Renzo Gracie Legacy DVD
by Gethin Aldous
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Actor: BJ Penn, Daniel Gracie, Pat Miletich, Ralph Gracie, Ryan GracieDirector: Gethin Aldous
Primary Contributor: Renzo Gracie
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); Portuguese (Unknown); English (Subtitled)
Format: Director's Cut, DTS Surround Sound, NTSC
Running Time: 177 minutes
Published: 2008
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Satchel Films
DVD Reviews of Renzo Gracie Legacy DVD
DVD Review: VERY POSSIBLY THE GREATEST DOCUMENTARY OF ALL TIME
Summary: 5 Stars
RENZO GRACIE
LEGACY
Probably the greatest documentary on a Mixed Martial Artist and it just so happens it is on one of the all time greats, Renzo Gracie. The Gracie's are the first family of MMA and are even literally the creators of The UFC; Renzo is one of the best fighters from that legendary family. For those who know that is really saying something because this family is beyond legendary. This documentary is an inside look into 10 plus years of Renzo's life from his first fight to his latest against Frank Shamrock.
I love the way that this doc starts with Renzo telling a story about a time in Pride FC were the other fighters were talking about they would rather be home, his response to them is hilarious and just shows the type of man that he is. From the start Renzo tells of how BJJ was started and how his father was a prisoner in a corrupt land and was tortured along side his people. His telling of how his father said that no matter what was done to them there were some people in there who never broke, and never said a word, I like Renzo would be proud of that heritage as well. His family's history is covered rather well in this and gives an insight into how it all began from humble beginnings to a legendary family.
His career is of course a driving force behind this but more time is spent on his losses in this documentary, more so than his wins because you learn from them. His brutal knock out of Oleg Taktarov though is what starts things out on this doc. But until last night's wonderfully beautiful KO of Michael Bisping at the hands of legend Dan Henderson I would say this is the most brutal knock out ever, it still may even beat Henderson's. From here we are treated to rare glimpses of Renzo's early days including a fight that literally started the entire crowd to riot, I love those crazy Gracie's
From his many wins to his fewer losses we are treated to his life in and out of the fight game, and like every other Gracie Renzo was born into Jiu-jitsu. Of course his time in Pride FC is covered including his classic bout with Sakaraba, as well as every other. Still even more interesting is his fight with perhaps the greatest fighter ever BJ Penn who was trained by the Gracie's, Ralph to be exact. This fight gets a good amount of time spent on it mainly because of the feud between the two camps, their history and of course because the fight was excellent. Also included is the world famous Abu Dhabi and footage of not only Renzo competing in it but other Gracie's as well as people like Eddie Bravo.
Still the fighting and such is only part of this man's journey as we get to see the family man that he is and the leader that he is. I know it especially hard on him when his brother Ryan was found dead in a jail cell in Brazil, R.I.P. Of course his time spent in the I.F.L. is documented since he was a coach [his team even won the championship one year]. But it is his now famous fight with another legend in the game, Pat Miletich, which is probably my favorite submission of all time. This fight was not only broadcast on the actual event but also on the show 60 Minutes [I believe it was] which helped it become the most watched MMA bout ever.
Renzo went on to avenge a prior loss to Carlos Newton and also went on to defeat one of the greatest fighters to ever live, Frank Shamrock. Renzo is a man of principle, integrity, honor, and respect and is also one of the greatest fighters ever. This documentary covers all the highs and all the lows with no biased over 10 years of a wonderful career. It is rare to see such a personal and honest look inside the life of a martial artist. The special features are basically long enough to be another entire documentary on Renzo. I especially love the one featuring Renzo's first American black belt Matt Serra as Serra is actually coaching Renzo before his fight with Penn. That is what I love about Renzo he is the teacher and person who trained Serra but he is not above him and arrogant in any way and allows Serra to help train him. You know you are good if in a room full of Brazilians [Gracies] you are the only American and are also respected enough by them that they will actually take tips from you.
Buy this now and witness with your own eyes what a great documentary is all about, Renzo's Legacy is forever burned into my head. What a great man, fighter, and documentary, buy this now.
Description of Renzo Gracie Legacy DVD
Renzo is the third generation of Jiu Jitsu fighters from the famous Brazilian Gracie family, tracing their art back to the last great samurai school in Japan. Renzo and the Gracie name are inextricably linked to the global phenomenon of mixed martial art fighting, currently the fastest growing sport in the world. The film follows him over a 10 year period from the days when Renzo fought bare knuckle in a cage with little or no rules. After the fights are banned from US television he follows the fight scene to Japan where his skill, honour and refusal to give up, even when suffering brutal injuries, make him a huge star. While others fight for fame and glory, Renzo is driven by a will to honour the family legacy. Although he continues to test himself in competition against the best on the planet, his passion for his art is equalled by a need to pass on his skills and experience. As another generation rise under his tuition, Renzo fights on into his late 30s, when injuries and a downturn in his fight record signal an end to his career. He returns to his roots and mentor in Brazil to consider his future and reaches the only decision he can live with. Returning to the US, his comeback catches a new wave of national interest. After being profiled on 60 minutes, the fight attracts 17 million American viewers and becomes the highest viewed in mixed martial art history.Bestsellers in DVD
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