Rorion Gracie & Royce Gracie – Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Basics

Finally, the GRACIE JIU-JITSU BASICS instructional video series that forever changed the world of martial arts are available on DVD.

Volume 1: Closing the Distance, Takedowns and Essential Mount Escape Techniques: Believe it or not, the safest way to control a bigger and stronger opponent, while standing, is to go into a clinch. Rorion and Royce share simple techniques for taking the fight to the ground and stabilizing the mounted position. Also, in a real fight, you are most vulnerable when you are on the ground and your opponent is on top of you. In this video you will learn easy, practical ways to get out of this most dangerous situation.

Volume 2: Passing the Guard and Headlock Escapes: When your opponent is lying down with his legs around your waist, you are in his guard… and at his mercy if you cannot escape! Let Rorion and Royce show you how to effectively pass the guard and get the upper hand. In a real fight, one of the most common and painful holds is the headlock. In this tape, you will also learn many easy and clever ways to escape from these frightening holds.

Volume 3: Finishing Holds-Armlocks and Chokes: Discover how to obtain absolute control of the fight by disabling your opponent with these dynamic finishing holds. In this videotape, Rorion and Royce Gracie will amaze you with simple, effective armlocks and chokes.

Bonus Features on Each DVD Include:

• Ryron and Rener Gracie, third generation Gracie Family members, sharing some of the most recent technical innovations, strategies and training tips to complement the teachings from the original instructional series. These new features are guaranteed to take your understanding of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu to the next level.

• The Gracie Museum –Travel in time with Rorion Gracie, as he shares with you the history of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu through a rare look at original photos, memorabilia and newspaper clippings dating back to the early 1930’s. Understand the roots of the world’s largest sports family.