Just What Is Arte Suave?

 
     So, just what is Arte Suave and exactly what does it mean? Well, "Arte Suave" is Portuguese for "Gentle Art", which is in reference to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu). The word "Jiu-Jitsu" is how the Brazilians pronounce the Japanese word "Ju-Jitsu" (notice the addition of the letter "i" in the Brazilian form), which also means "The Gentle Art" in Japanese. Typically, for those of us involved in the Gracie/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community, when there is a hashtag for GJJ, BJJ, etc., the hashtag for Arte Suave is there.

     So, what's the point of this? The point is, whether you're a practitioner of Gracie/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or not, it is, nonetheless, a way of life - a healthy way of life - in all aspects: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. That is what I want this blog (and my YouTube Channel Arte Suave Life) to be about - a means to contribute to the health of the four aspect of the human body. And that is what this is about - the health of the four aspects of the body.

     Although I am an avid Gracie Jiu-Jitsu fan and practitioner, this blog and YouTube channel will not focus solely on Jiu-Jitsu, but again, on the four aspects of the human body. So please, join me on this fantastic journey as we...

Live the Life,

Jessica L. Hladky