Gracie Jiu-Jitsu 101: The Basics

From the rough streets of Rio de Janeiro to the spotlights of the UFC, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has proven to be the most effective self-defense system of all time. In this special introductory video, produced in collaboration with Art of Manliness, Rener Gracie breaks down the exact science behind the techniques of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu that have made the art effective against giants for three generations!
Be sure to check out the other videos in the series...
The History: • Gracie Jiu-Jitsu 101: ...
The Philosophy: Coming Soon
Learn Gracie Jiu-Jitsu from home or find a Certified Training Center at: www.GracieUniversity.com
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[@highcalibermanpod]

"Ignorance has no age limit." 🤣🤣 That's pure gold!

[@megumi6499]

Why pay money? Just attack Rener in the back alley and he'll give you a free lesson.

[@rthomas201011]

He might even buy you watermelon juice.

[@IntSavior]

+ShowdownPlease He might just lose count and keep holding you more than six seconds. Guess what? You follow that light in the end of tunnel.

[@vasquezmarcos01]

Megumi why would you attack him after what he just demonstrated,you morron

[@zenogate6104]

VASQUEZMARCOS01 lol you didnt get the joke

[@MaxwellHavins]

VASQUEZMARCOS01 for the free lesson duh.

[@FlashySenap]

Dammit, he is just so gosh darn good att explaining things and at the same time inspire so much! XD

[@lupash]

+FlashySenap If I had to pick my favorite Gracie, I'd probably pick Rener.

[@tomwolfe7782]

That's why fans call him Rener "Renergy" Gracie. Haha.

[@aznericxD]

FlashySenap his speaking is actually best on KZbin I’ve seen in all my years. So many “aha!” moments

[@austinjordan-windsor2752]

that renergy hits different

[@aamvoor]

He is a really good instructor

[@nieljansegers9211]

aam voor yes he is

[@CamberHill]

I was attacked in a Starbucks waiting for my latte. I've never been punched (twice) in 61 years. I was told about this defense system and I admire your formula.

[@someaussiebloke4487]

"im gunna tie him up in a pretzel, then we gunna shake hands and have some watermelon juice" Love it mate, gold!

[@bellavita3097]

lol

[@bobdownie.2806]

I gotta get me some a dat watermelon juice, it might be Rener’s secret to boundless energy.

[@unconcernedcitizen4092]

@SmokeCloud Of course there is. You can make it yourself. The other option is a product called “Watermelon WTR” or something along those lines that is virtually pure watermelon juice.

[@T0dash19]

Come for the basics, stay for the watermelon juice.

[@thetoddandersonshow4067]

Lol

[@777jrock777]

@@thetoddandersonshow4067 Darn millennial, do you want an avocado toast too? LOL Kidding!

[@mitchellcumsteen9220]

@@777jrock777 How about some soy?? Lol

[@stur6722]

@@gonzalosegovia3835 I’ll bring my Mexican friends. For the avocados. After you finish selling your oranges. você gostou disso? Kkkkkkkkkkkkkk

[@coldsmokepwrstroke]

No pulp

[@rawlins2938]

I'm a 34 year Tae Kwon Do practicioner, and I love TKD with all my heart and soul, and I have to say I absolutely LOVE everything in this video. These guys are amazing. Planning to start BJJ training this year.

[@Rynoverse]

How’d it go

[@andrewp612]

This is my favorite comment! My son just got his blackbelt in TKD and I'm encouraging him to move to BJJ... but he's got friends in Judo right now, so... he'll get there though.

[@jaxwhyland]

This guy could very well be a purple belt by now, would love to hear how it went

[@PhoebusApollo360]

Taekwondo and BJJ combine very well, especially with how unstable those kicks make you - learning how to wiggle on the ground is alot of help!

[@StevenDoesStuff]

The joy of Martial arts is learning them all, not choosing one or the other. Glad to see your comment, I am also a Taekwondo practitioner, but I need a good grappling art to master.

[@staywise812]

"No permanent damage, no bruises, no evidence"...haha, well spoken my friend

[@anthonyspencer766]

Love Rener's personality. I know that jiu-jitsu is already popular in MMA circles, but this guy is the diplomat this art needs. Articulate and wonderful teacher. Fantastic enthusiasm and energy. This man was born to teach.

