Jujitsu, one of the oldest Japanese martial arts, can trace back its origins over 2,000 years. Samurai warriors used jujitsu's empty-hand techniques for
combat. Traditionally, jujitsu was practiced as a self defense art believed too lethal to ever become a viable sport because of the high risk of injury. Yet,
today, with slight modifications, jujitsu has entered a new arena. Sport-Jujitsu, although relatively new, has quickly become a popular sport throughout the
world.
Sport-Jujitsu transcends other forms of martial arts competition because it encompasses all fighting ranges. For example although a fighter may become a
world champion in Tae kwon do, karate, judo, or kick boxing, unless he is versatile and can blend principles from all four systems, he will not be a successful
Sport Jujitsu competitor. Sport Jujitsu challenges fighters not only to develop hand and foot speed, but also to have the versatility and skill to go into
grappling using take-downs and submissions.
The art of jujitsu consist of five major elements; Ukemi waza (break falling technique), Nage waza (throwing technique), Katame waza (grappling
technique), Atemi waza (striking technique) and Katsu waza (revival technique). Many styles of Japanese karate that are primarily striking arts have their
roots in jujitsu, yet they call their competition “Sport Karate” not “Sport Jujitsu.” Judo and Aikido which are primarily grappling arts also have their roots in
jujitsu. While judo has its roots in jujitsu, a judo tournament is not called “Sport Jujitsu.” Therefore a competition that consists of only strikes without
grappling is not true sport jujitsu because it is missing a very important element of jujitsu (grappling) which makes it more like a point karate tournament.
Also a tournament which consists of only grappling and no striking cannot legitimately be called sport jujitsu because it too is missing a very important
element of jujitsu. Without strikes it is only a grappling tournament or often called submission wrestling. A true sport jujitsu tournament represents the
art’s totality and consists of all the physical elements.
Sport-Jujitsu competition is not exclusively for jujitsu practitioners; the rules have been designed for the spectator as well as the competitor and intend to
be fair for all players regardless of style. There are four levels of competition in sport jujitsu and they are; Kyu ranks (under black belt), black belt, amateur
full-contact and professional full-contact. Players in the kyu rank and black belt semi-contact competition are awarded points as follows; 1 point for a crisp
clean technique to the body (full-contact to the body in black belt divisions), 2 points for a controlled kick to the head (light contact to the head in black belt
divisions), 2 points for a half-throw, 3 points for a full throw and a submission is an automatic win (see the full-contact segment for rules and regulations of
this level).
Each sport jujitsu match consists of two 2-minute rounds with 30 seconds grappling time once players go to the ground. Many argue that a time limit on
the ground makes the competition unrealistic because studies show 90% of all street altercations go to the ground. However, studies also show that less
than 9% last longer than 30 seconds once they do go to the ground. Therefore sport jujitsu forces a competitor to learn how to finish more quickly which
in turn is more realistic than having an unlimited amount of time to finish your opponent.
Sport-jujitsu is unique in that a world championship hosted every two years is recognized by nearly every major jujitsu organization in the world. The
International Sport-Jujitsu Association (ISJA) is considered the governing body for sport-jujitsu through out the world and currently has teams from five
continents participating as members. There are currently thousands of martial artist around the world participating in sport-jujitsu events. Anyone
interested in representing their country in international competition must first be a member of their own countries National Governing Body (NGB) and
become active on their sport-jujitsu tournament circuit. For example, the United States Sport Jujitsu Association (USSJA) represents the US as a member
of the ISJA and acts as the governing body for sport-jujitsu in the United States.
A Brief History of Sport Jujitsu & Major Events
1977 Hawaii: Professor James Muro of California hosted the first recorded tournament using rules similar to today's Sport Jujitsu in Hawaii. Five teams
participated in that tournament including teams from mainland USA and Canada. The Canadian contingent was led by Ron Forrester and Bob Krantz.
1984 Ontario, Canada: 1st World Council Of Jujitsu Organizations (WCJO) World Championships hosted by Ron Forrester. Rules did not include grappling.
1986 London, England: 2nd World Jujitsu Championships, hosted by James Moclair and Tom Baldwin of the W.B.F.O.M.A.
The new concepts of tournament competition proposed by Professor Maynard were denied. Rules in this tournament did not include grappling.
1988 Brisbane, Australia: 3rd WCJO World Jujitsu Championships, hosted by Peter McAnallen. Rules did not include grappling.
