Gracie Jiu-jitsu History Knowledge Quiz

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Ju-jitsu is a martial art and a way of fighting that has expressions in many different cultures. Carlos Gracie established the first Brazilian Ju-Jitsu school in 1925 in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. With this quiz, you must recognize the founding principles of Gracie Jui Jitsu and what technique is commonly used to identify Gracie Ju-Jitsu. This quiz is for anyone interested in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Go for it.

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1.

What Year Did Carlos Gracie Establish The First Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil?
- A.
  
  1947
- B.
  
  1950
- C.
  
  1932
- D.
  
  1925
- E.
  
  1968
2.

Why Was Carlos Gracie's Younger Brother Helio Gracie Restricted From Practicing Jiu-Jitsu?
- A.
  
  He Was Too Small & Too Weak
- B.
  
  He Was Too Overweight
- C.
  
  He Worked A Lot & Didn't Have Time
- D.
  
  He Was Always Out Of Town
- E.
  
  He Wanted To Play Ice Hockey Instead
3.

What Are The Founding Principals Of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu?
- A.
  
  Have Speed, Have Strength, & Have Power
- B.
  
  Be Practical, Be Technical, & Be Respectful
- C.
  
  Perfect Practice, Street Realness, & Reflexes
- D.
  
  Leverage, Speed, & Training
- E.
  
  Street Applicability, Energy Efficiency, & Natural Body Movements
4.

What Year Did Helio's Eldest Son Rorion Gracie Come To The United States To Spread The Word About His Family's Art?
- A.
  
  1979
- B.
  
  1982
- C.
  
  1967
- D.
  
  1977
- E.
  
  1978
5.

In 1993 Helio Gracie's Eldest Son Rorion Gracie Created What Popular "No Rules" Fighting Championship, In Which His Brother Royce Would Go On To Become Champion And Prove To The World That Their Fathers Art Was Truly The Best Martial Art For Real Self Defense?
- A.
  
  Pancrase Fighting Championship
- B.
  
  Pride Fighting Championship
- C.
  
  WWF Monday Night Live
- D.
  
  Ultimate Fighting Championship
- E.
  
  IFL Battleground
6.

The Art Of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Is Made Up Of Approximatly How Many Techniques?
- A.
  
  600 Techniques
- B.
  
  877 Techniques
- C.
  
  101 Techniques
- D.
  
  220 Techniques
- E.
  
  191 Techniques
7.

Today, The Gracie Academy Headquarters Of The United States Is Located In What City/State?
- A.
  
  Seatle, Washington
- B.
  
  Houston, Texas
- C.
  
  Torrance, California
- D.
  
  Las Vegas, Nevada
- E.
  
  Lexington, South Carolina
8.

Which Technique Is Commonly Used To Identify Gracie Jiu-Jitsu?
- A.
  
  Armlock
- B.
  
  Triangle Choke
- C.
  
  Footlock
- D.
  
  Elevator Sweep
- E.
  
  Choke In Guard
9.

The Kimura Is A Type Of?
- A.
  
  Armlock
- B.
  
  Wristlock
- C.
  
  Belt Rank
- D.
  
  Choke
- E.
  
  Kneebar