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interesting, i can't say much, white belt and all.
Great interview. I wonder if the people who think nogi Jitz isn't Bjj think that Royce is the only Brazilian ever to use Bjj in MMA :-)
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Originally Posted by Eddie Bravo
Interesting. Even funnier is that Shonie Carter came out of the shitter with one of his crazy hats on around the six min mark. I dont have much too say other than being from a Carlson school in Chicago the interviewer cleary has reservation about us. I deal with it everyday around here. I dont always train in the GI but when I do it is only with JJ Machado :)
Man, Danaher pretty much disagreed with everything that guy tried to lead him to. That was comically painful.
I thought Danaher's best comment in regards to the no-gi/gi issue was right on the mark: fighters are not really interested in the cultural conventions [such as wearing a gi], they are just interested in what will work (that's my summary, not even close to an exact quote).
I think this would make most bjjers heads explode if they really had to think about it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eddie Bravo
Mr. Danaher seems super intelligent. Brandon, yes, the interviewer tried to lead John to certain responses, but Danaher was a lil too smart for it. Interviewer didn't get the sort of responses he was looking for, and he actually surprised me a bit when he mentioned he actually trained. He posed questions like, "So is this it for Bjj? After de la riva, what else could there possibly be?" Interviewer obviously doesn't have an Internet connection. J/K
I think the interviewer was your typical BJJ snob/cult member. Danaher is a genius.
LOL. Perfect.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eddie Bravo
agreed, the interviewer was leading and terrible.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brandon Mccaghren
Hey fellas. I came to 10th from a more traditional school. I put significant (years) in with the Machados and Cia Paulista. Since I started rolling, I followed the system. This has always gotten me sideways looks at the traditional schools and I never got any praise when it worked (either on the mat or in a tournament), but there was always plenty of discouragement (or about how my knees were going to get wrecked) if it didn't pan out. Never really bothered me much, I kept using it because I thought it was fun and it played up my flexibility.
I think the interviewer obviously has a chip, which is probably the same chip his instructors have (students learn more than just Jits). Honestly, I think all the sideways looks and discouragement is just because it's a product they aren't qualified to share. Simple as that, I think at it's core the guy at the Chevy dealership is going to tell you that the Toyota isn't as good as his product. I like rolling with the Gi, it's fun too. I think it's like Gibson vs. Fender, they can both make great music and I'll take one of each.
I think all Jiu Jitsu is good. The problem is not Gi vs No Gi. The real problem is when people try and defend a position that needs no defense. Gi Jiu Jitsu is great... No Gi Jiu Jitsu is also great... There is plenty of room for both. This art is constantly evolving, If anyone is trying to discredit one to validate the other they are missing the point. Progression and the fact that No Gi and Gi exist is what will move Jiu Jitsu forward. Competition between the two is healthy and great for the art.
People should accept all styles as a piece of a big puzzle, everyone is trying for the same thing. Stop hating!!!
Danaher just reahed inside the interviewers mind and slapped it silly.
Yeah, very solid answers... Good interview.