Several people have sent me this viral video involving San Bernadino County Sheriff’s Office Deputies relating to the arrest of a robbery suspect. The UOF is currently under investigation and the Deputy seen throwing the knees to the subject’s head is currently on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.

Coincidentally, I was sent another video this week from an incident at the Douglass County Sherrif’s Office in Colorado, where the deputies involved received their in-service GST training exactly THREE DAYS prior to the incident captured on video.

Even though these are unrelated incidents in different states, and we don’t have all the details, the contrast between the two serves as a powerful reminder of the difference that training can make.

https://www.GracieUniversity.com/gst

Every child will get bullied at some point in their life; the only question is whether your child will have the tools to overcome it.

Enrollment is now open for the 2024 Gracie Bullyproof Summer camp. Ages 6 and up, no experience necessary. Give your child the gift of confidence and watch how it translates into every aspect of their life.

https://www.BullyproofSummerCamp.com

In the wake of the horrific murder of 22-year-old Laken Riley, Laura Ingraham invited Rener and Eve onto her show to share the top three women’s self-defense techniques.

Realizing the extent to which women everywhere are seeking answers at this time, we have decided to unlock the complete 20-lesson Women Empowered online video program for free for the next 48 hours.

Simply go to http://www.GracieUniversity.com and get instant access to the complete program for the next 48 hours. No credit card required.

The right help at the right time can change someone’s life forever.

10 YEARS since Austin McDaniel was viscously assaulted by a bully at school. His body was injured and his spirit was broken. We flew him and his family to California for one week of immersive Gracie Bullyproof training. You won’t believe the man he has become since.

http://www.BullyproofSummerCamp.com

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Officer Jesse Zuniga from Mission P.D. (Texas) responded to a call for service when a man was accused of attempting to break into the car of a woman and her infant child. When Officer Zuniga arrived the man thew something at his patrol car and took an aggressive stance which prompted the officer to respond with his jiu-jitsu training. Officer Zuniga is fortunate to work at an agency that offers weekly jiu-jitsu training to it’s officers, and we are very proud to see the level of technique, control, and compassion he displayed during this interaction.

As a toke of our appreciation, we would like to invite Officer Zuniga to attend any 5-day GST Instructor Certification Course worldwide.

Get GST certified online or find a 5-day course near you at http://www.GracieUniversity.com/GST

“Pain Defiance:” When the level of pain inflicted is so extreme that the recipient experiences an “Amygdala Highjack” and is biologically ignited to survive at all costs.

It’s because of this that sometimes the arm that is still intact is more valuable as a negotiating tool than the arm that is broken.

This Thursday, Gracie Combatives 2.0 is released to the world.

https://www.GracieCombatives.com

Never forget this: Overhooks for punch protection and underhooks for groin protection.

3 days left until we launch Gracie Combatives 2.0!

https://www.GracieCombatives.com

Do you think you know how to fight? Answer below.

The top two attacks that untrained people think they’ll pull off in a fight are eye gouges and groin strikes.

Here are some tips to help you stay safe against a gouger in a fight, groin strikes covered in the next video.

Gracie Combatives 2.0 is available now here: https://www.GracieCombatives.com.

Pros and cons of fighting in sand.

Disclaimer: I did all my own stunts for this video.

Don’t miss the Gracie Combatives 2.0 Live Launch Party on Thursday, February 8th at 12pm PST.

Register for free at https://www.GracieCombatives.com

99% of Street Fights could be avoided if not for egos and alcohol. Agree or disagree?

We’re taking the self-defense discussion to a whole new level. Join the live stream launch party of Gracie Combatives 2.0 on Thursday, February 8, at 12pm PST.

Register for free at https://www.GracieCombatives.com

13 years ago we set out to create the most comprehensive beginner jiu-jitsu video program ever produced. Since then, not only has Gracie Combatives served as the launchpad into jiu-jitsu for hundreds of thousands of students from all corners of the globe, but it has also served as a resource to countless practitioners who have thoroughly enjoy the sport of BJJ but feel that they never really got the self-defense foundation the art is so famously known for.

Even though we’re incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished with the original program, we’ve spent the last several years dreaming of all the things we would improve if we did it again…and then we did it!

Gracie Combatives 2.0 will be released on February 8th, and here is just some of what you can expect!

-36 Core Techniques + 36 Bonus Techniques
-Over 36 HOURS of Video Content
-Solo Drills in Every Lesson
-20 Street Tips (Groin Strikes, Terrain Considerations, Multiple Attackers, Legal Concerns, etc.)
-32 Principles Identified in Every Lesson
-Verbal De-Escalation Strategies
-Online & In-Person Testing Opportunities for 100% Personalized Feedback on Your Progress
& it’s all available in 8 Languages!

To celebrate the release, we’re hosting the free Gracie Combatives 2.0 Live Stream Launch Party on Thursday, February 8th at 12pm. Ryron and I will share all of what’s new with the program, and we’ll share a bunch of concepts that will benefit everyone from white to black belt. Not to mention anyone who joins us at the free launch party will have a one-time chance to save over $80 on GC 2.0.

Whether you’re a brand new student who’s finally ready to take that first step, OR you’re an experienced grappler who feels like they never really got that self-defense foundation, GC 2.0 is for you.

Save your spot at https://www.GracieCombatives.com and we’ll see you on February 8th!

Through Jiu-jitsu we raised $13,000 for Maui fire victims! Thanks to everyone who attended for this great cause. We have confirmed that the money has been distributed by Mana Mentors to 10 families who lost everything. They are extremely grateful as these funds will help them stay afloat until they get back on their feet.

Two things that we learn from this incredible update: 1) Just because violence is justifiable doesn’t mean it’s necessary, and 2) We never really know what causes people to behave the way they do.

Thank you Brian Kemsley for showing us the way.

Find a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu school near you or learn online at https://www.GracieUniversity.com.

Scott Wilkos is a volunteer on call chaplain who saved the life of a Durham police officer in North Carolina, and he does jiu-jitsu.

On October 20th, Scott Wilkos was celbrating his birthday when he went for a ride along with Officer JT Rose whom he had known for 8 years. They clocked a guy speeding at over 100 MPH who then crashed his car. Out of the car comes Demario Holman, over 250 lbs of muscle, who rushes Officer Rose and takes him to the ground, gets on his back, and attempts to choke him with arm while reaching for his gun with the other.

This is when 52-year old Chaplain Wilkos, who is a Gracie Survival Tactics graduate rushed in and put his skills to work. He jumps on Holmans back, establishes over-under control, which allows Officer Rose to escape the choke.

Then the Chaplain roles Holman to his belly, and maintains full control until holman loses the will to fight. At that point help arrived and they were able to cuff the suspect with no further incident.

Turns out Holman was a long time criminal and had drugs and a loaded rifle in the car.

Even though he’s not a cop himself, Chaplain Wilkos works so closely with law enforcement that he decided to pay his own tuition to do the GST instructor certification course and he always said, If I can help one officer go home safely, it will be worth it.

http://www.GracieSurvivalTactics.com