BJ Penn visits Ralph Gracie Jiu-Jitsu school

[@wildcat31772]

BJ sounded nervous as soon as Ralph picked up

[@wesdowty79]

Yeah, he has alot of balls going back to that school.

[@pethrosuriahson6156]

@@wesdowty79 how would ralph react to his daughter's cheating husband

[@Malouco]

Pethros Uriahson wait he married Ralph’s daughter?

[@kevinhunt1202]

@@Malouco no abd he also didnt do anything wrong either check the facts and decide fr yourself before listening to those other bozos....

[@EP10051]

Honestly I think he was just trying to show respect. I don’t think BJ’s afraid of anyone. Especially if he’s stepping into a school why would he be afraid?

[@tjo1984]

Great to see the respect that BJ is showing Ralph.

[@johnmacy3607]

the kid at the front desk got fired when bj gave him the phone back

[@aplus1080]

Hahahahaha

[@paulespino6462]

Respect. Nice to hear old stories from when BJ first started and how he admires/emulated Mestre Ralph.

[@dredned]

This brought tears to my eyes.

[@mikeshimer9912]

I used to train at Ralph’s in sf. I rolled w bj once when I was a white belt. We looked up to mt view guys like bj, Dave, Dan, etc. who were always crushing it in tournaments. I remember someone (Troy) told me “bj is going to be one of the best in the world..” even when he was a blue belt...

[@madfan9892]

I'm soooo happy to see this. Its ALWAYS great to see fighters (and people in general) remember their roots and where they came from. Especially after seeing a clip a few years back with Ralph calling BJ a snake (probably more because he was upset BJ wanted to fight Renzo then actually believing it). BJ is an mma GOD so for him to show so much respect for Ralph just shows how amazing Ralph must be.

[@aplus1080]

Ralph was upset about BJ leaving too.

[@Khaos969]

Ralph still wishes BJ didn't leave him... there is still tension that will never fully go away ...

[@da1onlynickvicious]

I love this so much I hope they reconnect this is amazing

[@Mercuricmike]

Great stuff, nostalgic good vibes!

[@diosantana2659]

me and BJ are the same age, 2 kids that are little. great to see him reconnecting with Ralph

[@miracleboy1]

I love the respect.

[@ANT18621]

Both BJ and the Gracie's great people regardless of the past.

[@rayanslim]

Seemed like here was a feeling of bad blood that had grown cold. Seemed that way to me, at least. Like an estranged father and son, or something. The beauty is that no one will reject authentic and sincere respect, no matter the history. Seems like BJ almost got choked up afterward, like positive closure.

[@yybr85712]

That's machine!!!!

[@kakaio9]

what did Ralph say in the beginning?

[@justinhills2740]

Machine machine worth watching for this

[@markalmazan7195]

Ralph lost to gomi in 6 secs lol

[@primate4]

I thought they had a serious falling out. Good to see that they've mended their friendship!

[@MrBoommer1]

You could tell they still have some animosity towards each other, but they probably have better things to worry about in their life besides that.

[@39Hundred]

+MrBoommer1 true. Ralph's son, just a little kid, had cancer. Last I heard, I think he survived the cancer. So yes, Ralph has way more serious issues to worry about than BJ's "loyalty" to his school. Plus, they're both older now. Holding grudges forever can take a lot out of you.

[@modernpolymath]

Jeez, I got my blue belt from Machine and Will Diaz in 2010.

[@jackson7201]

Where is Frankie At

[@cfx5000]

I was a Ralph fan until he met Gomi. I lost a lot of money on that fight.

[@Stephangarcia79]

Dave Phillips?

[@caulikid2762]

BJ : Hey Ralph it's BJ Ralph : * awkward silence * hello BJ......can I speak to Machine Machine: Hello Ralph Ralph: WTF you doing letting that 🐍 in the gym

[@kevinhunt1202]

Bj is far from a snake. . get your facts right before making comments...

[@sahilprashar567]

yes weird accent i heard this accent from that show dog bounty hunter

[@JJ-hx9wm]

anoop prashar It's a Hawaiian accent. Dog the bounty hunter is shot in Hawaii

[@bobnice3044]

I'm of the aged opinion that you never door step anyone.

[@radishbeet2130]

what does door step mean?

[@bobnice3044]

@@radishbeet2130 turn up without an invite.

[@radishbeet2130]

@@bobnice3044 10-4 thank you

[@KrnSniper01]

Next stop... American Kickboxing Academy to see Dave Camarillo?

[@johnnyshepherd3055]

I think aka and Dave had a falling out

[@prodigypenn]

+KrnSniper01 I would love to see BJ roll with dave, that would be awesome

[@bobthebuilder4468]

Did that guy with the phone say he was a machine or something?

[@BurtonSKnowles]

Yes. Justin "Machine" Holder. He earned the nickname because he was a training machine, would roll with everyone and just kept going, multiple classes a day and every day of the week. He runs the Mountain View academy now. A great instructor...."The Machine!"

[@jalidav1]

is it pronounced Halph?

[@tkakatommy]

+jalidav1 Yes. Virtually 100% of portuguese words beginning with an "r", the "r" will have the same sound as an "h" in half, host etc.

