What is the difference between BJJ and Japanese Jiu-Jitsu?

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Japanese Jiu-Jitsu is the traditional art that includes strikes, throws, and ground fighting. BJJ evolved from judo (which came from Japanese Jiu-Jitsu) and focuses specifically on ground fighting. BJJ has more live sparring and has evolved significantly through competition.

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