Another Great Old School Skate Video: The Bones Brigade Video Show

I have to post this video because it seems that a majority of my followers like the old school skate videos. I have to give a "Big Up" to my viewers in Slovenia, Russia, Germany and South Korea. Thank you for taking the time to check out my blog, I'm glad I am reaching someone. You can add me on Facebook if you like or become a follower and email me. I would love to hear from you and take any suggestions. I will also share with you some of my future ideas. This little blog is just the tip of the iceberg. Life is a journey, you need to enjoy each step to the final destination. I know life is tough right now for a lot of people, this is a chance to dig deep and find out who we really are as people. I know it's been a little while since I last posted on here but it is definitely difficult to find more and more things I would like to share with you. Some things just aren't available online but I am working on it. I do have a lot more to show you, I hope you guys enjoy these. This is a cool little video from back in the day The Bones Brigade Video Show, it's only about 34 min so it will provide a break in your day for some memories and entertainment. Watch & Enjoy!

The Bones Brigade Video Show (1984)

Jimi Hendrix Tribute - 2 Documentaries

I have to say the Jimi Hendrix is probably the best Guitar Player to ever pick up the instrument. Being left handed and poor he would re-string a right handed Fendor Stratocaster and play it upside down. The sound that Jimi created is one that can never be replicated and only he knows what was going on in his mind when he painted his images with his guitar. He was obviously a troubled soul as he died of a heroin overdose at the age of 27 but his music will live for many years to come. It's hard to imagine someone saying that they are not a fan but even so, his story is very interesting. In a time when music was the voice of a nation, Jimi was a major proponent of the era. Although he only lived a very short life he continues to intrigue people and change their lives. From T-shirts to posters and re-released albums the Jimi Hendrix foundation continues to thrive. He is still one of my most favorite musicians and I just wanted to share a little of his story with you. Take a look at these 2 documentaries The Uncut Story & Electric Lady Land, both are very cool and interesting considering how private Jimi really was. Watch & Enjoy!

Jimi Hendrix :The Uncut Story Part 1 1942-1961


Jimi Hendrix : The Uncut Story Part 2 1961-1967


 Jimi Hendrix : The Uncut Story Part3 1967 - 1970

Jimi Hendrix : Electric Lady Land 

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Great Oldschool Skate video : Acme Skateboard Video

I don't remember this video being only 12 mins long but I always though it was really cool. Filmed in 1992, it is the classic definition of the transition from "Old school" to "New School" skateboarding. I always thought it was funny because you just don't see many videos from Acme, yet they have been around for about 20 years. If you have some time and you like old skate vids, then you will enjoy this one. It takes me back to when Skateboarding wasn't "The cool thing to do". I remember I had 2 stickers I loved, they said : Skateboarding is not a Crime & If Skateboarding is going to be outlawed then only outlaws can be Skateboarders. I still think it's funny, man I love this stuff...Watch and Enjoy!

Acme Skateboard Video (1992)

And You Don't Stop: 30 years of Hip Hop (Parts 1 &2)

I have to inundate all of you with REAL Hip Hop here one more time because all of this Eminem coverage is just a little too much for me. I have to say, I did like his first album but then after that he just got old to me. He is a great lyricist but Hip Hop embodies a lot more than that. Now he might be Hip Hop as a person inside but not so much his music anymore. If you have been following this blog closely by now then you might have a much better understanding of the culture a little more and why I do think this way. This next one I have to show you, And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip Hop, was done by VH1 in 2004 as a 5 part series. Unfortunately, I could only get parts 1 & 2 but I will continue to look for the other three. This is the important one anyway as it shows the very beginning. It is important for all of us to learn the real history of anything if we are going to appreciate it. This is a very cool movie, watch when you have a chance. Remember as well, if you really like these I have posted many of them so just look at the blog history. Enjoy and keep Living the BeatLife!

  
And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip Hop (2004)
 
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2 More Music Documentaries : The Hip Hop Project & Once Upon a Time in New York: The Birth of Hip Hop, Disco & Punk

Staying true to the BeatLife theme I wanted to follow up yesterday's post's of films from over 10 years ago to some newer films made just a few years ago. I have only seen both of these one time each but they both were very well done in my opinion. The Hip Hop Project was made in 2006 and is an inspirational story about a homeless kid who uses hip hop to change his life, I would recommend anyone watch this. Once Upon a Time in New York : The Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk is a great historical documentary that pretty much embodies all that is BeatLife. Anyone who is a fan of musical progression should watch this. Yes, I do say this about every video I post but there is definitely a reason I post them. My goal is to educate and enlighten the public. Hopefully at least one person will see something here and it will make enough of an impact for that person to change the world. As I always say....Watch & Enjoy!

