Why isn't Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the Olympics yet?

If you've spent any time rolling at a local gym, you've probably heard someone ranting about why there isn't a brazilian jiu jitsu olympics category yet. It seems like a no-brainer, right? We see Judo, Wrestling, and even Breakdancing making the cut, so why is the "gentle art" still sitting on the sidelines? It's a question that sparks heated debates in locker rooms and on Reddit threads every four years. ...

May 18, 2026 · 6 min · Chinwe Melvin