[@Rotinaj37]

9:35 Get up, shake hands and go have some watermelon juice lmfao

[@Majinishere]

your fucking picture has me dying

[@santiagoarce5672]

That's his LIFE

[@mariojr377]

I was young in the 80's / 90's. At this time many jiujitsu practitioners were very violent and assaulted people for pleasure. It was a serious problem in Brazil. Violence greatly encouraged by academies, including Gracie. I hated anyone who practiced jiu-jitsu, judged them almost bandits. I have been reading and watching videos like this and I understand it is not only violence, there are many positive aspects of self esteem, health and discipline. Very different from my point of view. I no longer feel angry neither affraid when I see a young man wearing a kimono walking on the streets. Jiu Jistsu practitioners have changed a lot their behavior since 1990 when the so called pitboys had spread violence and fear. Best regards from Brazil, Great video.

[@thejoker3644]

I am sure you mean gi and not kimono...

[@mariojr377]

Good afternoon, I Brazil people say kimono, I have just googled GI and I understant what you have meant. Best regards, Mario.

[@saulocamargo6117]

Gi? Quem é Gi?

[@blakelankford883]

Thank you for the insight!

[@mariojr377]

@@blakelankford883 😀

[@flatearthandvariousthought2978]

This video right here is why I am going to go to Gracie to learn how to protect myself. I'm going to be 51 years old this year and I want to feel confident for the first time in my life.

[@vicentefox477]

Gay

[@bg1599]

@@vicentefox477 idiot

[@ericsaunders2485]

Sad buddy.... Never felt like a man.... 😥

[@shindrithargriethrat8408]

@@mikemiller5445 You're an idiot.

[@BredForAnarchy]

Dont listen to the haters and naysayers, you're in the right direction. I hope you stuck to your guns and got that bjj lesson, it will change your life for the better.

[@Gkuljian]

I'm 61. I've just spent 8 years on mobility, and thought I'd finally look at learning how to defend myself. I'm 5 minutes in, and I've obviously found the very best there is. I'm looking forward to all of your videos. Very cool. I've never been in a fight, and I'm totally afraid of fighting. So it's time for me to learn.

[@raymondsanchez808]

G Kuljian very well said sir 👍

[@wadegarrett2053]

G Kuljian I'm 50 and I just joined carlson Gracie fight team in Illinois. I love it.

[@nathandrake5941]

You have my deference

[@tdurden9532]

I'm 68 years young and I don't have time to roll around mounting and dismounting young men, I just carry a gun and make them eat the corn out of my shit, sometimes I make them lick my fartbox

[@FolkeBernadotte2]

You're a living legend man! Keep it up👍🏻 I remember when George HW Bush celebrated his 80th birthday he skydived. He loved that sport I guess it's his way to appreciate that incident of WWII when his plane was shot and he survived and was rescued by a submarine.

[@andrewkoh776]

Just seeing the basics of BJJ brings a smile to my face. I can't wait to start Gracie University and get into a real academy. Thank you Gracies :)

[@ItsJipee]

Do you have a reason that you havent started at your local gym?

[@andrewkoh776]

I would like to train with high level instructors that are certified with the Gracies instead of the shitty purple belts instructors in the Northern Virginia/D.C. area who train for sport not self defense

[@PLuSConvey]

Andrew Koh There are a lot of great gyms in that area, I believe Ryan Hall has his 50/50 gym around there, also theres some Lloyd Irvin affiliate schools around there as well.

[@marcaononymous]

do the sport version then. it's better than doing nothing, you will definately develop some skills and fitness.

[@Zenitself]

Andrew, I am in the general dc area and have been looking for a training partner to do Gracie Combatives with to eventually earn a blue belt. If you're interested in meeting up to talk about this sometime let me know.

[@Lehmann108]

Ronda needed to follow this advice!

