Films featuring Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: 4 films. Of those: central (2), prominent (2). The oldest is Choke (1999), the newest John Wick (2014).
← Back to martial artRenato Magno, a BJJ black belt, advised on the script and it shows: the film is about a teacher's ethics and the gap between self-defence and sport, not about spectacle. The chokes and locks match how BJJ is actually trained.
Choke1999 · Robert Raphael GoodmanAn authentic record of Gracie-style preparation, breathing work and cold exposure included — with no re-enactments. To understand what set BJJ apart in the 1990s, this beats any fiction film.
Choke1999 · Robert Raphael GoodmanAn authentic record of Gracie-style preparation, breathing work and cold exposure included — with no re-enactments. To understand what set BJJ apart in the 1990s, this beats any fiction film.
John Wick2014 · Chad StahelskiThe gun-fu style fuses shooting with judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu — the throws and ground transitions are real, not stylised. Direction by former stuntman Chad Stahelski changed how Hollywood films action.
Never Back Down2008 · Jeff WadlowA simplified view of MMA, but it honestly shows that striking alone is not enough without grappling and submission work. Coach Rashad Evans advised.