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To learn a language IS to learn about the culture. You're learning how they communicate, which words and values are emphasized and important in their culture. To learn a language without gaining insight into that language's culture would take a good deal of stubbornness and effort. So, in my case, even though I've never been anywhere near Brazil I have good insight into their culture simply from being around people that speak their language and seeing how they communicate with each other.
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Americans think culture is yogurt.
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While we're breaking down the language/culture thing, why is it Brazilian "Jiu Jitsu" and not something in Portuguese?
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Adapted from the original Japanese.
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Yeah, but if it's Brazilian, at least give it a new name.
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They did. That's the Brazilian part.
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Yeah, not exactly what I was going for, but whatever works I guess.
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Jiu Jitsu means "Gentle Art" and the name is integral to the martial art itself. You don't rename Karate or Tae Kwon Do just because its being taught in America and Americans are modifying it. The base martial art and the meaning behind its energy are still the same. But, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is different enough from its original Japanese counter-part that it is important to distinguish between the two. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can also be called Gracie Jiu Jitsu for the most part. And now you know motherfucker.
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