@@leo-k1m4g i dont mean that. NOt at all. Rener is better than he puts on. I highly highly respect Rener, and think he can submit anyone. He just likes to teach, even if it was a tournment or something. lol he dont care if he "lost" i think he is top 5 JJ practitioners EVER. AND no i dont think he was throwing any shade at Eddie either. Just saying. Its not hard to get wrapped up, happens all the time btw. Im NO BODY and i put my friend that "knows" his stuff lol. Plus u see it more and more in like MMA and JJ tournys. Its just guys are getting better at getting to that position or ending up in it, and if you practice like anything. You get good. Yes though if you are aware of the set ups, and there can be many, and u can fall into a position and boom. Again the better they are the more comfortable of Finding that position they naturally are. While they are Flowing/rolling.
+Kelsey and Jonathan LOL very true. When I saw how long it was I thought, "A 9:30-minute video on tying a belt?!" But it was well worth it. Thanks for the great tutorial, Rener!
I love Rener's teaching style and the enthusiasm he brings to everything. He's is a natural teacher and I'd love to study under him one day. He and Ryron are great for the art and they have done so much good through their love of BJJ. They are making their Grandpa and family proud.
Thanks for showing how to tie a blue belt. Does anyone know how to tie a white one, or is it OK at this level to just do it wrong, like everything else?
The color of the belt does not matter :), you can use any of these 3 variations to tie any rank or color of your belts. As a white belt, you may tie it wrong, or even as a blue belt as mentioned by Rener; however, just because an individual is a white belt does not give them the excuse to tie incorrectly. Learn the Super lock and stick with it. Good luck.
forgot to wash my white belt and it got a little bit dirty so now it's a different color can someone make another tutorial for how to tie it when the color gets a bit grayish on some parts?
Much respect for using the Blue Belt. It is a lot less intimidating to lower ranks when they see a Black Belt that is not afraid to place a lower rank belt around their waist.
I practiced the super lock, I hands down love it the most. It looks good and it is more practical because of the reduced friction from rolling as you mention. I tried it out and in fact, I found myself tightening my belt less during classes.
Everything is technique, and technique is everything. I was like "a ten minute video on tying the belt?" But it just goes to show that this guy loves to teach and boils everything down to technique.
Everyone that needs to learn how to tie their belt will be relieved upon seeing this video. Never have I seen a more easy to follow belt tying tutorial ever, and I can say this after scouring the internet and being frustrated by those minute details I cannot seem to follow for the life of me. Thanks Rener, can't wait to "tie" this out in class! I should go now...
Thank you so much for this. I watched this to learn how to tie my 7-y.o. twin girls' belts. I was embarrassed for the first 2 lessons of their karate training after sending them in with the most horrible ties. I was in denial about their belt ties ("oh, someone will help you"). I quickly saw that was bull. The other TH-cam videos were too fast for my hands, and I''m not even incompetent with my hands for real, but a little explanation made all the difference.
Rener I have no idea if you read these, but I used this video for my first day of BJJ training today and I got praised by my trainer for good belt form. Thank you professor!
I visited the CTC in Pontiac, MI for the first time earlier this week. Don Cook brought a gi to borrow, belt too of course. I had watched this video before, and the pants tying video, so I new exactly how to put them on. Thanks Rener! The humility is inspiring, and the blue certainly makes it easier to see.
This is the only "how to tie your belt" video I have found that's actually good. You really know how to explain things clearly, including the "common mistakes" sections - just brilliant!
THANK-YOU for this tutorial! Yes, a black belt is nearly impossible to see in these videos. I've been looking for a great belt-tying video and this video was exactly what I was looking for.
I just started jiu jitsu yesterday! Thank you for considering the color of the belt for teaching purposes. I really like what you said about how no matter what belt you wear you will always be Rener Gracie!
"Even when im wearing a blue belt, im still RENER GRACIE" EPIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thats the true, genuine, jiu jitsu spirit! talk about self-confidence!
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Wow, this really is by far the most comprehensive video on belt tying I have ever seen. Very interesting I must say, I've been tying my belt using just the standard variation for 13 years and even I when in a rush sometimes twist it, interesting to see why. Fair play to Rener, he's the epitome of professionalism as usual.
