234-Who Owns Jiu Jitsu? Brazilian vs Japanese vs American

In this episode of Social Gelo with Angelo, I sit down with martial artist and author Weston Simonis to talk about his new book The Blue Belt — a curriculum that blends Danzan Ryu, Kajukenbo, Jiu-Jitsu, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We dive deep into: The roots of Jiu-Jitsu at Kodokan and how it split into Japanese, Brazilian, and American branches. Why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu communities can be harsh toward people who compete outside IBJJF (like Combat Jiu-Jitsu or other formats). The problem with traditional Jiu-Jitsu schools that get so rigid they lose effectiveness. The controversy of calling something “Jiu-Jitsu” when there’s no real ground game involved. How to teach Jiu-Jitsu in the modern world so it’s effective, marketable, and respected by the BJJ community. As a BJJ brown belt, I brought my perspective to the conversation, while Weston — a BJJ purple belt — shared how his cross-training background shaped his approach. 🔥 Expect some controversial takes, especially on what should count as real Jiu-Jitsu today. Buy the Book Here: https://a.co/d/9g11vEc