There is a lot of talk on forums and around the gym, especially in the last few weeks with London 2012 on our screens, of whether or not BJJ should be an Olympic sport.

There are compelling arguments for both sides of the debate, many people are frustrated at how sports like the race walk, synchronized swimming and the dressage events are included, arguably however, to many people Jiu Jitsu is probably just as bizarre and hard to understand. I am not sure how well double guard pulls would do for the TV ratings!

Here is a Screenshot I took of the results of the World Championships for the last few years, notice a theme?

I cant think of another Olympic sport, where one country literally would win all the medals, every one! Many countries wouldn’t even have competitive black belts. Not only that, but the sport is also called Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!! Perhaps in the future things will change but for now I don’t think we stand a chance!

In any case, looks like we are going in the right direction, With the Mundials, ADCC, the World Pro Competition and the IBJJF Blackbelt league, we will always have something to look forward to!

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