Great attempt from legendary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Master – Rickson Gracie in bring in Budo back into grappling. I love the way the stage is set and how each competitor have to wear a gi. Also the rules have been greatly modified from traditional Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to push the action and to get the competitor to go for submission rather than winning by points.

What is the Budo Challenge?

Budo is the martial way that defines the physical, mental and spiritual powers of the warrior. The Budo Challenge brings together the top submission fighters in the world, including BJJ world champions, Olympic judo players, and UFC, Pride, and Shooto fighters to display the abilities, skills, and character that make a true champion.

The purpose of the Budo Challenge is not only to show top combat athletes in action, but to provide an insight into the minds and souls of the fighters. Just as life consists of preparation, execution, and adaptation to unexpected results, the Budo Challenge shows a microcosm of life through fighter interviews, personal stories, and philosophical outlooks. The audience gains a profound understanding of the struggle and sacrifice each fighter makes.

The Budo Challenge is the first professional submission fighting league with the vision to dignify and value the world’s elite grapplers and allow them to serve as role models and be positive influences for current and future generations in our communities.

http://www.budochallenge.com/budo-what-it-is.html

Rickson Gracie Intro and Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes vs. Eddie Sanchez

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Budo Challenge High Light
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Ronaldo “Jacaré” Souza vs. Karl Amoussou
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFons3q7qUM]

Alexandre “Xande” Ribeiro vs. Givanildo “The Arm Collector” Santana
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Er69K-XN6oE]

Shinya Aoki in Rickson’s Budo Challenge
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq2mbHklQyg]

Bibiano’s Submissions in Rickson’s Budo Challenge
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c4K2_bxQVQ]

Ronaldo “Jacaré” Souza vs. Mike Weaver
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lO4Y5vomNa0]

Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes vs. Shuichiro Katsumura
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Leo Viera vs. Baret Yoshida
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZdkQ4yHw2o]

Alexandre “Xande” Ribeiro vs. Robert Drysdale
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWEWpwz_2xk]

More Link

https://www.onthemat.com/articles/The_Rickson_Gracie_Budo_Challenge__A_Look_Forward_10_21_2005.html

http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f12/just-got-home-rickson-budo-challenge-details-inside-298825/

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BUDO CHALLENGE #1 DVD

Rickson Gracie’s Budo Challenge is the first martial arts competition to search for, expose and reward the true warrior. It brings together elite martial art fighters that possess the balance of three dimensions: mind body and spirit. Rickson Gracie has chosen the greatest grapplers from across the globe, a hand picked collection of world champions in multiple disciplines: Jiu-jitsu, Shooto, Judo and MMA. With rules designed to focus on submission and fast-paced action, these warriors confront each other in unparalleled challenges of skill, heart, technique and shear will power to find out who will stand victorious in the Budo Challenge. Ultimately, it is a chance for the world to witness and understand what it takes to become a true warrior.

FEATURES INCLUDE:
RICKSON GRACIE INTERVIEW – FIGHTER INTERVIEWS – SUBMISSION ATTEMPT INDICATORS – DETAILED FIGHT COMMENTARY

NEOERA PRESENTS RICKSON GRACIE’S BUDO CHALLENGE. FEATURING:
WARRIORS: JACARE, XANDE, RIBEIRO, RAFAEL LOVATO, SHINYA, & AOKI
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: RICARDO CHAGOURY, PRODUCER: MIKE BURKENBINE, EVENT DIRECTOR: KID PELIGRO, EVENT PROMOTER: MARCO ZINGANO, COMMENTARY BY: SHANE RICE AND SHAWN WILLIAMS, MUSIC COMPOSER: ERIC SILVER.

COMPOSER:
All music for the Budo Challenge was written and recorded by award winning songwriter and Rickson Gracie student, Eric Silver.

DVD SPECS:
LENGTH: 120 Minutes, RATING: NR

Suggested Retail Price: $24.95      Limited Release Price: $19.95

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