A prática de jiu-jitsu na cidade de Maceió: razões para a prática e permanência

Abstract

The present course conclusion work (TCC) had as a objective to verify the research about the reasons for the practice and permanence in the martial modality of Jiu-Jitsu in the city of Maceió – AL. For that, a case study was carried out that contemplates 7 gyms of Jiu-Jitsu in which semi-structured interviews were carried out with 37 athletes, from the five ranges of the adult modality, to capture their perception about the challenges, motivations, characteristics, and stimuli for adherence and continuity in the practice of Jiu-Jitsu, since the modality has for some time been little regarded by society. Therefore, this research has its scientific and social relevance by producing reference material, which makes historical records of this sport's development and will serve as a theoretical contribution to Physical Education professionals and researchers in the area. Among the main results, we can highlight the contribution of television and internet media to the increase in the number of practitioners and the reception and friendships, and the aesthetic and psychological benefits of staying in the sport.