Luta livre esportiva
Encyclopedia
Luta livre esportiva (ˈlutɐ ˈlivɾi iʃpoʁˈtʃivɐ) was created in the mid-20th century in Rio de Janeiro
by Euclydes "Tatu" Hatem who fought and defeated George Gracie in the 40s.
The system focused on Ground fighting
and submissions due to their importance in Vale tudo
matches.
In the 1970's Luta Livre was strongly influenced by father and son duo Fausto and Carlos Brunocilla. The Brunocilla were Tatu's pupils and were in turn responsible for graduating many Luta Livre Masters.
Another influential figure in the development of Luta Livre was Roberto Leitao, a University professor of Engineering who had devoted many years to Wrestling
and Judo. Since he was of smaller physical stature than most athletes from the rowing club, Leitao had to prevail by technique, much like Royce Gracie
did in UFC 1
with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
.
Luta Livre evolved and was brought to Germany in 1995 by Daniel D'Dane where he taught Luta Livre to a handful of people in Cologne
and became a mentor to Andreas W. Schmidt.
Luta Livre Esportiva is the competition version. It is easiest to describe as "no Gi submission grappling". In Luta Livre Esportiva competitions, only grappling techniques are allowed to subdue the opponent. For this kind of competition, it is important to calmly strategize and execute your moves.
Luta Livre Vale Tudo is a version of Luta Livre very similar to a free fight.
In addition to the grappling component of luta livre, practitioners may also execute strikes, kicks, knees, and elbows.
These components are used to transition to the ground (takedowns) as in mixed martial arts
.
Luta Livre Vale Tudo is very similar to contemporary mixed martial arts
.
Luta livre T36 includes 36 luta livre skills for ending a real combat situation by chokes or locks on the opponents joints. It is a special program with a structured game plan for grappling, MMA and any kind of real combat situations like self-defense.
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
by Euclydes "Tatu" Hatem who fought and defeated George Gracie in the 40s.
The system focused on Ground fighting
Ground fighting
Ground fighting is hand-to-hand combat which takes place while the combatants are on the ground, generally involving grappling...
and submissions due to their importance in Vale tudo
Vale tudo
Vale tudo are full-contact unarmed combat events, with a limited number of rules, that became popular in Brazil during the 20th century. Vale tudo has been considered a combat sport by some observers...
matches.
In the 1970's Luta Livre was strongly influenced by father and son duo Fausto and Carlos Brunocilla. The Brunocilla were Tatu's pupils and were in turn responsible for graduating many Luta Livre Masters.
Another influential figure in the development of Luta Livre was Roberto Leitao, a University professor of Engineering who had devoted many years to Wrestling
Wrestling
Wrestling is a form of grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position...
and Judo. Since he was of smaller physical stature than most athletes from the rowing club, Leitao had to prevail by technique, much like Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist, a UFC Hall of Famer and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. A legend and pioneer in the sport of mixed martial arts, he is widely considered to be the most influential figure in the history of modern MMA.Gracie gained fame for his...
did in UFC 1
UFC 1
The Ultimate Fighting Championship was the first mixed martial arts event by the Ultimate Fighting Championship , held at the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado, on November 12, 1993...
with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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...
.
Luta Livre evolved and was brought to Germany in 1995 by Daniel D'Dane where he taught Luta Livre to a handful of people in Cologne
Cologne
Cologne is Germany's fourth-largest city , and is the largest city both in the Germany Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia and within the Rhine-Ruhr Metropolitan Area, one of the major European metropolitan areas with more than ten million inhabitants.Cologne is located on both sides of the...
and became a mentor to Andreas W. Schmidt.
Styles
Luta Livre is Portuguese meaning "free fight". Luta Livre is a complete martial art system which was designed in Rio de Janeiro. It is first and foremost a submission grappling style where competitors use joint locks and chokes to submit their opponent. The stand up component of Luta Livre, which includes punching and kicking as well as elbow and knee strikes, was developed to complete the art.Luta Livre Esportiva is the competition version. It is easiest to describe as "no Gi submission grappling". In Luta Livre Esportiva competitions, only grappling techniques are allowed to subdue the opponent. For this kind of competition, it is important to calmly strategize and execute your moves.
Luta Livre Vale Tudo is a version of Luta Livre very similar to a free fight.
In addition to the grappling component of luta livre, practitioners may also execute strikes, kicks, knees, and elbows.
These components are used to transition to the ground (takedowns) as in mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
.
Luta Livre Vale Tudo is very similar to contemporary mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
.
Luta livre T36 includes 36 luta livre skills for ending a real combat situation by chokes or locks on the opponents joints. It is a special program with a structured game plan for grappling, MMA and any kind of real combat situations like self-defense.