I would like to thank all my fellow Americans for viewing and appreciating my blog but also those view outside of America, I would like to hear from you too. Please follow and we can turn this into a global mindset.

The Hip Hop Project (2006)

Once Upon a Time In New York : The Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk (2007)
Once Upon a Time in New York: The Birth of Hip Hop Disco and Punk (2007) from gnon on Veehd.

Good "Old-School" Hip Hop Documentaries - Rhyme & Reason & The Show

It's funny for me to call these 2 films "Old-school" but I guess when they are about the 90's, it is more than 10 years old so that does fit the term by definition. Another interesting point about both of these documentaries is that they received mixed to poor reviews. As someone who was participating in this scene during this time and very much a fan of this music, I thought both were very cool. My friends and I used to watch these when we were in college. I still listen to most of this music today and it doesn't sound "Old-School" to me still. Sometimes I will introduce these artists' to some younger kids who have never heard them before and they come back stoked. They think it's new and they just didn't hear it yet. This is pure Hip Hop....I still don't know what happened to it? Take some time and watch these when you get a chance. This era is the birth place of "The BeatLife", you will enjoy this if you love hip hop. Maybe someone will see this and it will them inspire them to make some new music? Please let me know what you think. In my opinion, Rhyme & Reason was done a little better but The Show is good too. It was done earlier but I have it in parts so it had to do it below. Enjoy!

Rhyme & Reason (1997)

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Happy Thankgiving Charlie Brown

It's funny how certain things will never get old and one of them for me is Charlie Brown Holiday classics. As a child these little animated tales mark a paradigm in my life of innocence. This one in particular is one of my favorites because I love the music ( "Little Birdie") but also because of the underlying messages Charles Schultz is trying to portray about the early1970's. I know these are usually on TV but if you're bored and feeling a little nostalgic, maybe you need to get into the holiday mode, I suggest you take a little while to watch. These are still pretty funny and give you the good feeling we all sometimes lose. Happy Thanksgiving!

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973)

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Funky Monks (1991 - Full Movie)

I was walking through the Ritz Carlton in Dana Point, Ca yesterday  and I came across a very cool decoration they had in their lobby that made me think of this legendary Southern California band. Being that the Ritz is located just above one of the world's top surf breaks, Salt Creek, they have decorated their lobby with different surf boards. Your entrance is greeted by a 10X Kelly Slater & Andy Irons signed Championship boards but also one particular Al Merrick is very creatively decorated with a mini autobiography of the bassist , Flea of RHCP. It is a brief but comical story of his life written in pen on the complete top side of the board, if you ever are in the area I suggest you stop by to check it out. After reading it and laughing quite a bit, it got me thinking about a band who I have been listening to now for over 20 years. I actually did meet Flea one time at  a Method Man concert at the House of Blues, but that is a story for another time. This band really defines the BeatLife mentality as they have always stayed true to their style making them legends in music and art. I have to admit that I am more of a fan of their earlier music but it is probably because I associate it with a my teenage skateboarding days. So, with my tribute here to one my favorite bands I would like to share with you the 1991 documentary Funky Monks. This is a documentary filming the making of one their most popular and influential albums; Blood, Sugar, Sex, Magic. I would say this album is when they started to mellow out on their musical style but definitely not their lifestyle choices, which is evident in this documentary. We all may know that these guys are older and have matured now but watch this movie from almost 20 years ago to see how far they have come. I also added a bonus video from their album Mother's Milk, which is one of my personal favorite Stevie Wonder tunes, Higher Ground. Watch and enjoy, and please , let me know what you think. You can follow my blog and contact me through my email here.

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Funky Monks (1991)


Red Hot Chili Peppers - Higher Ground

The Search for Animal Chin (Full Video)

BONES BRIGADE!!!! That's all I really should have to say here but after watching The Dan Patrick Show this morning, the interview with Tony Hawk made me realize that today was the time to post this. Filmed in 1987 , this movie was probably the one that really got me into skateboarding as I was about 10 years old. Powell Peralta was run by another even earlier influence Stacey Peralta, of whom I posted a documentary about last month. So you can see this culture has made a significant contribution to my lifestyle so in turn it will be reflected in the BeatLife culture. I am really excited to show you guys this video, I believe you will enjoy it even if you don't skateboard. The "Old-School" aspect and creativity of the movie is very enjoyable but it will also help you appreciate the progression of the sport. Not to mention, most of these guys( Tony Hawk, Steve Caballero, Mike McGill, Lance Mountain, Tommy Guerrero) still skate in their 40's and Tony Hawk...well, do I really need to say anymore? I know that I only post these videos and documentaries but it is the best way I can think of to express what I would like to. If you like this let me know, follow my blog, send me emails, etc. Making a contribution is the only way to make a change.