1990 North Carolina, USA: 4th WCJO World Jujitsu Championships, hosted by Professor Tony Maynard. Mr. Maynard proposed once again that the WCJO
adopt new rules which would include mat work, but only the continuous action aspect was accepted. At this event the USA got it's first World Champion in
sport jujitsu and a new driving force behind the sport, Ernie Boggs. Together Boggs and Prof. Maynard began to make significant gains in introducing their
new jujitsu tournament concept.
1990 Kernersville, NC. USA: The United States Ju-Jitsu Association was established by Tony Maynard, Ernie Boggs, Eric Latza, HP Henry, Mickey Heath,
Mike Watkins, Wendy Watkins and Brian Hebert.
1991 Bophuthatswana (Bop), South Africa: An American contingent made up of Professor Wally Jay, Professor Tony Maynard, and world champion Ernie
Boggs and liaison, Lonnie Calhoun traveled to South Africa to introduce the sport. They were hosted by Herman Kordom of Bophuthatswana (now part of
South Africa). During this trip the group demonstrated and taught the ancient art as well as the new sport of jujitsu. This event was televised by the
British broadcasting network, BBC. Nelson Mandela had just been released from prison and the partied still in existence but the brotherhood of martial
artist prevailed and together they successfully established the new jujitsu format in South Africa.
1991 Mar Del Plata, Argentina: Ernie Boggs and Craig Oxley are invited to South America to participate in special bouts against Argentina’s World
Champions, Daniel Gimenez and Claudio Palumbo. In these bouts a new jujitsu fighting format was introduced and overwhelmingly received. These
matches consisted of full-contact striking, throws and (limited) ground work with three ways to win, knockout, submission or decision. It was there in Mar
Del Plata that the format for the future professional knockout level was born.
1991 Santa Cruz, California, USA: Tony Maynard and Ernie Boggs along with up and coming fighter, Craig Oxley demonstrated their tournament format to
the west coast at Camp Danzan Ryu. It was at this camp that many of the traditional jujitsu masters were convinced that jujitsu could have a sporting
aspect without losing the virtues of the art. Before returning to the east coast the new format gained the support of Jujitsu America (JA) and the American
Jujitsu Association (AJA). The three major concerns were; the safety of the competitors, the virtues of the art (good sportsmanship & proper etiquette was
a must) and that the difference between sport and art be remembered. Later, during a meeting with Prof. Wally Jay, Prof. Maynard, Prof. Willy Cahill
(former Olympic Judo Coach), Craig Oxley and Ernie Boggs the question of “what do we call this new sport” came up. All previously recorded jujitsu world
championships all around the world were called World Jujitsu Championships, excluding the term “sport.” Ernie Boggs suggested the new format be called
“sport jujitsu” just as the art of karate has adopted the term “sport karate.” It was agreed by all present and the term sport jujitsu was coined.
1992 Mar del Plata, Argentina: 5th WCJO World Jujitsu Championships hosted by Cesar Negri. Rules did not include grappling.
1993 West Virginia, USA: BCI Sport jujitsu Nationals promoted by Ernie Boggs and Graciela Casillas-Boggs. Sport Jujitsu received international
recognition using a format that included mat work. A special team competition was held between Team USA and Team Canada. Team Canada was once
again led by Bob Krantz of Ontario. This is the first recorded jujitsu event to include the term “sport jujitsu.”
1994 West Virginia, USA: BCI Sport Jujitsu Nationals promoted by the Boggs' draws over 800 competitors. A new format was introduced on an
international level utilizing three categories of competition: Self-Defense, Grappling, and Free Style Fighting. Although this was a national event
participants came from as far away as Argentina, Canada, and Sweden to experience the new format.
1995 Auckland, New Zealand: 6th WCJO World Jujitsu Championships, hosted by Steve Heremaia. Rules did not include grappling. After a protest by
Team USA, Ernie Boggs was allowed to demonstrate his vision of what sport jujitsu rules for world class athletes should be. The WCJO denied them.
1995 Raroatonga, Cook Islands: Ernie Boggs along with his wife Graciela Casillas and Craig Oxley introduced the Sport Jujitsu fighting format to the Cook
Islands. The island of Raroatonga established a team and is expected to compete in World Competition.
