@mrdubcrazy Because these fights you are seeing are two fighters with experience in BJJ , they are trained...Fighting an untrained opponent (which is what your most likely to find in a street fight situation) IT IS EASY... Im only a 1 stripe white belt in BJJ and i realise that when womeone has merely two weeks of BJJ training they automatically set them self away from the average person, Whereas cocky untrained people i can usually submit in about 15 seconds.
@gkdrummerboy That depends. If it's Gracie University the answer is an unqualified, YES! If you haven't explored the site and how it works, you can't comprehend how effective it can be. The ability to review at any moment, the lesson you're working on at the time, combined with the ability to actually contact the Gracies over the internet and have specific questions answered (usually within 24 hours) is priceless. The real learning of course, is in the training. You still have to do that.
@mrdubcrazy If you have a team to organize and practice with, certainly! Also, imagine that the internet coach was Peyton Manning. This is the situation on Gracie University. You have the best "coaches" and they even tell you how to organize your "practices".
Honestly, jiu jitsu is not really difficult imo I submit people pretty easily. If you have a decent sense of how the principles of locks work, its not really hard. Honestly, I feel my karate training for stand up to be way more difficult. Being autistic i have a high IQ taking basic anatomy and physics as a undergraduate will facilitate any persons combat learning. Good education==> Good analytical skills===> Quick learning by inference==> Good jiu jitsu ^^.
@mrdubcrazy Anybody who refers to this as "McDojo", which BTW, would be the right way to spell it. Hasn't examined it at any length or has no understanding of Gracie Jiu-jitsu ... or both.
@mrdubcrazy win? who said anything about winning?, as long as im safe, and uninjured then i couldnt care less if im uninjured and if that means hurting the other person by choke/breaking their arm/leg then thats their own problem.
im not really into this for some sort of competition, its a great way to keep fit along side my gyming and the diet is great to,
your opinion doesnt really mean shit to me, so this conversation is over.
@mrdubcrazy If you find yourself in a situation where BJJ is useful, would you rather know it or not? Besides the self defense aspect, there are multiple other benefits to training in martial arts. I'm curious to know if you;ve ever actually tried jiu jitsu
@mrdubcrazy: I understand where you are coming from, the thing is, Gracie Jiu Jitsu, and BJJ does have self defense techniques including weapons defenses and stand up techniques. Problem is, many schools dont emphasize it. As far as weapons techniques, if you are not doing Filipino Martial arts, chances are, the knife defenses you learn arent very effective anyways. Most Japanese systems, Ninjutsu, Jujutsu, etc. teach knife defenses, but most are not as good as FMA.
@mrdubcrazy: Anyways which Ju Jutsu do you study? I am sure it is good, but in the world today, one system is not really the answer. Kenpo, Muay Thai, Jeet Kune Do, and a few others are good for striking. FMA is good for weapons, both offense, and defense. Japanese Ju Jutsu, Hapkido, Ninjutsu, are good for stand-up locks and holds. Judo, Sambo, BJJ are good for grappling. So anyways, if you study with practitioners in these various systems, you will have a good overall martial art system.
This course is an absolute dream for anyone starting out in BJJ looking to supplement their training or start on their own. The Gracies are insanely meticulous in their technique explanations, they address common mistakes, the most common "what if" scenarios, etc. Even my friend who is a brown belt found a few improvements to his own technique from this class.
I am also taking classes at a local school but this has kicked my training into overdrive.
These are what I call Kata for the new "gentle art". If you haven't seen these instructional videos, your criticisms will fall on the deaf ears of those who have. I studied for nearly a year at the Gracie academy in Torrance California some ten + years ago and I have learned more detail from these DVDs than in all that time. Along with the ability to converse with the Gracies in the forums on the site it is an invaluable resource and may be the best instruction I've ever seen.
to those who think that sucks, it is actually very good explanation probably best self defense product out there and for those in countries that cant get BJJ this is an excellent way to learn how to defend yourself instead of learning one of the non effective systems out there cause theres alot of trashy systems
I was a little bit skeptical myself, because I have been training BJJ and now I see that you can get your belts online. I watched the videos and the Gracies explain every move in full detail. If you can get 3 or 4 people and train together it is really worth it.
fuck you. i've learned more from these DVD's then from any of the BJJ schools i've trained at. one of which is a black belt under Relson Gracie. so until you get the DVD's and try it yourself shut the fuck up.