The Search for Animal Chin (1987)

Gone But not Forgotten : Peter Tosh

I haven't done much blogging lately due to a small form of writer's block, I do not want to become redundant here. Recently my theme has been finding videos that relate to the "BeatLife" philosophy so I think I will stick with that. In this post I would like to introduce you to an artist who I feel has been shadowed in his genre by one of the most influential artist's of all time, Bob Marley. Peter Tosh was with Bob since the beginning and is responsible for writing many of the songs we know and love today. A very skilled guitarist, Peter was basically the life-blood behind the early Wailer music as his creativity fueled many of the songs they performed. His story is very tragic for such a peaceful human-being but it is a reality for these type of people. I wanted to post the VH1 "Behind the Music" so you can get the basic history behind him if you are not familiar. After that, if you are interested in an actual documentary filmed when he was still alive, there is the Stepping Razor full movie. I highly recommend  both but Stepping Razor is an awesome live music documentary of one of the greatest Reggae artist's of all time.

Stepping Razor (1993)

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Tribute to Craziest Skateboarder : Danny Way

Recently there has been a movie on cable that I think you guys should check out if you haven't seen it, X-Games:The Movie. Watching this movie gave me a new appreciation for a skateboarder who has been one of my favorites for a long time, dating back to high school. The thing was, this guy has always been crazy and I was used to it. He has gone big since he was a young teenager but in the X-Games movie, the behind the scenes filming gives you an insight on the attitude of this professional. Danny Way takes "Playing through Pain" to a new level and I felt he deserves a little bit of notice. I wanted to share these videos anyway and what better than to do it in honor of Danny as he has been a creator and mainstay at both of these companies. The First Video, Plan B: Virtual Reality, is the second video done by Plan B back in my high school days, I love this video and company still to this day. In this video, Danny is just a young pro on the team but he is amazing at what he does. After the founder of the company, Mike Ternasky, died in a car accident, the company went under for a while. Recently, Danny Way & Colin McKay have revived the brand and they are going strong again. The Second video here, The DC Video,....Just watch, it's crazy. Danny is also a founder of this company and provides some spectacular skating for a finale to a very cool video. Watch and enjoy!

Plan B : Virtual Reality

The DC Video

Artist Spotlight : Teruo Artistry Clothing Line

I have to thank my friend Brian Watters for keeping it real for all these years with his clothing line, Teruo Artistry. Two more great products to come out of U.C.S.B., Brian and his brother, Timothy have been going strong in the hip hop scene for the last 10-15 years and keep the dream alive. The great thing about this clothing line is the ideals behind it which incorporate conscious art and music. Other than being the creator and CEO, Brian is a very experienced hip hop producer and Timothy is the very talented artist of all the pieces you will see, I swear this guy is AMAZING! With the Holiday season around the corner I strongly suggest you check out their website, you will see high quality merchandise at an affordable price; shirts, hats, music, art and much more. You will be able to tell how much work these guys put into their craft and actually how much they care about society and it's well being. The art is a clear representation of this belief system. I have promoted before that I want to influence society in a new way, the BeatLife way, and this company is the the direction I am talking about. Even if it affects a very small group of people, that is a positive motion. So check out the samples below and visit the website for Teruo that I have linked below. Be the first one on your block with this gear. Peace!

www.Teruo.com

R.I.P. Tribute to Gregory Isaacs (1951-2010) : Rockers (The Movie)

After a great weekend surfing with my friends up and down the central coast of California, it saddens me to hear the Reggae legend, Gregory Isaacs, has succumbed to lung cancer. Known as the Cool Ruler, Gregory made hits such as Night Nurse, Rumours, and Number One. I am fortunate enough to say I saw him at the Santa Barbara bowl in the late 90's and I will always cherish that. As each of these 'Roots' musicians passes on a little piece of that historical reggae goes with it. For those of you who love reggae, you will understand that the strife that produces this sound is something that can not be replicated. It is now up to the musicians of present and future to recognize this and do their best to incorporate that into their style. I really hope it continues to have an influence on art and style but that is just my opinion. In this tribute I have posted below the full movie, Rockers. Another great thing to come out of the year 1978. This movie really has no plot, it is almost like a reality show where you get  a peek-a-boo idea of what life was like in Trenchtown, Jamaica during the 1970's. Enjoy watching this as you will see cameos by musicans as well as a very good soundtrack. Also below, I posted a small tribute I found on youtube that will give you an idea of Gregory's music if you have never heard before, those of you who have will also enjoy this. Rest in Peace Cool Ruler.

