Vinicius “Draculino” stopped in earlier this week to shoot his new BJJ technique DVD, and with him he brought fellow Gracie Barra black belt and 5 time world champion Romulo Barral. While we can’t give too much information away about the DVD, we can tell you that it promises to be one of the most interesting, and unique technique DVDs you’re likely to come across. With the amount of techniques we shot the editing will take a little while so the set won’t be available until early Spring, but we can promise you, it’s worth the wait.

Draculino's armbar defense

Draculino sits down for an interview

For quite some time, Fighting Films has produced the World, European, and Olympic championships for the sport of judo.  Though all of the events have been incredibly well edited, shot, and produced, none can compare to the two most recent editions:  The World Judo Championships 2007 from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and the 2006 Judo World Championships from Paris, France.

While previous events have included both the team, weight class, and open titles on a two DVD set, things changed in 2006 and 07 when the events were broken up and split onto three DVDs.  The result was more than pleasing.

With all of the hype surrounding Saulo Ribeiro’s newest book, Jiu-Jitsu University, you would think that its a Nintendo Wii or Tickle Me Elmo.  But is the book worth it?  Does it live up to the exceedingly high expectations?

Before I review, here’s a warning - I’m a little biased, I’ve known Budo Blog contributor and Jiu-Jitsu University co-author, Kevin Howell for years, but I’m going to be objective.  I just hope he doesn’t armlock me when he reads this.

Cryo Productions just wrapped up shooting of a massive new DVD set all on leg attacks with none other than the leglock master himself - Gokor Chivichyan. Gokor’s training partners weren’t safe in any position - whether standing, in side control - even in the mount. Gokor’s leg attacks come from unexpected angles and are as painful as hell!

After countless hours and 4 different training partners, the set has been completely filmed and is now being edited. There is no doubt that this will be THE BEST instructional set on leglocks ever made from what I saw!

It is of no surprise to anyone that I am a big fan of the value laden products that Japanese companies continually release.  Therefore, it isn’t a very big shocker that BJJ Spirits vol. 4 is currently my favorite new jiu-jitsu instructional, magazine, and tournament DVD all wrapped up in one.  This product is currently the best value for jiu-jitsu and submission wrestling fans everywhere.

The 5th Budovideos.com magazine has just been released. In this edition, Leo Vieira talks about his new school and shows some sweet half guard techniques, Andre Galvao tells about his foray into MMA, Alvaro Romano is interviewed about Ginastica Natural, Martin Rooney discusses training for throws, and much more. Included free with any purchase!

DVD expected October 15th!

For the first time in BJJ Worlds history this release features professional play-by-play commentary by black belts Shawn Williams and Sean Flanery. Listening to their commentary will increase your understanding of the art while they break down the moves and strategies of the top competitors in the world. In addition to commentary, Shawn Williams gets on the mat and shows you in detail how to do some of the most exciting moves of the finals. This is a first in the BJJ world and will make this the most exciting and educational Worlds DVD ever!

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