An example of the Gracies ahead of their time once again. The level of detail for the University instruction videos is UNMATCHED. If you focus on the detailed instruction and help each other constructively...this rivals the school setting. It is nice getting instruction from the Master(s) every class rather than learning from another student at times and then finding out you missed an important detail later you have to undo.
I love the commercial. It's true! I live in a small town in Arizona. Gracie University and Gracie Combatives have been working excellent for me. The videos are great quality and very easy to understand and most importantly, LEARN. The camera angles for the techniques to be seen was planned very well unlike many other instructional videos. Thanks again...
I only wish they hadn't used the overused "Requiem for a Dream" song. That and the "Saw" song are used on about 90% of the MMA videos out there. It's so overused it's ridiculous! Go ahead and take a look if you don't believe me.
rener is awesome .yes you need a bbj club but this is going to help you out because rener s clarity comes through and sinks in your head ..and it pops out in class and then you are thank full you watched his video the day before .
Btw, I'm not a major believer in online or DVD learning either, unless its for learning something specific and trying to implement it in a class environment. But take my word for it, having this course is the exception to the rule. It's no different than training at the Academy, only u move at your own pace. As long as you are dedicated and disciplined in learning the art, these DVDs and the support features on the website will get u there..
Makron, I guarantee u Gracie jiu jitsu is superior to the form of Karate u mentioned. Nothing against tht discipline, but check out the Gracie In Action DVD's and you'll understand what I'm talking about. Somebody who has a primarily stand up self defense system cannot defeat a Jiu Jitsu guy, you will end up on the ground 9.9 times out of ten when we close the distance and clinch, and once on the ground you might as well be a fish out of water if you dont know GJJ and face someone who does.
karate is shit any ways, i do brasilian jiujitsu and taekwondo, used 2 do thai boxing, but there is one problem with bjj, i was fighting a purple belt bjj fighter when i was on my blue belt (in mma ring) and he couldnt take me down and when he did i managed 2 get up because im not bad at bjj and i ended up winning by decision, i wasn't stupid enough 2 stay down on the ground with him. so jiu jitsu is weak against jiu jitsu if you get me, you gota be really good 2 beat other bjj fighters
Gracie University? Sign me up! The economy is getting worse! More crime and homeless people. Soon the economy gonna totally collapse and looting will take place. So brush up on your self defense skill because soon you will use it to defend your home! I'm going! I hope I get a nice dorm. Gonna get my books and do some learning!
Rener and Ryron are THE BEST instructors hands down, but I dont buy into the learning Jiu Jitsu by watching videos and practicing on your own. the only way to learn and get good is by attending classes with real instruction, lots of practice, and lots of sparring...Just my opinion.
Sparring helps but at most gyms the instructors just show you a move or two and then people break up into pairs and practice the move anyways, so that's not any different. Plus, the order in which Ryron and Rener present the techniques as taught makes its assimilation very easy because you can go at your pace slow/fast whatever.
Of course you're not gonna be ready for a tournament just through this system but that doesn't mean you won't be ready to defend against unskilled guys.
I was weary about learning online, but because of my schedule I don't have time to go to a real class. This is an acceptable alternative in my opinion.
The quality of the videos are superb, and you can ask questions on their forum. Each video has its own mini forum, so you can read other people's questions who may have had similar issues as you.
Only drawback? Finding a partner, but they have a database of people also learning online, or you can learn with a friend or family member.
It depends on your learning style... i watched a bunch of "submission101" videos, and tapped my Judo instructor when i was a white belt... now i have a gracie garage with about 15 guys who come and roll, and they're all getting better. It's possible to learn from video, but i understand it pisses off guys who go and train, and pay a huge amount to someone for the same thing. I'd be pissed too if i paid a monthly fee for the same instruction.
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I WOULD be pissed, except the belts I recieve take years of dedication to recieve and actually mean something. That and I have an excellent team who I go to war with everyday, and get non-cyber assistance from my instructors. I bet 500 I could beat any gracie university blue belt with both hands stuffed under my belt.
@zimmermandk You are welcome to your opinion but I feel that watching videos is a perfectly legitimate method of learning BJJ, as long as you have partners to train with.
