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ABOUT THE AFBJJ
ABOUT US AFFILIATES OUR SPONSORS EVENTS RESULTS HOME After years of training with local martial artists in Australia, the AFBJJ founder, Peter de Been was introduced to the Brasilian form of Jiu Jitsu in 1990. Peter immediately recognised it as the amazing martial art that many know it to be today. Peter continued his training in Australia where some Brasilian techniques were being used as a hope to improve other arts. Each year Peter travelled to Brasil to gain understanding in the philosophy and principles of the art. By the end of 1993 and after advice from Carlos Gracie Jr. (now World President), steps had been taken to incorporate the AFBJJ. In early 1994 the organization was officially recognised and registered as the AFBJJ Inc. The AFBJJ Inc. was the first international body outside Brasil to govern Brasilian Jiu Jitsu. In Recent times, the martial art that is known in the western world as "Brasilian Jiu Jitsu", has rocketed to great popularity. The need for a protecting and governing body is now greater than ever. Many martial arts clubs are now experimenting with Brasilian Jiu Jitsu techniques, and without a governing body dedicated to the protection of the naturally enduring authenticity of the art, soon all could be lost! The new millennium is sure to continue with the growth of hybrid and mixed martial arts. The AFBJJ will endeavour to ensure the long life of Brasilian Jiu Jitsu in its natural progression. Affiliates of the AFBJJ come from of a back ground of many different martial arts and as Brasilian Jiu Jitsu gradually deepens within their system, they are ever more reliant on the AFBJJ as reliable benchmark of true Brasilian Jiu Jitsu. As of June 2001, the AFBJJ has over 800 members. It has secured the prestigious Pan Pacific Jiu Jitsu Championships - the 3rd rated international event on the world competition calenadar. The AFBJJ has an excellent sponsorship list which includes Musashi, Koral Kimonos, Aussie Jigsaw Mats and The Surf Coast Shire. An interview with Carlos Gracie Jr. |