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Gracie Jiu-jitsu In Action - Vol 2
This DVD documents many fights which occurred in the years just prior to Rorion's creation of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Including Royce Gracie's first fight with Jason De Lucia (The second match was in UFC II) and the Hapkido master who fights Rorion can't seem to understand why he keeps getting choked out. You will also see Royler and Royce Gracie compete in black belt judo competitions and prove repeatedly that Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is more than just a sport. Also included are some of Rickson Gracie's fights, one against a Russian which took place at the Gracie Academy and the other is the classic fight of his, on the beach in Rio de Janeiro. Bonus Footage Ryron and Rener of the new generation of Gracie's, competing in incredible matches against some of today's best grapplers: "King of the Cage" champion Joe Stevenson, Jiu-Jitsu World Champion Cassio Werneck, Todd Margolis and much more!
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Plot Summary
Volume 2 of the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in Action series continues to showcase the effectiveness of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu through demonstrations and sparring sessions. It delves deeper into the techniques and philosophy behind the martial art, highlighting its practical application in self-defense and competition. The video features members of the Gracie family demonstrating various submissions, escapes, and positional control.
Critical Reception
As a instructional martial arts video, critical reception is generally focused on its effectiveness as a training tool. It is highly regarded within the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community for its clear instruction and authentic demonstration of early techniques. For a general audience, it is viewed as an informative look into a specific martial art.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its clear demonstration of foundational Gracie Jiu-Jitsu techniques.
Valued by practitioners for its authentic presentation of early BJJ.
Considered an essential resource for understanding the Gracie family's approach to grappling.
Google audience: Google user reviews are not typically available for specialized instructional videos of this nature. However, within martial arts communities, it is often cited as a valuable historical and instructional piece.
Fun Fact
This video series played a significant role in introducing Gracie Jiu-Jitsu to a wider audience in the early 1990s, long before the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) brought the art to mainstream attention.
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