Aikido vs Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Aikido and Brazilian jiu-jitsu side by side, from the facts recorded for each art.
| Aikido | Brazilian jiu-jitsu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Japan | Brazil |
| Created | — | 1910s |
| Founder | Morihei Ueshiba | — |
| Type | budō and martial arts | judo, jujutsu and jiu jitsu |
| Notable practitioners here | 90 | 43 |
| Top countries of practitioners | Japan, United States and France | United States, Brazil and Australia |
| Belt ranks | Yes | Yes |
Aikido
Aikido (Shinjitai: 合気道, Kyūjitai: 合氣道, aikidō, Japanese pronunciation: [aikiꜜdoː]) is a modern Japanese martial art which is split into many different styles including Aikikai, Shodokan Aikido, Yoshinkan, Renshinkai, Iwama Ryu, Iwama Shin Shin Aiki Shuren Kai, and Ki Aikido. Aikido is now practiced in around 140 countries.
From the Wikipedia article Aikido (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Brazilian jiu-jitsu (Portuguese: jiu-jitsu brasileiro [ʒiw ˈʒitsu bɾaziˈlejɾu, ʒu -]), commonly abbreviated as BJJ, is a self-defense system, martial art, and combat sport based on grappling, ground fighting, and submission holds. It is primarily a ground-based fighting style and involves taking one's opponent down to the ground, gaining a dominant position, and then using a number of techniques to force them into submission such as joint locks, chokeholds, or compression locks.
From the Wikipedia article Brazilian jiu-jitsu (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Facts from Wikidata (CC0): Q43114, Q189336. Practitioner counts are the people with a profile on this site. Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.
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