Anybody know anything about this guy?

from the website link on the video.

Daniel Gonzalez - Details
Chief Instructor - dcgonz@earthlink.net

Machado Black Belt and instructor in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Trained by
Carlos Machado - nephew of the founder of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Carlos Gracie Sr. and Helio Gracie
 
So he's legit?

(I'm just instantly suspicious of anyone going by the name of fightrman. Haha.)
 
What the hell is up with this childish sound fx . . .

If I had kids, I wouldn't want this guy to be teaching them. Creeps me out.
 
So he's legit?

(I'm just instantly suspicious of anyone going by the name of fightrman. Haha.)

Not necessarily. But he claims a well-known instructor so it should be easy to verify his provenance if anyone is inclined to do so. The OTM BJJ Wiki lists him as a black belt, FWIW.
 
Well, more importantly, are his videos any good?
I'm not a very advanced BJJ practitioner so i can't tell.
 
Why can't he just show easier, more effective escapes. And lol at his Achilles lock.
 
This guy creeps me out. I don't think I'd want to grapple with him...ever.
 
I've seen a lot of Daniel's vids on youtube and most are quality. I respond well to a professor with "personality" so I kinda like his animated teaching.
 
Daniel Gonzalez - Of course he is legit! I was lucky enough to get in on one of his seminars in Virginia for the military.

Trained by Carlos Machado and a Black Belt under Carlos Machado. He is an incredible instructor. His technique is excellent.

The reason you can't find much detail on him online is probably because he doesn't want you to find much beyond his experience and email. Considering the work he does for the Government and the military, I don't blame him.

I wonder how some of your backgrounds compare to his?

Don't be hating - there's no reason for the disrespect. Some people serve and know how to give back.

Here are his credentials direct from the website: DefenseOnDemand.com


Machado Black Belt and instructor in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Trained by Carlos Machado - nephew of the founders of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Carlos Gracie Sr. and Helio Gracie

2X Inductee to the Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame

2004 - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor of the Year
2009 - Co-creator - Martial Arts Instructional Website of the Year
Per Google - DefenseOnDemand.com 1.8 million world-wide online students

Teaching and technical proficiency acquired from over thirty years of meaningful, consistent training, under various gifted instructors worldwide. Among them, original JKD instructors - Ted Lucay Lucay and Paul Vunak, Muay Thai World Champion Kickboxer Yuki Horiuchi, and currently with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion - Carlos Machado, since 1996.

Respects and credit also to Kenpo World Champion, Darwin Jones, Sifu Vince McKay, Olympic Boxing Coach Terry Mclaughlin, BJJ Black Belt Allen Mohler, and Mr. Lucky Luciano.

Over twenty-five years of coaching and competitive experience.

Special Agent - US Treasury Criminal Investigator - Retired

Responsible for criminal investigations relating to high-level narcotics trafficking organizations, money laundering, and financial fraud.

Extensive experience working with other law enforcement agencies such as DEA, US Customs, FBI, US Secret Service, ATF, and CID.

Duties included: arrests, searches, seizures, surveillance, undercover activities, and other classified investigative assignments.

Political and dignitary protection experience:

Agent on numerous protection details responsible for protecting

President George W. Bush, Vice-President Dick Cheney, Vice-President Al Gore, and other government principals.

INSTRUCTOR: Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

Firearms - MP5, Uzi, Tactical Shotgun, 9mm
Defensive Tactics
High-risk entry and clearing

OTHER EXPERIENCE:

Naval Officer - Aviator
Cyber-Warfare Information Systems Specialist - US Government

EDUCATION:

Masters in Business Administration - Information Security - CISSP
Masters in Information Systems Management - IT Project Management - PMP
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center - Graduate - Special Agent
Naval Aviation Schools Command - Graduate - Aviator
Oatman & Associates - Executive Protection - Graduate - EPS
 
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Watch some of the videos.. It seems gay to me. Young shirtless men. Come on, put a rash guard on or t-shirt!

I missed this "Mr. Lucky Luciano" ? But your a law enforcement agent.
 
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Daniel Gonzalez - Of course he is legit! I was lucky enough to get in on one of his seminars in Virginia for the military.

Trained by Carlos Machado and a Black Belt under Carlos Machado. He is an incredible instructor. His technique is excellent.

The reason you can't find much detail on him online is probably because he doesn't want you to find much beyond his experience and email. Considering the work he does for the Government and the military, I don't blame him.

I wonder how some of your backgrounds compare to his?

Don't be hating - there's no reason for the disrespect. Some people serve and know how to give back.

Here are his credentials:


Machado Black Belt and instructor in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Trained by Carlos Machado - nephew of the founders of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Carlos Gracie Sr. and Helio Gracie

2X Inductee to the Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame

2004 - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor of the Year
2009 - Co-creator - Martial Arts Instructional Website of the Year
Per Google - DefenseOnDemand.com 1.8 million world-wide online students

Teaching and technical proficiency acquired from over thirty years of meaningful, consistent training, under various gifted instructors worldwide. Among them, original JKD instructors - Ted Lucay Lucay and Paul Vunak, Muay Thai World Champion Kickboxer Yuki Horiuchi, and currently with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion - Carlos Machado, since 1996.

Respects and credit also to Kenpo World Champion, Darwin Jones, Sifu Vince McKay, Olympic Boxing Coach Terry Mclaughlin, BJJ Black Belt Allen Mohler, and Mr. Lucky Luciano.

Over twenty-five years of coaching and competitive experience.

Special Agent - US Treasury Criminal Investigator - Retired

Responsible for criminal investigations relating to high-level narcotics trafficking organizations, money laundering, and financial fraud.

Extensive experience working with other law enforcement agencies such as DEA, US Customs, FBI, US Secret Service, ATF, and CID.

Duties included: arrests, searches, seizures, surveillance, undercover activities, and other classified investigative assignments.

Political and dignitary protection experience:

Agent on numerous protection details responsible for protecting

President George W. Bush, Vice-President Dick Cheney, Vice-President Al Gore, and other government principals.

INSTRUCTOR: Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

Firearms - MP5, Uzi, Tactical Shotgun, 9mm
Defensive Tactics
High-risk entry and clearing

OTHER EXPERIENCE:

Naval Officer - Aviator
Cyber-Warfare Information Systems Specialist - US Government

EDUCATION:

Masters in Business Administration - Information Security - CISSP
Masters in Information Systems Management - IT Project Management - PMP
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center - Graduate - Special Agent
Naval Aviation Schools Command - Graduate - Aviator
Oatman & Associates - Executive Protection - Graduate - EPS


So...you are Daniel then?
 
Regardless of his credentials, you should try not to watch online instructionals. If you have any questions about anything grappling related, ask your own instructor! This is the best way to learn.
 
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