Essence of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - July, 2005

I don't know why I scored these as a two at the time. They're on a par with the Comprido set below. They'd get two stars from me now, though.

I've condensed the reviews into one.

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There's Too Much Out There That's Better

While this is not as bad as the book of the same name, it is, nonetheless, a fairly missable video.

Rigan doesn't do a bad job of explaining the techniques and there are probably some useful details. The problem is that there are just so many videos out there that are much better.

The technique is sound and Machado's credentials are impeccable. I just think this foray is just a little too early. His newer stuff is fantastic.

Armlocks Tape: He covers the basic straight armlock, Kimura, Americana and variations and does so without a great deal of details and average communication skills.

Chokes Tape: He covers basic collar chokes and chokes from the back and variations and does so without a great deal of details and average communication skills.

This might have been a good video but for the armlock videos from Renzo/Kukuk and several others since.