Jyoji Omori (大森 城司[citation needed], 大森 譲治,[2] 大森 譲次[2], Omori Jyoji, 1898 – 2 March 1938), Geo Omori or George Omori[3] as he became known in Brazil, was a Japanese-born Brazilian martial artist who is credited for being one of the creators of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.[4]

Early life and education

Born in Tokyo, Omori joined the Kodokan school in 1907 at age 9 and gained his black belt in 1915 at age 17. He learned under Tokugoro Ito and was a training partner of the famed Sanpo Toku.[5]

Immigration and career

After moving to Brazil in 1925, he taught Jiu Jitsu and Judo in Rio de Janeiro, and in 1931 he opened a school in São Paulo in Edificio Martinelli, the first skyscraper in Brazil.[6] Omori is considered instrumental in the foundation of Brazilian jiu-jitsu by establishing the first Jujitsu school in São Paulo. He would later instruct another key Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu founder Luiz França.[7] His other students included Carlos Pereira.[4]

Fighting career

Omori was one of the first prominent mixed martial arts competitors of his era.[8] He helped to initiate the Vale Tudo trend of the 1920s and 1930s in Brazil.[7] Geo had an extensive fight history engaging fighters of various styles including capoeira, boxing, and wrestling.[7] A 1928 issue of The New York Times highlighted one of his fights against a "negro" capoeira fighter, in which Geo Omori won.[7] He fought many members of the Gracie family including George Gracie and Carlos Gracie.[7] His feud with Carlos Gracie is well documented.[9][10]

Death

His premature death in 1938 was attributed to food poisoning.[11]

References

  1. ^ BJJ Heroes. "Luiz Franca - BJJ Heroes: the jiu jitsu encyclopedia". BJJ Heroes: the jiu jitsu encyclopedia.
  2. ^ a b 奥田照幸 (June 2022). "最初にVTバーリトゥードを戦った知られざる柔道家「ジオ・大森」の生涯". 月刊秘伝 (414). BABジャパン: 93–97.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: year (link)
  3. ^ 池田重二 (1 May 1958). ブラジル日本移民人国記. Vol. 上巻. 日本: 日伯文化出版社. p. 26.
  4. ^ a b Martial Arts of the World: An Encyclopedia of History and Innovation, Volume 2 edited by Thomas A. Green, Joseph R. Svinth
  5. ^ Serrano, Marcial (2010-02-14). O Livro Proibido Do Jiu Jitsu (in Portuguese). Clube de Autores.
  6. ^ "History of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu". aloisiosilvabjj.com.
  7. ^ a b c d e "MMA HALL OF FAME Nominee » Geo Omori". mmahalloffame.com.
  8. ^ "Chapter 6. O Jiu-Jitsu Como Profissão". global-training-report.com. Archived from the original on April 16, 2013.
  9. ^ "Bloody Elbow Book Review: Catch Wrestling Round Two by Mark Hewitt". Bloody Elbow. 6 March 2010. Archived from the original on 13 November 2014. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
  10. ^ "GÉO OMORI - "O Guardião Samurai", por Marcial Serrano - agBook - O seu livro Publicado 100% gratuito e sob demanda". agbook.com.br. Retrieved 2019-02-16.
  11. ^ Martial Arts of the World: An Encyclopedia of History and Innovation, Volume 2, edited by Thomas A. Green, Joseph R. Svinth, p. 33.


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