Gaidojutsu is a fighting system from Albuquerque, New Mexico developed by Greg Jackson and taught at his training facility, Jackson's Submission Fighting. Originally a combination of wrestling and Judo techniques, Jackson incorporated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing to make the system complete. Gaidojutsu fighters have competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, PRIDE Fighting Championships and other mixed martial arts promotions along with numerous grappling competitions.
Practitioners of Gaidojutsu * Diego Sanchez, from The Ultimate Fighter * Rashad Evans, from The Ultimate Fighter 2 * Steve Irwin (deceased), from The Crocodile Hunter * Keith Jardine, from The Ultimate Fighter 2 * Rey-Phillip Santos (actor) * Joey Villasenor * Georges St. Pierre (current UFC Welterweight Champion) * Nathan Marquardt
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