Roy Harris on JKD and the Belt Levels of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

[@mustangcogger]

I have several instructional dvds Mr Harris has produced over the years and they are all treasure troves of information that I continually visit. I think Roy Harris is a genius and this interview was fantastic and look forward to seeing his future projects when they are available. Thanks for giving such a great interview 🙏

[@RoyHarris]

Thank you Richard!

[@williamdolan2673]

Couldn't agree more. To be such a pioneer, so far from his own white belt days, and truly be a Mt.Rushmore shoe-in of American BJJ....yet be attuned to the needs of a beginner & not so far removed as to be speaking solely in the esoteric shows a man with an eternally empty cup. The miles deep/wide/long knowledge is available if the student is ready, but he just as adeptly teaches Day One in language nervous First-Gi folks can grasp.

Great interview! Had to see it twice, just wow 😅 Mr. Harris is having a seminar this Saturday at my club, Team Trondheim BJJ in Norway. I'm only a white belt, 14 months into my journey. Have spent the last time reading up on Roy Harris, his journey and instruction videos. As a white belt I try to survive and keep my game "simple", my foundation goal: escapes. /Bård Vassbø Jr. Team Trondheim BJJ Norway

[@BodegaMo]

the video I just watched of him giving you the 4th degree black belt was one of the most beautiful things I've seen

[@beretta91108]

Trained jkd and bjj with Roy back in 95 when I transferred to UCSD. Great humble instructor. I wish him well. “Use no way as way, have no limitations as limitations “

[@mr.monitor.]

I went to dinner with him one time after a seminar. He's an unusual character. He can speak on just about any subject with great detail.

[@RoyHarris]

Thank you P!

[@RoyHarris]

@@mr.monitor., thank you for your kind words! I am unusual and would definitely consider myself a "character"!

[@usabox]

Thank you for this amazing interview! Back in 95-96, I started my jiu-jitsu journey with Master Fabio santos. I was a UCSD student and I could only afford 1x/week which was $70/month. I don't remember how I stumbled upon Mr. Harris' Friday night bjj class in the UCSD recreation room. I used it to supplement my 1x/week jiu-jitsu training. I was so drunk with the Gracie Kool-Aid that I didn't see how valuable someone like Roy Harris was. Thank you!

[@kevinorr6880]

Having fun is paramount, even if you are rolling hard. I am two months out now with knee tears from my partner. I am 58 and still competitive in class, but older. Had I known as a young man growing up in O’side that you were near, my life would be different today. Thank you. Going to San Diego this week and will train.

[@RoyHarris]

Thank you Kevin!

[@trooperjoe73]

Straight gold in this conversation. I have several apps by Mr. Harris, and they are game changing. As an older blue belt, I don't have the time to make it a long journey. I have to play catch up.

[@RoyHarris]

Thank you TrooperJoe73!

[@ThaSilentOne420]

Jiujitsu is a never ending journey friend u never know it all cuz new stuff is learned everyday

[@KarmaFlight]

I am in Hong Kong right now. This is serendipitous! Thanks

[@robertmiller8110]

Same! Let's train bro!

[@KarmaFlight]

@@robertmiller8110 Are you living there? I am an airline pilot and stop over in HKG.

[@robertmiller8110]

@@KarmaFlightYes, I'm based here brother!

[@fesnas]

I could listen to these two all day. Great stuff. Thanks! Osss

[@imranjitsu0012]

I am really impressed how deep sensei Roy Harris knowledge on jiujitsu and life is. Very impressive.

[@RoyHarris]

Thank you!

[@achimfreyer1138]

I love both of them their calm way of explaining is really helpful and suits my age better than being yelled on. This piece of researching your way and going slower has helped me enjoy and progress even at my age of soon 54. I will keep following you, it is so inspiring.

[@BJJandBS]

Roy Harris is a gem of a guy. I took privates with him and I really enjoyed every minute. Just a super nice guy. I'd love to see him put out more content.

[@mr.monitor.]

This journey of discovery in Brazilian Jiu-Jitzu that Roy and Roy have taken together is an inspiring examples of how visions and determination can lead to great successes and healthy lifestyles.

[@menelikmesfin277]

Legends! I began bjj using Roy dean's materials grateful for your generosity Sensei.

[@uchenwokedi6812]

I love Sensei Harris! His online course on the foundation of BJJ is excellent!

[@clintonjonker8474]

Brilliant video. Just by listening to them both, one can add to your game and Life. Humility and brain overload

[@manoasky]

A wealthspring of wisdom for all. Thank you!

