Earnest Hart, Jr in 1985 Jujitsu class with Mel Brown

Earnest Hart, Jr. rounds out his knowledge of self defense with Jujitsu training.

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[MrGPointe]

Hello all and especially Jeremy. My name is Gary Pointer and Melvyn P. Brown was my original jiu jitsu instructor, friend and martial arts mentor. Jeremy, I began studying and training with your grandfather in St. Louis, MO in 1970 and attended MIZZOU to continue training with him up until his death. He was truly a phenomenon; so charismatic and charming. To add to the sayings, he considered himself to be "the low man on the totem pole." It took years to understand what he meant by that. Miss 'm

[NativeZenStudio]

@jeremythefighter my name is alex and i'm on my uncles account and he tells me that he was a student and a close friend of your grandfather Mel Brown and he tells me stories that you might want to hear about your grandfather and some of their adventures in columbia. He knew your grandfather for almost 20 years if you want to speak to him his email is dillinger@bresnan.net

[jeremythefighter]

How are you. My name is Jeremy Larkin. And I was letting you know that Mel Brown is my grandfather. I also have videos of him. Just email me if you get this. Thanks. Jeremy L.

[4175carruth]

I knew Mel as both a friend and Sensei - he was a true martial spirit. We used to drive to St. Louis, from Columbia, on Th nights (90miles one way) to take classes at the Shorin Ryu dojo where Mel taught. Mel was like water, always flowing, always changing, but always in control. Favorite quotes "don't wrestle the man", "take the man down"., and "finish him off, don't let him get up". Tough as nails, but a friend's heart. Rest in peace, Sensei.

[bmay511]

I had the great privilege of meeting and studying under the Great Mel Brown while I attended MU in Columbia from 1992-1995. Although my main emphasis of study was Daito-Ryu Aiki-Jitsu and Aikido while I was there, my Sen was one of his "2nd generation" black belts, and I attended several of Mel's classes. There were several instructors of various martial arts in the Dojo back then, but Mel was essentially the "Headmaster", and he was always around . . . . . He is missed everyday . . . . .

[JMesmerS]

I studied under Mr. Brown and Mr. Hart. At the start of "full contact karate" throws were allowed. Mr. Hart was one of the only professional fighters who could use ju juitsu techniques--only take-downs were allowed--so they banned take-downs. Ooops. Mr. Brown and Mr. Hart were ahead of their time. As a sparing partner for Mr. Hart, I can say without doubt, he would have ermbraced Graacie and made it better.

[hypermile56]

I studied under Mel Brown at Chuck McKenna's school in Columbia. This video doesn't show it, but Mel was absolutely the best around in those days. It is great that Joseph uploaded this video, it brings back a lot of memories. I didn't know Mel had died, though I found that out recently. Very sad.

[billysue2]

is it any wonder evyone thought the gracies were gods gift after seeing clowns like this who never even sparred with their techs

[femurcracker]

Mel Brown is the man. Always will be. 

[Sierra68stang]

Do you have any other videos with Mel Brown in them? If you do I would appreciate it if you would post with the url for them. My dad trained with Mel and is in this video and we would like to see more videos of Mel if you have any.