Jiu Jitsu in the Olympics

If you're reading this you have probably posted on some social media outlet or "plussed", "liked", or "favorited" someone's post about having Brazilian Jiu Jitsu become an Olympic sport for the summer games.  Well if you have been on of those people, apparently people that can make it happen are with you according to this article on Emirates 247.

It's no secret that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has become popular with the help of MMA and proving it is a required bit of knowledge if you are going to consider studying martial arts or self defense.  Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has now become what Tae Kwon Do schools were in the 80's and more and more places to learn the art are popping up. It's nice to see the art finally be considered in the circles that have a say in what makes it official and while we're not there yet because, "Jiu Jitsu to be included in the Olympic Games is a long way off but at least we were able to discuss the work we are doing to broaden the horizons of the sport with the members of the IOC and ANOC,” according to Al Hashmi in the article.  Martial Arts affects a lot of peoples lives in  different ways but in the always evolving art of BJJ, the culture I consider "life training" and it deserves to be in the Olympics.  Stuart Cooper films put this small video out that I can't stop watching because it's a great look at the sport.:

The movement is there, and I for one would like to see it.  The USA Jiu Jitsu web site has more information and ways to help and try and get it in for 2016.  What do you guys think?  Are you ready for Olympic Jiu Jitsu?  Please comment below.