Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is not just a way to keep strong and fit, it is a form of self defense and, for many, and it is a way of life. If much of your life revolves around Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or perhaps even another form of martial arts, here are some movies that are sure to entertain you.
The film "Warrior," is not just a movie with some intense martial arts scenes, it is also an interesting look at a dysfunctional family headed by an ex-alcoholic patriarch (Nick Nolte). His two sons, both estranged and martial arts experts, take part in a mixed martial arts event with a purse of five million dollars. One brother is trying to raise money to help a fellow marine's family after he was killed in the line of duty. The other brother is struggling financially and facing foreclosure, so he needs the money to take care of his children and wife. One of the brother's is an expert in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, so it is featured prominently throughout the film.
Known more for his intellectual films than action movies, David Mamet is the man behind the movie, "Ronin." So if you liked that movie, you probably will enjoy his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu-themed movie, "Redbelt." This film is the story of a BJJ teacher who believes that competition is weakening for fighters and views Jiu-Jitsu as a way to defend oneself and become stronger mentally. Unfortunately, a tumultuous series of problems force him into the ring to compete in order to hold onto his school, which is struggling. In addition to the main stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and Max Martini, several MMA greats are included in the film, including Randy Couture. Supposedly, Ejiofor trained up to 12 hours per day for months prior to filming in order to make the Jiu-Jitsu scenes as realistic as possible.
If you love action movies, "Lethal Weapon," is probably fairly high on your list of the best action movies ever made. Mel Gibson, who plays tormented Los Angeles cop Martin Riggs, famously uses a triangle choke at the end of the movie to defeat evil Gary Busey. For many Americans, this was literally their first look at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Gibson learned the skill from Rorion Gracie, who served as the fight choreographer for the film. Later he opened the first Gracie Barra academy and, of course, started up a little organization known as the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Some movies are just not very good, but they perhaps have some parts that are worth watching. A good example of this would be "Brazilian Brawl." While no one would argue that the Machado brothers are amazing at Jiu-Jitsu, their acting does leave something to be desired. Nevertheless, all five of them are featured in this film, so if nothing else, you will enjoy some fantastic fight scenes. Carlos Machado also choreographed fight scenes and occasionally was featured in episodes of "Walker, Texas Ranger." So, consider watching a few episodes of that 1980s Chuck Norris classic.
While, it isn't really about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and you won't even really see any clear Jiu-Jitsu techniques during the film, "The Matrix," is a must-see for anyone who loves fight scenes and martial arts. For the nine people on the planet who have not seen the movie, Keanu Reeves plays Neo, an unlikely hero who is plugged into a machine that teaches him Jiu-Jitsu in just a matter of minutes. Mostly, Neo showcases Kung Fu skills, but we know that Jiu-Jitsu is in there somewhere. At any rate, many Jiu-Jitsu schools reported huge jumps in enrollment after this film hit the theaters.
The film "Warrior," is not just a movie with some intense martial arts scenes, it is also an interesting look at a dysfunctional family headed by an ex-alcoholic patriarch (Nick Nolte). His two sons, both estranged and martial arts experts, take part in a mixed martial arts event with a purse of five million dollars. One brother is trying to raise money to help a fellow marine's family after he was killed in the line of duty. The other brother is struggling financially and facing foreclosure, so he needs the money to take care of his children and wife. One of the brother's is an expert in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, so it is featured prominently throughout the film.
Known more for his intellectual films than action movies, David Mamet is the man behind the movie, "Ronin." So if you liked that movie, you probably will enjoy his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu-themed movie, "Redbelt." This film is the story of a BJJ teacher who believes that competition is weakening for fighters and views Jiu-Jitsu as a way to defend oneself and become stronger mentally. Unfortunately, a tumultuous series of problems force him into the ring to compete in order to hold onto his school, which is struggling. In addition to the main stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and Max Martini, several MMA greats are included in the film, including Randy Couture. Supposedly, Ejiofor trained up to 12 hours per day for months prior to filming in order to make the Jiu-Jitsu scenes as realistic as possible.
If you love action movies, "Lethal Weapon," is probably fairly high on your list of the best action movies ever made. Mel Gibson, who plays tormented Los Angeles cop Martin Riggs, famously uses a triangle choke at the end of the movie to defeat evil Gary Busey. For many Americans, this was literally their first look at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Gibson learned the skill from Rorion Gracie, who served as the fight choreographer for the film. Later he opened the first Gracie Barra academy and, of course, started up a little organization known as the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Some movies are just not very good, but they perhaps have some parts that are worth watching. A good example of this would be "Brazilian Brawl." While no one would argue that the Machado brothers are amazing at Jiu-Jitsu, their acting does leave something to be desired. Nevertheless, all five of them are featured in this film, so if nothing else, you will enjoy some fantastic fight scenes. Carlos Machado also choreographed fight scenes and occasionally was featured in episodes of "Walker, Texas Ranger." So, consider watching a few episodes of that 1980s Chuck Norris classic.
While, it isn't really about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and you won't even really see any clear Jiu-Jitsu techniques during the film, "The Matrix," is a must-see for anyone who loves fight scenes and martial arts. For the nine people on the planet who have not seen the movie, Keanu Reeves plays Neo, an unlikely hero who is plugged into a machine that teaches him Jiu-Jitsu in just a matter of minutes. Mostly, Neo showcases Kung Fu skills, but we know that Jiu-Jitsu is in there somewhere. At any rate, many Jiu-Jitsu schools reported huge jumps in enrollment after this film hit the theaters.
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