[@Vynastice]

she sure needed to

[@inleblack1136]

Lehmann Peters start calling herself Honda

[@matthewcoburn4083]

Gracie Combatives is what we learned as Rangers and Army Special Forces and it works. It is critical to have a plan and the Gracie system of BJJ provides you with a great plan no matter the situation be it combat or protecting yourself, your family, others. The Gracies are true heroes and their system is excellent.

[@Mega_Mikey]

I wish people who are brand new to martial arts/jiujitsu/fighting could possibly realize and appreciate how smart, pragmatic, and effective this video and all of Rener's training videos are. This is truly top-level stuff for all around self-defense on the street, better than anything else out there. If you follow the Gracie philosophy and techniques, you will always put yourself in a position to have the highest likelihood of a best-case final outcome in any altercation. Plus if you think about all Rener does for police training around the world which is EXTREMELY beneficial for both police and citizens....There's a word to describe Rener but I can't think of it.

[@gabewatson3680]

I'll agree with about 90% of what you said the only problem is if you do get in a street fight and the person has friends as soon as you go down stomping starts.

[@Mega_Mikey]

Gabe Watson Why does everyone bring this up, like people who do jiu-jitsu are blind morons who think they are invincible...c'mon man. What if it's one guy and he has a knife? Guess what you grapple him you're gonna die. It doesn't make a difference. Having these skills is extremely beneficial in any altercation. Until you've trained in it you can't really say I'm wrong.

[@gabewatson3680]

I do jiu jitsu and taekwondo and what I said came from a personal experience when someone decided to join in and broke one of my ribs.

[@iansinclair6256]

They bring it ip Omglosser, because this stuff actually happens outside of the match fights you often see in the "youtube" examples. Not saying BJJ doesn't work, but it is something that we all have to think about when we train in martial arts. There are pro's and con's in all arts and BJJ is not to great against multiple attackers generally. That's why you learn other things as a martial artist. I spent most of my training in striking arts, and then realized while striking is very effective for self defence, there is also a need for sound grappling skills too. Objectively BJJ does have its drawbacks like every other specialised art.

[@iansinclair6256]

And Joey, admitting BJJ is not the be all and end all, and that there are genuine things being mentioned, shows humility. Trying to suggest these people are talking out of their asses because you favour your style, shows you haven't had your ass handed to you in real multiple situations before and not been beaten down badly. Being on the ground against more than one person is unsafe to say the least. Its important to keep a balanced perspective when dealing with self defence. Same would go for strikers who think they dont need grappling skills. Fine and effective until some big jerk takes you to the ground and starts beating on you, because you have no skills there.

[@Smeeshie2001]

7:24 When a belt knows better Ju-Jitsu that you...

[@Rujewitblood]

from now on when im struggling, ill think 'what would my belt do'

[@NuevoVR]

pretty sure a cat knows better jiu jitsu than me i fucking suck. hopefully i get better in my second lesson

[@darkability1393]

@@NuevoVR You gotta show that cat who's boss, I hope you stuck with it and got better!

[@feili7567]

thats why you get a belt once you start jj 🌚

[@Anfernee.Clarke]

Jiu-jitsu is on my list after I master the art of boxing, I'm training for amateur matches at my gym. Jiu-jitsu is what everyone should know, I feel so vulnerable not knowing much about it.

[@rand_-mk5lb]

Anfernee Clarke Boxing and BJJ is an amazing combo. I have a boxing background and am starting bjj soon.

[@rand_-mk5lb]

@Mariana Williams That's ridiculous

[@rand_-mk5lb]

@Mariana Williams You really think someone can't practice bjj and implement gracie techniques in training??

[@rand_-mk5lb]

@Mariana Williams do you even train?

[@rand_-mk5lb]

@Mariana Williams As I asked, do you even train?

[@RatFace_MonkeyEar_FishEye]

Easily the most articulated instructor I’ve seen in a long long time. Keep it up young fella, your going places!

[@TheLifeOfJord]

I've just started learning Jiu-Jitsu in an immersion camp in China! In case you're interested, I'm a complete beginner and going to be filming my entire development - just have a look at my channel if you want to see more.

[@pastadrugs2403]

awesome I will be watching. you'd be surprised how much you can learn in a short space of time especially as a beginner

[@andrewwoods564]

Interesting! :D I will watch.

