The Spirit Of Jiu Jitsu (Inspirational BJJ Video) 

I first watched this film as a white belt back in 2014, And the second time I watched was as a black belt in 2023. It really rekindled what I first felt doing this for the first time. Thank you Stuart for this masterpiece.

The only thing i HATE with brazilian jiu jitsu is that I did not start earlier.

I really wish I could tell this guy how much this video increased my passion for this art....

This video made me start jiu jitsu. last year i was very depressed for some reasons, and i was looking for a change.. I watched this movie, i don' even remember how i found it, but i did, and i just have to say... Thank you Stuart, and thank you Nic for making this movie... first time i fell in love with a sport in my life i am happier than i ever was

This is still the greatest Jiu Jitsu video ever filmed for RU-vid so many years later. Always inspires me.

Your never too old to start. Started this year at 39 years old, best thing ive done in a long time. Its painful, its sore, but its something ill do till I die.

I’ve watched this many times over the years. Always been my favorite video on RU-vid. And it always inspired me in BJJ and in living a more grounded, aware life, but I always had it in the back of my mind that I wanted to make something as powerful and immersive as this video. Now years later I’m on my way to becoming a videographer, and this short film is always in the back of my mind. I eventually want to make something as impactful and beautiful as this. Thanks Stu

It's hard to find a good flow rolling partner, but when you do find one, and you guys really get on, it's beautiful man. Thank you.

I've always had an interest in jiu jitsu. I have never practiced martial arts. I remember watching this film with Nick two years ago and I became so inspired to train jiu jitsu but never had the resources to invest in classes. Now two years later I'm watching this film after my first time rolling and after two classes of bjj. I have to say I am over joyed and proud of myself for making this happen. I am very blessed to have this opportunity. Nick is a tremendous inspiration to my training.

I watch this video all the time, you need to do more like this. Classic combination of music, philosophy and action shots, epic! The Blackmill song is now one of my pretraining warm up songs I use to get me in the zone

I watched this back in 2015 and 5 years later I got my blue belt. Very inconsistent for the first 4 years and 9 months. Life has been a challenge. And the last 4. Months have been of non stop hard work. I always go back to this partícula video for light in a dark day. Today is one. Thank you 🙏🏾

great video man! thank you and everybody who worked in this production.

For a few minutes there, I actually forgot I was at work lol.

I love how this guy views it. I love the flow roll concept. It's like ground tai chi.

Had the pleasure of rolling with Nic on Friday, very cool guy and as always, great video Stu.

I watch this video at least once a week and damn does it choke me up everytime. It incites an incrediable amount of passion within me to just be the best version of myself on the mat that I can be... Free of ego... Free of fear and just totally in the moment. Thanks for taking the time to putting this food for the soul together. Cheers!

Started at 38 best art by far I've ever done. Loving the journey thank you for the uploads

Wow, this really inspired me. Thank You so much. The boats in the background are gorgeousness.

Amazing thoughts Nic. Indeed, life is a journey and I am really glad I met you and I feel very lucky to have you as a friend and as a mentor.

Finally! Some HD Jiu Jistu vids:) Awesome work Sir! And The dubstep helped too!

Excellent video. Thank you Nic for this great testimony. Furthermore, thank you Stuart for putting so much time and effort in making these outstanding videos.

Nice 1 pal, cheers. Keep rollin in both means

This video is okay... love it every single minute is amazing... thanks Nic for teaching me some drills...

Of all the sports I've played there is NOTHING else in this life quite like the perfect roll. The back and forth chess match, technique vs technique with minimal energy spent from both parties, the roll that's simply... Perfect. BJJ. It changed my life for the better.

Phenomenal video guys, definitely one of the best jiu jitsu documentary esque videos I've seen! Keep up the great work!

Best seminar i've been to thank you so much for changing my game

This video has inspired me for years. Amazing production !

Wow..thanks a lot Nic. This type of insight came at a perfect time for me. Great film Stuart.

