BJJ Videos: 2009

clips from "The Gracies and the birth of Vale Tudo" Friday, June 5, 2009

Clips from "The Gracies and the birth of Vale Tudo"

Renzo Gracie:

1975 Jiu-Jitsu x Karate

Inauguration of Jiu-Jitsu gym in Rio de Janeiro, 1960s

Rickson Gracie on MMA

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu superstar and legend Rickson Gracie talks about MMA. He also demonstrates some Jiu-jitsu

BJJ Brown Belt Demonstration / promotion test Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Great video of Roy Dean brown belt Jimmy DaSilva getting his brown belt. Enjoy the video, I did!!

BJJ Intro Saturday, May 30, 2009

This video is titled "BJJ Intro - White Belt Do's and Dont's" - but it really isn't. There are a few do's and dont's that they go through. It's really more like a highlight video of different people rolling. It's a fun watch.

Royce Gracie interviewed by BJJ Legends Wednesday, May 27, 2009

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The legendary Royce Gracie is interviewed by BJJ Legends.com. Royce talks about what BJJ can offer new BJJ practitioners.

Basic Foot Sweep Thursday, May 21, 2009

A basic foot sweep is taught in this video.

Brabo Choke and Braboplata Entries Friday, February 20, 2009

BJJ Revolution Team Black Belt "little" Tony Pacenski shows two ways to get the No-Gi Brabo Choke from the open guard and as a counter to a guard pass. Then, shows two Braboplata entries.

BJJ top-game concepts Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Found this great video on playing the top positions. It's full of great tips and pointers. Enjoy!!

Matt Thornton on Aliveness (Straight Blast Gym) Friday, February 13, 2009

Matt Thornton on Aliveness (Straight Blast Gym)
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Matt discusses Aliveness, one of the most important elements missing in most martial art schools. This is a great video explaining the training philosophy.

Minotauro vs Sapp Thursday, February 12, 2009

I hadn't seen this Pride fight before. Minotauro vs Sapp. It's a nice fight in that it shows how jiu jitsu technique can be used to overcome a much bigger and stronger opponent. There's a cut somewhere in the middle of the video where Minotauro suddenly ends up in the top position.