I just wanted to share this free course with my followers and the FightingArts Community. I'm on the Commune mailing list and get free courses in my mailbox. The free courses from Commune are actually really good. You still have to sign up to participate in the entire course. But, the free introductions are longer than you would expect. In this case it's a 10-day course. The course is taught by Rener and Ryron Gracie who are the sons of Rorion Gracie. It was their uncle, Royce, who won the early UFC's and made Gracie Jiu-Jitsu a household name. Rorion is the oldest son of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu founder, Helio Gracie, and the man who created the UFC. I fully endorse the work Rener and Ryron Gracie do at the Gracie University. They have received some criticism for commercializing the art of their grandfather. But if they taught garbage, I would call it garbage, and they don't. Most of the time commercialization means the watering down of a system. Rener and Ryron are actually staying true to the philosophy of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, which is surviving street encounters. Ironically, it's the Jiu-Jitsu schools you see on every street corner now days that are watering down the art. Most of these schools only teach techniques that work in Jiu-Jitsu tournaments.
I am not affiliated with Commune or the Gracie University. I will not receive any compensation if you choose to pay for the full course.
Jiu-Jitsu for Self-Defense
with Rener and Ryron Gracie
Learn life-saving skills — and have fun in the process!
RSVP for this free online event.
Myth busted: You DON’T need years of martial arts training to defend yourself in a dangerous situation.
To create this course, the Gracie brothers asked themselves a simple question:
If you were going to be attacked exactly 10 days from now,
what 10 self-defense techniques would you need to know?
Jiu-Jitsu for Self-Defense with Rener and Ryron Gracie (FREE August 9-18) is a 10-day course that teaches you key movements, body positions, strategies, and mindsets to escape or neutralize an attack.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is specifically designed for when your opponent is larger and stronger than you, and because the techniques in this course do not rely on strength, speed, or flexibility, anyone can learn how to defend themselves with jiu-jitsu.
This course is for you if you …
Want to learn life-saving skills in the shortest amount of time possible — and have fun while doing it!
Enjoy being physically and mentally challenged.
Like the idea of learning self-defense in the comfort of your home and with a trusted training partner. (Though this course can also be completed solo)
Want to be able to assert yourself and communicate your boundaries confidently in tense moments.
Want to join a global jiu-jitsu community of people who work together to learn techniques and develop close friendships.
Whether you have experience with martial arts or are brand new to jiu-jitsu — whether you are young or old, coordinated or not — you will come away from this course knowing how to safely escape or diffuse a dangerous encounter. At the same time, you will develop a newfound confidence to assert yourself, set boundaries, and de-escalate potential conflicts.
Learn how to fight so you never have to.
All it takes is 10 days!
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Meet Your Teachers
Ryron and Rener Gracie are the eldest grandsons of Grand Master Helio Gracie, the creator of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Their father is Rorion Gracie, one of the world’s foremost experts in self-defense. Ryron and Rener were born into this family tradition and introduced to the art as soon as they could walk. As children, they watched Rorion teach private classes in their garage in Southern California. But, it wasn’t until they observed their father and uncles – Royce, Rickson, and Royler – easily winning challenge matches that they began to comprehend fully the effectiveness of the technique.
Even more importantly, Ryron and Rener recognized the profound impact the family’s art has on all who study it. The life changing transformations of Gracie University students motivated the brothers to teach, and in 2003 Grand Master Helio Gracie awarded Ryron and Rener black belts in recognition of their mastery of his unique techniques and teaching methodologies.
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~ How Commune's Free Period Works ~
At Commune learning is a collective experience! From August 9 to 18, you will receive a daily email that includes free access to the daily lessons.
After August 18, the free period ends and the course will lock. To get immediate access to the full 10-day course to move through at your pace, you can buy the program ($100 off for a limited time) or join Commune Membership.
Commune’s mission is to bring well-being to a BILLION people worldwide through video courses led by world-renowned teachers of personal development, movement and mindset, health and nutrition, spirituality, sustainability, and civic engagement. 2.5 million students so far!