Rockers


Tribute to Gregory Isaacs (7/15/1951- 10/25/2010)

Tribute to Favorite Comedian : Dave Chappelle

Those who know me well will also know, like many of you, that Dave Chappelle is my favorite comedian out there. I have liked him since he put out his first stand up on HBO , Killing them Softly. Dave is absolutely hilarious, from his subtle physical comedy and facial expressions to his outlandish impersonations, I can not get enough if this guy. Unfortunately he has taken a break from his profession but he has definitely put enough out there for everyone to enjoy. Other than being funny as hell, Dave seems like a really cool , down-to-earth dude. In the first video below here, you will see the Real Dave Chappelle in his awesome music documentary, Block Party. Dave really fits into the BeatLife philosophy with his obvious love of hip hop and skateboarding. I love the fact that he is truley into the best hip hop out there featuring guys like Mos Def, Talib Kweli, The Roots, and Fugees and Dead Prez. These are my favorites out there right now and I'm surprised they aren't bigger than they are. I also wanted to show you his first Stand up, Killing them Softly, and if you are really interested in who he is, I also posted Inside the Actors Studio on him , which is also very funny. Enjoy!

Dave Chappelle "MTV" Cribs - watch more funny videos

Killing Them Softly (SO FUNNY)


Inside the Actors Studio : Dave Chappelle

The Beginning of Skateboarding : Dogtown & Z Boys

It would be hard for me to do a complete review of this documentary because I could write about it for days. An award winning film by one of it's stars, Stacy Peralta, this brings me back to my very early childhood. Growing up in "Socal" with a few older guys who did skate pretty hard core, skaters like Tony Alva, Jay Adams and Stacy Peralta were iconic. The rock star status of professional skateboarding wouldn't be what it is today if it weren't for these guys. They catapulted the career of Tony Hawk who is clearly the most popular skater in the world. I recommend watching this movie, if you have ties that that era, it will definitely bring you back. The soundtrack is awesome too. This also was the basis for the movie now out on DVD The Lords of Dogtown, if you haven't seen that movie, I highly recommend that as well.





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30 for 30 : Run Ricky Run - Great ESPN documentary on Ricky Williams

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Some of you may not know this but I HATE THE MIAMI DOLPHINS! I am a Patriots fan. Although, one of my favorite players to ever play is Ricky Williams. Even before all his problems, I liked him as a player and I never thought negatively about the guy when he needed to discover himself. Maybe it's because we do have similar views and that's why I wanted to post this documentary. Ricky never got a fair shake and I'm really glad this film maker was there to record this process. Ricky is an artistic, pacifist in a football player's body. He's probably one of the most intelligent football players out there and just because he chose to smoke weed, the media decided to completely try and excommunicate the guy. Well I would like to say I never gave up on him and now look, he's back and a very good running back in the NFL. I would not be surprised if he makes it into the Hall of Fame. Watch this documentary, it definitely fit's into the BeatLife philosophy, it made me definitely respect Ricky Williams a lot more.


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Great Snowboarding Video:Travis Rice - That's it, That's all

Good snowboarding movies are pretty difficult to find on the internet but this film is awesome! One of the best snowboarders in the World is featured here, Travis Rice, and he will not disappoint. I am going to try and get some older videos that influenced my boarding career but for right now this one should entertain you. I think snowboarding is another lifestyle that fits into the BeatLife category because it is a sport that you play against yourself , however , it is a culture and a lifestyle choice. Snowboarders walk to the beat of their own drummers and these guys here are no different. If you want to see a really well made movie with some incredible, acrobatic snowboarding then just watch this movie and enjoy! Please feel free to leave comments.

Snowboard - Thats It Thats All (2008) - kewego
Snowboard - Thats It Thats All (2008)

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Rage Against the Machine - Live Performance

RAGE! That's all I have to say...One of the best bands ever. Watch this online concert if you like them.



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Five Summer Stories

As you can tell I have been posting many different movies, documentaries and videos. Specifically, board sports and music but there will always be many varied aspects of pop culture mixed in. In the early stages here, I'm going to start off with some good old school content and work my way up to the future. If you follow this blog regularly, then you will receive a great education. This is my first surf movie/ video I am posting and there will be many more to come. Filmed in the early 1970's, Five Summer Stories , features a classic style of surfing showcasing surfers such as Gerry Lopez, Eddie Aikau, Shaun Tomson, Buttons, Peter Townend with small cameos by Duke Kahanamoku and Laird Hamilton at 10 yrs old. There is also a great section from the very early days of skateboarding and Killer Dana before the Harbor. Five Summer Stories is still considered one of the best surf movies of all time. Watch and enjoy!

