![]() If you’re interested in a closer look on the victories and defeats, the controversies and the philosophy of the family that forever changed the MA international landscape, this is a “must watch”.įor a more contemporary view on the universe of professional Jiu Jitsu, Stuart Cooper’s short-films are a refreshing and beautifully shot material. The documentary goes from the beginning of BJJ, with Hélio and Carlos, to the martial art’s high times, with the creation of UFC by Rorion Gracie. And while there are many films about this highly esteemed family of champions, The Gracies and the Birth of Vale Tudo is the one that best captures their traditions and life-style. ![]() The Gracie Dynasty’s saga and the origins of MMA and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu are deeply intertwined. The Gracies and the Birth of Vale Tudo (2010) If you’re a MMA fan, Choke offers a realistic (but colorful) glimpse of the roots of UFC and it’s backstages.Ģ. In order to keep his champion’s belt, Hélio Gracie’s son will have to fight three opponents over five hours in a one-night, single elimination, tournament. The documentary follows the World Champion Rickson Gracie as he prepares to defend his title in a dramatic tournament hosted in Tokyo. Probably the most well-known documentary about Jiu Jitsu, Choke was released 22 years ago and it still delivers a remarkable picture on the universe of MMA competitions. We can’t talk about BJJ in the cinema without talking about this classic. ![]() If you’re black-belt, if you’re still thinking about training or even if you just want to know more about BJJ and MMA, here’s a list of four documentaries that are easy to find and fun to watch, and one action movie that you simply must check. But make no mistake, there are many movies telling great parts of this sport’s history, and they can teach you a lot. While you’ve probably seen a thousand different instructional videos about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu on YouTube and Instagram, BJJ movies are a little harder to find.
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