The Evolution of Teaching Methods in Jiu-Jitsu: From Tradition to Modern Pedagogy
The Evolution of Teaching Methods in Jiu-Jitsu: From Tradition to Modern Pedagogy
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Jiu-Jitsu, Sports pedagogy, Martial artsAbstract
This article analyzes the evolution of teaching methods in Jiu-Jitsu, from its traditional roots in feudal Japan to contemporary pedagogical approaches. Initially, teaching was marked by a rigid and hierarchical transmission, centered on the figure of the master and the exhaustive repetition of techniques, focusing on martial effectiveness. With the arrival of Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil and the systematization promoted by the Gracie family, new practices such as sparring were incorporated, expanding the formative character of the modality. From the 1960s onwards, the development of competitions and the need for sports preparation structured technical curricula and introduced greater emphasis on athletic performance. In the 1990s, with the globalization of Jiu-Jitsu and the rise of MMA, sports sciences began to engage with the practice, promoting innovations such as student-centered teaching, game-based training, and the use of immediate feedback. Currently, contemporary methodologies, including deliberate practice and the use of educational technologies, contribute to a more inclusive, dynamic, and scientific formative process that values not only athletic performance but also the integral development of practitioners. It is concluded that Jiu-Jitsu has consolidated itself as a constantly transforming pedagogical field, balancing tradition and innovation to meet the demands of an evolving society.
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