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May I Participate in Jiu Jitsu?

Question:

As a practicing Catholic, am I allowed to participate in jiu jitsu?

Answer:

Yes, there is no objection to Catholics practicing this martial art. Hundreds of thousands of Brazilian Catholics have practiced it for many years. It is practically a national sport in Brazil, and has no religious connotations that would prevent participation. The important thing from a moral point of view is to have a life with a balance of prayer, work, bodily exercise, and social recreation.

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