[@stevenrobinson3235]

TheLifeOfJord

[@waggishganer9955]

This has inspired me to start jiu jitsu

[@M3SOTI]

Waggish Ganer how is everything now?

[@peixuanchua2450]

Oh my god. This is AMAZING!! I was so mind blown by the entire sequence on the ground! Had my hands over my mouth the entire time!! Never done martial arts whatsoever and looking to learn BJJ for self defense soon. Was looking into BJJ online and stumbled on this video. Very much inspired. The small fire that started burning in me recently just got bigger. So THANK YOU FOR THE AWESOME VIDEO!! Much loves!!

[@mobiledetail4you]

Just started Gracie combative, it’s insane how simple it is. Not easy, simple. At 53, not gonna lie, even doing two basic position/ moves per class, I’m sore. But we’ll worth it. Having Rener here on you tube and Gracie university online is a bonus to in person instruction and practice.

[@loggiex2289]

The first two minutes of this video could change someones life if they were willing to hear what is being said and put it into practice. Brilliant belief sir.

[@sasnam]

Oh ma lord. I just discovered this video and the lessons are mind blowing. Renner is such a good teacher.

[@tigerbalm9999]

Rener is a great teacher. I’m glad they’re sharing these videos during these terrible times.

[@SamuelIkeda]

That was the most impressive and genius 20 minutes of no-homo I've ever seen

[@edgarallanpoe8917]

Speak for yourself, I’m fully aroused..

[@brosgee4529]

🤣🤣🤣

[@peterbarr4817]

One of the greatest explanations for anyone interested in bjj. Great job I hope to see more from you!

[@yogalover2753]

Thanks for the tutorial. I was looking for short jui jitsu classes all over KZbin and I'm glad that I finally found one. Will definitely be using this as much as other martial arts alongside capoeira.

[@mikephillips8538]

Thank you Renner. This changes lives for the better.

[@brandonswift6000]

Awesome video and world class instruction. Im way more interested in this self defense for the real world than some of the sport bjj focus of other instructors I've watched. I think this is why the Gracie academy is the best place for Gracie Jiu Jitsu instruction. Thanks for the video.

[@narcossiss2572]

very outstanding video...(bows)

[@maripido]

This is fantastic - every move is efficient and practical. They even talk about the psychology of fighting. Very good teacher. Kudos!

[@user-ep4tt1th5b]

So inspiring!!!so much of positive energy!!! Great video. I hope I'm not too old to learn it yet

[@dominiquelouis6345]

Rener, great video. Could you please cover the possibility of handling someone who gets out of your control and proceeds try to kick you in the head. Obviously protecting the head is key, but how does one transition to getting control back? Thanks!

[@faz1991]

That first 2 minutes is basically how i live my life, 100% agree. I've been verbally attacked with racial comments etc (i'm brown) and i know i would have annihilated the person, but i just said some rational words to try and expose his ignorance and walked on. It was tough because inside i was saying "listen, who do you think you are thinking that you can say this ignorant shit to me? I could lay you out flat if i wanted to and embarrass you in front of all these people" - but i didn't because i kind of felt sorry for him, and he embarrassed himself enough already. 100% agree, suppress the egos.

[@privateProtection]

nice job man!!

[@chadonlegran]

pussy

[@quabledistocficklepo3597]

tarkan9000, What a fool you are.

[@tarkan9000]

I'm speaking out of experience.

[@NuevoVR]

i had been doing judo for all my high school life and people would always be dicks to me and push me because i was a loner, i just spent my life training judo and normal boxing but no one knew.. i always just took it because if you can take that level of disrespect you are a stronger person than someone who would use their martial arts to prove themself to the scumbag bullies. thats what all my teachers told me and im glad they did because i wouldve seriously hurt those idiots and get in trouble

[@jameslaiola4976]

Thank you so much for your Uploads.

[@username6265]

Thank you SO MUCH for this video! So well explained that i could follow all of the different stages and understand the logic behind them! Thanks again!

[@maryearley3144]

I just watched this whole thing I’m so inspired! I need to learn! He is incredible also! And mad cute lol

[@writingmetal]

It's all great but what if the opponent starts tickling me?

