tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359626.post6771232367227916408..comments2023-11-16T08:24:58.533+00:00Comments on slideyfoot.com | bjj resources: DVD Review - Blue Belt Requirements (Roy Dean)slideyfoothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05374174757753962274noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359626.post-12579084531071400832014-09-15T15:16:41.702+01:002014-09-15T15:16:41.702+01:00I myself have no bjj in my town, but I train with ...I myself have no bjj in my town, but I train with this dvd with few of my friends since a year. We put mat time (2-3 per week) and we spar also a lot. I became proficient at the techniques shown in the dvd. And is the knowledge I have, as good as anyone who is at blue belt level at a normal bjj school.tyjitsuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15729595115453510795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359626.post-28197268980509849792013-09-17T18:32:42.655+01:002013-09-17T18:32:42.655+01:00Guess I'll have to bite the bullet and order f...Guess I'll have to bite the bullet and order from the states. Thank you for your help and a great review.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03459327850830178465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359626.post-76280452591322918952013-09-17T15:32:24.467+01:002013-09-17T15:32:24.467+01:00Yeah, £100 is way too much. There are plenty of pl...Yeah, £100 is way too much. There are plenty of places in the US to get it, like Amazon, Budovideos and indeed Roy Dean's site. Only problem is customs, tax and shipping.slideyfoothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05374174757753962274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359626.post-31653769916991920862013-09-17T13:12:57.187+01:002013-09-17T13:12:57.187+01:00Thank you for your reply.
I also noticed it on am...Thank you for your reply.<br /> I also noticed it on amazon but the price is absurd. The version on iTunes works on iPhone and iPad, but I only have a macbook pro. Looks like the best option would be to order it from the states.<br /><br /> Thanks againAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03459327850830178465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359626.post-79030979733072067862013-09-17T09:33:53.877+01:002013-09-17T09:33:53.877+01:00It should be up on Amazon, here (although currentl...It should be up on Amazon, <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001ADKATC/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B001ADKATC&linkCode=as2&tag=slistralog-21" rel="nofollow">here</a> (although currently I can only see one for £100, which is way above the normal price). Failing that, there are versions via <a href="http://clk.tradedoubler.com/click?p=23708&a=1567027&url=http%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fus%2Fapp%2Fblue-belt-requirements%2Fid390529547%3Fmt%3D8%26uo%3D4%26partnerId%3D2003" rel="nofollow">iTunes</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0081HMY4E/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B0081HMY4E&linkCode=as2&tag=slistralog-21" rel="nofollow">Android</a>, if you use either of those. I'm pretty sure you can use iTunes on your PC even if (like me) you don't have any Apple products.<br /><br />I know there are a bunch of UK gi resellers, but I'm not sure they stock DVDs.slideyfoothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05374174757753962274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359626.post-19200707257943685452013-09-16T10:54:09.502+01:002013-09-16T10:54:09.502+01:00Hey Slideyfoot.
Im looking to buy blue belt requir...Hey Slideyfoot.<br />Im looking to buy blue belt requirements but I can't find anywhere in the UK that sells it. Would you know of any online retailers that might have it?<br /><br />cheersAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03459327850830178465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359626.post-70443561580464541992011-01-15T10:24:43.486+00:002011-01-15T10:24:43.486+00:00Hi Steiny: thanks for the comment, always nice to ...Hi Steiny: thanks for the comment, always nice to hear from people. :)<br /><br />Yeah, there is a fair bit of variety on that, as BJJ promotion isn't standardised: because it is normally just down to the instructor's judgement rather than an objective set of criteria, the most important thing is to find an instructor whose opinion you trust. <br /><br />From my experience, getting a blue belt can take anything from six months up to two years, with about a year being the average. Personally, I started in November 2006 and received my blue in February 2008, after 131.5 hours of training (yes, I'm geeky enough to have a <a href="http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pVFOoxMQ3nIs0r6b1OCbDcw&gid=2" rel="nofollow">spreadsheet</a> ;p).<br /><br />I'd agree six months seems a little fast, but then I know people who have got it in four. Roy Dean's guys compete, and he also has those <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/uchideshi" rel="nofollow">demonstration videos</a> up for almost all of his new blues, so they seem pretty legit. <br /><br />Also, IIRC none of the Roy Dean blues I know (I've met about four here in the UK) got it that fast.slideyfoothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05374174757753962274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359626.post-80881484653015262482011-01-15T01:59:03.965+00:002011-01-15T01:59:03.965+00:00Thanks for the review. I find Roys instruction ver...Thanks for the review. I find Roys instruction very good, easy to follow and i find i remember (and use!) the techniques even months later. <br /><br />One thing that puzzles me though, is i noticed at the start of the DVD he says 'when you get your blue belt in 6, 9, or maybe even 12 months'. Perhaps its different in America, but in Oz it usually takes 18-30 months to get your blue. I wonder why the difference. I knew almost all of the techniques (and quite a few more) on his DVDs but dont consider myself even close to blue. Probably mostly due to a lack of skill in executing them i'd say! Any thoughts?Steinyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17218283557149641409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359626.post-52293483809781485822009-12-07T17:35:27.548+00:002009-12-07T17:35:27.548+00:00No problem, Kevin: very glad to have been of help!...No problem, Kevin: very glad to have been of help!<br /><br />I haven't seen the Serra DVDs yet, but I'm always interested in watching more BJJ DVDs. Hopefully I'll get round to them in the future.slideyfoothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05374174757753962274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359626.post-8847322113293407182009-12-07T17:28:14.560+00:002009-12-07T17:28:14.560+00:00Hey Slideyfoot.
