The battlefield has no rules, referees or weight restrictions, making Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu one of the best forms of combat you can study before being deployed in hostile territory or having to defend your own.

Not only will Brazilian (or Gracie) Jiu-Jitsu help by teaching you the techniques to defend yourself, it will help you attain the confidence and clarity to execute them in a life or death situation.

Even if you are not a solider of any sort, you may be able to still benefit from training Jiu-Jitsu. Along with being an excellent way to a break a sweat or lose a few pounds, Jiu-Jitsu will make going through your everyday tasks seem easy in comparison to the workout it puts you through.

If you had a military of your own, what martial art would you have taught to your soldiers? Let us know your answer in the comments below!

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About Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu:
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art, combat sport, and a self-defense system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was formed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting fundamentals that were taught by a number of individuals, including Takeo Yano, Mitsuyo Maeda and Soshihiro Satake. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu eventually came to be its own art through the experiments, practices, and adaptation of Judo through Carlos and Hélio Gracie. [Source: Wikipedia]

About Eduardo Dias:
Eduardo Dias was born in Rio de Janeiro, the same city in which BJJ was created. First training BJJ at age of 14, Eduardo has since trained with some of the best athletes in the field. He grew up during the development of BJJ in Brazil, which allowed him to develop and adapt new styles and techniques in his training. He is the founder and head instructor of the Garra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Team. Eduardo Dias BJJ pedigree is from the famous Rolls Gracie lineage. A Jiu-Jitsu black belt under the legendary three times World champion Roberto Traven, he brings to Brisbane a wealth of experience and knowledge. Source: [Garra BJJ]