A husband and father of three children, Thomas Cutura has years of executive experience following reception of his bachelor's degree in business administration from Baldwin Wallace College. Thomas Cutura also earned the bronze medal at the 2013 World Master IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship, and continues to enjoy practicing jiu jitsu today.
Known as the gentle art because of the literal translation of its name, jiu jitsu originated in feudal Japan sometime between the fifth and eighth centuries. A martial art form developed by the samurai warrior, it included techniques that would enable the samurai to defeat a fully armored enemy.
The modern art of jiu jitsu can trace itself back to the opening of a school by Master Takenouchi Hisamori in 1532. Throughout the following centuries, it developed further until being banned in Japan, along with all other martial arts, in 1871. Jiu jitsu masters, however, continued training secretly or left Japan, passing on their traditions outside their native land. Many different schools grew up under different masters, including Brazilian jiu jitsu.
Under the leadership of Helio and Carlos Gracie, Brazilian jiu jitsu achieved broader recognition during the 1990s. Part of their efforts included the establishment of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) to support those practicing it as a sport.
Known as the gentle art because of the literal translation of its name, jiu jitsu originated in feudal Japan sometime between the fifth and eighth centuries. A martial art form developed by the samurai warrior, it included techniques that would enable the samurai to defeat a fully armored enemy.
The modern art of jiu jitsu can trace itself back to the opening of a school by Master Takenouchi Hisamori in 1532. Throughout the following centuries, it developed further until being banned in Japan, along with all other martial arts, in 1871. Jiu jitsu masters, however, continued training secretly or left Japan, passing on their traditions outside their native land. Many different schools grew up under different masters, including Brazilian jiu jitsu.
Under the leadership of Helio and Carlos Gracie, Brazilian jiu jitsu achieved broader recognition during the 1990s. Part of their efforts included the establishment of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) to support those practicing it as a sport.
