For dedicated jiu-jitsu practitioners, Brazilian martial arts is more than just self-defense training. This is the path to self-actualization. The World of Jiu-Jitsu, an ambitious new documentary from the passionate direction of Dan Lewis, explores the deeper meaning of the sport, from coast to coast, and the stories of those who carried it to heart. Life.
To outsiders, Jiu-Jitsu is a disguised version of traditional wrestling. However, the practiced art relies more on the strength of consciousness and personal character than on physical strength. Each of these athletes strives to achieve a state of perfect mind-body synchronization. Once they have reached this peak, they can be completely within themselves, successfully reading the every move and breath of their opponents.
Throughout the film, we hear the stories of countless athletes whose lives were profoundly changed and who discovered their deeper selves through martial arts. It was their way of life, and they approached it with a sense of sanctity, almost religious fervor. The rigorous discipline required to excel in jiu jitsu kept some of them off drugs and hopelessness, and infused all of them with meaning and purpose that they brought to their relationships and others where their daily lives shifted. among the key elements. The sport requires an all-encompassing dedication to many of life’s most precious virtues, including patience, self-control, foresight, empathy and the ability to be present.
Many of them make it their mission to teach the teachings of jiu-jitsu to young people. In their view, jiu-jitsu should be practiced as an integral part of a child’s educational program. They believe that early exposure to sports makes it easier for children to tap into their best instincts to overcome adversity, overcome failure and reach their full potential.
Whether you’re an avid fan or new to the sport, World of Jiu-Jitsu offers an insightful and enlightening viewing experience.
