Gracie Jiu-Jitsu 101: The Basics 

He is a really good instructor

9:35 Get up, shake hands and go have some watermelon juice lmfao

Dammit, he is just so gosh darn good att explaining things and at the same time inspire so much! XD

I'm a 34 year Tae Kwon Do practicioner, and I love TKD with all my heart and soul, and I have to say I absolutely LOVE everything in this video. These guys are amazing. Planning to start BJJ training this year.

Why pay money? Just attack Rener in the back alley and he'll give you a free lesson.

"im gunna tie him up in a pretzel, then we gunna shake hands and have some watermelon juice" Love it mate, gold!

I was young in the 80's / 90's. At this time many jiujitsu practitioners were very violent and assaulted people for pleasure. It was a serious problem in Brazil. Violence greatly encouraged by academies, including Gracie. I hated anyone who practiced jiu-jitsu, judged them almost bandits. I have been reading and watching videos like this and I understand it is not only violence, there are many positive aspects of self esteem, health and discipline. Very different from my point of view. I no longer feel angry neither affraid when I see a young man wearing a kimono walking on the streets. Jiu Jistsu practitioners have changed a lot their behavior since 1990 when the so called pitboys had spread violence and fear. Best regards from Brazil, Great video.

Just seeing the basics of BJJ brings a smile to my face. I can't wait to start Gracie University and get into a real academy. Thank you Gracies :)

Love Rener's personality. I know that jiu-jitsu is already popular in MMA circles, but this guy is the diplomat this art needs. Articulate and wonderful teacher. Fantastic enthusiasm and energy. This man was born to teach.

I wish people who are brand new to martial arts/jiujitsu/fighting could possibly realize and appreciate how smart, pragmatic, and effective this video and all of Rener's training videos are. This is truly top-level stuff for all around self-defense on the street, better than anything else out there. If you follow the Gracie philosophy and techniques, you will always put yourself in a position to have the highest likelihood of a best-case final outcome in any altercation. Plus if you think about all Rener does for police training around the world which is EXTREMELY beneficial for both police and citizens....There's a word to describe Rener but I can't think of it.

"Ignorance has no age limit." 🤣🤣 That's pure gold!

I'm 61. I've just spent 8 years on mobility, and thought I'd finally look at learning how to defend myself. I'm 5 minutes in, and I've obviously found the very best there is. I'm looking forward to all of your videos. Very cool. I've never been in a fight, and I'm totally afraid of fighting. So it's time for me to learn.

This video right here is why I am going to go to Gracie to learn how to protect myself. I'm going to be 51 years old this year and I want to feel confident for the first time in my life.

Come for the basics, stay for the watermelon juice.

Oh my god. This is AMAZING!! I was so mind blown by the entire sequence on the ground! Had my hands over my mouth the entire time!! Never done martial arts whatsoever and looking to learn BJJ for self defense soon. Was looking into BJJ online and stumbled on this video. Very much inspired. The small fire that started burning in me recently just got bigger. So THANK YOU FOR THE AWESOME VIDEO!! Much loves!!

Easily the most articulated instructor I’ve seen in a long long time. Keep it up young fella, your going places!

Ronda needed to follow this advice!

Jiu-jitsu is on my list after I master the art of boxing, I'm training for amateur matches at my gym. Jiu-jitsu is what everyone should know, I feel so vulnerable not knowing much about it.

Just started Gracie combative, it’s insane how simple it is. Not easy, simple. At 53, not gonna lie, even doing two basic position/ moves per class, I’m sore. But we’ll worth it. Having Rener here on you tube and Gracie university online is a bonus to in person instruction and practice.

Sir , you are a great teacher , now I want to learn more about Gracie JJ

The first two minutes of this video could change someones life if they were willing to hear what is being said and put it into practice. Brilliant belief sir.

7:24 When a belt knows better Ju-Jitsu that you...

Gracie Combatives is what we learned as Rangers and Army Special Forces and it works. It is critical to have a plan and the Gracie system of BJJ provides you with a great plan no matter the situation be it combat or protecting yourself, your family, others. The Gracies are true heroes and their system is excellent.

Oh ma lord. I just discovered this video and the lessons are mind blowing. Renner is such a good teacher.

That was the most impressive and genius 20 minutes of no-homo I've ever seen

Rener is a great teacher. I’m glad they’re sharing these videos during these terrible times.

