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Article: Martial art set to make impact in North.(Sport)

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The Journal (Newcastle, England)
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March 19, 2004
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Byline: By Luke Edwards

EUROPE's newest martial art, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, is holding its first ever championships in the North-East tomorrow.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, similar in style to Judo, has been growing in popularity across America and Europe since the mid-nineties and has also taken a firm grip across the North, with its emphasis on style and tactics rather than ...

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