I’ve had a bunch of requests from people who are wanting some more “traditional” BJJ. As you’re probably aware, I added the Roy Dean Videos to the list of reviewed BJJ videos recently, and can honestly say that his are my favorite gi videos that I’ve ever watched.

However, there’s a new kid in town when it comes to great BJJ instructional videos. Mario Roberto is black belt in BJJ from Brazil, and was formerly most well-known as the translator on the Marcello Garcia video series. Mario has recently done his own video set, and it is phenomenal. He has both gi and no-gi in it, and includes everything from takedowns and defending punches to traditional gi sweeps. This set is an incredibly helpful resource for some of the people who might focus on their grappling more than MMA. Check out the video below, and please check out his site HERE.

Mario Roberto’s BJJ Encyclopedia is a post from: MMA Affiliate Site

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.

Summer 2007 is a tightly edited version of the morning seminar session in Bend, Oregon.

Jimmy DaSilva showcases both technical ability and a fighter’s heart in the Purple Belt Test.

In the Roy Harris Seminar, watch the 3rd degree black belt and impart his wisdom on maintaining open guard control.

Watch as Roy Dean enters Chris Brennan’s tournament as a purple belt in Westside Submission.

“What Does Jiu Jitsu Look Like?” is a commercial shot in San Diego with Harris Academy members.

Roy Dean – BJJ Seminars: Year One is a post from: MMA Affiliate Site

The rank of purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is the gateway to the advanced game. It cannot be defined by a list of techniques, but instead requires a combination of skills. In this instructional 2 DVD set, Roy Dean outlines his skill requirements for the rank, and gives viewers a template for the “game” of BJJ, which they can change and personalize. Submission and strategies from the mount, sidemount, guard and back positions are covered, as well as lower body submissions and guard passing. Also included is sparring footage, rank demonstrations, and guidelines for growth on your BJJ journey.

This DVD contains no region codes and is available for playback worldwide!

Roy Dean – Purple Belt Requirements is a post from: MMA Affiliate Site

The key to effective Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is a solid understanding of the fundamentals. In this instructional 2 DVD set, Roy Dean outlines his blue belt requirements for BJJ. Mount escapes, sidemount escapes, armlocks, chokes, leg locks, guard passes and takedowns are all clearly detailed. Also included are perspectives on the journey from white belt to black belt, a look at BJJ combinations, competition footage, and 3 dynamic blue belt demonstrations.

Check Out This Sample Instruction of the Triangle Choke:

This DVD contains no region codes and is available for playback worldwide!

Roy Dean – Blue Belt Requirements is a post from: MMA Affiliate Site

Aikido and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu blackbelt Roy Dean presents a comprehensive overview of wristlocks on this 2 DVD set. Disc I covers 7 basic techniques of Aikido, clearly explained and demonstrated, including variations influenced by Roy Dean’s training in Japanese Jujutsu and BJJ. Wristlocks specifically for groundfighting are detailed, with every technique shows having had proven success against resisting opponents. Blackbelt demonstrations in aiki arts and competition footage with wristlocks are also included.

Disc II contains 3 seminars held at the beautiful Yosokan Dojo in Monterey, California. The first covers basic BJJ techniques and their correlation to Aikido movements. The second connects standing wristlocks with BJJ groundwork, and the third is a no gi grappling clinic that explores footlocks and lower body submissions.

This DVD contains no region codes and is available for playback worldwide!

Roy Dean – The Art of the Wristlock is a post from: MMA Affiliate Site

If you are interested in grappling in any shape, form, or fashion- then you NEED to check out the 1001 Submissions book. It is incredibly useful and contains a lot of submission combinations, setups, counters, etc. This book is MASSIVE and is completely irreplaceable in your tool set. I guarantee that even if you are a black belt, you will see a setup that you either didn’t know or had forgotten about. It is that helpful…

1001 Submissions (Book) is a post from: MMA Affiliate Site