I know the topic of this video may sound silly but man rener sure did save me from coming into my jiu jitsu class tomorrow looking like a dumb ass who can't tie his belt right
Probably the best tutorial on the Web on how to tie a belt in Japanese Martial Arts (this works equally for Ju-Jitsu, Judo, Karate or Aikido).. Good explanations and demonstrations delivered with humour and a smile :-)
Hey Rener, thank you so much! I had my first BJJ lesson yesterday and it was awesome. They showed me how to tie the belt and I did what I was told. The belt kept loosening and drop so I hid in a corner and tied it Hollywood style. Not only did it hold like a charm, other guys (blue and purple included) asked me what I did. I told them about the Hollywood knot and made a good first impression. Needless to say I had a great time and found my new favorite sport. Thanks again, I'll keep it playful.
Rener, I love GJJ and practiced for years under RGJJ and Rodrigo handed me my blue belt. It means a lot to see that blue is a crossroad for alot of people. Alot stay and alot go for various reasons. I miss rolling and learning GJJ and I stopped because I got Rock bottom and had to struggle just to feed my family. So I stopped because I can't afford a school. But I can learn everyday thru books and video. Well, thanks again for everything your family does.
Thankyou for taking the time of showing to perform the three belt ties as I've always gotten frustrated with my belt coming undone or loosen when rolling, sparing or simple warmup training. Belt tie three is the one I want. Thankyou for sharing.
That's so true the belt really doesn't matter they always think because you are a black belt you have a rank it doesn't mean that you are good it's pretty much all in the in skills believe me it's all about the skills not the belt it's just a rank the real black belt is what's in your heart deep inside of you because if you only thinking about getting a black which there is nothing wrong with that but if you only chasing that then you are not gonna be a good martial artist that's in every martial arts Karate Judo Taekwondo Hapkido Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or Aikido so fort it's all about the training not the belt
Saku Yamamoto I agree with you for sure. My taekwondo master always told us "Do you want to be a black belt, or a real black belt?" He was saying having a black belt is nothing, you can even buy it yourself. But a REAL black belt is the result of training, dedication, and commitment in your training.
Lool people, i know that is a video about how to tie a belt, and is not like i dont know nothing about martial arts, im an orange belt in kyokushim karate... the thing is that when he said: what heck is this, this as no name, cuz is so ugly. I cracked up un laugh xDD thats why 😂😂
Best video for belt tying. First section shows you how to tie the regular knot and avoid having one end sticking straight up and one straight down, then the second tie shows you how to make it look good, the third is the method to use once you get used to it, because it won’t fall apart during a roll.
If you carry a sword with you in public people would laugh at you wearing PJs. That's why Samurais could get away with that! If this guy is so bad why are these Gracie guys winning boxing championships?
For decades I’ve tied my belt the same way my father did. Not until now my 7yr old boy kept having his untie. I learned your Hollywood superknot and now he’s good and ZERO failures for the last 3 months.
I just got my Blue Belt from my CTC! Now I can tie my Blue Belt like Rener :D My wife and I recently started vlogging on here and I'm so happy we started before I got my belt because now I'll always have a video record of my belt promotion :D Thanks for the tutorial Rener ^_^
Thanks Rener! Was getting some weird looks in the gym whenever I would tie my belt. My son and I go to Evolve with Master Mike and Melissa. Excellent teachers and great atmosphere. Gonna go over this with him!
The superlock variation is amazing! In a vigorous rolling session my partners belts came off 4 times- mine stayed intact the whole time! Thank you Rener
Thanks. I have just recently received my black belt and had forgotten how to tie it the traditional black belt way and you helped me out a lot. Keep up the good work.
(00:20) - Slice One - Standard Variation
(03:18) - Slice Two - Second Variation
(05:24) - Slice Three - Super Lock Variation
Hollywood Variation is my favorite one.
not all Heroes wear capes. Thank you kind sir 🤙
@@J4YsonPG How do you know he doesn't?? :)
@@Adam.Rushing touche, touche 🙏
Slice presentation method for belt tying... Lol.
"We have to avoid this twister like Eddie Bravo's twister" LOL right.
😂Hilarious!!!!
