Geo Omori
Jyoji Omori (大森 城司, Omori Jyoji, 1898 – 2 March 1938) or Geo Omori as he became known in Brazil, was a Japanese-born Brazilian martial artist who is credited for being one of the creators of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
| Jyoji "Geo" Omori | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1898 Tokyo, Japan |
| Died | 2 March 1938 (aged 39–40) Belo Horizonte, Brazil Food poisoning |
| Style | Brazilian jiu-jitsu, judo |
| Teacher(s) | Tokugoro Ito |
| Notable students | Luiz França |
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