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[Broad Introduction of "the Roy Dean Academy DVD Collection":]
There is one primary question you should ask yourself before making a purchase: is it worth it? In relation to the review at hand the question is "what separates this DVD collection from the free lessons I'm able to YouTube?" That answer is found in Roy Dean's unique teaching methods. From the introducing the world of BJJ to the uninitiated in comprehensible metaphors to his systematic and philosophical breakdowns of techniques, Roy Dean shines as a teacher in his DVD series, "The Roy Dean Academy DVD Collection." Roy's explanations are wrapped in experience, a calming philosophy of patience, and an overall focus on technique over strength and speed, providing a unique value from the YouTube experience.
_[Four Quick Points About Blue Belt Requirements:]
1. About the DVD: Focuses on arming his students with the proper tools to be an effective blue belt. Nothing fancy here, just solid, effective techniques broken down into simple, understandable examples, including additional drills to practice solo or with a partner. Hitting the "Next" button skips to the next technique in the category, no "Play-All" option, easy to navigate.
2. How This Influenced My Game: I train in a mixed martial arts gym where the focus is boxing and Muay Thai. Yeah, there's some BJJ and wrestling, but they really push the strategy of devastating from the feet. And that's why I appreciate Roy's DVD's so much, because I supplement what ground game I'm missing from my local gym and fill it with the personable, thorough methods of Roy. I know strong ground game is required in the cage and Roy Dean's awesome teaching skills fill that void. And while the Purple Belt DVD has expanded my philosphy on BJJ it's the blue belt DVD in particular has directly advanced my ground game. Roy Dean's setups for technique transitions makes these DVD's worth purchasing alone.
I practice with friends in my home MMA gym and we review these DVD's weekly. We take each session one by one and apply them to our drills (for example, time is set aside for kimura's this session, and another session is triangles). My guillotine (gillo-teen as he pronounces it) gets quicker taps, and my triangles have become more effective. While certain aspects of Roy's lessons do utilize the gi there were adjustments we made for a seemless nogi transition. HOWEVER, there are certain techniques that I am unable to translate -specifically the sweeps and collar chokes. Therefore, even as a strict nogi practitioner, I recommend this DVD as nogi friendly.
3. About Roy's Teaching Style: Roy Dean is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo, and his experience is immediately apparent. Every little move -dropping the elbow, switching the hips, hand placement on opponents body, "combing the hair," keeping postured, etc etc-- is all verbally detailed by Roy. Each category includes an introductory theory, the verbal walk through of the individual technique, and visual examples performed at comprehensible speeds from different angles for your viewing pleasure. With relevant concepts that display knowledge of the game and understanding of his audience, Roy Dean breaks down the basics into understandable concepts and examples. So any given technique is organized into the following:
DVD>Section>Category>Broad Introduction of Category>Individual Technique Verbal Walk through>Key points of the technique>Examples from varying angles
4. The Quality of the DVD: Clear, the sound has slight echo effects from being shot inside the dojo, but nothing hindering. Average quality for the teaching DVD category.
_[DVD Outline:]
------DVD ONE (88 Minutes)-----
-Welcome (6:53)
Introduces the newbs into the world of BJJ: explains what he knows, the frustrations of BJJ, the dedication required, and subtle life lessons for becoming a stronger minded person. In these few minutes Roy's light as an extraordinary teacher really shines forth. His patience, his insight into the advanced, and his understanding of the difficulties are all marks of a great character. This is a fantastic introduction to show any of your friends who just joined BJJ.
-Escapes from
....mount (9:33)
....sidemount (7:42)
....sweeps (10:05)
-Submissions
....chokes; includes collar chokes which are irrelevant for me (18:53)
....armlocks (13:38)
....leg locks (9:47)
-Guard Passing (11:18)
....provides theory and concept; gravity's role, susceptibility when transitioning, gi focused, teaches appendage placement and dangers of misplacement; common resistance and breaking them down
-----DVD TWO (69 Minutes)----
-Ukemi: rolling energy displacement (6:31) ....forward rolls
....backward rolls
....break fall
-Takedowns (12:49)
....footwork: theory
....hip throw: demonstration
....inside trip: demonstration
....high to double leg: drill
....pummeling: drill
....head and arm throw: demonstration
....lateral drop: theory and demonstration
....double leg tackle: demonstration
-BJJ Guidelines (7:57)
....Concepts, tips, and advise to noobs
....where to grip, attaining better leverage
....using other parts of the body
....always move your body
....slowing down
-Demonstrations
....Ellis Blue (9:39)
....Doi Blue (9:15)
....Malone Blue (10:51)
....BJJ Combinations (7:32)
....US Open 2001 (3:01)
....Year One Trailer (1:25)
The Demonstrations section is exactly what is sounds like: demonstrating everything that Roy provided examples of during the DVD. The "BJJ Combinations" is something I'll study in the future, because as stated earlier, submission transitions are a current focus of mine. The US Open segment is short, low quality, but shows full speed grappling.
_[Closing Comments:]
If you're looking for specifics on a certain technique and that's all you need, then honestly, just stick to the resources of YouTube. However, if you're like me and crave more than the simple aspects of technique explanation, if you desire a teacher who knows, feels, and explains the game with wisdom and passion to motivate you to further absorb the concepts of BJJ, then Roy Dean is your guy. You're immersed into his teachings as a student into a class. His explanation of the nuances in BJJ, the patient breakdowns of technique, and his philosophies all make "the Roy Dean Academy DVD Collection" the perfect asset if you want to become a better artist on the mat and in the cage.
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