BJJ Q&A with Brian Ortega & Rener Gracie

[@panosts6178]

Alex Volkanovski: Thanks for the triangle defence Rener. Appreciate your help man

[@kazkaze2456]

🤣😭

[@lexmerrill6133]

🤣🤣

[@ZacharyHughestheyounggeneral]

I feel like this is a low-key flex. If you're in T-city's guard I think you just lose.

[@PiffFighting]

Zachary Hughes like when he got mounted by Max

[@Zionsol777]

@@PiffFighting that fight was gonna go south for Max if it wasn't stopped.

[@DigitalNomadInvestor]

Brian congrats to your success. I remember you from class when you were about 14-16 years old back at the old academy for two years when you were starting to get your rep for your triangles. Rener, you and your brother are awesome instructors. I learned a lot and had I not moved, would have stayed with it. Stay safe and healthy in L.A!

[@ttctexas9714]

I subbed him so many times.aaaaaaaand Then I woke up. Maybe next time

[@TheArtofGuitar]

Best hairlines in the business folks! :)

[@DrReginaldFinleySr]

I'm 46 and proud to have joined the Gracie University family of students. I am learning so much. It's crazy how much stuff is clicking left and right. Watching is one thing, doing is another. For Rener and Ryron to have so much respect from some of the best fighters and practitioners in the world is a testament to the quality of instruction that I am receiving. Obrigado.

[@slavicvolk]

1:40 old school triangle from guard and new 24:55 triangle escape from guard

[@BillyDHughesDrums]

I love how Brian is keeping Rener honest and laughs when he's bullshitting lol

[@jpjp3873]

I use jujitsu at work installing ductwork and HVAC equipment. Sometimes I have to leg triangle a piece of duct to make it comply!

[@Chuckyeager1942]

Fun to see Brian grow up. The backdrop looks great.

[@dougieladd]

Great stuff!... I've not been back to JJ since injuring my back... However I train through the Gracie University every morning (solo though unfortunately - at 53). I want to move closer to a CTC... the nearest one to me is 200 miles, and there are no Garages where I live... and I don't have a garage, otherwise I'd start one :) ;) I train on the kitchen floor in about 3ft of space :). When I watch these type of videos they make me feel I can do it.... as well as feel part of "the GJJ family" :)

[@DigitalNomadInvestor]

Best advice for a white belt? Expect to feel lost and overwhelmed the first 1-4 months when you start training. But you will start to "get it" when the flow of instruction starts to feel okay. No matter what, stick with it.

[@dimaokolovych1188]

You will feel lost and overwhelmed if you are being taught incorrectly and being asked to process things the context of which you do not understand. The best way to lose a student. 90% of bjj schools do exactly that.

[@DigitalNomadInvestor]

@@King-Fasi Rener and Ryron were my instructors at The Gracie Academy in L.A. for two years. Brian Ortega, the guy in this video, and I were in the same class. So I knew him as a fellow student (but not personally). He was in his mid-teens back then. I only rolled with him once from what I can remember. He was nice but a shy kid back then. Rener took Brian under his wing and really helped him and looked after his development. The Gracies get a bad rap but they are incredible instructors and as accomplished as they are, I never felt any ego from Rener, Ryron, or their dad, Rorion. The people who badmouth them don't know the and never trained at their academy. I did for two years. They are passionate about JJ and instilled in us that we are only as good as is our ability to help the person we are rolling with. I was an older student and they made me feel like one of family there. How passionate they are in their YT videos is not an act, they are 100% legit. I highly recommend to anyone interested in JJ to check out their academy!

[@DigitalNomadInvestor]

@@dimaokolovych1188 I get what you are saying, but JJ is like chess, and you don't learn chess in one month and that is what I mean by my statement. Each JJ move is 3-6 steps, so it's difficult to learn the muscle memory all at once and it takes a lot of training. That's why getting a black belt in JJ is so long. Boxing is like checkers and you can learn it quicker. I say this from experience in both (I train in boxing and Muay Thai now in Thailand) but I trained at The Gracie Academy for two years). I checked out a number of martial arts places before I chose The Gracie Academy. Their instruction is incredible.