Getting caught in one or using the move itself? Lol
Martha Vera I’m guessing getting caught in one lol I find it hard to believe Rener throwing shade at Eddie .. my guess though
@@leo-k1m4g i dont mean that. NOt at all. Rener is better than he puts on. I highly highly respect Rener, and think he can submit anyone. He just likes to teach, even if it was a tournment or something. lol he dont care if he "lost" i think he is top 5 JJ practitioners EVER. AND no i dont think he was throwing any shade at Eddie either. Just saying. Its not hard to get wrapped up, happens all the time btw. Im NO BODY and i put my friend that "knows" his stuff lol. Plus u see it more and more in like MMA and JJ tournys. Its just guys are getting better at getting to that position or ending up in it, and if you practice like anything. You get good. Yes though if you are aware of the set ups, and there can be many, and u can fall into a position and boom. Again the better they are the more comfortable of Finding that position they naturally are. While they are Flowing/rolling.
@@thedon3346 yeah i got you. if Rickson Gracie has respect towards Eddie I find it hard for Rener to not have it as well. Good joke by Rener
13 years later and still the best tutorial one can find.
Rener - love the understated humour delivered with an almost deadpan expression. Hilarious and extremely helpful at the same time. Thanks.
I know I wanna be as enthusiastic in life as Rener Gracie is about tying belts
haha he is so good that i dont even know when this guy means it or is just joking
@@tair8105 He's always making jokes, don't worry, I'm getting my subscription soon to start Jiu-Jitsu when it's possible. Pandemic is a real thing.
@@steveashbyphotography4973 is it a real thing, no one around here has really noticed it.
U didn't tell us how to take it off, I bin sitting here for a year now scared
It's so simple
+Doopy Boop ...
LOL!!!
Andrey Rizhkov hHAHAHAHAHAHAHAA
Just cut a hole in the front and bottom so you can use the bathroom. I've been wearing mine for the better part of a decade with no problems!
Only Rener can make a 9:30 minute video of tying a belt.
+Cerebral Assasin And keep your attention throughout hahaha!
+Kelsey and Jonathan LOL very true. When I saw how long it was I thought, "A 9:30-minute video on tying a belt?!" But it was well worth it. Thanks for the great tutorial, Rener!
Kelsey and Jonathan haha thats true =D
I who practice hypnosis did not even think that the video was long.
And keep it interesting.
I love Rener's teaching style and the enthusiasm he brings to everything. He's is a natural teacher and I'd love to study under him one day. He and Ryron are great for the art and they have done so much good through their love of BJJ. They are making their Grandpa and family proud.
Boom!
"Even when I'm wearing a blue belt, I'm still Rener Gracie"
+Ivan Wotan like the smile after that :D
Pure ego.
great line
@@spiritsplice in the sense of him having a strong sense of self, yes.
I know right. Makes me feel like even after i get my blue belt, i can still wear my white belt rashgaurd anyways.
😁
Thanks for showing how to tie a blue belt. Does anyone know how to tie a white one, or is it OK at this level to just do it wrong, like everything else?
The color of the belt does not matter :), you can use any of these 3 variations to tie any rank or color of your belts. As a white belt, you may tie it wrong, or even as a blue belt as mentioned by Rener; however, just because an individual is a white belt does not give them the excuse to tie incorrectly. Learn the Super lock and stick with it. Good luck.
laggerpig720 he trollin' :P
forgot to wash my white belt and it got a little bit dirty so now it's a different color can someone make another tutorial for how to tie it when the color gets a bit grayish on some parts?
you better change the colour so it wouldn't bother the dirty ahahah
Jim Nations 😂😂😂😂
"Even though I'm wearing a blue belt, I'm still Rener Gracie" slick and BADASS!
11yrs later and still a great tutorial, thanks!
Much respect for using the Blue Belt. It is a lot less intimidating to lower ranks when they see a Black Belt that is not afraid to place a lower rank belt around their waist.
I practiced the super lock, I hands down love it the most. It looks good and it is more practical because of the reduced friction from rolling as you mention. I tried it out and in fact, I found myself tightening my belt less during classes.
Everything is technique, and technique is everything. I was like "a ten minute video on tying the belt?" But it just goes to show that this guy loves to teach and boils everything down to technique.
I love how he explains with the same detail and enthusiasm as if this were a submission escape.
"Even when I'm wearing a blue belt.. I'm still Rener Gracie"
BOSS!
