4 comments about POTENT - A Mixed Martial Arts Documentary.

1. Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3AMK2ITFH5CFE POTENT - A Mixed Martial Arts Documentary



2. The good, it's got alot of training footage, fighter insight and interesting stuff for an mma fan. The BAD, the sound drop outs between scene cut, out of sync audio and video.



3. good perspective on the inside fight game but it seems like they didn't finish their project. I guess I just expected more from Bas Rutten. Not worth the 30 bucks I paid for it.



4. The video shows little or no fight footage. The video shows little or no day-to-day "life of a fighter" footage. Its basically the same 6-8 fighters answering these questions:
   -as a fighter, can you ever stop learning?
   -why is mma hard or cool for you?
   -what does it take to be a champion?
   The video has terrible production quality... bad sound quality, can't hear some of the dialogue. I prefer other mma documentaries.

No comments about 8 Volume Mixed Martial Arts series with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Pedro Carvalho- Series 3.

No comments about Jiu Jitsu Brazilian Basic Techniques.

2 comments about Saulo Ribeiro Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Revolution Series One. Six Volume DVD Instructional Series for Grappling and Mixed Martial Arts.

1. This six set DVD covers the major aspects of BJJ: Mount, Cross Body (ie side control), Back, Guard, Half Guard, Passing Guard. The only other piece needed for a complete sport game is takedowns, which are covered in Series Two. All instruction is with gi, with Saulo demonstrating on Chris (one of his brown belts) for around 15 techniques per video.
   
   The techniques lean towards offense, so for example Half Guard spends more time passing and submitting than defending or sweeping. Saulo does a great job of emphasizing a consistent theme in each DVD. For example in the Cross Body DVD the first few sequences demonstrate the importance of controlling the opponents hips with your weight, as opposed to with arm positioning or grips, and he reiterates this point in every cross body technique. This theme of using your core positioning rather than limbs to maintain control comes across as one of the key tenets of Saulo's approach. Another key point is that jiu-jitsu is not as simple as learning a set of magic techniques that always work, and Saulo teaches you to recognize the moment ("momentum" is his word) in which a technique will be most effective.
   
   Overall this series is very good. As a white belt who has trained for six months, I found the half-guard DVD particularly enlightening, both the specific passes and the general philosophy for defending and sweeping. The only complaint is that the series emphasizes advanced techniques at the expense of basics. This is most pronounced on the Guard DVD, where the basic submissions (armbar, lapel choke, kimura, triangle) aren't touched, while multiple butterfly sweeps are. Bill Lewis's online review says this is probably due to marketing concerns of avoiding material well-trodden by other series. Still, I found Saulo's series most valuable when it laid out correct body placement on basic moves and positions as opposed to exotic submissions, and having this for the full range of "BJJ 101" would have been nice.
   
   Another minor complaint - both Saulo and Chris are wearing shiny white gis and sometimes it's hard to tell exactly where an arm or leg is positioned. Kind of an obvious oversight in what otherwise is a very well produced set.
   
   Overall though anyone up to a blue should find this set greatly clarifies some basic points and erases many of the misconceptions you've picked up early in training. I'm guessing advanced belts will benefit from the more advanced techniques, but I'll leave that to another reviewer to confirm.



2. it is well worth the money as it provides a different point of view n way to tackle some of jujitsu problems. saulo repeatedly emphasized the importance of energy conservation, leverage and avoid using power against power on the moves are something that all beginners n intermediate practisioners need to take at heart. his teaching is solid, very detailed and easy to understand. also the techqiues he taught are also the ones he used successful on the tournament i.e the spectacular judo throw !!!!!

No comments about Marcelo Garcia - Series 2, Winning Techniques Of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Advanced Sport Jiu-Jitsu And Tournament Techniques.

2 comments about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Seminars: Year One.

1. Wow! This DVD is awesome. Better production quality than most every BJJ DVD on the market. It has good instruction as well as a little something to get just about anyone inspired. The Purple Belt test was truly great. It really shows just how much blood, sweat, and tears goes into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Honestly, if this video doesn't make you want to go out and join the nearest BJJ academy, nothing will. In addition to the inspiration, it is also a great tool for those wishing to extend their training to their own home. Do yourself a favor and pick this DVD up! It definitely will not let you down.



2. This outstanding production from Roy Dean is a great first release.
   
   Roy Dean's Year One DVD gives an insight into his unique blend of Traditional Martial Arts aesthetic & community and the devastating effectiveness of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu training.
   
   The seminars on the DVD are fantastic. Roy Dean's combination attacks from the guard position and Roy Harris' Open Guard control & passing counters could have each been their own DVD (though no quality is lost by placing them both on this disc).
   
   Typically, when I watch a new grappling instructional, I look for one new idea that I can incorporate into my own training. From the Roy Harris segment alone, I picked up three "I need to use these" moves, and three more "I need to add these when I am ready" techniques...not to mention the new material I saw in Roy Dean's sections!
   
   The extra features are great. The Purple Belt exam, tournament footage, and commercial all help build the great vibe that Roy Dean's teaching and school have. Pick up this DVD and see what his unique flow is all about!

1 comments about Marcelo Garcia New Game Jiu-Jitsu. Six Volume Instructional DVDs for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Grappling.

1. Marcelo Garcia's new series has 4 discs on the omoplata and monoplata. 1 disc on the guillotine and 1 disc on the crucifix. This dvd instructional is awesome and is a must have for any Marcelo Garcia fan or bjj fan. His crucifix disc is just great. And if you like to use the omoplata Marcelo has got 4 disc of it to help broaden your game. He shows setups from every where. This is definitely a series for more experienced BJJ practitioners. If you are a beginner it might be better to start with Marcelo Garcia series 1. And if you are really new to BJJ you should try some more basic instructionals, or just go down to the local BJJ school and sign up. I hope this review has helped.

