| Friend,
I want to apologize in advance to my German subscribers for showing this video. But you have to admit, watching two guys in lederhosen doing "jiu-jitsu" is pretty funny:
On a more serious note, I came across some awesome historical footage from the Gracie Academy in Brazil in the fifties. In it, you can see Carlos doing some freestyle, and Helio demonstrating a lot of judo-like self-defense.
Oh, and there's a cheesy Charles Atlas looking ad at the end. Take a look:
And finally, here's a very frank discussion on tradition versus blind obedience, the reasons for commercializing certain aspects of BJJ (adding belts for kids), and BJJ without sparring.
Until next time,
Mike Massie MartialArtsBusinessDaily.com
Quick-start Guide to My Books and Resources: - Looking for a list of books and resources I've written? Click here! - Looking for low-cost business coaching to grow your dojo? Click here…
P.S. - I think that if they lose the lederhosen and increase the beer-drinking in class, that German Jiu-Jitsu thing might just catch on...
|