Sure, there are some advantages to having an instructor there to correct mistakes on the spot. But there's also advantages to having a DVD that can go over any technique OVER AND OVER, rewind, watch again, at any time of day or night.
With that said, I think it's BEST to do both, but POSSIBLE with just the DVD's and friends.
love to know that.. nice
lovelplants 2 weeks ago
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mrdubcrazy 2 months ago
@mrdubcrazy Because these fights you are seeing are two fighters with experience in BJJ , they are trained...Fighting an untrained opponent (which is what your most likely to find in a street fight situation) IT IS EASY... Im only a 1 stripe white belt in BJJ and i realise that when womeone has merely two weeks of BJJ training they automatically set them self away from the average person, Whereas cocky untrained people i can usually submit in about 15 seconds.
k00lkane 1 month ago
@k00lkane Go try it in the street m8!
mrdubcrazy 1 month ago
@mrdubcrazy Ok mate, ill use bjj and you can go for a 1 punch knockout or a pressure point that kills people instantly ;)
k00lkane 1 month ago
@gkdrummerboy That depends. If it's Gracie University the answer is an unqualified, YES! If you haven't explored the site and how it works, you can't comprehend how effective it can be. The ability to review at any moment, the lesson you're working on at the time, combined with the ability to actually contact the Gracies over the internet and have specific questions answered (usually within 24 hours) is priceless. The real learning of course, is in the training. You still have to do that.
MrMZaccone 2 months ago
@MrMZaccone all i can say is can u lean to play football on th internet??
mrdubcrazy 1 month ago
@mrdubcrazy If you have a team to organize and practice with, certainly! Also, imagine that the internet coach was Peyton Manning. This is the situation on Gracie University. You have the best "coaches" and they even tell you how to organize your "practices".
MrMZaccone 1 month ago
Honestly, jiu jitsu is not really difficult imo I submit people pretty easily. If you have a decent sense of how the principles of locks work, its not really hard. Honestly, I feel my karate training for stand up to be way more difficult. Being autistic i have a high IQ taking basic anatomy and physics as a undergraduate will facilitate any persons combat learning. Good education==> Good analytical skills===> Quick learning by inference==> Good jiu jitsu ^^.
jamesellis33 4 months ago
not this music again... :S
waldomarek 11 months ago
MACDOJO INTERNET STYLE!!!
mrdubcrazy 1 year ago
@mrdubcrazy Anybody who refers to this as "McDojo", which BTW, would be the right way to spell it. Hasn't examined it at any length or has no understanding of Gracie Jiu-jitsu ... or both.
MrMZaccone 2 months ago
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mrdubcrazy 1 year ago
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mrdubcrazy 1 year ago
@mrdubcrazy win? who said anything about winning?, as long as im safe, and uninjured then i couldnt care less if im uninjured and if that means hurting the other person by choke/breaking their arm/leg then thats their own problem.
im not really into this for some sort of competition, its a great way to keep fit along side my gyming and the diet is great to,
your opinion doesnt really mean shit to me, so this conversation is over.
lambosnicko 1 year ago
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mrdubcrazy 1 year ago
@mrdubcrazy im not upset. your bits, simple as that lol
lambosnicko 1 year ago
@mrdubcrazy If you find yourself in a situation where BJJ is useful, would you rather know it or not? Besides the self defense aspect, there are multiple other benefits to training in martial arts. I'm curious to know if you;ve ever actually tried jiu jitsu
metalmankeith 1 year ago
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mrdubcrazy 1 year ago
@mrdubcrazy: I understand where you are coming from, the thing is, Gracie Jiu Jitsu, and BJJ does have self defense techniques including weapons defenses and stand up techniques. Problem is, many schools dont emphasize it. As far as weapons techniques, if you are not doing Filipino Martial arts, chances are, the knife defenses you learn arent very effective anyways. Most Japanese systems, Ninjutsu, Jujutsu, etc. teach knife defenses, but most are not as good as FMA.
tonydelacruz45 11 months ago
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mrdubcrazy 1 year ago
@mrdubcrazy: Anyways which Ju Jutsu do you study? I am sure it is good, but in the world today, one system is not really the answer. Kenpo, Muay Thai, Jeet Kune Do, and a few others are good for striking. FMA is good for weapons, both offense, and defense. Japanese Ju Jutsu, Hapkido, Ninjutsu, are good for stand-up locks and holds. Judo, Sambo, BJJ are good for grappling. So anyways, if you study with practitioners in these various systems, you will have a good overall martial art system.
tonydelacruz45 11 months ago
DVD's WORK!!!
