Brazilian jiu-jitsu was influenced by Kodokan judo.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu . Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was formed from Kodokan judo ground fighting ( newaza ) fundamentals that were taught by a number of individuals including Takeo Yano , Mitsuyo Maeda and Soshihiro Satake . Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu eventually came to be its own art through the experiments , practices , and adaptation of judo through Carlos and Helio Gracie ( who passed their knowledge on to their extended family ) as well as other instructors who were students of Maeda , such as Luiz Franca .