All of The video from Stuart Cooper are awesome ! you are doing a pretty good job for the BJJ community ! But this one is just on another level ! All of the things that this guy is talking about are making so much echo within me ! That exactly how I see all of this as a perfect coordination of Physical skills / Spiritual state and consciousness about the universe that playing a game with itself ! Thanks man ! You made my day !

I don't know much about this fighter, BUT love the serenity and humbleness! It's all about the journey and growth! Starting my journey...

This video has made me re think my hole Jiujitsu game iv watched it like 3 times thanks so much for uploading it

Great stuff Stuart.. Congrats

I love Jiu Jitsu, its improved every aspect of my life through mindset. Things just happen to move a little smoother...Great video and keep doing what your doing because its absolutely amazing

Love the time lapses interspersed throughout.

Stuart I thank you for every video you make, I get inspired every time! Love your work man!

def the fav in your archives, great films OSSSS!

Black White Asian etc we are all brothers in jujitsu

Awesome video! I've fortunately had the opportunity to roll with Nic and he's a great teacher with an awesome outlook on Jiu Jitsu. Definitely a lot to be learned from him!

this video has really helped my judo with the mental element thanks nick

Awesome vid, very inspirational! Thank you!

woww. this is amazing. thank you! i've been doing yoga for years and just started doing jim-jitsu this month for the first time ever for the exact same reasons you mention in the video. very inspiring

What a beautiful documentary! Nick seems a really cool,self aware dude!

Wicked video! Very inspirational! Soul roll, music, yoga - makes realize the philosophy of BJJ. Well done!

THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VIDEOS I'VE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE...TEARS IN MY EYES. THIS IS WHAT THE MARTIAL ARTS IS ALL ABOUT. GOD BLESS YOU SIR.

wow inspired i needed this as a jiu jitsu student

amazing video, thank you brother. keep them coming'.!!

Every time I feel like emotional shit this video finds its way back to me. It never fails to inspire me

Drinking ayahuasca in the jungle - my kind of guy

Never have I been so inspired to take this up...

every film you make is amazimg. I wish that I could be your apprentice. Thank you for sharing your work!

i love this video so much...it always gets me excited for the next day

Your videos are so beautiful and moving, Stuart. Thanks for all you do. :)

my favourite jiu jitsu video.. thanks nic and greetings from greece...

glad to be training under foundation bjj just started and loving it love liive brotherhood jj

Dawn!!!! I can watch this a thousand times and still come back for more!!! Obrigado 🙏

This is one of the most inspirational videos as it pertains to training BJJ for the right reasons... Great video. I might watch this every day before training...

awesome video man.

This is definitely one of the coolest things I've seen in a while.

I watch this every week to keep me motivated. OSS!!!

I’ve been a judoka for 24 years now now I’m starting a new chapter in my life gonna start my jiu-jitsu journey finally very excited 🥋⛩🙏

This is my favorite Jiu-Jitsu motivational video. Today I was promoted to Purple belt and this will be my mindset from here on out!

When I received my training to be a yoga instructor/ teacher it was at a school that was named after the "Lila" concept . You're one of the very few ppl that I've ever heard speak on that topic . I remember when. I first heard it I thought of how it was very relatable to Jiu-jitsu,martial arts, budo etc . Great stuff as always Nic & Stuart.

Amazin video man, just amazing..

Still watching this video in 2019. So inspiring!

I honestly believe in my soul that jiujitsu conquers the divide of nations, and it surpasses all indifferences that humanity faces, and it truly is "the gentle way"

Nice video man. I think your practice is só clean and light. This is the most important on Bjj. The Gentle Art. Oss from Motta Team - Curitiba Brazil

This is amazing, it's inspiring to become not just a perfect jiu jitsu fighter but the perfect martial artist. This man is one of the best philosophers i have ever seen.

I love the art, has changed my body and soul. Jiu jitsu is a gift!!!

Thanks for creating such an awesome video guys.