1:30 "This has no name, 'cause it's so ugly!" LMAO I'm dying!
+JKROM5673 I did tooXD "what a hell is that!?"
its a belt
I've never had and probably never will have a gi or belt but this guy's such a great teacher I had to watch the entire video.
Never say never.
@@dwaterson21 Update: I'm blue belt.
Everyone that needs to learn how to tie their belt will be relieved upon seeing this video. Never have I seen a more easy to follow belt tying tutorial ever, and I can say this after scouring the internet and being frustrated by those minute details I cannot seem to follow for the life of me. Thanks Rener, can't wait to "tie" this out in class! I should go now...
"And even when I'm wearing a blue belt, I'm still Rener Gracie"
Haha that's such a badass way to end.
Watched a bunch of videos and was getting aggravated that mine was looking like none of them.
Now I got it! Thanks for the detailed explanation :)
“We wanna avoid this twister like we avoid Eddie Bravo’s twister” Lol
I cried
throwing his uncle under the bus
@@jesusthroughmary na he is saying eddie's twister is deadly and to respect it
This is the Second most useful instructional video on youtube. The First being Rener showing how to tie your pants!!!!
Thank you so much for this. I watched this to learn how to tie my 7-y.o. twin girls' belts. I was embarrassed for the first 2 lessons of their karate training after sending them in with the most horrible ties. I was in denial about their belt ties ("oh, someone will help you"). I quickly saw that was bull. The other TH-cam videos were too fast for my hands, and I''m not even incompetent with my hands for real, but a little explanation made all the difference.
Do ur kids a favor and get them out of karate and get them in jiu jitsu👍
@@joeybagadonuts9364 uh there both good if the karate school is legit
Rener I have no idea if you read these, but I used this video for my first day of BJJ training today and I got praised by my trainer for good belt form. Thank you professor!
how far have u come?
Nice touch at the end...the belt doesn't matter.
Wow your comment is 8 years old
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I visited the CTC in Pontiac, MI for the first time earlier this week. Don Cook brought a gi to borrow, belt too of course. I had watched this video before, and the pants tying video, so I new exactly how to put them on. Thanks Rener! The humility is inspiring, and the blue certainly makes it easier to see.
Only rener can describe how to tie a belt and make it sound like he's teaching a technique
Thank you!! Finally a video with clear and steady verbal and physical walk through… Osu.
"It has no name, cuz it's so ugly"
Just like my ex
Nice joke Ricky!
😂
Damn...
Ha Ha so you just admitted you have no taste in choosing a date... Sad!
So you like ugly girls ugly girls attrack you ???
This is the only "how to tie your belt" video I have found that's actually good. You really know how to explain things clearly, including the "common mistakes" sections - just brilliant!
lmao so funny how he says "what the heck is this?!" in such an offended way
Im laughing hard too for that part
THANK-YOU for this tutorial! Yes, a black belt is nearly impossible to see in these videos. I've been looking for a great belt-tying video and this video was exactly what I was looking for.
Now I can say rener Gracie taught me to tie my jiu jitsu belt 😂
I just started jiu jitsu yesterday! Thank you for considering the color of the belt for teaching purposes. I really like what you said about how no matter what belt you wear you will always be Rener Gracie!
In all seriousness, jokes aside... this video actually does show how thorough and awesome Rener is as a teacher.
"Even when im wearing a blue belt, im still RENER GRACIE"
EPIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thats the true, genuine, jiu jitsu spirit!
talk about self-confidence!
Wow, this really is by far the most comprehensive video on belt tying I have ever seen. Very interesting I must say, I've been tying my belt using just the standard variation for 13 years and even I when in a rush sometimes twist it, interesting to see why. Fair play to Rener, he's the epitome of professionalism as usual.
super lock looks the most beautiful I would say..
+敬傑王 My favourite
+tookurjaerbs my favorite too
the one i use
Sindre Eide I also use superlock for years never came off
敬傑王 but superlock gives the opponent a better handle. Belts coming off in a roll means less handles for the opponent,
I love Rener's enthusiasm and passion for everything he does. It definitely makes learning more fun.
I know the topic of this video may sound silly but man rener sure did save me from coming into my jiu jitsu class tomorrow looking like a dumb ass who can't tie his belt right
Rener is such a great teacher!! This is the best tutorial I've seen.