SnowBroProductions 1 year ago
This course is an absolute dream for anyone starting out in BJJ looking to supplement their training or start on their own. The Gracies are insanely meticulous in their technique explanations, they address common mistakes, the most common "what if" scenarios, etc. Even my friend who is a brown belt found a few improvements to his own technique from this class.
I am also taking classes at a local school but this has kicked my training into overdrive.
I highly recommend it.
MrGarky 1 year ago
These are what I call Kata for the new "gentle art". If you haven't seen these instructional videos, your criticisms will fall on the deaf ears of those who have. I studied for nearly a year at the Gracie academy in Torrance California some ten + years ago and I have learned more detail from these DVDs than in all that time. Along with the ability to converse with the Gracies in the forums on the site it is an invaluable resource and may be the best instruction I've ever seen.
MrMZaccone 2 years ago
if only i have more people, and a place to train
sk8pirata 2 years ago
to those who think that sucks, it is actually very good explanation probably best self defense product out there and for those in countries that cant get BJJ this is an excellent way to learn how to defend yourself instead of learning one of the non effective systems out there cause theres alot of trashy systems
maxboucher86 2 years ago
@maxboucher86 see that's the typical bJJ bullshit about all other martial arts being shit!
mrdubcrazy 1 month ago
Muwahahahahahaahaa Gracie jiu jitsu!
Whyisthat101 2 years ago
I was a little bit skeptical myself, because I have been training BJJ and now I see that you can get your belts online. I watched the videos and the Gracies explain every move in full detail. If you can get 3 or 4 people and train together it is really worth it.
terryt1551 2 years ago
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What a load of old shit.
kemalraik 2 years ago
fuck you. i've learned more from these DVD's then from any of the BJJ schools i've trained at. one of which is a black belt under Relson Gracie. so until you get the DVD's and try it yourself shut the fuck up.
6XstringXsamurai 2 years ago
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mrdubcrazy 1 month ago
An example of the Gracies ahead of their time once again. The level of detail for the University instruction videos is UNMATCHED. If you focus on the detailed instruction and help each other constructively...this rivals the school setting. It is nice getting instruction from the Master(s) every class rather than learning from another student at times and then finding out you missed an important detail later you have to undo.
jasiudoo 2 years ago
I love the commercial. It's true! I live in a small town in Arizona. Gracie University and Gracie Combatives have been working excellent for me. The videos are great quality and very easy to understand and most importantly, LEARN. The camera angles for the techniques to be seen was planned very well unlike many other instructional videos. Thanks again...
jiujitsu2000 2 years ago
I only wish they hadn't used the overused "Requiem for a Dream" song. That and the "Saw" song are used on about 90% of the MMA videos out there. It's so overused it's ridiculous! Go ahead and take a look if you don't believe me.
kommisar 2 years ago 2
lol so true
pugghead 2 years ago
the worse video ever seen!!!!
criptovicto 2 years ago
i actually thought it was a real university
JiuJitsuAbe 2 years ago
rener is awesome .yes you need a bbj club but this is going to help you out because rener s clarity comes through and sinks in your head ..and it pops out in class and then you are thank full you watched his video the day before .
jamanursula 2 years ago
are u supposed to have a training partner for the videos?
as for if it works or not, most people say hard work shows on ur ears, and u only get that with a lot of rolling
MasamuneBuster 2 years ago
you dont need a partner, they do no partner drills as well
i got the dvds
watched them all but lol honestly i never pracited them haha im lame
they are excellent well thought out and put together the instruction is great
im a bb in jap jujistu so i roll alot, prob why im too lazy and silly to do the drills.... actually lol im gonna get off my ass and do them :D ta!!
lagook 2 years ago
just got back from class myself, love gracie jiu jitsu theres nothing like it
BlakeufcBennett 2 years ago
Btw, I'm not a major believer in online or DVD learning either, unless its for learning something specific and trying to implement it in a class environment. But take my word for it, having this course is the exception to the rule. It's no different than training at the Academy, only u move at your own pace. As long as you are dedicated and disciplined in learning the art, these DVDs and the support features on the website will get u there..