1995 USA: It is decided that sport jujitsu move forward with all necessary changes needed to make it a legitimate jujitsu competition fair to all
competitors regardless of their style. So, a new world organization to govern Sport Jujitsu was formed by Ernie Boggs (USA), Tony Maynard (USA), Bob
Krantz (Canada), Andrew Dickinson (Australia), Uzi Mandel (Israel), Norio Imai (Japan), Jedan Figueroa (Puerto Rico), Tom Mullins (Great Britain), Claudio
Palumbo (Argentina), and Terry Evans (New Zealand). This organization is called the International Sport Jujitsu Association (ISJJA) and is currently
comprised of 26 countries. The Professor Wally Jay Cup was established by this group as the premiere award to be given to the ISJA world champion
team. Any country who could win this cup three times consecutively earns the right to keep it and a new Prof. Wally Jay Cup will replace it.
1996 West Virginia, USA: September 21 & 22, the ISJA held it’s first Sport Jujitsu World Championships in West Virginia. The event was hosted by sport
jujitsu pioneer, Ernie Boggs and boxing/kick boxing legend, Graciela Casillas-Boggs. Sixteen countries were represented with more than 1,200 competitors
participating making this the largest Sport Jujitsu tournament in history. Special guest and dignitaries included, Professor Wally Jay, Don "the dragon"
Wilson, Sijo James DeMile, Grand master Bobby Taboada, Prof. Tony Maynard, Professor Phil Porter, Master Norio Imai and Prof. Bob Krantz. Team USA
wins the gold, Team Great Britain wins the silver and Team Canada the bronze in the team fighting competition
- 1996 Tokyo, Japan: Ernie Boggs was invited to Japan to demonstrate Sport Jujitsu. Boggs along with Craig Oxley appeared on Japanese television
introducing Sport Jujitsu to the Japanese public for the first time. ISJA international delegate, Norio Imai and the legendary, master Aso Hidetake organized
the Japan Sport Jujitsu Association (JSJA). Andrew Dickinson of Australia was also very instrumental in the introduction of Sport Jujitsu to Japan.
1997 Waikiki, Hawaii: Ronald Ogi hosted the 80th birthday celebration of Professor Wally Jay. The theme of this celebration was Sport Jujitsu and it was
highlighted by two Professional full-contact World Title bouts where Craig Oxley defeated Tommy Lam & Ben Brotherton defeated Sheldon Takuda to retain
their world titles. The professional level of Sport Jujitsu was now recognized world wide as a viable sport. During a USJJA meeting it was decided that the
USSJA name be changed to contain the term sport. So the United States Sport Jujitsu Association (USSJA) became the new name for the governing body of
sport jujitsu in the USA. Graciela Casillas-Boggs served as President, Wendy Watkins Vice President, Debbie Wolfingbarger (Myers) Secretary and Greg
Patton Treasure. Legendary martial artist, James DeMile took over as the USSJA west coast director.
1998 Vancouver, Canada: Martial arts author and kung fu master, John Funk promoted the ISJA Sport Jujitsu World Championships along with his
already established Tiger Balm Internationals. With over 3,000 competitors this became and is still known as the largest sport jujitsu event in history.
Team Japan led by Hidetaka Aso, Team Poland led by Tomaz Guzman and Team Brazil led by Ricardo Morganti made their sport jujitsu debut at this event.
Team USA wins the gold, Team Great Britain wins the silver and Team Australia the bronze.
Leeds, England: ISJA Sport jujitsu World Championships, hosted by Tom Mullins and Team USA wins the gold for the third consecutive time and the first
country to earn the right to keep the Prof. Wally Jay Cup. Team Great Britain once again took the silver and Team Brazil the bronze.
2002 South Africa: ISJA Sport Jujitsu World Championships, hosted by Jaques and Magda Kitshoff. Due to the tragic 9-1-1 attacks on the USA just one
year earlier, Team USA was unable to attend this event. It was South Africa’s first Jujitsu World Championships and considered one of the most well-ran
sport jujitsu events to date. Team Brazil won the gold, Team Australia the silver and Team South Africa the bronze. Ricardo Morganti from Brazil becomes
the new ISJA chairman. {No photos available}
2004 Sao Paulo, Brazil: ISJA Sport Jujitsu World Championships, hosted by Master Ricardo Morganti in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Team USA returns to the sport
jujitsu arena and although the team lacked competition experience it found itself in the finals with Team Brazil. Team Brazil is now the team to beat with
two consecutive world championship gold medals. Team USA won the silver and Team Australia wins bronze.