[@oa7274]

Being the smallest guy in class (130 lbs), I feel lost and got smashed by everybody for the first 6 months or more before finally learn to improve my game by tying it all together and knowing which move work or not work for me. So yeah, BJJ has a steep learning curve man

[@DigitalNomadInvestor]

@@oa7274 Rener always told us to try and roll with guys bigger than ourselves because in a street fight where you have to defend yourself, it will usually be a bigger guy who is the aggressor against you. So, it's good practice. It's good that you stuck with it.

[@frankcorrea3710]

Interesting comment regarding older students...I began at my CTC when I was 59 and I am still there going on 61...I often think of how it would be if started 20 years ago...then I remember the best day to plant a tree would have been 20 years ago..the second best day is today!!! I love training and will continue as long as my journey will allow...

[@davestuart8864]

Thank you fellas 😊😊 enjoyed seeing the quality that is Gracie jujitsu!!!❤❤

[@mouwerruiz2486]

Great video. I'm a 47 year old white belt with maybe 3 weeks of training. I appreciate your videos more than I can say. Thank you.

[@VIDEOSROK]

Honestly ..i would like to see a 20 minutes rolling between these 2 high level Black Belts!!

[@Paldex]

heres an 8 minute one i watched a while ago : kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXfJeZapr9eDp6M

[@tongvang8235]

Rener beats him easy in pure grappling match

[@andygt733]

It’s funny seeing Bryan with his old du reminds me of when I was going to the academy. Happy holidays guys

[@IoanSaid]

Thanks for a great video guys! Great to see T-City's love for the GU too! Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!

[@dfpguitar]

"as long as I have you in my life" the bromance here is strong

[@dommelow2676]

What a great video. I'm still shocked how many people questioned Brian, not just as a fighter, also as a human before his fight with Zombie. I know the slap, but there were also things before from TKZ. Brian is just such nice and humble guy and Rener is probably his best possible coach.

[@falufalump]

I don't think it's shocking, given that Rener's philosophy and business is built, ostensibly, on anti-bullying. It appeared that Ortega was bullying some random TKZ affiliated person that he knew he had physical advantages over. He physically assaulted him. That's anti-thesis to everything his school and mentor espouse.

[@drew7319]

As a 45 year old white belt the question about staying motivated was great although I get frustrated with my progress at times I had to take on the mentality that there's winning and learning in BJJ and I've been doing a metric ton of learning since I've started about 7 months ago and if I'm learning then it's worth it. Life is about learning and in doing BJJ I'm learning so much not just about the art of BJJ but I'm learning a lot about myself and it's been a blast

[@usabox]

Thank you Brian for sharing about your quietness.

[@weenfain2321]

No way... the only time I’ve ever wished I actually had social media to communicate/ have a chance to ask these guys one single question.

[@mexicanbomb13]

Awesome video, really interesting got my oldest son at the Gracie Barra and it has helped him a lot I’ve been wanting to join him but times are difficult you know what I mean well thanks one more time

[@SparkyTakedown]

Very balanced and insightful information and advice. I particularly liked "count your victories" and the confidence building.

[@KIToasty]

Loved this!! Please keep it coming!

[@JamesBond662]

26:15 T-City has a bum knee. Volkanovski, take note.

[@davidsalem2896]

Love the respect between you guys! Such a great fight team👊👊

[@SodaPopCurtis808]

Great to see ya again T-City! Great Q&A Rener. You never disappoint.

[@LemieuxJiuJitsu]

Thanks for your time guys!

[@spacemonkey1776]

Tcity! Been getting my guard passed when trying to lock down sub(triangle). Any pointers?

[@foosdontcry]

Wait wasn't the Zombie fight at October?? Bruh his hair grew hella quick!

[@andrewprince4730]

It’s the peptides 🧪

[@mmatakespodcast1idiot793]

Pshhhhh

[@Mysticalwarlock89]

Not really. Unless you never had long hair you would know

[@foosdontcry]

@@Mysticalwarlock89 I had long hair before, I was never bald before tho but that's a lot of hair comin from a bald head in just 2 months

[@dingleberries131]

Wondered the same lol

[@gojuboxer4224]

Brian is such a good young man. I see so much growth in him.

