Vale Tudo

The Brazilian predecessor to today s mixed martial arts, Brazil s Vale Tudo martial arts style is one of the most lethal and dangerous martial arts in the world. Translated as No Holds Barred or Anything Goes, most Vale Tudo matches today happen on the underground circuit due to their bloody nature. A full contact sport, Vale Tudo (just like Brazil) has been influenced by many different sources. Most Brazilian media channels won t televise this dangerous martial art due to its high levels of violence.