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Family training
How many of you have a family member that also trains? What advice do you have for getting our loved ones to join us? What excuses do you most often hear for not training?
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3 likes • 18h
My two daughters have been training since September. And before that, they did three years of judo. They've been coming with me to classes or seminars since they were little. I didn't force them; I just offered, and they enjoy it. I hope it continues! I'd like them to at least reach blue belt level; I think that's important for girls.
Some cool Rickson videos
Here are some rare/lesser-known videos of Master Rickson. I'm always inspired watching these videos. I hope you enjoy them. RICKSON GRACIE, The Soul That Is Inherited (2015) https://youtu.be/baW5BbBMsW8?si=wfKmZMCQx5gRy08z RICKSON GRACIE (Chop Suey 2001) https://youtu.be/d1UACP9drSs?si=plT15Y_4r1IzeZTl Helio speaks to Rickson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpUdA2LkOMw Rickson Gracie & Foundation Training https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEZ3IP_jSGQ Citizens of Humanity - Rickson Gracie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQJdRBQfdbc
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@James Driskill Just curious. Did you ask Master Rickson?
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@James Driskill Yes, I just rewatched the video, it's true that his face doesn't really look like hers.
Smoothest Roll
Who is the smoothest person you’ve rolled with and what made them feel that way? Mine was Mica Galvao and Henry Akins. Two different styles!! With Mica I always felt late, and with Henry (though it was positional) I felt like I couldn’t even get things going. Great experiences that I learned a lot from!
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I've roll with a lot good guys, but the one who sticks in my mind the most is Marcelo Garcia. I've trained with him several times and each time I've been very impressed. His timing, in particular, is incredible!
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@James Driskill yes in a sense you are right, because when he decides to do an action he does it thoroughly. I mean he really commit to the move. So "intense" ? : yes but in a good way. It's not excessive. And above all his timing is very good. Also it was long time ago (i was purple belt the first time and then brown). I just rewatched the video as purple. Damn I was so young...😅 So i will change my answer as the question is "the smoothest person you’ve rolled with". I'll say Alexandre Paiva. I was purple also. But I was really impressed because he wasn't using any force.
December standout member
Thank you professor @Alexis de Bretagne for continuing to be a strong, knowledgeable, and helpful presence here in Defend Yourself. Your commitment to the jiujitsu community is inspiring. If there is anything I can do for you, ask it of me here and I will do my best to make it happen. ❤️🙌👊🎆 Happy new year everyone!
December standout member
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Thanks! Happy New Year to you too. And to all the members here! I am very happy to have found a community where we can talk, share and exchange about Master Rickson's jiu jitsu, invisible jiu jitsu and self defense. Thanks to you @James Driskill for putting this in place. 🙏
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@James Driskill Thank you!! 🙏
Half guard passing
Anyone use the gift wrap to pass the halfguard ? Been using it for a while and is high percentage curious if anyone else uses it ?
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I just saw your Instagram post. Really nice 👍 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DS_WJvIkTx-/
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@Austin Pase "Henry's optimistic Half guard": what do you mean? From half guard top Henry likes to be almost like in side control. Is that "optimistic Half guard"? = half guard is a guard half way passed?
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Alexis de Bretagne
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