The Soul of Jiu Jitsu
Filmed by Doug Rothwell: dougrothwellmedia.com/
Dojo scenes filmed at Carpe Diem BJJ in Tokyo: bit.ly/2jmaOcC
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Track 1: Alex H - Hotham Sunrise
Courtesy of Midnight Coast Records
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Track 2: Harold Alexis - Bitter
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Sure, the sword I am sharpening today will be broken eventually; but the swordsmanship you are passing on to others will transcend through generations to come.Thanks my brother.
👏👏👏👏👏 well said
Thank u for the impulse! I like the train of thought! Train!
Profound inspiring words indeed
Even as a Judoka, this is very inspiring and emotional for me. As someone who has struggled all his life trying to find purpose, love, fulfillment, and dealing with an almost fatal depression, I have finally found something that makes sense to me in a world where I feel like an outsider.
Well, we basically do the same thing in Judo (Ne Waza), just not nearly as much. I plan to do BJJ one day but right now Judo has captivated my heart
Lightupthe Darkness jThe only difference are the rules! I know a few judoka very good on the ground (newaza)
Jodu is the brother art of BJJ
❤️
Judo saves me daily mentally. Martial arts is so much more.
I survived a massive heart attack last year that statistically most people don't. Returned to the mats two months later and every day back has been a blessing. Because of that experience, I sometimes feel like I'm on borrowed time. That some day, I'll have to pay the piper, fold up my gi, and put it away forever. Nic's sword analogy reminded me somberly of this bittersweet understanding. But it is a reality for another time... and not today.
defcon i think you got a chance to live, find out the reason that you are living for! whay do you think you got a chance while so many ppl dont survive,! if you need help you can contact with me and i will help you
Brother. Oss.
You still alive homie?
Man! What an inspiration. OSS!
@defcon 🙏🏽☝🏽👊🏽🥋❤🔥
In the statement about each of our craftsmanship of our art will one day break, and that our bodies - we know - will one day not be able to carry on... Part of that statement is crushing, but the other part is lifting. :) I am luck to be 17 and have a lifetime ahead of me with this art.
We know that one day our sword will break. Today's not that day. I love it!
I'm 35, and just starting week 4 of this journey, and so excited to take this on. In my first class I knew: I am in this for life. Thank you for showing what an incredible journey awaits.
you quit?
please don´t delete this video, i need this forever :D
still coming back after 4 years and watching this, still getting goosebumps
Deep... May our paths cross someday
Thank you. Beautiful.
"This is my temple. This is where I feel the strongest connection with God or the Universe. This is the place I feel most present." Love this quote. BJJ mentality applies to almost anything in life.
Helio's sword did not break until 10 days before his death. Meaning no matter what, he did not give up and was careful about his body.
This video brought tears to my eyes - it sums up everything I feel about Jiu-Jitsu (or just martial arts overall). God bless you for making this video - now I can show my friends and family, and hopefully they can finally understand what drives me to train at the gym, and travel around the USA shooting IBJJF tournaments. Again, GOOD WORK!!!!
unfourtunately most wont thats been my experience. oss
"Se você conhecer o caminho, irá vê-lo em todas as coisas." - Miyamoto Musashi
I've had numerous injuries through other sports/martial arts with the last one causing me to be a shadow of what I once was. I came to jiu jitsu already broken and have to train accordingly. I feel honoured to clean the mats after rolling and blessed to be a part of the brotherhood as there are those who are not able to do the same....never give up. Respect.
Thank you Nic...thank you...Namaste...
This is someone that has travelled further down the path taking a moment to turn around and let you know whats down there. Awesome. Thankyou Nic. Oss.
I watch the spirit of jiu jitsu before my bjj classes, almost every day ☺. And now the sequel! Nic, your jiu jitsu techniques and concepts have been very helpful. A genuine thank you from me to you!
He seems to enjoy his life through jiujitsu.. such an inspiring person!
AMEN ! This is so true No matter whats going on in life i can hit the mat and know everything will be ok and work itself out
Jiujitsu the way of life...✊ this video was an courauges story and journey...
Best jiu jitsu film ever! I come back every year to watch it again and it feels like the first every time. "Someday the sword will break but today is not that day!" Oss
Sensei You understood a perspective and depth of life through Ju Jitsu.
The sword analogy reminded me of the ending of "Gladiator" when Juba was saying farewell to Maximus with the line "I will see you again... but not yet. Not yet!" We will all eventually face that end of the journey, but not yet!
Absolute chills excellent video
The story of the train journey. I've had that. It's a special feeling to be recognised as "one of us"... This was touching..
This is the best bjj vid I have seen in a LONG time...and there are a lot of good ones.