[@conquerorhapkido]

This was fantastic from both interviewer and interviewee. We had the honor of hosting Master Roy Dean a few years ago for a seminar/retreat with Masters from a few other arts. Not only did Master Roy Dean highly impress us with his skill and fluidity, he spoke highly of his instructor during the seminar which I thought was very honorable although now I see why. Side note: one of the Masters; Master Lee Crawford was I believe a 7th dan in Aikido and effortlessly phenomenal. She had Master Roy Dean who was also humble enough to participate as a student when the other Masters were teaching help us with some of the techniques and he was surprisingly just as effective in Aikido as he was in BJJ. Had us airborne with almost zero effort as did Master Lee Crawford.

[@nathaliegendron8656]

Glade to discovery this amazing sensei! Thanks!.

[@prodigalson3713]

Could listen to Mr Harris all day. Everything he says comes from the heart, is filled with purpose, and has the potential to better your life!

[@RoyHarris]

Thank you!

[@kymahone]

Mahalo for guiding the mindset and approach of this journey, so important!

[@MongooseJJ]

I’d love to hear the discussion about jiu-jitsu for different body types Knowing what you’re predisposed to do or have a slight advantage in and why also requires some depth of understanding the art Many guards, sweeps, passes and submissions work better for some people and genetics seem to play a role in this phenomenon

[@moment37]

The Roy's (Harris and Dean) have a wonderfully articulate and detailed knowledge of martial arts and BJJ. Thanks for doing this and sharing such useful knowledge

[@CoachFryed]

Awesome interview! This man is definitely a gift to those who are fortunate to have had a chance to train with him. Great job Roy Dean!

[@fearthetriangle]

I’ve been thinking into this myself a lot. Technique is an algorithm. The most simple and specific solution to a specific complicated problem.

[@Artist21st]

Both of you are legends

[@BjornGranum]

Thank you both for this intervju! So awesome to get a glimpse of mr. Harris wisdom! Proud to say that I am a student within his lineage! Thank you!

[@RoyHarris]

Hi Bjorn! How are you?

[@BjornGranum]

@@RoyHarris Hello! I am fine! We just had an open mat at a very scenic location in the city with family and friends joining! Good vibes, smiles and fun rolls! I look forward to the release of your new products! 🙌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@RoyHarris]

@@BjornGranum, that's awesome! And thank you!

[@aungnyeinchan495]

Thank you both for this!

[@nassiridaniel]

Alot of valuable information here! Excellent video, thank you Sensei and Sensei!

[@themathemagicchannel]

Really interesting podcast. I love your choice of words - just like technical knowledge - clearly refined through the years. Amazing interview

[@Noah-jy8wb]

Thank you roy for his material!

[@gegaoli]

Wow. what a great person. Thanks for this interview.

[@SpiritualPyschosis27]

Thanks to you for sharing this knowledge , and I appreciate you both!!

[@wrxstock2820]

Just incredible. A master. Thank you

[@hanafields6374]

Great interview 💗

[@rstlr01]

Outstanding interview!

[@Awardance]

I really enjoyed this conversation 🙂

[@tyhatfield7156]

All I have to say is wow wow wow I believe the same thing. I teach the same thing in a lot of different little bit of a way, but so close and so much little teeny details that are so important and it’s just good to hear it from such a great man, I love Roy Dean I love his instructor I think only the best, and I want greatness from all the students and I want which all my students all the time it’s not a race it’s a marathon

[@tyhatfield7156]

The reason why I even said that too was because I had some of my students seen this and they said oh my gosh, so why are you sure I watched it?

[@lokefinnutselv7848]

great talk. very interesting perspectives! I wanted to go to the mat and roll more and more for each second that passed =)

[@jasonperson3647]

Love this interview. I've been going to MKG since 96. And I think all of sifu Faye students Feel like that!

[@robertbell3700]

Six Blades/ Ribeiro BJJ guy here but love Professor Roy. Hope to meet him/ train with him one day. His iTunes app (instructionals) are great. I’m a 51 year old purple belt and I like to think his techniques are reflected in my game.

[@RoyHarris]

Thank you Robert!

[@robertbell3700]

@@RoyHarris Sir, I live in Virginia but my daughter is a Sophomore at SDSU, so I am in the San Diego area a couple times per year. I usually train with Professor Gustavo Dias over at Pacific Beach, but would love to train with you. How can I get in touch to arrange a private session with you? I would love to learn more from you.

[@albert_kempowillenborg1707]

I enjoyed his bottomless ears comment People need to talk and he just listens. Much respect

[@Lynn-yg8nx]

😂

[@keysersoze5094]

Some great mental jewels! Thank you! Not just for BJJ but for life.

[@rikian1234]

Acompanhando aqui do Brasil. Muito bom ouvir o Mestre Roy Harris.

