Kevin Leavitt

BJJ is often criticized because I think it is misunderstood by those on the outside and inside. Carlos wasn't definitive and was very artistic and skilled. Great artists are often misunderstood. Because of Carlos there have been great BJJer, martial artists, and those inspired and impressed by him from common folk to royalty all over the world. BJJ because of Carlos is internationally recognized and respected. BJJ is a common household world in many places for decades. It was and is taught and used by military, police, and governments around the world for decades. It has proven its worth and effectiveness. There are thousands of books written on it. And countless amount of bandwith dedicated to it. BJJ isn't simply a fighting art, it is an embassador of the world that has a message so many people are willing to follow to make the world a better place. That is worth every amount of criticism anyone can throw at it, including the original (trolling) question that started this thread. BJJ isn't simply about fighting with someone else in a ring for money. BJJ for all its faults is about being human. I think that is also what this Aikido board reflects.