Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Seminars: Year One delivers 2 BJJ black belt seminars on one disc in the inaugural year of the Roy Dean Academy. The Alaska Seminar was a birthday celebration for Robert Grunder of Gracie Barra Alaska. In the Roy Harris Seminar, watch the 3rd degree black belt impart his wisdom on maintaining open guard control. But theres more: Feel the pulse of Summer 2007 as another seminar is set to music. Be inspired by the most watched purple belt test in history. Go back in time as Roy Dean enters Chris Brennans Westside Submission tournament, and see the beauty of jiu jitsu in a new light with What Does Jiu Jitsu Look Like?
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
You should get this...it's worth it!:
This is my most recent purchase of one of Roy Dean's DVDs. I wasn't sure I needed this one, since I believe I've purchased every one of his other DVDs. I've purchased many other BJJ DVDs by other people, as well as many other instructional DVDs on martial arts in general. And many of them are very good, even excellent. What makes Roy Dean's DVDs different is Roy Dean. I find myself mesmerized just watching him move. It's like watching a beautiful and graceful dance. He flows into and out of many... more info
Excellent First Release:
This outstanding production from Roy Dean is a great first release. Roy Dean's Year One DVD gives an insight into his unique blend of Traditional Martial Arts aesthetic & community and the devastating effectiveness of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu training. The seminars on the DVD are fantastic. Roy Dean's combination attacks from the guard position and Roy Harris' Open Guard control & passing counters could have each been their own DVD (though no quality is lost by placing them both on this... more info
This has everything!:
Wow! This DVD is awesome. Better production quality than most every BJJ DVD on the market. It has good instruction as well as a little something to get just about anyone inspired. The Purple Belt test was truly great. It really shows just how much blood, sweat, and tears goes into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Honestly, if this video doesn't make you want to go out and join the nearest BJJ academy, nothing will. In addition to the inspiration, it is also a great tool for those wishing to extend their training to... more info
