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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructional Videos

Renzo Gracie , Craig Kukuk , Criag Kukuk  |  DVD
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Product Details

  • Actors: Renzo Gracie, Craig Kukuk
  • Directors: Criag Kukuk
  • Format: Color, Original recording remastered, NTSC
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 3
  • Studio: Ultimate Imports
  • DVD Release Date: January 1, 2002
  • Run Time: 240 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0000CEYQT
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #152,303 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

This instructional DVD set is the original Renzo Gracie/Craig Kukuk series that changed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu forever. Originally selling for almost $400 dollars in the VHS version, we have digitally re-mastered this series for DVD. This 11 volume series deals with Sport Jiu-Jitsu and No Holds barred fighting and has hundreds of instructional techniques. Renzo Gracie and Craig Kukuk take you through each technique with clear, concise explanation that made this series a favorite for many learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for self-defense and hard core street fighting.

As an added bonus to the instructional material is some of the most brutal bare knuckle style fights from Brazil. These matches were long before the UFC and take place in gyms in Brazil and underground No Holds Barred events (many fights have no gloves). You will see Renzo Gracie himself in his early fights and many other Gracie’s crushing their opponents. Renzo and Craig teach tons of moves on this set and often stop in the teaching to show you a real fight were the technique they are teaching was done. This is a MUST have set for any grappler and fan of MMA. This set contains 11 volumes on 3 DVDS. Each DVD has a complete menu with chapter breaks for each technique.

Volume 1. Beginning Armlocks
Volume 2. Advanced Armlocks
Volume 3. Escape from the Bottom
Volume 4. Escape from the Headlock
Volume 5. The Guard
Volume 6. Defending the Mount
Volume 7. Beginning Chokes
Volume 8. Advanced Chokes
Volume 9. The Mounted Position
Volume 10. Passing the Guard
Volume 11. Takedowns and the Clinch


 

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great deal, Hours of instruction., December 1, 2003
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This review is from: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructional Videos (DVD)
I completely disagree with the idea that the instruction on these DVDs is poor. The illustration and detail of technique is fine. Not high quality production, but you can learn the techniques just fine. For the price, and what you get, I would say this is an under-rated bargain. $60 for 11 tapes (put on DVD). Granted there is nothing overly complicated here. This set gives you a good over-view of the Gracie/BJJ system. This is the best bargain I've seen on BJJ instructional tapes/DVDs. A must have.
The NHB fights from Brazil are an added bonus. If you pass this deal up, you are a sucker, you won't find this level of instruction for this price anywhere.
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Old School, Simple Instruction, March 3, 2005
This review is from: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructional Videos (DVD)
This is one of the earlier tape sets. You won't find any flash techniques and you won't find the "game development" type format prevalent today. What you will find is good, solid techniques the beginner and early intermediate can incorporate immediately.

This set leverages Craig Kukuk's clear instruction style and Renzo Gracie's intricate knowledge. It shows great details to techniques you can use.

The more advanced BJJ practitioner might not learn a great deal of new stuff, but it's probably worth a look. I picked up a lot of good stuff, especially from the headlock tape.

The set has been eclipsed as an instructional, now, but is a great resource for the beginner.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic old-school jiu jitsu, April 28, 2005
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therosen "therosen" (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This 12 disc set helps show why Renzo Gracie is one of the world's top jiu jitsu teachers. The basics are clearly presented here in a logical sequence, and they work! You won't find the latest and greatest sweeps, but there is enough content here to last months and months of practice. Renzo's style is to introduce simple moves, gradually building in complexity. This makes the set appropriate for all levels - especially as such a cheap price.

Enjoy!
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