If you love the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and spend your free time practicing techniques and training, you might also want to spend some of your downtime enjoying movies that feature Jiu-Jitsu prominently. Not only is it great entertainment, it can inspire you in regards to your own training.
While you might think that a martial arts movie would be all fight and no story, this certainly is not the case with "Warrior." This film, which stars Nick Nolte, Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton, is not only filled with some great fight scenes, the story is riveting. Hardy and Edgerton play brothers who have not spoken in years, much of this due to conflicts surrounding their father, a recovering alcoholic. Both have entered a martial arts competition in order to win the prize, which is several million dollars. One intends to use the money to help the family of a fallen marine, while the other is trying to save his home and take care of his family. In the end, the two brothers face each other for the grand prize. As for Jiu-Jitsu, this is the skill that the older brother utilizes in the ring, so you see some excellent BJJ scenes.
When one thinks about David Mamet, you might not think about action movies; however he is the genius behind the movie "Ronin." If you enjoyed "Ronin," and love Jiu-Jitsu, consider his martial arts offering, "Redbelt." This film addresses the issue between those that enjoy Jiu-Jitsu for competition and those that view it purely as an art and way of life. The main character, played by Chiwetel Ejiofor, holds the latter position, stating that competition weakens the fighter. However, in the end, he is faced with having to compete in order to save his Jiu-Jitsu school among other things. In addition to Ejiofor, the film stars Max Martini and includes scenes with Randy Couture and Enson Inoue.
For many Americans, their first look at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, whether they knew it or not, came about while watching the blockbuster movie "Lethal Weapon". During the final fight scene, Riggs (Mel Gibson) defeats Joshua (played by Gary Busey) using a very effective triangle choke. Gibson's Jiu-Jitsu skills were taught to him by none other than Rorion Gracie, who worked on the film prior to opening the first Gracie Barra school and prior to developing the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
If you can struggle through the futile attempts at acting and weak plot, take a look at the movie, "Brazilian Brawl." For all of its many, many shortcomings, this film does feature some amazing fight scenes. The film was choreographed by Carlos Machado, who stars in the film as do his four famous brothers. In addition to this movie, Machado is the expert behind many fight scenes of the Chuck Norris' classic, "Walker, Texas Ranger."
It would certainly be convenient if you could become proficient in Jiu-Jitsu in a matter of minutes, but alas, that can only happen in the movies, specifically "The Matrix." After Neo asks, "I'm going to learn Jiu-Jitsu?" he is plugged into the matrix and later, he emerges saying, "I know Kung Fu." He doesn't really ever demonstrate the Jiu-Jitsu skills, but the film's martial arts scenes are considered to be some of the best fights scenes in the history of film.
While you might think that a martial arts movie would be all fight and no story, this certainly is not the case with "Warrior." This film, which stars Nick Nolte, Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton, is not only filled with some great fight scenes, the story is riveting. Hardy and Edgerton play brothers who have not spoken in years, much of this due to conflicts surrounding their father, a recovering alcoholic. Both have entered a martial arts competition in order to win the prize, which is several million dollars. One intends to use the money to help the family of a fallen marine, while the other is trying to save his home and take care of his family. In the end, the two brothers face each other for the grand prize. As for Jiu-Jitsu, this is the skill that the older brother utilizes in the ring, so you see some excellent BJJ scenes.
When one thinks about David Mamet, you might not think about action movies; however he is the genius behind the movie "Ronin." If you enjoyed "Ronin," and love Jiu-Jitsu, consider his martial arts offering, "Redbelt." This film addresses the issue between those that enjoy Jiu-Jitsu for competition and those that view it purely as an art and way of life. The main character, played by Chiwetel Ejiofor, holds the latter position, stating that competition weakens the fighter. However, in the end, he is faced with having to compete in order to save his Jiu-Jitsu school among other things. In addition to Ejiofor, the film stars Max Martini and includes scenes with Randy Couture and Enson Inoue.
For many Americans, their first look at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, whether they knew it or not, came about while watching the blockbuster movie "Lethal Weapon". During the final fight scene, Riggs (Mel Gibson) defeats Joshua (played by Gary Busey) using a very effective triangle choke. Gibson's Jiu-Jitsu skills were taught to him by none other than Rorion Gracie, who worked on the film prior to opening the first Gracie Barra school and prior to developing the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
If you can struggle through the futile attempts at acting and weak plot, take a look at the movie, "Brazilian Brawl." For all of its many, many shortcomings, this film does feature some amazing fight scenes. The film was choreographed by Carlos Machado, who stars in the film as do his four famous brothers. In addition to this movie, Machado is the expert behind many fight scenes of the Chuck Norris' classic, "Walker, Texas Ranger."
It would certainly be convenient if you could become proficient in Jiu-Jitsu in a matter of minutes, but alas, that can only happen in the movies, specifically "The Matrix." After Neo asks, "I'm going to learn Jiu-Jitsu?" he is plugged into the matrix and later, he emerges saying, "I know Kung Fu." He doesn't really ever demonstrate the Jiu-Jitsu skills, but the film's martial arts scenes are considered to be some of the best fights scenes in the history of film.
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