A Jiu-Jitsu Journey | Master Angel Gonzalez | AKI Miami | American Karate Institute

Master Angel Gonzalez from the AKI reflects on his extensive background and experience with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu including never before seen footage of MMA Legend Royce Gracie & Helio Gracie.
This is the re-edited version of a Jiu-Jitsu Journey.
Learn more about our MMA school and our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes in Miami by visiting: www.akimiami.com/

[@SENSEIJASON]

Get this guy on Joe Rogan ASAP

[@BDGFilms]

lmao much needed.

[@irb911]

I have come to a point in my life that when wisdom is being shared, I listen........

[@skttlz5410]

It may sound weird, but I am 14 and feel the same way!

[@AmericanKarateInstitute]

Thank you everyone for your wonderful comments. Angel Gonzalez

[@robertortega32]

American Karate Institute Hello My Cuban Brother it’s awesome what your doing for the sport I wish you the best I would love to meet you in person

[@duncansutherland47]

American Karate Institute I love your philosophy. Do you have any schools in the NYC area?

[@gcervatti]

Gracias Ángel. Greetings from Brazil. So great to hear you talk about love and care for others through the respect of teaching and learning. Thanks !!

[@AmericanKarateInstitute]

@@duncansutherland47 So sorry I never replied back. We do not but I know that there are great BJJ schools in NYC.

[@AmericanKarateInstitute]

@@gcervatti Sorry I never replied back. Thank you so much.

[@josemartin1727]

I started my Jiu Jitsu journey 8 years ago. I never would have imagined the impact that it has had on my life today. I can honestly say that Jiu Jitsu has changed my life. Awesome video. 🤙🏽

[@josemartin1727]

@Jonny Bravo To be honest with you, if you don't roll you wouldn't know. But in regards to your question; would any other martial arts or fitness give the same impact? My answer is this. Other martial arts are just pieces of the cake. Jiu Jitsu is the whole entire cake. No aspect of Jiu Jitsu is invented, only discovered. Every possible submission, sweep or throw already exists... progression is a matter of revelation, we have to learn to see what is there. And one last thing. Jiu Jitsu is ultimately the science and art of control that leads to submission.

[@TSM260]

@@josemartin1727 Agree 100%, I do Judo and Bjj, both teach you life lessons,how to be a good person, giving back. Both have impacted me in a way I never would have thought. I've done boxing and taekwondo at high levels, neither have impacted and challenged me as much as Judo and Bjj.

[@swingmaster2312]

Usually, am bored to listen any interviews! This guy, I can listen hours and hours! ;)

[@krismootoo275]

Oss! Beautifully composed video and message !

[@SENSEIJASON]

Coming from a traditional martial arts striking background, and after training jiu jitsu, everything comes full circle

[@bernadettebouchard415]

Seldomly, I have seen people reflecting on the philosophy of jiu-jitsu so deeply as you did. Honor and respect, thank you very much.

[@victoranaya4967]

One of the wisest people I’ve ever heard speak, after watching this video all I want to do is meet him and just have a conversation with him. Thank you for this

[@matsuwd-emethdaath4002]

You and be both...just to be in front of him taking some information in would be gold!!

[@genor6616]

I really enjoyed watching this video. It gives me so much pride to have my son in AKIMIAMI. I am confident that he is being taught by the best.

[@commercialpools3742]

Only if more schools were like yours...

[@eddietheblasian2043]

I love this!!! This is what our school is trying to preserve. OSU!!!!

[@efrainbarrera3651]

Love the journey sir, every teacher needs to model that in every school. I am looking for a school like yours. God bless u

[@peterbrennan393]

i wish this dude was teaching in my country

[@anoktokbatosai8113]

Tears of joy are pouring through my heart ❤️. You are a great man and a great teacher. Thank you 🙏 for the spiritual energy

[@nataliernbsn]

A TRUE martial artist. I wish I still lived in Miami to train under you. I could listen to you forever. Much success to you!

[@dougieladd]

To have trained for 1 month with Grand Master Helio... wow... such an honour. Great video. Thanks for posting.

[@richardfreitag2962]

I can’t believe 17 people thumbs down. I’ve been training Brazilian jujitsu for eight years and it’s the best thing I’ve ever done.

[@lavoy4]

I really needed to watch this mini doc. He had touch my soul many times and left me thinking to be a better man.

[@eltonnascimento7043]

Respect from Santos - Brazil

[@bananapatch9118]

Started Gracie Jiu Jitsu 2 months ago, at 59. I LOVE IT !!! I want to keep doing it as long as my body will allow. Keep on rolling !

[@AmericanKarateInstitute]

Best decision you ever made. Keep it up! Angel Gonzalez

[@juijitsu2000]

You are spot on with everything you have said.I've trained off and on for years and seen so many instructors change as they had success......all of a sudden they were different people.The principles you've stated are the basis for becoming a balanced good person.Thank you for this video!

[@captainmargaret6235]

What a fantastic gentleman..god bless you, I was thinking of Finnishing BJJ but after watching this.......

[@justinmarkow6117]

I was not even going to bother with this video. I am glad I did. You are a true martial artist sir. Thank you.