I have been training bjj for one...Hey Slideyfoot. <br /><br />I have been training bjj for one year here in South Africa.<br /><br />I read what you said about Roy Dean's instructionals on Bullshido and I got Requirements for Blue Belt which is everything you said it is. It has already helped me tremendously. His attention to the little things and the clarity of his instruction are of the highest quality out there. <br /><br />Thanks for the recommendation !<br /><br />Have you seen Matt Serra's Jiu Jitsu Basics series ? It's also very very good.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00353531600851566717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359626.post-40211447936546674402009-08-19T10:33:17.560+01:002009-08-19T10:33:17.560+01:00Thanks - I'm glad it proved of use to you!
In...Thanks - I'm glad it proved of use to you!<br /><br />In terms of putting hands on the floor, as far as I understand it (and as a mediocre blue belt, that isn't all that far), this is mainly a problem when in somebody's guard. If you put your hands on the floor, they can then attack your arm with kimuras, sweeps etc, so definitely a no-no.<br /><br />However, putting out your hands when on top in mount can be sensible. In that position, you use your hands for base, helping to prevent your partner roll you off in one or the other direction.slideyfoothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05374174757753962274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359626.post-52222012023105576872009-08-19T10:16:07.850+01:002009-08-19T10:16:07.850+01:00i bought this pretty much based on your review. I ...i bought this pretty much based on your review. I dont train bjj although i would if i could get to a class but they are all a bit far to travel. i have a background in mma and roll no-gi a lot but i like to watch bjj stuff and try and adapt it for no gi. <br />One thing i noticed in this dvd is roys partner in all the techniques puts his hands on the floor A LOT, especially when he was in mount. I always thought this was a big no-no in grappling? <br />Nice review though and really enjoyed the dvdcookster76https://www.blogger.com/profile/15923664045425469218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359626.post-37679039891408604222008-09-05T20:12:00.000+01:002008-09-05T20:12:00.000+01:00I've seen the Pedro Sauer White to Blue DVD, but I...I've seen the Pedro Sauer White to Blue DVD, but I think I watched it before I started BJJ, so couldn't judge the quality (I remember there being a <I>lot</I> of self-defence type stuff - how to escape a rear bear hug and the like - so might be good if that's your thing). <BR/><BR/>It appears to have had some <A HREF="http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f12/pedro-sauer-path-black-belt-504176/" REL="nofollow">less than favourable reviews</A> (depending on how reliable you find Sherdog). I haven't seen it for a while, but given Sauer's many years as an instructor and reputation for technical excellence, I'd be interested in taking a more in-depth look at the DVDs now I've got some experience in the sport.slideyfoothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05374174757753962274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359626.post-90484947263689997592008-09-05T19:12:00.000+01:002008-09-05T19:12:00.000+01:00Great review! I've come across this DVD set a few...Great review! I've come across this DVD set a few times online now, I just might have to give in and get it finally haha Roy Dean's academy is just a couple hours south of where I train. I had the chance to meet him a couple months ago at the Lobo Academy grand opening, but had other plans for that weekend by the time I found out about it.<BR/><BR/>Another blue belt training DVD I've been looking at is <A HREF="http://pedrosauer.com/pedrosauer/psstore/ItemDetails.asp?ProductID=2&CategoryID=1&SubCategoryID=1" REL="nofollow">Pedro Sauer's White to Blue Training DVD</A>. My instructor was trained by Pedro, but Pedro's DVD is just a tad bit more expensive than Dean's lol ($44 vs $112).Mike O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01866800247104191172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359626.post-61733235301320315952008-06-10T13:33:00.000+01:002008-06-10T13:33:00.000+01:00I have to agree. The review was great. I checked o...I have to agree. The review was great. I checked out Roys youtube channel also. That is the most technical and flowing BJJ i have seen in a while to be honest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359626.post-71781723615996588992008-06-10T11:55:00.000+01:002008-06-10T11:55:00.000+01:00Glad the review was helpful: I enjoyed writing it,...Glad the review was helpful: I enjoyed writing it, as I had most of a Saturday to sit down and slowly watch my way through the DVD, writing stuff down as I went along. Will be interested to hear what you think of the set if you do pick it up. :)slideyfoothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05374174757753962274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19359626.post-16699002238894218032008-06-10T08:01:00.000+01:002008-06-10T08:01:00.000+01:00That is one hell of a review... I'll have to check...That is one hell of a review... I'll have to check it out. Thanks.Joon Ohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949149965272594393noreply@blogger.com