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| Cesar Gracie | | Director:
| Ultimate Imports | | Format:
| NTSC | | Number of Discs:
| 3 | | Studio:
| Ultimate Imports LTD | | Run Time:
| 380 minutes | | DVD Release Date:
| January 01, 2003 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 30 reviews |
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38 of 38 found the following review helpful:
 Fantastic DVD SetJun 04, 2004
I have almost every jiu-jitsu instructional video set on the market and this is one of the best out of them all. Cesar is a great teacher, very technical and detail oriented, which makes all the difference. You will see an immediate improvment in your gi game guarented. I am a purple belt and ill tell u, what I learned from just his basic set alone is worth the price of this whole dvd set. His breakdown of how to behave and how to pass someones guard , with the gi on, is by far the best of any video set out there. Actually I thought this set was going to be like the videos of 10 years ago with basic self defense and all but it was so much more. The only bad thing I will say about this set is that he shows you a few moves that everyone already knows like standing headlock escape but still 90% of the stuff on here i didnt know and hadnt seen anywhere else. Well worth the 60 bucks especially if you are just starting in Jiu-Jitsu. You wont be dissapointed with this set.
36 of 36 found the following review helpful:
Top notch DVDsMar 30, 2005
By therosen
"therosen"
This is a top notch well organized DVD set from master trainer Cesar Gracie.
A couple things make this a special deal:
1) The techniques cover both Gi and no-Gi.
2) The moves flow in a logical order - it is not just a hodge podge of techniques.
3) Many of the moves are unique, and not shown in other tape series.
4) Cesar's English is much clearer and easier to understand than most jiu jitsu instructors.
5) The price can't be beat.
If you want to improve your jiu jitsu game, this is a great buy.
29 of 30 found the following review helpful:
Police stats say 95% of all fights go to the groundApr 05, 2006
By Demitry Dorfman
"Demitry"
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.
10 of 11 found the following review helpful:
 Very ImpressiveFeb 26, 2005
By Travis
These DVD's are very well done. They are very simple, and with very basic knowledge of grappling/martial arts every segment can be understood with ease. Each technique is covered from multiple angles to ensure comprehension of the steps involved. Its only problem as far as I could see was its focus on "sport" jiu jitsu. The primary difference in "sport" jiu jitsu is that both competitors wear a "Gi" (the traditional outfit for most martial arts. Think Bruce Lee) which is heavily relied upon in many of the techniques covered. Practical application in self defense is covered, just not as extensively. Though the basic knowledge of Gracie principals will more than make up for this against opponents without high level fight experience. All in all, worth every penny. A must for anyone who wants to improve their grappling/fighting ability.
9 of 10 found the following review helpful:
cesar gracie brazilian Jiu-jitsuOct 06, 2004
By A. Ventrano
"tap out"
This is a must have. I have been studying BJJ for years and I pulled 5 pages of notes off of this set. These were techniques or aspects of techniques that I did not know. I use three techniques a night in class to practice and I received taps every time so far.
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