[@MrShawnjunglehead]

Both such chill people. Awesome video! Definitely would like to see more like this haha

[@blessed8662]

Need more of this content

[@Budsport_TV]

Brian out here giving his secrets out as Christmas gifts. Zero fucks given. Love it. Team TCity for life

[@jeffdj1975]

Gracie Jiu Jitsu for Life 🥋

[@tomwalker389]

Will you Brian ever take a fight with Kron or Ryan Hall.

[@evelynbarrios4442]

I love the way Brian is so humble, he's going to come back like a beast believe me

[@mmatakespodcast1idiot793]

He already did the fuck

[@evelynbarrios4442]

Does anyone know when his next fight will be

[@levialby3920]

Yesss give us more!!!

[@vincechanhealthy6373]

this is such a great Q&A for beginners like myself. So much of these questions were applicable. The answers are funny because they are true

[@Zobokolobozo]

Keep it up guys i think i speak for all fans when i say we could watch this all day. Great job in ur recent fight Brian looking great in ur comeback. Peak brian is a scary contender!

[@andrewkim6037]

I know it's not a silver bullet, but that triangle escape was sick. Thanks for the post Rener and T-City!

[@richardparker9344]

Bro I loved this! I can't wait till the next one!

[@ryguy6169]

Yo Brian, the way you changed your game recently I'd like to see a max Holloway rematch. The way you grew as a fighter with all that time off was remarkable like you made it look easy against KZ!!! TCITY champion 2021!

[@justastranger9868]

This was incredibly insightful, and may have just fuelled a passion for Grappling I lost.

[@adamzoubi96]

Brian is so genuine! I love it

[@elarmadillo2466]

You are awesome and amazing. Much love and Happy Christimas!!

[@oliverjimenez1885]

Thank you for this guys 👍🏼

[@kevintuliper6438]

Hello fellas I'd love to learn more I watched 90% of all ur clips I've already did the Gracie combative but I already knew most but I learned the same moves in different ways. I'd love to learn as much from you great champs

[@mapleridgefarm1026]

Hey, Hener was supposed to show his favorite submission...😑

[@anonymousdude5550]

He snuck out of the question

[@mmatakespodcast1idiot793]

Rener

[@aaronbrill1756]

More! This was awesome!!

[@carlosrobertomiranda8302]

Hi here my question. How effective do you think training Jiu Jitsu with Gi is for self defense in a street fight. Tnx.

[@juliodeltoro6352]

Man, I love Brian and this video was great

[@Passion5092]

Great video guys!

[@davidpenn1123]

2021 resolution: Watch. More. Rener.

[@tonyrodriguez9322]

I have a question...I’m new Bjj does professor Rener do compositions and if he doesn’t why?

[@dimapetrov2367]

Nice video - waiting for more. Keep it up boys.

[@Jpmendez718]

I’m a subscriber but I find it so weird that I never get any recommendations for this channel

[@wlp6200]

Any thoughts to adding a chapter to leglock defense at white belt/combatives?

[@canecorsodude1224]

Yesterday I just happened to watch a video of you two from 11 years ago doing the flying triangle.

[@alexisjordanschreiner1471]

Does full rash guard help protect against ring and staff?

[@bromara4237]

Another one pls

[@mcornielle]

Hi guys, love your work. I wanted to ask you something, what are you thoughts on what happened to rufino dos santos and donato pires at the hands of first-generation of gracies (Carlos Helio and George?? thank you.

[@JeffBisCamp]

Great job Renner ! OSU 🙏

[@Srvelis82]

Is there is a specific link for the $20.00/month course? Currently, I train locally at Gracie Barra but would like access to an online option during the pandemic.

[@GracieBreakdown]

Link in bio.

[@Srvelis82]

Got it now. I already created an account earlier today. Just could find that particular program. Love everything you guys do! Thank you.

[@callumthorsen5474]

Really liked this q and a 🤙🏻👍🏻

[@GBNM2013]

You guys are awesome! Much respect and Happy Holidays to you and your families! Stay healthy! Good luck to the future champ t☆city! Oss!!

[@deltaseal61]

Thank you!!!

[@waahmbulance]

would love to see a breakdown of Islam vs Dober submission

[@B1bLioPhil3]

How long has "T-City" been a black belt? Because, that triangle setup...

[@Shiggystardust]

How come no tony olveria breakdown?

[@alaskanoutlaw]

Great Q&A my dudes!