5 comments about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructional Videos.

1. Renzo and Craig's video takes you through a comprehensive crash course in BJJ. The techniques in the video are extremely detailed and each clip reviews the technique at least 5 times. The DVD format is useful to review a particular area (i.e. choke, escapes, passing the guard, etc). I highly recommend the video for any person just starting off in BJJ or even intermediate practitioners who are just looking to brush off on some technical aspects of the moves.



2. As a white belt new to the sport, I find these DVDs very helpful and easy to follow. The best part is that the techniques work.



3. This DVD set is a great beginners gi instructional. For the novice, this instructional will give you good demonstration of fundamentals. Renzo & associate explain the techniques in great detail (maybe a little too much--I found the multiple replays of the move from different camera angles a little annoying). This is not a DVD for a person with more than basic understanding of the art as you won't find any fancy techniques like x-guard, rubberguard, e.t.c



4. The overall present is very good. However, some of the manuvers are dated particularly techniques for breaking the guard. Applying the technique shown on this DVD can result in creating an opportunity for the person in the guard using the technique shown to be placed in an armbar or trinagle choke. I expected more from this DVD.



5. This is a great DVD for people just starting Jiu Jitsu. Very old school, good moves, but if you are an intermediate blue and up it will look very redundant.

5 comments about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu- Ultimate winning techniques.

1. Great purchase. It is worth its weight in gold! If you are a novice or a pro, there is something in this set for you.



2. This product was a steal for the price! I ordered the Gracie method, which is excellent, but I think they spend too much time going over the "fine details" of each move on that video series---it is so drawn out it gets boring to watch! This video is right to the point. The moves are clearly demonstrated, but there isn't so much talking and they don't do the same thing over and over so many times (isn't that what a rewind button is for?). If you master all the moves on this video, you could probably at least be ready for the blue belt test in jiu jitsu at most schools. They do a drill alternating between the triangle choke, arm bar, etc. (3 moves---can't spell the 3rd one!)---my teacher surprised us all by throwing that very drill on our belt test...I was ready for it because of these videos (we never did it in class). I would definitely buy the intermediate/advanced videos if/when available. I hope this helps.



3. I found this to be a great instructional DVD. The techniques he showed were not unlike other DVD's, however with each technique he shows a slight twist here or angle change there that can mean the difference between a really tight inescapable lock to a loose one. These small differrences make a big differrence.
   The only negative thing I would say is he waffles on a bit. He introduces too many concepts while trying to demonstrate the basic technique. It would be easier to grasp if the basic technique was introduced first, then show the finer points and variations of the basic. It leaves you thinking "come on, get on with it" a lot. But the actual techniques are great.



4. I haven't actually bought this particular DVD set. But I do have Gene Simco's 4 DVD Set, "Essential Techniques." Looking at the description and video preview for this DVD at the producers' website, this set seems to be one and the same. I paid $100 for my set at Simco's site, so at Amazon, this is a steal. I thought I would pass along this information so people don't spend more than they need to.
   
   As far as the DVD set, this set is basically a companion to Simco's beginner book, "Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Basics". He goes over the basic foundational techniques that you will use to build into some of the most advanced techniques in BJJ. I second the notion that it seems like you are almost there in class with Gene. The camera angles are great and what makes Gene stand out as an instructor are the way he puts the what seem to be complex techniques into the simplest terms. This makes it very easy to go from the explanation to the application.
   
   The set goes over:
   
   Standing techniques: Basic standing technique, closing the distance, takedowns from the clinch and when your opponent is behind you.
   
   Attacks from the top: Guard passing, hold downs, submissions from the top and back.
   
   The Guard: Sweeps, submissions, arm locks and chokes. The three pillars of guard submission (Triangle, arm lock, omoplata) and combinations.
   
   Escapes and Leg locks: Escape from the pin, leg locks and leg lock escapes.
   
   For what it's worth.



5. This DVD offers fantastic qualilty instruction. Very detailed. You can't go wrong for the price.

5 comments about Cesar Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Grappling Instructional Series.

1. The Videos are very good. There is alot of material on the three DVD's and they are presented in a well organized and thought out format. They are easy to understand and each technigue is covered several times and from different angles. I would highly recommend these DVD's to all martail artist who are interested in learning Brazilian Jujitsu.



2. The three DVD's are organized by level of instruction - beginner, intermediate, and advanced techniques. Cesar Gracie is a very good teacher and explains the techniques in great detail.
   
   I am currently a student of BJJ myself and find this DVD set a good companion to lessons from my academy.



3. I bought both this and the Ultimate Winning Techniques video (see my review). This video is awesome, but it is so "drawn out" I almost fall asleep watching it. I have only made it through the first video. They talk too much and go over and over the same moves to the point it gets boring. I have a rewind button...I don't need every little detail done over and over 5 times! The videos are excellent, you will learn what you need to learn from the best school in the world, but I think for a beginner you may just rather spend the $17 and get the other video I purchased. If my point of view changes if I ever have the patience to get through the 2nd and 3rd DVD's, I'll let you know!



4. I have several other BJJ DVD's and so far this is the best one. It is straight forward, clearly demonstrated from several angles, well spoken and kept simple. I found it easy to follow because it was very matter of fact, methodical and broken down very well. There is no irrelevant rambling or waffling on, just great technique expertly demonstrated one after the other. Very to the point, no fluff or BS.
   You get a bit sick of him saying "boom!" everytime a technique is applied, but it does emphasize the effectiveness of the technique and after a while it grows on you.
   When I bought it I did not realise it had three DVD's in it, gotta love the value!
   I would recomend this over the others definatley.



5. the video is great- this instructional video is at the perfect pace- and is very accurate in its moves