Why am I getting chills?
try not to break your sword guys, hurts like hell
What a beautiful piece of art this video is. I have watched and enjoyed it many times. Thank you for sharing it! Looking forward to meet you one day. Much respect from Berlin, Osu!
Great video, wise and touching. Thanks for posting
As a martial arts practitioner I can exactly feel the bond which we share with other fighters.The bond we share, the brotherhood..shedding sweats n blood together is beyond words. For some martial arts may be a sport while for others it may be self defence techniques but anyone who is on this path knows that martial arts is beyond sports or self defence. It's a WAY OF LIFE which will continue till the END.I m honored to be follower of this path.
Thank you a lot! Salute from Brazil brother! Oss!
Incredible and inspiring video. Thank you nic!
I feel like jiu-jitsu can make your conscious mind feel a complete totality & discipline approach & humble walking through the world knowing what your mind is capable of doing . Yin yang ☯️ 🌊⚡️.
you look enlightened brother. oss
Such a great video nic. the quotes that you say are so inspiring. OSS
Great breakdown of the journey...thx brother.
Thank you for making this video
Nic this was really special. Thank you.
Great video, thank you!
Love this vid; I watch it once in a while. well done, Nic! Geoff N
Wow this was amazing thank you for this wonderful video
Thank you so much for the powerful inspiration. Your view on Jiu-jitsu is amazing. Great video! Oss
Nic, Glad to see your doing so well brother. Enjoyed the enlightenment -Richard From Georgia
Very inspiring nic, thank you so much for making this video. I hope i will be able to train with you one day. Namaste
Awesome video thank you for sharing
Absolutely Magnificent!!!
Very beautifully said and inspiring ❤️ Thank you for sharing 😊🙏🏻
Great video mate, summed up the art beautifully. Word cannot do the path that we walk and the struggles we go through justice. However the sinking boat analogy is very concise and profound. Thank you.
A black bet is something too work for but isn’t the thing to work the knowledge, the beauty of the art, the mat time, meeting new friends is
Really made me feel something toward the end. "...today is not that day."
Aho!
wow! Always inspiring videos.
That was a nice foot sweep using the left leg and right hand behind the collar by that purple belt. Great film, very inspiring!
this hits home. its so powerful
Great content. Inspirational. The music was perfect for setting the mood. Intense and focusing, but not overwhelming. Well done.
Awesome and inspiring. Much love from AUS. Oss!
I still can not see the way in everything but I love the exciting journey that BJJ offers and most of all how it helps discover oneself...
So true! Love this!
Great video, live the quote on the belt at the end.
Amazing video, thank you for the content and inspiration. If you haven't already, would be awesome to hear you talk about what it means to "become more human" thought that was an interesting statement on your wall.
Beautifully made with a incredible message! Amazing work. Thank you!
Yes!
Beautiful... 👌🏻
Love this.
wonderful video. very inspiring for me
An awesome video. :) im gonna share this with guys at academy
Well said. Thankyou
This is great.
Beautiful
As you said we recognize each other as a BJJ practitioner on little details ... but more than the BJJ community and in the addition of the video "spirit of Jiu jitsu" from Stuart cooper we recognize awaken people as well, so thank you so much Mr Gregoriades to spread this awaken and wise vision of jiu-jitsu which is what I love and keep me going through the journey... Lot of respect from a French BJJ practitioner. Oss
Wow that was pretty amazing!
well done
Amazing video!
awesome!
dude... YES.
Well I'm motivated anyone else
First I sleep
5AM and I gotta wait til noon to roll...I'll still be pumped then.
excellent video Nic. Hopefully we see you in Maine again eventually.
any martial art develops your brain. a real champion takes everything in.
Parabéns pela dedicação, Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Oss
Well dang ! I'm motivated as heck.
I agree that the mat is my temple as well.
Watched this before I trained today. So inpirstional. Thanks Nic..
^ inspirational
Bought all your programs. Anyone who wants to be a great player should. It's helped me tremendously. Thanks Nic.
Really well made video, good stuff!
I’ve seen this video for years and just dawned on me, is that Hasim, purple belt?
One day the sword will break, but today is not that day.
great video, nic.
Why am I tearing up tho ?
Wonderful video, full of love and purpose: doing your best everywhere, every time. Beautiful text and images. Thank you very much. Thank you. But, being sincere, for non native english people (or a little deaf), the back sound/music too much high. It makes difficult to understand words, a training combat. Thank a lot for such a inspiring video.
"Today is not that day."
Thank you l
Today is not that day.....Oss
nice music
It's true. The martial arts have been as close to a religion as I've ever found.
Well that intro aged well. Invoked corona
nice
I remember my first hobby
Carpe Diem! I'm thinking of joining there.
I feel a pull to Japan as well because of hibachi chicken with vegetables and fried rice!
Wow...
oss!
"We know that one day our bodies will give out. But today is not that day."