I approve of this approach to martial arts. Morality and spirituality are what make martial arts more than just contact sports.

You guys are great. I so glad I found this channel. I have been telling my Jiu-Jitsu brothers about your channel. I am hoping this channel help them understand who Helio was, the desire he had for his students grow has good humans, & the true history of the roots of Jiu-Jitsu. Thank you.

Thank you guys for setting a good example in Jiu-Jitsu- Keith Owen

The most important thing about Valente Academy is that they don't just teach you technics but the Art of Jiu-Jitsu. There is no need if competing who is better and why - that is not the real Art.

Hey, thanks. I'd say the way he led by example. The way he really lived Bushido. Even in his own era those traits were anachronistic so to see them embodied in a man standing in front of you in a much more modern time... If a person appreciates the poetry of that, it'd leave them in awe. I met him in his 90's. He was up and down on the mat, smiling, talking and hands-on with the class. The man walked it like he talked it. Genuinely.

One of the most interesting videos I've seen. So much wisdom.

Thank you guys for sharing!

A must watch

I just subscribed. Keep up the great work guys :)

Excellent

Gracie Jiu Jitsu - The Master Text

Wow nice

Regarding Helio, I think it's important to take lessons from both the good AND THE BAD in his character. He was a genius of technique, true. He was also maligned with a personal brand of judgmental craziness, ostresizing alternative lifestyles and denigrating the role of women's' place in society. (see his interview in Brazilian Playboy Feb '01) I've actually trained with Helio, so I'm not hating on him. Just remember him vividly without turning him into a new Buddha.

Thank you for your wonderful videos. I have a sincere question that is not meant to be disrespectful. You speak about ethics and Helio Gracie a lot which I greatly appreciate. In this context why did Kimura state that the Gracie family brought in a coffin during their match? This does not seem respectful. Perhaps it was just a mistake that they regretted later?

jiu jitsu is japanese, only some brazilian people think they are better doesn't mean jiu jitsu is brazilian now

Good video. But I have to ask you, if this is an important philosophy not to lie, take drugs, why haven't certain Gracies turned in their BBs?

Perhaps. Likely even. Just not for the reasons you stated.

What book is it?

@fattonsullivan When you say "the good and the bad in his character" aren't you judging? Should I refer to your view as "personal judgmental craziness" as well? Be careful not to take a translation of one of his interviews out of context. Many would say that his views were in fact uplifting the role of women in society.

Everyone knows Taekwondo is better. TKD for life!

The most I

Come on, fella. Even if you turned me into the Devil himself, in what way would that prove that Helio was right to want to keep women in the kitchen, gays in persecution, and tattoos and dreadlocks off his instructors? Training with Helio was one of the highlights of my past 15 years in jiu-jitsu. I know the things he did right. He also did some things wrong. My opinion is that celebrating anything less than the totality of his character isn't fair to him, and diminishes his interestingness.