2006 Argentina: ISJA Sport Jujitsu World Championships will be hosted by Juan DiMeglio of Mar Del Plata, Argentina. For more information on this event go
to:
The November 1993 issue of Inside Karate magazine did the first feature story on Sport Jujitsu referring to it as “The Challenge of the 90’s.” In that same
magazine another feature story focused on an extraordinary event that was about to take place called “The Ultimate Fighting Championship.”
November 12, 1993 – The International Fighting Council, W.O.W. Promotions, and Semaphore Entertainment Group produced the first Ultimate Fighting
Championships (UFC-1). The event was held in Denver, Colorado and would change the way martial artist approached hand to hand combat around the
world. Backed with the necessary funding that secured a pay-per-view event, millions of people were exposed to the art of jiu-jitsu as well as its lethality
in reality fighting for the very first time. The Gracie’s seemingly unbeatable style of jiu-jitsu turned strikers into grapplers overnight and the Brazilian Jiu-
jitsu craze was born. Although jujitsu tournaments had already been around for many years the format concentrated more on traditional Kata and did not
focus on a fighting format. Many traditional jujitsu masters believed jujitsu was too lethal to ever become a viable sport. However, there were other jujitsu
masters who not only believed that it could be done but it was imperative if the art of jujitsu was to continue to grow. Here in the United States jujitsu
legends, such as Professor Wally Jay, Professor Sig Kuferath, and Professor James Muro did believe that a tournament fighting format could be developed
for jujitsu stylist. There major concern was that the tournament formats never lose touch with the virtues of the art itself. They did not like what they saw
on many of the karate circuits, players being disrespectful towards officials and unsportsmanlike conduct towards other players. The jujitsu community
around the world had a sense of respect for each other regardless of their traditional background. Most of the jujitsu masters that did support the sporting
aspect did not want the art to fall victim to the same type of corruption and chaos that seemed to be dividing the karate community at the time.
Meanwhile, the UFC seemed to be the only true way of testing ones fighting style against another…
However, there was another, Ernie Boggs (West Virginia) and Professor Tony Maynard (North Carolina) had been working diligently together since 1988 to
devise a tournament fighting format that would be fair for all martial arts systems. They wanted a more realistic means of testing one’s martial arts fighting
skills but in a safe manner. In 1991 Boggs, Professor Maynard and Craig Oxley introduced this new fighting format at a martial arts camp in northern
California hosted by Jujitsu America. At that time the only other martial art circuit that men, women and children were competing on grand scale was
karate. It was after that camp that Boggs suggested over dinner to Professor Jay, Professor Cahill, and Professor Maynard that they call this new format
“Sport Jujitsu.” After all the karate circuit was known as sport karate, thus the term sport jujitsu was coined.
September of 1993 (2 months before the first UFC) Ernie Boggs and Graciela Casillas promoted the BCI Sport Jujitsu Nationals in West Virginia. Unlike the
UFC that had the financial backing needed to expose a new sport this event was practically a no budget show. Nonetheless it was the first mixed martial
arts tournament in the United States that utilized kick, punch, throws and submission grappling on an organized level. This tournament was open to men,
women and children of all ages and rank. A special team competition between Team USA and Team Canada was also included to introduce the format on
an international level. Team Canada was led by Bob Krantz of Ontario who was also a jujitsu visionary in his own right, looking for the perfect fighting
format. This was the first recorded jujitsu event to include the term “sport jujitsu.” Before this event jujitsu tournaments were referred to as just that,
jujitsu or jiu-jitsu tournaments. The World Council of Jiu-jitsu Organizations (WCJO) called their bi-annual championships the WCJO World Jiu-jitsu
Championships. Others included the Brazilian Jiu-jitsu World Championships, European World Jujitsu Championships, etc. None included the term sport.
Two months later the UFC would rock the world with its pay-per-view event, as Royce Gracie proved without a doubt that “if size meant everything cows
would out run rabbits” by defeating opponents three time his own size. Gracie Jiu-jitsu was put on the global map as the art to study, the UFC as the
event to watch and Rorion Gracie, his vision was now a reality.