mule1783 2 years ago
Makron, I guarantee u Gracie jiu jitsu is superior to the form of Karate u mentioned. Nothing against tht discipline, but check out the Gracie In Action DVD's and you'll understand what I'm talking about. Somebody who has a primarily stand up self defense system cannot defeat a Jiu Jitsu guy, you will end up on the ground 9.9 times out of ten when we close the distance and clinch, and once on the ground you might as well be a fish out of water if you dont know GJJ and face someone who does.
mule1783 2 years ago
karate is shit any ways, i do brasilian jiujitsu and taekwondo, used 2 do thai boxing, but there is one problem with bjj, i was fighting a purple belt bjj fighter when i was on my blue belt (in mma ring) and he couldnt take me down and when he did i managed 2 get up because im not bad at bjj and i ended up winning by decision, i wasn't stupid enough 2 stay down on the ground with him. so jiu jitsu is weak against jiu jitsu if you get me, you gota be really good 2 beat other bjj fighters
2007niko2007 2 years ago
Does Gracie Jiu Jitsu match the power of Saikyo-Ryu Karate?
Makron5 2 years ago
total diff style..
match the power is not the correct question
lagook 2 years ago
Good commercial just getting tired of the same song in every youtube video.
Darkarch87 2 years ago 2
yeah i did like the song from requiem of a dream song but its kinda played out.
johnandamanda123 2 years ago
I agree i even learned it on the piano. Now its everywhere.
Darkarch87 2 years ago
Gracie University? Sign me up! The economy is getting worse! More crime and homeless people. Soon the economy gonna totally collapse and looting will take place. So brush up on your self defense skill because soon you will use it to defend your home! I'm going! I hope I get a nice dorm. Gonna get my books and do some learning!
GooseHinson 2 years ago
Rener and Ryron are THE BEST instructors hands down, but I dont buy into the learning Jiu Jitsu by watching videos and practicing on your own. the only way to learn and get good is by attending classes with real instruction, lots of practice, and lots of sparring...Just my opinion.
zimmermandk 2 years ago
Sparring helps but at most gyms the instructors just show you a move or two and then people break up into pairs and practice the move anyways, so that's not any different. Plus, the order in which Ryron and Rener present the techniques as taught makes its assimilation very easy because you can go at your pace slow/fast whatever.
Of course you're not gonna be ready for a tournament just through this system but that doesn't mean you won't be ready to defend against unskilled guys.
Vash1202 2 years ago
I was weary about learning online, but because of my schedule I don't have time to go to a real class. This is an acceptable alternative in my opinion.
The quality of the videos are superb, and you can ask questions on their forum. Each video has its own mini forum, so you can read other people's questions who may have had similar issues as you.
Only drawback? Finding a partner, but they have a database of people also learning online, or you can learn with a friend or family member.
KerosAohco 2 years ago
It depends on your learning style... i watched a bunch of "submission101" videos, and tapped my Judo instructor when i was a white belt... now i have a gracie garage with about 15 guys who come and roll, and they're all getting better. It's possible to learn from video, but i understand it pisses off guys who go and train, and pay a huge amount to someone for the same thing. I'd be pissed too if i paid a monthly fee for the same instruction.
masterblastertkd 2 years ago
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I WOULD be pissed, except the belts I recieve take years of dedication to recieve and actually mean something. That and I have an excellent team who I go to war with everyday, and get non-cyber assistance from my instructors. I bet 500 I could beat any gracie university blue belt with both hands stuffed under my belt.
DannyMullenBjj 2 years ago
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croggdogg 2 years ago
@zimmermandk You are welcome to your opinion but I feel that watching videos is a perfectly legitimate method of learning BJJ, as long as you have partners to train with.
Sure, there are some advantages to having an instructor there to correct mistakes on the spot. But there's also advantages to having a DVD that can go over any technique OVER AND OVER, rewind, watch again, at any time of day or night.
With that said, I think it's BEST to do both, but POSSIBLE with just the DVD's and friends.
MrGarky 1 year ago 2
~I'd Rather Be Rolling! Keep it real!, Gracie jiu jitsu. FTW~
chingonpker 2 years ago
<333
haloruin1 2 years ago
Awesome!
jim034 2 years ago 2