"No permanent damage, no bruises, no evidence"...haha, well spoken my friend

This has inspired me to start jiu jitsu

I've just started learning Jiu-Jitsu in an immersion camp in China! In case you're interested, I'm a complete beginner and going to be filming my entire development - just have a look at my channel if you want to see more.

Was here 5 years ago🙏🏽👊🏽🙏🏽 Came back to show it to my son Much love and respect 👊🏽♥️👊🏽

One of the greatest explanations for anyone interested in bjj. Great job I hope to see more from you!

Every young person should be taught these basics in elementary school in order to eliminate bullying for LIFE !!!! Excellent video !!!

I was attacked in a Starbucks waiting for my latte. I've never been punched (twice) in 61 years. I was told about this defense system and I admire your formula.

You are the best teacher not only on fights but to avoid fights in real life. Very knowledgeable.

It's all great but what if the opponent starts tickling me?

Thank you also for your humility. You and your family are always so nice to everyone. I appreciate that and May GOD bless you Always

Awesome video and world class instruction. Im way more interested in this self defense for the real world than some of the sport bjj focus of other instructors I've watched. I think this is why the Gracie academy is the best place for Gracie Jiu Jitsu instruction. Thanks for the video.

This is fantastic - every move is efficient and practical. They even talk about the psychology of fighting. Very good teacher. Kudos!

I'm trying out Gracie Jiu Jitsu on Saturday IM SO EXCITED and kinda nervous

I love the language of "Connection." This is a great way to express this simple concept. Henner is so good at using language that really describes so accurately what a person is supposed to do in a particular position. Thank you Gracies for sharing.

That first 2 minutes is basically how i live my life, 100% agree. I've been verbally attacked with racial comments etc (i'm brown) and i know i would have annihilated the person, but i just said some rational words to try and expose his ignorance and walked on. It was tough because inside i was saying "listen, who do you think you are thinking that you can say this ignorant shit to me? I could lay you out flat if i wanted to and embarrass you in front of all these people" - but i didn't because i kind of felt sorry for him, and he embarrassed himself enough already. 100% agree, suppress the egos.

Love their vibe, great philosophy, just recently started Jiu Jitsu, really looking forward to growing and improving

The coolest shit ever.

I've been putting off learning this, I have no discipline. But this training gymkeeps pursuing me to come. I think I need this in my life. Drugs and alcohol have dominated me for to long.

very outstanding video...(bows)

I would listen to his teachings for hours and hours everyday and there's no way i can be fed up of his lessons

I just watched this whole thing I’m so inspired! I need to learn! He is incredible also! And mad cute lol

mad respect to the amount of peace you have for your opponent

This is so useful for women. I'm a lady that does jiu jitsu!

Rener is such an amazing instructor just watching this video i feel like i took a class

13:58 it's called a triangle choke my friends lmfaooo priceless

WowWWWW this guy is a rockstar....lovin' the wisdom...you go Gracie. The world is a much better place with that sacred name in it.

Amazing video i feel like I'm a blackbelt now lol

Thanks for the tutorial. I was looking for short jui jitsu classes all over RU-vid and I'm glad that I finally found one. Will definitely be using this as much as other martial arts alongside capoeira.

1:08 yes i am

Just had my second class and first roll . Writing your instructions down point by point. This video has made a lot of sense to me.

Rener, great video. Could you please cover the possibility of handling someone who gets out of your control and proceeds try to kick you in the head. Obviously protecting the head is key, but how does one transition to getting control back? Thanks!

incredibly informative, one of the best martial arts demos ive seen in a while

"We're going to get watermelon juice" ahh love him 😂

RENER! The best Gracie JJ instructor in the family!!!

This guy should be teaching chemistry.

Thank you Renner. This changes lives for the better.

haha watermelon juice. yes!

I started about a month ago. The gym I go to is completely inspired by your family, They have enormous canvas photos around the gym as well. I will watch your videos, read books and practice. Thank you

I wanna learn jujitsu so bad I just don't have any money for classes

you started the video beautifully. starting off with the golden rule.

I want watermelon juice now...

I love this guy... He seems super humble too which sometimes doesn't happen when your family is this famous... Yet MMA and Jiu-Jitsu is a humbling sport

"Am I making myself clear??" 😂😂😂

Thank you so much for your Uploads.