1994 West Virginia, USA: The 2nd BCI Sport Jujitsu Nationals promoted by Boggs and Casillas drew over 800 competitors. A new format was introduced
on an international level utilizing three categories of competition: Self-Defense, Grappling, and Free Style Fighting. Although this was a national event
participants came from as far away as Argentina, Canada, Denmark and Sweden to experience the new format. Although it still did not have the financial
support needed to blow it up like the UFC, sport jujitsu was quickly gaining popularity around the world.
The UFC was a no-nonsense, full-contact reality based format mostly made up of giants, heroes and the occasional thug. Blood, guts and glory to crown
the ultimate fighter was its call to fame. No weight class, no safety equipment, no time limits, very little rules and an octagon cage that implied no escape
enticed the public’s curiosity. The challenge for all martial artists to test style against style was its lure. Kick boxing (a mixed martial art - aka mma) has
been around many years longer than the UFC, however, the majority of people today immediately visualize a UFC type event when they hear the words,
mixed martial arts. The UFC was the first of its kind in reality fighting causing an explosion of literally dozens of other mixed martial arts organizations trying
to duplicate the success and popularity. Jujitsu black belts as well as grappling schools suddenly appeared every where but the king of the hill was Gracie
Jiu-jitsu. Rorion Gracie’s selling point was that 90% of all real fights go to the ground. Statistics did show just that and the grappling arts were at an all
time high with Brazilian Jiu-jitsu schools practically out numbering 7-Elevens over night.
Although there is a professional full-contact level in Sport Jujitsu, Boggs insisted the sport cater to all martial artist (men, women & children) with divisions
ranging from 6 years old and under to 50 and over. Rules were in place to assure the safety of each competitor and they (rules) vary slightly in different
age groups and experience level. All competitors must wear protective gear and matches consist of two or more 2-minute rounds. Perhaps the most
controversial rule was the 30 second time limit on the ground once fighters go to the ground. Boggs said the rules were designed to be fair for all styles
and that allowing any more than 30 seconds ground fighting in a 2-minute round would give the grappler an unfair advantage. His selling point was that
statistics do show 90% of all real fights go to the ground but they also show less than 12% of real life altercations last longer than 30 seconds once they
go to the ground. He believed that 2 minute rounds would call for fast paced action that would force players to be well rounded and much more
entertaining to the average spectator.
1995 USA: It is decided that sport jujitsu move forward with all necessary requirements needed to finally solidify a legitimate jujitsu competition fair to all
competitors regardless of their style. So, a new world organization to govern Sport Jujitsu was formed by Ernie Boggs (USA), Tony Maynard (USA), Bob
Krantz (Canada), Andrew Dickinson (Australia), Uzi Mandel (Israel), Norio Imai (Japan), Jedan Figueroa (Puerto Rico), Tom Mullins (Great Britain), Daniel
Gimenez (Argentina), and Terry Evans (New Zealand). This organization is called the International Sport Jujitsu Association (ISJA) and today is comprised
of 26 countries. The Professor Wally Jay Cup was established by this group as the premiere award to be given to the ISJA world champion team. Any
country who can win this cup three times consecutively earns the right to keep it and a new Prof. Wally Jay Cup will replace it for the next ISJA World
Championship. The United States Sport Jujitsu Association (USSJA) was also formed at this time to represent the United States as a member of the
International Sport Jujitsu Association. The USSJA was to be the governing body for sport jujitsu in the USA void of politics, solely responsible to assure fair
play and equal opportunity for all athletes regardless of their traditional style or organization. In the beginning the USSJA was acting as an umbrella
organization for nearly every major jujitsu association in the country.
1996 West Virginia, USA: September 21 & 22, the ISJA held it’s first Sport Jujitsu World Championships in West Virginia. The event was hosted by sport
jujitsu pioneer, Ernie Boggs and boxing/kick boxing legend, Graciela Casillas. Sixteen countries were represented with more than 1,200 competitors
participating making this not only the largest Sport Jujitsu tournament ever done but the very first mixed martial arts event using kick, punch, throw and
submission-grappling internationally on an organized level. Special guest and dignitaries included, Professor Wally Jay, Don "the dragon" Wilson, Sijo
James DeMile, Grand master Bobby Taboada, Prof. Tony Maynard, Professor Phil Porter, Master Norio Imai and Prof. Bob Krantz.
This event produced the spark that ignited an international explosion that earned Sport Jujitsu the recognition as the fastest growing martial sport in the
world at that time, with the ISJA growing from its original nine founding countries to more than two dozen.