[@KOP1968]

Thank you very much Angel for your great and beautiful video your an inspiration, we need more teachers like you out there!

[@pedro55845]

This very important in MMA because of the rare footage you have

[@MikeRivNY]

Old School. Respect

[@relaxnbreathe6472]

I am 2 minutes into this video and “I FEEL” the energy WOW!! I hope one day I can be or close to like you shihan the world is a better place with people like you Master Angel 🙏🏻🙏🏻up most respect and admiration osu !!

[@michaelbolen2118]

Great video, excellent insights on many topics from this gentleman.

[@RudyCarrillo]

Right to the heart. Thank you so much for these words

[@mthomps0]

I love this.

[@TheBobbysPerspective]

Thank you for your Work. This was Beautiful.

[@joseseijo6439]

⛩ Words of wisdom, thank you for keeping and passing on the true martial arts spirit and philosophy, it is much needed in these troublesome times of chaos, lol !😀👊🏼🙏🏼

[@Muzik4life1234]

Very informative video from the heart.

[@Exorebell]

Wow! Great Video - keep up the good work! Very inspiring Greets from Austria

[@zshakur]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS. I NEEDED THIS....

[@johngraziano9182]

What an amazing man.

[@edgardocarrasquillo9]

Enjoyed the vid. Thank you.

[@Nabil1976]

Lots of wisdom thank you

[@yehownathanciib5861]

WONDERFUL WISDOM, A TRUE MASTER OF MARTIAL ARTS!!!!!

[@AmericanKarateInstitute]

Thank you so much. Truly appreciate your comment.

[@Tito74]

Wow the video footage is golden.

[@AmericanKarateInstitute]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. Master Angel Gonzalez

[@gordonwasauchimmer7886]

Jiu-jitsu is my Chirch and my Live to live, welcome in my world 👍👍👍

[@danielj233]

Wow, this is amazing.

[@avitarmagnus9090]

yes we can all agree there are two types of schools 1- like yours taking the weak and making them confident strong to survive then there are the 1% who are already elite who need polishing to conquer and maintain, THATS OK combat MA vs self defense MA are two diff worlds 99.9% should be in self defense . Congrats to you Angel keep up the great work

[@matsuwd-emethdaath4002]

Well said

[@tonyk1081]

Wow, moving video. A true martial artist. These martial artists are a rare commodity. I'm fortunate to train with people like him. All we can do is pass it down.

[@AmericanKarateInstitute]

Yes, you are fortunate to have found a great instructor. Thank you for your encouraging comment. Angel Gonzalez

[@joakimcardoso]

Such a beatiful message, Thank you!

[@josegm9558]

Master Angel Gonzalez. I would like to congratulate you for the great work you are doing with your school. I believe the path you have followed is the right one and it shows in the passion you show when you talk about martial arts. Greetings from Spain.

[@AmericanKarateInstitute]

Thank you, I will. Angel Gonzalez

[@saulocabral8315]

Exelente professor oss

[@ivanevetovics8107]

What an inspiration, thank you master.

[@marceloisoni9158]

Oss. A true master.

[@albertotortellini7812]

Respect

[@bspi624]

He sounds like a very wise man and wise teacher. He teaches to the students' deficits, and then the student is free to learn without fear. I'm brand new at 50 in this art. Maybe one day when in Miami I can meet him, if lucky.

[@AmericanKarateInstitute]

Thank you Brian. If you are ever in Miami you are more than welcome to stop by the school.

[@bspi624]

@@AmericanKarateInstitute thank you.

[@chadmakinano3310]

Aloha Angel, I love your philosophy on jiu jitsu and life. I'm a brown belt under Relson Gracie here on Oahu (Hawaii) and teach our kids class and have similar philosophies but a couple of our black belt instructors teach differently and in my opinion and observation the kids should be a lot better than they currently are. How do I respectfully get all the instructors on the scene page?

[@Joshuaprogression]

This is such a beautiful video. Would really love to hear an extended podcast with this gentleman telling his story.

[@AmericanKarateInstitute]

Maybe one day soon! Thank you, Angel Gonzalez

[@caduguimaraes]

Amazing

[@NateDogg32087]

You have really helped me make my decision. Your an amazing person and you have nailed true values. Your amazing to your students.

[@AmericanKarateInstitute]

Thank you for the amazing compliment. Angel Gonzalez

[@nenaddurutovic4269]

The rarest of persons worth doing jujitsu with.

[@marceloromo7830]

Muy bueno

[@robs2036]

Thank you, that was awesome. Very inspired from Australia

[@AmericanKarateInstitute]

Glad to hear that you enjoyed it. Angel Gonzalez

[@joehudson3165]

Very inspiring

[@santiparavano]

Thanks for this video, greattings from Argentina.

[@AmericanKarateInstitute]

Glad you enjoyed it! Angel Gonzalez

[@boriken395pr]

Master González, all my respect to you. All that You have said resume what a good teacher must do and try yo pour into their students. Knowledge of the art but also ve a good influence with good aceptable human and social values. God bless and Many good things!