[@RoyHarris]

Rikian1234, Muito Obrigado!

[@abdominalesalos4026]

Bombs of knowledge

[@MrBigblue7]

Looking forward to his instructional for BJJ Fanatic’s!

[@eze_soundzz]

I really appreciated this sir! Both you Roy Dean and Roy Harris have a certain methodology that I believe everyone in martial arts should absorb into their growth. And I enjoy how you’ve connected spirituality and hope into your teaching as well, just as the Japanese and other “old school” martial artists did as well! Are there any affiliates or instructors you have under you in the Vancouver, BC Canada region by any chance? God bless you sir and all that you do for the martial arts community!

[@roydean]

As a matter of fact, Ben Dyson is one of my black belts and he runs Kuzushi Grappling in Vancouver. Check him out!

[@FR-ty5vn]

Amazing discussion…

[@AlaskaJiuJitsu]

Jiu-Jitsu is on the precipice of exponential global growth.

[@johnCjr4671]

Most Americans are actually afraid to try it . That being said some athletes will try it out .

[@AlaskaJiuJitsu]

@@johnCjr4671 I know most Americans too lol

[@dragonballjiujitsu]

Nice to see you have a great guest on such as Roy Harris. Not that classless trash Jeff Glover. Mr. Harris is someone I actually respect. This man is a legend.

[@RoyHarris]

Thank you dragonballjiujitsu!

[@briangorman1079]

bangggger of an interview!

[@mattjones8426]

WOW...THAT WAS AN AMAZING VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

[@robertsunday8445]

If Rolls was alive when Roy was going to LA in the 80s he would have welcomed Roy with open arms since Rolls was open minded to other forms such as Greco-Roman wrestling and Russian Sambo

[@RoyHarris]

Robert, I believe the same. I would have loved to have met and trained with him!!!

[@TheGunnyBadger03xx]

If only!!!

[@GeorgeOu]

Great interview from a great master. The one minor gripe, speaking from an egineering background, is that Roy's description of the formula being athleticism + technique should be Athleticism * Technique. The math operator should be multiply instead of addition. So if someone has an athleticism of 200 and technique of 10 as a whitebelt, he can beat a Purplebelt with athleticism of 50 and technique of 35. 200*10 is larger than 50*35. If you used the math operator of addition, this formula breaks down.

[@PerfectoKiss]

There is no one best style. Take what is effective and incorporate what works. Thank you for the insights.

[@eaglemedia777]

Absolutely loved this podcast. Roy Harris' life and teaching style is so inspirational, and I love his commitment to Christ too. His methods and teaching materials have certainly impacted my Jiu-Jitsu journey in a such positive way, I'll be buying his new instructional series for sure.

[@bouamahichem6267]

Oss sensei

[@ravilangabriel6689]

At 24:00 Mr. HARRIS went stoic❤🤙

[@ColinMcRaeVIT]

As an IT company consultant , PLEASE put those instructionals in cloud storage. Reply back if help needed. No cost or whatever.

[@LuckyCookie88]

Prof Harris is aging really well

[@TonyPacenski]

In the video, Roy Harris mentions Dale. Was he from the Southbay in Los Angeles?

[@glengerod6116]

That level of detail (40 additional points to check on a technique) IMO would be impossible overload and take way too long to think about.

[@klownhavok]

What podcast is this? Is it on other platforms?

[@rotweiiler]

Hey Roy - switched schools after a year - been 2 years at new school 4 stripes white belt - but honestly almost everyone is stronger than me physically. I fight hard but what can I do about the strength/age barrier?

[@mikejohnson3324]

I watch Mr harris'videos.....and for the life of me....after seeing how controlled he is and the pressure he applies and efficient he is why he doesn't have a million followers.

[@jmoney1941]

When was this filmed?

[@movewithcesar]

👍🏻🤘🏻

[@barimbo]

Roy Dean must know him since decades, why is he still calling him Mr. Harris? Is the use of the formal term of addressing one’s instructor typical in the US? I just wonder because usually Americans hardly ever use the family name and jump directly to the first name. Or is this something to be done in front of the public and in private they use their first names?

[@TheGunnyBadger03xx]

Mr. Harris is my instructor and friend. He will answer to any polite title with which you address him (Mr., Master, Sifu, sir, Roy, etc). When we're in a formal setting, I tend to call him Mr. or Master Harris because of the immeasurable amount of respect I have for him as a practitioner of martial arts. When we're talking in a more personal setting or 1:1, I call him Roy or sir, because he's my senior in life experience and a dear friend. He is truly one of the kindest people I know.

[@letstalkcaliber704]

I don't think it's possible to talk about JKD without sounding like you like the smell of your own farts.