BJJ will be formerly introduced to Penang at the Budo Academy in June 2009. Professor Julio Cesar will be conducting the classes. BJJ is a mrtial art which focuses on grappling especially ground fighting. First introduced by Sensei Maeda, a judo exponent to Brazil and made popular by the Gracie’s. BJJ has taken the world by storm […]

1950’s, Judo was introduced to the Penang folks by Japanese sailors calling at the Penang port. Judo was demonstrated to the public during their practice sessions. Several individual was fascinated by the new methods of teaching and the effectiveness of the art as a form of  self defense.

1955, the late Chong Heng Yuen who […]