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100%! Chris is an old school pioneer and inspiration

The Valente brothers have a fantastic self-defense program and are as good as it gets with that curriculum.

@@markcukrojiujitsu2322 been under them since 2005 I used to be a bouncer too and jiu jitsu was so helpful

Thank you and I totally agree with you!

Thank you!!

lol. ok, I have to say I didn't expect that comment.

Absolutely true!

That is very true and, in my experience, calling ahead will usually reveal if it is visitor friendly or not.

That's a fair way to look at it.

@markcukrojiujitsu2322 Does the Self defense put emphasis on training stand up grappling and preventing yourself from going to the ground?

@@Charles-nc4zj Yes, whenever possible, avoid going to the ground and if you do, get up or get on top quickly.

Thank you!

Thank you, for sure! Thank you for commenting!

Thanks for commenting and I definitely think all martial artists should be well rounded and I'm glad to know you are enjoying your training and keeping it real.

You can do a few things. One, each time you get submitted, ask the person to break down and teach you what they just did and why it worked. Second, you could ask a higher belt for a coach roll which means every time they see you make a mistake they'll tell you to stop, provide coaching, and then get back to the rolling. You could even tell the person that you're looking for, advice and assistance and how to get better and that you would like their help if they are willing to give it to you. They'll probably change the entire way they roll with you

I really appreciate you asking a question!

Very true, it should be fun and enjoyable.

Thank you! I appreciate that.

When they are physically, mentally and emotionally mature enough, and in my experience, it starts to happen around 13 at the earliest but most commonly 14-15. They will also benefit from training with teens their own size, maturity and skill level. It really does rely on each individual though. Thank you for asking.

Very true but you need to show up first to get better at either. Being in good grappling shape is an entirely different level. There is no perfect time to start, a person either shows up and starts or doesn't. Thanks for commenting!

Thank you very much and I'm glad you are a wonderful parent and get to enjoy Jiu Jitsu with your boys!

Thank you!!

Thank you. I appreciate that!!

Thank you for commenting and I am sure you'll have some great stories when you look back and reflect after you get your Black Belt. I wish you the best!!

Nah bro. It’s your instructors, learning process . Bjj is a skill so apply any skill building process to it and you should see results. 3 years no results. Something is off.

how many stripes though? how many times per week? could you ask a purple belt for tips / what they suggest you work on?

@@BenWeeks-ca 1 stripe blue. I will say that I have moved a couple times in those 3 years and been gone away from home multiple times due to military duty. These past 10 months have been my most consistent in many years in terms of training 2-4 times a week.

It is called kote mawashi and it is a common wristlock in many arts. 100%

I am glad you appreciate the video and explanation. Hopefully, you'll find the training you are looking for!

You are very welcome!

no it doesnt. sport bjj fighters will survive far more in the streets than a GJJ fighter

@@RoZaxTheGreatlol wrong gjj is self defense and sport sport is just the rolling nonsense defens e

@@macaluso48 you're as delusional as people who think tai chi or wing chun would work in a street fight. GJJ brown belts wouldn't be able to hang with a regular BJJ blue belt. GJJ people barely train, get ranked on attendance and don't even spar till blue belt. And the sparring is terrible. The strike emulation isn't real either. At most, the bullyproof system is good for kids. Take it from me, I've trained in both.

​@@RoZaxTheGreatyeah, guard pulling and but scooting is soooo effective

@@RoZaxTheGreatYeah, the butt scooting is so effective it works in MMA, right? lol. Yeah…..

They were all Gracie Jiu Jitsu and had family rivalries but would stick up for each other, fight with each other just as so many families do. Now the Gracie name is all from the same original lineage but many of the siblings and children have a dscerning difference in their name Gracie Barrs, Gracie Humaita, Renzo Gracie, Carlos Gracie Jr., Roger etc. Same roots but now different branches and approaches to what they focus on. It is a BIG family.

Gracie Barra has an organized self defense curriculum too.

Sport BJJ looks flashy and cool but it's sport. It's not self defense. No concern for strikes. They think they're also learning self defense because it's BJJ but it's not. I'm GJJ all the way because I'm a self defense guy, first. I started as a (sports guy unknowingly) because BJJ is all the same right? I'm about practicality, efficiency and natural body movements. They are creating all this new exotic guards and submissions to win (like a nuclear arms race) because the way we do jiu jitsu now is MISSING something???

@@markcukrojiujitsu2322It gets even more crazy.. Don’t forget about the Machado side of the family - the Machado brothers! And they have their lineage and black belts under them as well…. And there is another name I can remember now….

@@nmr20067 Ah yes, that is true too! Thanks for mentioning that.

Thanks for watching and commenting on a totally different topic! I'll be sure to make a post on that too. :)

I'll be glad to. Thank you for the request and I'll have something up soon!

Thank you! Let me know how it goes.

Thank you. I really appreciate it and we will be sure to keep making more. If there is ever anything you'd like me to talk about or address, let me know. Best wishes to you and thanks for watching.

It is amazing how different it is everywhere but most people really enjoy a certain size class and it changes over time. Personally, I like to variety. Thanks for watching and commenting!

I see you rolling in at the end of warm ups :)

Ha ha haaaaa you know they are your favorite!

Maybe it is unpopular for some but we do them and in my opinion they are very beneficial. Movement before technique. When movements become easier, technique become easier to execute.

@@markcukrojiujitsu2322 100% agreed

@@dragonballjiujitsu I appreciate you commenting!

That's right!!

Let me know if it works for you. Shrugging the shoulder and pinching the hand has made a big difference for me.

What’s up Mark I tried your wrist lock technique but I would have to be in your class and take your class and figure out how it works because I just can’t put any kind of pain on the wrist. I watched your video so many times but I can’t do it. that would be the best counter to the baseball bat choke, and we have some guy at where I train he has a killer killer baseball choke. So maybe if you can explain it I don’t know why I can’t get the wrist lock.

@@MMAGUY13 I am really glad you tried it and I agree, it is always best to do in person but hopefully you can figure it out. It is a wristlock similar to Kote Mawashi if that helps.

To me, he has one of the most brilliant Jiu Jitsu minds on this planet!

LOL. Great to see you here and thanks for commenting.

Thank you. A Gi- Zekial is really what it is. I appreciate you watching the video!

You are very welcome and it does happen to everyone at some point. Thanks for commenting on this and keep making progress.

I can totally relate to that too!

Thanks, we will have more coming soon

@@markcukrojiujitsu2322 Looking forward to it!