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 Philosophy: Coming Soon

[Pastor_Woody]

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

[rawlins]

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.

[someaussiebloke]

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

[FlashySenap]

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

[anthonyspencer]

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.

[megumi]

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

[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.

[raspberrysundae]

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 :)

[RatFace_MonkeyEar_FishEye]

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

[mariojr]

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.

[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.

[KingNaru]

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

[flatearthandvariousthought]

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.

[peixuanchua]

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!!

[mobiledetailyou]

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.

[Rotinaj]

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

lmfao

[Tdash]

Come for the basics, stay for the watermelon juice.

[matthewcoburn]

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.

[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.

[loggiex]

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.