[@tdlaustralia7791]

Great stuff guys

[@kayc8088]

You guys are Dorks when it comes to technology ☺️ your Submissions on the other hand... killers.😵 Thanks guys I finally got my daughter (12) interested in Jiu-Jitso So I’m giving the free lessons a try. Cross your fingers. Either way I’m mom and Lille out or not she’s learning how to survive. But it’s always positive and better when they like it

[@opinionmaximus]

That's exactly what we do as far as class. 1 hour technique then 1/2 hour of rolling and then Sunday is a rolling only class as long as people want to roll. Usually 1.5 hours.

[@ramohemalas7495]

This is great thanks guys

[@rubenguevara5753]

Great stuff..

[@Zionsol777]

damn smooth triangle setup. Wow!

[@rgtjj2883]

Do you think you looked pass Holloway, I was hoping to watch you beat up McLoser.

[@lauca6969]

Even a trash can gets a steak once in a while 🤣😭 shit was hilarious

[@MarcoelOsito]

Why u mad

[@MADDLION247]

I just Subscribed. 👍👍👍👍

[@darrentill1511]

I love this we want more plz

[@JustinKonikow]

Loved it Oss!!

[@slickrick9254]

Every time I listen to Rener talk it makes me want to sign up at Cesar's school because it's near my house.

[@peezy1942]

do it

[@slickrick9254]

@@peezy1942 I'm waiting on an email from Ralph's school now.

[@هذاأنا-ذ3ث]

@@slickrick9254 Cesar's at Pleasant Hill or Brentwood (new place)? Are they open currently?

[@slickrick9254]

@@هذاأنا-ذ3ث I'm not sure if Cesar's schools are open, I'm not able to look at his website.

[@emilyjerger3511]

love the friendship

[@phredbookley183]

This man went 1 and 4,999? Man...I got no excuses.

[@raymondr2821]

Training ideas to get better as purple belt

[@jdiaz8819]

I swear I just watched the tax collector and t city was in it, awesome hands against the zombie and that elbow

[@KendrickXLamar--]

Jiu jitsu is more important than I thought.

[@weenfain2321]

Really? Lol wow. How long have you watched MMA? Gracie proved many many years ago how important and superior BJJ was and put it on the map on a new level. Fighting opponents twice his size winning. Grappling, wrestling, BJJ should honestly be everyone’s base.

[@noelnoni]

Hair grew quick

[@RUARI-mi1yt]

thats how it works lol

[@ryanlong8967]

Please go to back to Brazil

[@VijayKumar-dn4pz]

Thank you

[@blaqflip1]

great vid

[@joelmartinez2896]

Studying before signing up 😁

[@jaquesfrancais3030]

Question to both of you: How did you guys end up without califlower ears? Any advide?

[@tainekolbe-booysen9010]

When you roll, use your forehead to hold position and move into position not the side of the head which causes your ears to get rubbed against a lot

[@Kev80ification]

Jesus Christ I wish I had Brian's hair growth!! God bless you Sir!

[@jimmy-ke2gb]

You say jesus name in vain. then you say God bless.Lol.jesus and God are same sprirt.

[@angusroewl7206]

@@jimmy-ke2gb shame they don't exist

[@jimmy-ke2gb]

@@angusroewl7206 It's a bad thing not to believe in god.jesus is savior.over are sins.where do go when you did a sin.you just forget about.or sweep under the rug.so if that is done then.the smell will be rotten.god gave everyone a plate.call a soul.If you throw that plate away.then you will eat off the floor like a dog.jesus christ is savor. believe it or not it's your choice.

[@angusroewl7206]

@@jimmy-ke2gb bro learn to use a full stop before you lecture people on the bible. Ain't it great how you can dk whatever the fuck ya want but if you ask for forgiveness it's all good. Lmao theists be crazy

[@jimmy-ke2gb]

@@angusroewl7206 I apologise .I forgot I was talking to a pagan.nevet mine Have a good day.

[@ELMasisoo]

Alex volkanovski: in the livestream saying " excelllent " 😈

[@tryhard6859]

My school does way too much drilling and not enough rolling!

[@TheCaptainObvious2]

Haha with Brian's hair this looks like it's 2013 again

[@alonsiuemanagerie747]

Brian Ortega es mexicano?

[@mastertom1412]

I feel that hip replacement answer 100% Decades of kicking is tough on you!