Mitsuyo maeda biography
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"The Toughest Man Who Ever Lived"
Follow Mitsuyo Maeda (AKA. Conde Koma) across the globe as he fights in hundreds of no holds barred matches against every style of fighter. Learn the history of the original Judoka who small stature but efficient and perfected Judo and Jiu-Jitsu techniques allowed him to remain undefeated in countless bouts against opponent twice his size. Read the personal letters, detailing Conde Koma's travels to Brazil, his encounters with the Gracie family and his teaching of the fighting style that will eventually be known to the world as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Be the first to read about the legend, the techniques and the history of the "GODFATHER of MMA".
The Life of "Mitsuyo Maeda", the Godfather of MMA and the Birth of "Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu"
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Mitsuyo Maeda
The Father of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Name: Mitsuyo Maeda
Notable Achievements:
7th Dan Red and Black Belt in Judo
Known for pioneering the art of Judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu in various countries.
Traveled the world, taking on and defeating numerous challengers in "no-rules" fights.
Played a pivotal role in the development of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, training and sharing knowledge with the Gracie family.
Considered one of the founding figures of modern Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Lineage: Kano Jigoro --> Mitsuyo Maeda
Mitsuyo Maeda, often called the "Count of Combat," was a true martial arts pioneer who helped spread the arts of Judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu to different corners of the world. His extensive travels and challenge matches contributed to the development and popularity of these arts, particularly in Brazil, where he played a crucial role in shaping the future of Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Mitsuyo Maeda, often referred to as
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Childhood and first experiences with martial arts
Mitsuyo Maeda was born on November 18, 1878 in the city of Aomori in the north of the Japanese island of Honshu, a region known for its cold winters. The prefecture was plagued by poverty in the late 19th century, and many people moved to Tokyo to escape the cold and poverty. Maeda lived in his birthplace until 1886, when he moved to the Japanese capital and attended a traditional school run bygd the local elite. As a teenager, Maeda initially trained sumo under his father with fascination, which is why he won many brawls against his classmates and became known as the Sumo Kid. Later, however, he funnen that his stature was not ideally suited to this martial art. In 1894, Maeda’s parents sent him to study at a first-class teaching institute, now Waseda University. It was here that he first came into contact with the classical techniques of Jiu Jitsu taught at the university.
The way to become a judo master
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