Why Jiu-Jitsu Isn't an Olympic Sport
Why Jiu-Jitsu Isn't an Olympic Sport
Even if you're not a fan of the Olympics, it's been hard to avoid it. Even outside of France, Europe has been plagued by Olympic spectators, and pubs and homes across the continent have been airing the games.
As a jiu-jitsu practitioner yourself, your friends and family might have asked you: "why isn't Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu an Olympic sport?" Heck, you might have been asking yourself the same question. Well, there are very good reasons for this... and we break them down here:
- Lack of a Unified Governing Body
- Standardization Issues
- Olympic Viability and Appeal
- Competition with Existing Sports
- Promotion and Lobbying Efforts