He's right though, what someone else says should mean nothing to you at all if you have good self-esteem. Why would you care if someone calls you a "bitch" or whatever? Do you care if a 5 year old says it to you? No because they are nobody to you. I feel the same way about other adults. If someone wants to talk shit then their opinion means nothing to me. If they put their hands on me its different but words? Come on.

Man!, Wow that was a really good video! As a long time wresting fan and knowing most fights end up on the ground, I knew Gracie Jiu-Jitsu was simply the best martial art and the one for me, and now I know why, Thanks very much Rener. I'm gonna watch this video until I remember all the moves in my head and go over it till I'm confident I can execute them.

9:29 you're welcome

Best Presentation, cummunication skills. Both are very fast and can teach.

The close green zone is a green zone WITHOUT weapons.

That talk in the beginning of the video is just a lesson in pure integrity

BJJ is great. but only in 1 on 1 fight

Absolutely sold. Can't wait to attend a class in Manhattan.

My bully is a boxer but with jiu jitsu and karate i beat the fook out of him in a real fight 🥊

I am glad I found this video and paused it to read about BJJ. You are Hélio's grandson! I just finished reading about BJJ and Maeda's work with him, the name got my atention and I came back to yt to check, this is amazing.

Watermelon juice lmao!!!!! 😜

I have Caesar Gracie DVD, had it for 15 years. I have learnd alot from it..

"...equally likely to get hit in the process." "One hit in the red zone and you get knocked out." Spoken like a true brainwashed Jujitsu man, oh, Brazilian Jujitsu man!

today is my first day of Gracie Jiu Jitsu. im so excited to make this a part of my life! :) i just want to learn everything i can.

That's exactly what I appreciate about Gracie Jiu Jitsu not just sport oriented .

2:54 - 15:34 AWESOME explanation showing transition from standing to ground and what to do when on the ground to avoid taking damage.

Respect to the Gracie’s academy i remember going to one of the gyms I got tired just from looking at the training and even the lower ranks were legit but the one thing that shocked me was how much fun there School was having

Thank you for starting the discussion with the 99% idea around fighting, our choices and the consequences of our decisions. Great intro and great video...true professionals.

Your video's convinced me to start Jiujitsu. I'm 7 months in and love it. That aside, I'd like to see a Gracie breakdown of the Six Million Dollar Man fighting Big Foot.

That’s so freaking cool! The mechanics and thought process of a bjj practitioner is awe inspiring

I love how passionate and hyper Rener gets about teaching BJJ. It's exciting.

This is the most peaceful self defense I have ever seen. Great job!

Man, Rener is an amazing teacher.

Thank you Rener, this is an absolutely awesome video!!!! This has been a real eye-opener for me and really is the smart way to fight; the concept of distance, connection and control is so simple and yet so profound. I would say it's even the most important concept in self-defence. I always thought that the best way to take away an assailants motivation for doing you harm is by inflicting pain on them with striking. But now I definitely believe grappling is a better way. By controlling them ad submitting them while standing up or on the ground or even as demonstrated in the video, no gets hurt and you won’t go to jail. I need to learn more.🙂I see GJJ is mentioned a lot I the video but in the comments people refer to BJJ. Whilst they are both "BJJ" of course, my understanding is that GJJ includes striking and is more combat/self-defence based whereas BJJ, like Judo, is a sport and does not involve striking, especially in competition. A subtle, unimportant difference? Maybe, but I think it’s worth pointing out. Secondly, I am not sure if 99% of street fights are avoidable. I agree that 99% in the street are not out to cause to harm but this whole avoidance and situational awareness stuff is predicated on the misguided understanding that if you do happen to come across someone in the street who is hell bent of causing you harm, then you can always reason with them and talk you way out of it.

So inspiring!!!so much of positive energy!!! Great video. I hope I'm not too old to learn it yet

Wise man right there💙 awesome demo. I just finished a beginners course and now im getting tapped by the big boys left and right. Friggin lovit tho, what a sport.

Best tutorial vid I've seen on RU-vid! I'm practicing these techniques daily with my wife and kids

I can't believe how much I just learned..thank you.

What an incredible teacher.

What I like about Rener's lessons is that he keeps the 'self-defense' mindset when explaining and teaching. Too much of the jiujitsu taught these days is pure sport jiujitsu. If you guys haven't checked out his "Gracie Comabtives" instructional, do yourself a favour and check it.