continues to be impacted by a variety of men and women from all over the world through our involvement in the BJJ Globetrotters movement, and even moreso, our proximity to Maxwell Air Force Base.
We are proud members of Tsunami Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and International team created by Professor John Ouano.
At NXG Combat Sports we believe Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, like all martial arts, is a means of self-defense, sport, fitness outlet, and most of all for camaraderie among friends.
- Coach Bateman