Cesar Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Grappling Instructional Series
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Actor: Cesar GracieDirector: Ultimate Imports
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown)
Format: NTSC
Running Time: 380 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-01-01
Studio: Ultimate Imports LTD
Movie Reviews of Cesar Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Grappling Instructional Series
Movie Review: Police stats say 95% of all fights go to the ground
Summary: 5 Stars
Why would you learn ground fighting from anyone other than the family that invented it?
I wrestled in HS, fought many bare knuckle fights, and have recently (8 months back) gotten into jiu-jitsu and kickboxing. Just as most would, I've tried to get an edge on my learning curve by purchasing gym mats to train at home (as well as training in the mma academy), and various BJJ instructional DVDs.
The DVD sets I've purchased are: Marcelo Garcia (Series 2), Saulo Ribeiro (BJJ Revolution series), Mario Sperry (Vale Tudo series 1, 2, & 3), and this Cesar Gracie set. I've had a chance to compare the different styles, techniques, and educational approaches. What I've found is that each of these DVD sets is of great value because you can pick up something from each one to improve your game. Based on my experience here are the things I liked and did not like about the Gracie DVD set.
Things I liked:
1) Cesar Gracie explains the moves well
2) He goes over the moves several times for reinforcement
3) He also focuses on key details for the particular move to work
4) He explains how the opponent would react and what variations you could apply
5) The DVD production is pretty good: good lighting and the mats create good contrast to view the demonstrations
6) Nice mix of ground and stand up techniques: sport and street
7) Basics are the Key!
8) Great value for your money!!!
Things I did not like:
1) The organization of the lessons. The beginners DVD is designed for someone who's had at least 3 to 6 months of BJJ. No instructional DVD out there seems to go into much detail of the basic positions, goals of BJJ, energy conservation & breathing, position & exercise drills, balance & body sensitivity, faking/setting-up, and learning to think several moves in advance.
2) On some of the lessons I felt like Cesar Gracie was a bit too quick
3) This DVD is a bit outdated but still very good material.
Conclusion: I am very pleased with this purchase.
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