[@onerider808]

What a blessing to train and have a practice. What a special blessing for you to have had the chance to roll with those heroes. Great story.

[@AmericanKarateInstitute]

Yes It was a blessing. Thank you.

[@radishbeet2130]

Master, your ears look fantastic for the amount of grappling you have done, what is your secret sir? Thank you, and also for your fine dedicated service to the art!

[@AmericanKarateInstitute]

I had a couple of cauliflower ears but I had a medic drain it right away. I still have it but it is very small.

[@gabelilyrose00]

Not sure but I’m feeling emotional watching this video

[@Awesomethunder16]

Very inspirational. I wish I could train there, I live far away.

[@Sergiogonzalez-sf4nx]

Wuuuaaooo!!! Sensei lo admiro por su gran disciplina y dedicación a este ámbito del BJJ🙏

[@whoismds6002]

very powerful! oss

[@JUNGLEGYMWARRIOR]

that was an awesome video, BJJ just makes life better!

[@NYPATRIOTBX]

Agreed, I came from Japanese jiu-Jitsu but I also studied BJJ.

[@bjjalexmello]

Muito bom companheiro! Gostaria de conhecelo pessoalmente.

[@Roamstrong]

His hair is immaculate

[@iranchan9024]

This video is gonna go VIRAL

[@jamalford961]

kinda caught me off guard. Especially with the idea of focusing on movement. I won't even get into me. I appreciate sensei Gonzalez. Thank you.

[@Theo-dj7vs]

Much Respect 🙏

[@AmericanKarateInstitute]

THANK YOU

[@borisdelic3379]

Agree 100 %

[@njmike9784]

Truth!!

[@lucasvital972]

Parabéns excelente trabalho 🤼

[@Holygroundmma]

Ossss Sir I would love to visit your Institute. Sensei José New Jersey

[@jeffdj1975]

I wish you had a school in Canada

[@dirrtyxris3919]

Helio the blue belt. The OG professor belt.

[@fernandotardioli9263]

Oss

[@cugnaoozen9956]

He's dead right! the mobility!

[@volvacontenidos8575]

I've found gold.

[@AmericanKarateInstitute]

Wow! Thank you. Angel Gonzalez

[@marekdienisiuk-daniluk4023]

Yes 💓🤙

[@georgegenas7090]

For the people who seeking the true It's how you will develop as human beings To live up to a certain principles Because principals and concepts are infinite Excel yourself mentally,physically to the maximum Anything we're doing is reflection of who we are Therefore as better you are, or you become the better are the marshal arts Marshall arts like all the things we do is our extension of our soul Fairness,Goodness,Beauty,Companion,Humility Best

[@DD-yw7vk]

I would be amazing to train with you, Sir. Best success and thanks for the knowledge.

[@AmericanKarateInstitute]

You are most welcome. Angel Gonzalez

[@kharmax]

nice video! OSS

[@AmericanKarateInstitute]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@marc9709]

I wish I new this guy!

[@denisalves8542]

Se for possivel colocar legendas em português, não consigo seguir o conteúdo que é muito bom!

[@ixsmaelable]

I always knew the dos x guy was a BJJ guy

[@GoldRubl]

Гибкость тела , гибкость ума .

[@albertotortellini7812]

Get this guy to joe Rogan

[@galegzor1684]

Who are your bjj belts from?

[@cadillacboi420]

Hopefully helio. That would be legit

[@WhereThereDude]

Tatami Fightwear...

[@galegzor1684]

Asking who promoted him

[@cadillacboi420]

Helio wasnt around at that time was he?

[@galegzor1684]

Seems like a fraud to me. Very easy question to answer and usually any bjj instructor is very transparent about their lineage. Old pictures from seminars and privates don't count. Who gave you your belts, most importantly who gave you the black belt.

[@THE-REAL-ZILLO]

I'm in this karate

[@soulfuljourney916]

What kind of bag is it that he recommends to train with? (About 7:30 in) Couldn't hear what he said.

[@user-gv2df6si9j]

💪👊👊👊👊👍

[@almac3909]

I’d love to learn their learning philosophy. Any books I should read?

[@reginagonzalez2140]

Dear Al There are so many great books but you can start with this Tao te chin by Lao zu a classic book of five rings minsmoto musashi The art of war by sun zu hope you enjoy them. You tube has them on audio many blessings

[@almac3909]

@@reginagonzalez2140 thanks for taking the time to reply. Much love from Washington, Kickncoffee Martial Arts Academy!!

[@BCS01]

Osu!

[@sufuhashim2092]

My friend we share philosophy!

[@the_chubby_kicker]

In these video there are times when Chael's eyes seems to be off... Hmmm... Maybe he have blurr eye sight... I don't kno i just noticed 😅

[@AmericanKarateInstitute]

At 66 years old I still have 20/20 eyesight.

[@the_chubby_kicker]

@@AmericanKarateInstitute my bad sir this supposed to be a comment on chael sonnen video i've watched prior this one... Hmmm... Maybe it was just a tech error on youtube however this video is very inspiring God bless 🙏

[@AmericanKarateInstitute]

@@the_chubby_kicker No worries. Thank you!