[@greybeard8831]

Thank you for starting the discussion with the 99% idea around fighting, our choices and the consequences of our decisions. Great intro and great video...true professionals.

[@robertdragon7502]

The BEST! THANK YOU for sharing!

[@adrianaperezz3351]

I'm trying out Gracie Jiu Jitsu on Saturday IM SO EXCITED and kinda nervous

[@rryanreid]

Did you stick or quit?

[@culhwch4168]

I wonder what happened...

[@TheToneBender]

1:08 yes i am

[@allisononeel2890]

Ricky I

[@team1t.v.team1familyfitnes66]

I love the language of "Connection." This is a great way to express this simple concept. Henner is so good at using language that really describes so accurately what a person is supposed to do in a particular position. Thank you Gracies for sharing.

[@grantknott]

Fantastic, Love your manner of teaching

[@BrownPrizm]

This is so useful for women. I'm a lady that does jiu jitsu!

[@89Kele]

Eva Sanchez never quit

[@NuevoVR]

id love to date a girl that does jiu jitsu, but at my gym it would be inaproppiate to ask them out so i gotta respect that :((

[@thewarrior6784]

I wish more women who did jiu-jitsu. I hope I find a girlfriend who does it as well. She would be a nice sparring partner.

[@georgetheonlyporge]

The coolest shit ever.

[@karlambey8124]

georgetheonlyporge it is but it also looks wrong

[@grotto4951]

@@karlambey8124 how?

[@TOPSyndicate]

Best tutorial vid I've seen on KZbin! I'm practicing these techniques daily with my wife and kids

[@isaiahdryg5010]

That’s so freaking cool! The mechanics and thought process of a bjj practitioner is awe inspiring

[@horslems]

Amazing video i feel like I'm a blackbelt now lol

[@anthonyjomarortiz3161]

13:58 it's called a triangle choke my friends lmfaooo priceless

[@PunisherMMA]

Sir , you are a great teacher , now I want to learn more about Gracie JJ

[@Ovalbugmann]

Man!, Wow that was a really good video! As a long time wresting fan and knowing most fights end up on the ground, I knew Gracie Jiu-Jitsu was simply the best martial art and the one for me, and now I know why, Thanks very much Rener. I'm gonna watch this video until I remember all the moves in my head and go over it till I'm confident I can execute them.

[@mundaserious2]

This guy should be teaching chemistry.

[@nefsa84]

no name 😂😂😂😂💀 Please!!!

[@777jrock777]

Uhhh...he is!

[@awakenedventures3501]

"We're going to get watermelon juice" ahh love him 😂

[@phx4closureman]

2:54 - 15:34 AWESOME explanation showing transition from standing to ground and what to do when on the ground to avoid taking damage.

[@gldsmith61]

Once again, great job as always.

[@Taylor-wt9zv]

9:29 you're welcome

[@narutokun616]

"Am I making myself clear??" 😂😂😂

[@johnathanceja9635]

These are great videos! Thank you so much for the upload!

[@deadphishcheesespread]

Excellent tutorial. I feel as though I know so much more about fighting in general and specifically Jiu-jitsu. Thanks

[@thesharpestknifeever]

haha watermelon juice. yes!

[@Sacredasylum420]

I wanna learn jujitsu so bad I just don't have any money for classes

[@peteramarillo1817]

Just learn the moves by watching KZbin. Watch as many BJJ basics videos as you can and add them to your channel. Drill the moves 50 times each day. Watch the same video over and over and over until it is drilled into your head. At work drill the moves over and over inside your head. Start with the basics. Then move on to the intermediate. Also buy BJJ instructional videos. Watch them everyday drill every day. Do this until you get you money for classes. Good luck

[@Sacredasylum420]

ikcjjt I have a job and bills don't assume...

[@NuevoVR]

im 17 and i had no money for it either, so a month ago i applied for a job at mcdonalds and they interviewed me and gave me the job.. so now i have a job, more friends and im learning an awesome martial art all thanks to bjj. if u already work try and ask for more shifts cause its so worth it bro

[@swosu98]

Try selling your plasma and platelets at a blood bank. You can make up to $150 per donation

[@Supermomo2007]

judo is better self defense and very cheap.