I am pleased to have discovered this video, I was left somewhat disjointed over nic's departure from LondonReal, but it's great to see that he is well and teaching. Very grateful StuartCooperFilms!

stuart cooper keep the awesome videos coming! my favorites would be "Robson Moura Jiu jitsu has no end", "The spirit of Jiu Jitsu" and "The journey never ends" awesome work!

I love this video, good choice in music (Blackmill). Oss!

This video is so well done... I've watched it multiple times you've really grasped the concept of BJJ in my eyes. It's an art and something special and I loved hearing your point of view on it

man this was just well made... gj again

beautiful video!

Inspiring video Greg!!! Thanx brotha.

Bro that was freaking beautiful.

Sick. Im gonna check it out. Thanks man!

Great video, thanks so much. Love your brand. I got my black belt after 10 years of training 5 days a week at the age of 62. I am now 64 years old. I also love and am inspired by your words that you want to be 60 years old and still training, using almost no strength, with timing being everything. Well, those are true words. I am to stupid to quit and so is my 63 year old training partner. We can't quit because then the other will feel lonely. lol. Anyway, if I can give a snap shot into the future for those 30-year olds what it's like at 60, it sucks. We can NOT bang anymore, we can NOT use strength, nor speed, and certainly not athleticism because it does not exist. What does exist is exactly what you said, using almost no strength, with timing being everything. Usually, when the rounds start, I take a defensive position, wait for my younger partners to try and pass, try and sweep and counter everything they do. I might be a new black belt in BJJ, but if they gave rank for defense, I would be a third degree black belt in defense. No joke. its all about defending first, assessing the situation, looking for little weight shifts to take advantage of a sweep, looking for my partners to get frustrated or gassed out trying to whoop on an old black belt for which they can not so easily. Also, as soon as they get a position, no matter what rank, and I feel there is little chance of escape or reversal, I consider that a danger and tap. One time I was training with a 33 year old purple belt and he got a bicep slicer on me and of course I study the defense. However, I was lazy and did not defend in time and felt pressure on my bone and tapped. His mouth dropped, his eyes opened wide and he could not figure out why I tapped. I said at the end of the roll, "sure I might have powered out of that bicep slicer, but better to tap today and train tomorrow than have black belt pride and get hurt and be sidelined for a few weeks." He understood and now there is no fear of me tapping out and no ego because I am still training daily. So in conclusion, thanks for making this great video and love your brand. Allen

Amazing story man! You inspired me to go back to training. I quit BJJ because of financial reasons and was never able to go back. I hope to roll again soon. Keep training!

Exactly what I needed to see at the right time. Thank you brother!

Awesome video. Thank you!

thats amazing dude.Congrats.take that pride and apply to other things in life.

Fantastic video!

Excellent video!

Absolutely love this.

I have no words to describe what I feel when I go up on the mat for more of a workout, so I am transported to another world, the problems disappear, Jiu Jitsu is my life. Congratulations for the video brother was sensational.

amazing video, excellent work

You have no idea how long I've been looking for the name of the song Thanks a bunch.

Awesome video! I'll be thinking about the fluidity of movement and his peaceful state of mind on the mat tonight at Bowie MMA. I'm far from there, but the journey sure is fun...

Training in the sand is a truly great way to really create real strength.....thanx for sharing your thoughts....best wishes

Inspires me everytime I watch this. Also the song is on point! Spirit of Life by Blackmill🙌

In the future I wanna have a good job (earn good money so I can spend it on the things I love like Kimonos), be surrounded with the people I love the most like family and never stop doing Jiu Jitsu ...never

Beautiful video!!

BEAUTIFUL VID! OSSS!

thankyou very much for the third song!!

Wonderful and beautiful video. Thank you very much.

I watch this everyday . Keeps me goin, When I don't feel like putting in the time . This video motivates my GJJ/BJJ game . So inspirational This video explains why I took my life from the street thug I was . To this humble being I am now 15 years later. Jiujitsu prolly saved my life. Im not out in the streets of cali actting a fool now. Jiujitsu is exactly whats said . A game of war and play !

So inspiring. Thank you

I put this on my ipod so I can listen to it before class. I love jiu jitsu. It has transformed my life.