[@39Hundred]

Rorion, Relson, Rickson, Rolker, Royler, Royce, Robin, Robson, Reyson, Reylson, Rosley, Rolls, Rocian, Rilion, Renzo, Ralph, Ryan, Rockson, Ryron, Rener, Ralek, Reylan, Roran, Renen, Ricon and Rolles. A lot of Gracies' names begin with "R". Carlos and Helio felt the letter "R" was a "strong" and "mystical" letter. They also try to make up UNIQUE names. They feel if you have a common name, your personality might be influenced by someone else in the past with the same name. Example: "Rorion" = "R" + "Orion"(the space constellation). Rorion left Brazil to go to America and become an actor. He wanted to be a movie STAR(get it? Stars make up a constellation.) While his acting career didn't take off as he had hoped, he successfully made Jiu-Jitsu FAMOUS(like a Hollywood STAR) thru Royce's success in his creation of the UFC. Rorion's son Rener = "R" + INNER strength. R+Inner(ener)= Rener. Rener seems very intelligent and well spoken(inner strength).

[@wallacehickey4152]

jalidav1 yes the Rs are pronounced as Hs in Portuguese

[@Malouco]

Marshall Street u made up so much bullshit. R-Orion.....where did u read that shit?

[@yevgeniyzharinov7473]

"Tis also pronounced Henzo, Hyan, Hickson & Hoyce.

[@bebemaluco802]

Faixa preta osso"

[@efrainsandoval6480]

BJ seems nervous af!

[@juntjoonunya9216]

"Dave" who?

[@mjg29x]

Dave Camarillo.

[@jims512]

“Dave” Camarillo?

[@nl7432]

Jim S yes! He’s actually my instructor

[@aplus1080]

@@nl7432 the story between Ralph and Dave is f'ing insane.

[@WARFICTION1]

ralph got very piss when bj challange renzo... i think this is the first time they talk after ak that.

[@pethrosuriahson6156]

don't challenge your instructor's brother unless that brother is a rat bastard who slept with your instructor's wife, and Renzo would never do that to Ralph

[@JuanFernandez-vy8fd]

@@pethrosuriahson6156 wot

[@gennadigevorgyan4867]

Nervous even before Ralph picked up the phone, the picture on the wall showing Ralph and Cesar together explains BJ's trepidations :)

[@FukkWMC]

How so? Just curious, but, what about that picture, would make BJ afraid?

[@gennadigevorgyan4867]

Potmon oh, that's cuz BJ called out Cesar at some point in his career after Ralph put so much time and effort training BJ. Ralph later referred to BJ as a traitor cuz he went against the family. BJ hasn't forgotten it, Ralph might have forgiven BJ, but he hasn't forgotten either

[@FukkWMC]

@@gennadigevorgyan4867 Didnt he call out Renzo, not Cesar? Regardless, he was definitely nervous as hell lol

[@gennadigevorgyan4867]

Potmon not sure abt Renzo, but Cesar for sure, and Ralph and Cesar were very close m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/morOfJZph5Z4e9U

[@FukkWMC]

@@gennadigevorgyan4867 Oh okay, i never knew about this. Thanks for sharing. I was watching the Renzo Gracie documentary the other day (its called legacy if you're interested). And in that doc, they speak about BJ calling out Renzo, and you see them fight.

[@MaharlikaAWA]

Penn has such a weird accent.

[@ickerish]

its that hawaii, local accent

[@Legends]

MaharlikaAWA Hawaiian Pidgin English is the language

[@yevgeniyzharinov7473]

Tis called Pidgin.

[@bobnice3044]

37 He looks about 69.

[@aplus1080]

He looks different every day. I met him face to face two years ago on a beach in HI and he looked young.

[@deekay7594]

Bj penn prime was a top 5 goat.. But the game has evolved and the age is more athletic.. U cant just get up off the couch doing nothing and expect to keep up w the young lions/newbreed. Bj should fight cm punk, he would maul him.. But what if punk hail mary beats him.. Lose lose situation lol. #goat

[@mvm90]

Forgot to bow before entering the mat. He did ask the instructor, but you still have to bow.

[@williamschoenfeld1773]

ya why don't you tell Bj in person to bow on the mats

[@diosantana2659]

no you don't. I dont bow walking on the mats. I show respect by warming up hard and competing for my instructor

[@Looking-great]

This isn't Gracie Barra 😂

[@shammaboy]

bj is the most overrated fighter ever....next to nick diaz

[@christianprimig4627]

you are a bum

[@lownaccawookie5084]

+Kevin Hall Back to your cave troll. lol.

[@shammaboy]

+Grozithrar Wookie bj has 1 win in his last 7 fights. hes 16-10, not very impressive compared to others. hes lost 3 times to edgar, yet nobody sees edgar as better (which he clearly is). bj changed weight classes to much, was always out of shape, always gassed out. hes a product of doing bjj before it caught on as a mandatory skill. hes above average at best

[@aper422]

+Kevin Hall you dummy. He's a natural 145er that became lightweight champ and beat a 170lb champ matt hughes ( who was then considered invincible and the best welterweight ever) in his prime and whooped the greatest welterweight ever in gsp. Bj whooped st. Pierre's ass in that first fight. That alone should prove your dumb ass rocks. I would like to see someone do what he did in this era.

[@shammaboy]

hughes was losing that fight against GSP, until he pulled out an arm bar from off his back. GSP beat BJ twice, so i don't know where you're getting this "he got whooped by BJ" logic. BJ was good, and should have been great, but his messing with his weight, never training seriously, always gassing out..... he's just never been that good. All his wins came when the ufc was still young and not everyone was well rounded in jiu jitsu. above a verage at best.