'A black belt only covers two inches of your ass. You have to cover the rest.'
-Royce Gracie
that's good. i'm gonna use that.
Sindre Eide I used that the other day when a kid told me he was a black belt in Tae Kwon Do compared to me being a BJJ green belt
Probably the best tutorial on the Web on how to tie a belt in Japanese Martial Arts (this works equally for Ju-Jitsu, Judo, Karate or Aikido)..
Good explanations and demonstrations delivered with humour and a smile :-)
Tying the belt has been the hardest part of jiu jitsu for me
Thank you Rener! The blue belt made all the difference and I finally got it! Now I don't have to spend half of class retieing my belt!
LOVED THIS! - Great character/personality and I bet an even better Instructor
Hey Rener, thank you so much! I had my first BJJ lesson yesterday and it was awesome. They showed me how to tie the belt and I did what I was told. The belt kept loosening and drop so I hid in a corner and tied it Hollywood style. Not only did it hold like a charm, other guys (blue and purple included) asked me what I did. I told them about the Hollywood knot and made a good first impression. Needless to say I had a great time and found my new favorite sport. Thanks again, I'll keep it playful.
As always Rener is informative ,concise and very funny!!
Thanks man. Its been 30 years since I tied a belt. Getting back into it on my own and I have much more to try and remember.
Can you please send this to McGregor.
I just joined Gracie. Thank you for explaining this. Honored to be a part of this
"This has no name cause it's so ugly" lmao 😂
man I have slept with so many girls with no names..
@@bellapool how
Its_Gio _ it means I slept with many ugly girls
Rener, I love GJJ and practiced for years under RGJJ and Rodrigo handed me my blue belt. It means a lot to see that blue is a crossroad for alot of people. Alot stay and alot go for various reasons. I miss rolling and learning GJJ and I stopped because I got Rock bottom and had to struggle just to feed my family. So I stopped because I can't afford a school. But I can learn everyday thru books and video. Well, thanks again for everything your family does.
how u doing now
@@frosty1865
Things have picked up and not struggling but a BJJ school is a bill I can't afford yet. But the love never dies.
@@juliof970 Nice to hear you're doing better in life just started judo myself may god bless you and your family with happiness and health
Great video. Very helpful. Thank you.
Thankyou for taking the time of showing to perform the three belt ties as I've always gotten frustrated with my belt coming undone or loosen when rolling, sparing or simple warmup training. Belt tie three is the one I want. Thankyou for sharing.
"No one ever saw him from the back" 😂
*Masahiko Kimura has entered the chat*
Thanks Mr. Gracie sir. Your belt tying tutorial is so clear and effective. Thanks.
I love how this is taught in the same tone as if a move was being taught, hahah.
11 years later I still love your videos
"we want to avoid this twister like Eddie Bravo's twister" lmao i was dying when he said that
literally the best tutorial I've ever seen in my entire life "BELT DOESN'T MATTER!" Stay humble be you..
How cute is this guy, & he's so into this belt tying💃💃💃💃
The video is very clear; easy to see the demo. The vocals/audio was also very clear; easy to hear. Perfect.
"This has no name because it's so ugly"
Kept avoiding this video due to its duration but finally committed to it today and no regrets - good video!
man master rener is an awsome dude
the blue was a perfect choice, Brother good job on the presentation. taught me what I needed to know.
Super lock from now on for this white belt ;)
Love this guy, he talks a lot. Literally the only guy with a 9 minute video on tying a belt.
Thank you lol as a wrestler who's trying to make a transition to bjj I didn't wanna look silly first day training tonight 😂
I already did and learned the hard way haha
Oh Master, this is the best explanation how to tie the belt. I am a beginner at BJJ and you helped a lot. Thank you.
That's so true the belt really doesn't matter they always think because you are a black belt you have a rank it doesn't mean that you are good it's pretty much all in the in skills believe me it's all about the skills not the belt it's just a rank the real black belt is what's in your heart deep inside of you because if you only thinking about getting a black which there is nothing wrong with that but if you only chasing that then you are not gonna be a good martial artist that's in every martial arts Karate Judo Taekwondo Hapkido Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or Aikido so fort it's all about the training not the belt
Saku Yamamoto I agree with you for sure. My taekwondo master always told us "Do you want to be a black belt, or a real black belt?" He was saying having a black belt is nothing, you can even buy it yourself. But a REAL black belt is the result of training, dedication, and commitment in your training.