[@stevemarshallveryfunny6907]

Love your spirit and enthusiasm -

[@gentlegiant6585]

Wow the quality of instruction is amazing! Well done.

[@Bak3dB3an]

The close green zone is a green zone WITHOUT weapons.

[@PRINCECOUNTYBEATS]

the outside green zone is a green zone without guns.

[@rickp2092]

+McChulo LOL Everyone forgets about teeth. I'm a retired Deputy Sheriff, and this form is wonderful, except I have scares all over my body, from fight for you life bite marks;) Real street fights, leave the person using what ever tools they have to use;) In this form, that's about all you leave them;)

[@jamest681]

Yea, if you lock them up can't they use their teeth to bite your leg or arm.

[@MrFoxRJ]

I want watermelon juice now...

[@lnsbaxley]

Thank you so much for everything you do and teach. I am a lover of jujitsu.

[@eduardoaguilar3257]

Man, Rener is an amazing teacher.

[@ayush_k7]

BJJ is great. but only in 1 on 1 fight

[@evalzeyn9730]

True...

[@eastwood111]

Watermelon juice lmao!!!!! 😜

[@ondagrande7225]

Was here 5 years ago🙏🏽👊🏽🙏🏽 Came back to show it to my son Much love and respect 👊🏽♥️👊🏽

[@philipppiier17]

I can't believe how much I just learned..thank you.

[@tonygambino5905]

He's right though, what someone else says should mean nothing to you at all if you have good self-esteem. Why would you care if someone calls you a "bitch" or whatever? Do you care if a 5 year old says it to you? No because they are nobody to you. I feel the same way about other adults. If someone wants to talk shit then their opinion means nothing to me. If they put their hands on me its different but words? Come on.

[@NuevoVR]

some people just feel like they have to defend their pride, a bit like vegeta from dbz if you will. they think so highly of themselves that this level of disrespect cant go unpunished once you let go of ur ego and realise ur nothing special and to just ignore them, youll become so much more content in everything

[@canelo8304]

My bully is a boxer but with jiu jitsu and karate i beat the fook out of him in a real fight 🥊

[@EBB47]

mad respect to the amount of peace you have for your opponent

[@jameslaiola4976]

Thank you also for your humility. You and your family are always so nice to everyone. I appreciate that and May GOD bless you Always

[@limalima6037]

"...equally likely to get hit in the process." "One hit in the red zone and you get knocked out." Spoken like a true brainwashed Jujitsu man, oh, Brazilian Jujitsu man!

[@JaguarRonin]

Great teaching takes a great communicator. Great work! Great job!

[@tomk3620]

RENER! The best Gracie JJ instructor in the family!!!

[@user-rt4kn8qc6o]

Your video's convinced me to start Jiujitsu. I'm 7 months in and love it. That aside, I'd like to see a Gracie breakdown of the Six Million Dollar Man fighting Big Foot.

[@rajaabouyaghroumni1649]

This is the most peaceful self defense I have ever seen. Great job!

[@volmon1799]

You are the best teacher not only on fights but to avoid fights in real life. Very knowledgeable.

[@jimberlygridder183]

love this ...thank you for this.

[@kid_wiz5796]

fantastic video, great instructors

[@alabamahouseflippers4480]

Fantastic training and explanation !

[@WOLFARI]

This is pure Gold ! Thanks !

[@hueguy]

Thank you Rener! I feel fully motivated now :D

[@joshnp7841]

you guys are awesome. God bless

[@JoosWulfe]

I would listen to his teachings for hours and hours everyday and there's no way i can be fed up of his lessons

[@kjvenom8508]

I teach another system but I really like what you guys do and your training ethic is top notch really enjoyed seeing the Control Thank you for sharing my respects 🙏

[@_Mordion_]

great video and great lesson! Thank you!

[@AndrewTinory]

What an incredible teacher.

[@leo123elcubanito]

Thanks for the lesson sir

[@revanentyt7697]

incredible video.

[@eddymia139]

Outstanding demonstrations.

[@manmarras]

You're the best salesperson I ever heard!