Like the success of the UFC, the success of ISJA Sport Jujitsu was also the spring board for other organizations to be formed, many of which claimed
authority over the sport itself. Even more martial arts instructors suddenly informed their students that they too held jujitsu black belts. Some
organizations were twining and selling jujitsu rank as fast as the certificates could be printed and before you knew it everyone was an expert. Like sport
or point karate of the late 70’s and throughout the 80’s, it seems sport jujitsu has now fallen prey to a similar power struggle where everyone claims to be
in charge. The original Sport Jujitsu competition was created by a group of open-minded individuals who welcomed all martial artists the opportunity to
participate in a sport that was owned by the players and not any one organization. The original pioneers of sport jujitsu believed that no person, country,
or style had a monopoly on knowledge, that choosing a martial arts style was a matter of personality and making it work for you was a matter of
dedication.
Here in the United States; Sport Jujitsu in its original form has hit an all time low in tournament promotions. Many believe this is because of the hundreds of
new mixed martial arts and jujitsu organizations that now exist. Due to the vast difference in rules used by these new groups as well as the bias and
prejudicial feelings often portrayed towards each other chaotic best describes the situation. Because of this confusion many State Athletic Commissions
have banned mixed martial arts events all together with others only allowing a select few to promote such events. Creating a stink of corruption and
favoritism in a sport that originally was created in hopes of avoiding all the political garbage. However, Sport Jujitsu in its original form continues to flourish
outside the United States with martial artist on four continents following the same rule book that was written by Ernie Boggs. For this alone Boggs is
considered by many to be among one of the world’s most influential martial artist of the 90’s.
The UFC has persevered and stands alone as king of the hill in reality fighting with millions of fans world wide. But not before it too added weight classes,
safety equipment, time limits, and additional rules. The Gracie legacy lives on as many consider Royce Gracie to be one of the world’s most influential
martial artists of all time!
In recent months the USSJA has received hundreds of email inquiring about the current status and requesting the return of the original sport jujitsu format.
Many martial artist have traveled great distances with their students to participate in what was promoted as a sport jujitsu tournament only to be
disappointed when the rules as well as the atmosphere was not what they expected. Baseball has been around a very long time, it is well organized and
played all over the world. Imagine the chaos even in that sport if tomorrow suddenly every team used a different set of rules! The USSJA would like to see
a uniformed set of rules for "Sport Jujitsu" that is once again recognizable around the world. So no one would ever have to ask again... “Will the real
sport jujitsu please stand up?”
| Ernie Boggs & Daniel Gimenez conducting a Sport Jujitsu seminar at Cahill Judo Academy |
| Ernie Boggs teaching Sport Jujitsu to kids in South Africa |
| Oxley - Scott - Boggs - Aycock - Shamblin |
| Angie Woolum became the first female to win an ISJA Full Contact World Title. |
| Full Contact Magazine |
| Professor Wally Jay |
| Ernie Boggs |
| Professor Tony Maynard |
| Herman Kordom |
| Tribal Chief & Grandson, Sam Marsters |
| Boggs & Oxley participate in tribal ceremony |
| Paul Creighton holds the ISJA record for most submission in one event. 14 under 30 seconds. |
| Ben Brotherton wins his third ISJA World Title |
| Professor Wally Jay |
| Professor Sig Kuferath |
| Grandmaster Aso Hidetaka |
1989 North Carolina, USA: Can-Am American Ju-Jitsu Association Tournament hosted in North Carolina by Professor Tony Maynard of Kernersville, NC.
A new concept of "continuous action" was introduced by Mr. Maynard. Fighters also had the opportunity for throws, takedowns and limited “ground” mat
work. Some still believed that joint locks could not be done safely in a continuos action sparring format without injury.
Eric Latza proved it could be done when he followed up a round kick, took his opponent down and submitted him with an armbar, without injury. This
was crucial in pushing Mr. Maynard's movement forward.
A new concept of "continuous action" was introduced by Mr. Maynard. Fighters also had the opportunity for throws, takedowns and limited “ground” mat
work. Some still believed that joint locks could not be done safely in a continuos action sparring format without injury.
Eric Latza proved it could be done when he followed up a round kick, took his opponent down and submitted him with an armbar, without injury. This
was crucial in pushing Mr. Maynard's movement forward.
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| SPORT JUJITSU The Beginning of a New Era in Martial Arts Competition! |
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