I started tying my belt just the standard variation but from now on I'm going to start using the super lock! The knot looks so awesome.
Affirmitive
:-D finally I know how to tie my belt... thanks ... :-D
April of 2017 I watched this video the day before my first class because I didn't want to look dumb. October 2018 I got my blue belt. Thanks Rener!
what the heck is this?? lmfao 😂😂😂
how to tie a jiu jitsu belt?
It's actually really good I tried it and it's neat and sexy ;)
It's actually really good I tried it and it's neat and sexy ;)
Lool people, i know that is a video about how to tie a belt, and is not like i dont know nothing about martial arts, im an orange belt in kyokushim karate... the thing is that when he said: what heck is this, this as no name, cuz is so ugly. I cracked up un laugh xDD thats why 😂😂
I cracked up laughing when you said you do karate
great tutorial thanks a bunch. u gotta love his last line "I'm still Rener Gracie." I watch all your videos thank you
does he want to turn into bruce lee a real fighter not balarino bjj
"Shoot yo fookin mout, I am de double champ." -Ralek Gracie.
The Hollywood variation is actually very helpful for my newer/stiffer blue belt that hasn't broken in yet. Thank you!
1:29 that's called "The Dong" technique.
Sunny Day 😂i just put the one facing upwards under both so you cant see it
W
Best video for belt tying. First section shows you how to tie the regular knot and avoid having one end sticking straight up and one straight down, then the second tie shows you how to make it look good, the third is the method to use once you get used to it, because it won’t fall apart during a roll.
putting on the belt is harder than the actual karate class! Hehe.
This man is AWESOME. One of the BEST instructors in the world.
Rener do you even know Karate?
He doesn't need to, Rener can destroy any Karate practitioner Jiu Jitsu is superior
I would rather do boxing. Because if you are wearing PJs to a fight you look like you are ready to go to sleep.
Efraim Godah the gi very perfectly represents any clothing heavier than a tshirt.
If you carry a sword with you in public people would laugh at you wearing PJs. That's why Samurais could get away with that!
If this guy is so bad why are these Gracie guys winning boxing championships?
Johnny Wishbone Because wearing oversized mittens and rubbing vaseline on your face makes you look like a badass, right?
For decades I’ve tied my belt the same way my father did. Not until now my 7yr old boy kept having his untie. I learned your Hollywood superknot and now he’s good and ZERO failures for the last 3 months.
Conor McGregor watch this!
yikes
“Even when I’m wearing a blue belt, I’m still Rener Gracie” and the smirk 😂😂😂…what a badass ending….respect!
Thank you sooo much man !!! Being 23 year old Brown Belt I finally figured out how to tie the BELT LIKE A BOSS !!!! THANKS MAN !!
I just got my Blue Belt from my CTC! Now I can tie my Blue Belt like Rener :D
My wife and I recently started vlogging on here and I'm so happy we started before I got my belt because now I'll always have a video record of my belt promotion :D
Thanks for the tutorial Rener ^_^
REALLY........THE BEST VIDEO ABOUT BELT TIE.
thanks from greece...
Thanks Rener! Was getting some weird looks in the gym whenever I would tie my belt. My son and I go to Evolve with Master Mike and Melissa. Excellent teachers and great atmosphere. Gonna go over this with him!
The superlock variation is amazing! In a vigorous rolling session my partners belts came off 4 times- mine stayed intact the whole time! Thank you Rener
Thank you Rener! I'm starting BJJ in February and haven't tied a belt in years! You break it down perfectly. 👊
probably a black belt by now right?
Flawless instruction. Figured it out in less than a minute. Thank you!
dude this 13 year old tutorial STILL WORKS!!!
id reccomend it tbh.
Thanks. I have just recently received my black belt and had forgotten how to tie it the traditional black belt way and you helped me out a lot. Keep up the good work.
The perfect amount of knowledge, instruction, and humor, well done.
Got to teach this to a brand new student last week! Awesome sauce
Thank you, Rener! Still helping people years in the future