2 Tone Documentaries - Dance Craze & Rudies Come Home

Growing up, this was one of my most favorite type of music. Most people don't know this about me but for much of my childhood, my sister and I, had Swedish Au pairs who took care of us while our parents worked. My mom was a flight attendant so she would be gone for a few days, my father needed someone to help with the kids while he worked. These women actually had a huge influence on my life, especially in music. Being that they were European and it was the 80's, I was exposed to punk & ska at at a very early age. Groups such as The Clash, Sex Pistols, The Specials & Selector all became favorites of mine yet not too many of my friends had even heard of those bands yet. This actually carried on throughout my life today and I believe it is the reason why my musical tastes are so eclectic. I also believe this type of music has had an underlying tone to most music today and if you asked many talented artist's out there, they would say these bands held a major influence in their musical development. Watch this movie and few clips here if you are interested in musical fusion, the whole idea behind the 2-tone movement was to blend black & white culture and put an end to racism. At this time in history, this was something that wasn't done too much in music.


Dance Craze

* I have been trying to post this video on my page, hopefully stagevu doesn't delete it so watch it here while you can. If it gets deleted and you still want to see it just click on the link below and it will take you there.

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Using Buddhism to fuse Eastern & Western Culture - Podcasts

I always have wished I applied myself a little bit more in college than I did but I do not have too many regrets. In the classes that I was really interested in and stimulated by, I actually did do pretty well. One in particular was a class I took my senior year called Sleeping, Dreaming & Dying in Tibetan Buddhism. Clearly this class was the most interesting class I took while in school and by the look of most people who were in it with me, I would bet they would say the same thing. Just to give you and example, It was a Monday, Wednesday, Friday class at 5pm and I don't know many U.C.S.B. students who go to class on Friday at 5pm and this one was always full. The reason for this is because the professor is probably the most amazing professor anyone has ever had. I consider this man the most intelligent lecturer I have ever heard and I have personally heard over educated professionals give him the same credit. I actually heard a rumor that a faculty member was fired for criticizing this man but that is all hearsay. I want to promote his podcast for the Santa Barbara Institute of Consciousness Studies for anyone out there who is interested in Buddhism, Spirituality or just another view on Life in general. This is Living the BeatLife and I will occasionally include some 'Life" aspects as options for people to study and possibly improve their own lives. Below I am going to include the wikipedia first paragraph on B. Alan Wallace, if you want to learn more about him you can go there, click on his website or 'like' him on facebook.

http://www.sbinstitute.com/

 http://www.alanwallace.org/

B. Alan Wallace (born 1950) is an American author, translator, teacher, researcher, interpreter, and Buddhist practitioner interested in the intersections of consciousness studies and scientific disciplines such as psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and physics. He endeavors to chart relationships and commonalities between Eastern and Western scientific, philosophical, and contemplative modes of inquiry.
Since 1976, Wallace has taught Buddhism, philosophy, and meditation in Asia, Europe, North and South America, and Australia. Wallace grew up in America and Switzerland but left college after three years to study Buddhism in India. He has served as interpreter for many Buddhist contemplatives and scholars, including the Dalai Lama. He is a prolific author of numerous books and essays and has translated dozens of Sanskrit and Tibetan texts into English. Wallace has a bachelor's degree in physics and philosophy of science from Amherst College and a Ph.D. in religious studies from Stanford. He also founded and is President of the Santa Barbara Institute for Consciousness Studies. In 2010 Wallace became the Director and Chairman of the Phuket International Academy Mind Centre, which provides a blend of contemporary psychology and neuroscience alongside ancient Asian contemplative practices. He is currently leading two 8-week, residential, intensive meditation retreats there each year, which are open to all who are interested in developing exceptional mental balance and well-being. In addition, together with Paul Ekman he is leading a 6-week course to train instructors in "Cultivating Emotional Balance," a 42-hour program developed by Dr. Wallace and Dr. Ekman, which was scientifically studied at the University of California, San Francisco. All these retreats and courses are organized in collaboration with the Santa Barbara Institute. His life's work focuses on a deep engagement between Buddhist philosophical and contemplative inquiry and modern science and philosophy, with a special emphasis on exploring the nature and potentials of the mind in a radically empirical manner, as free as possible from the dogmas of religion and materialism.

Watch these clips to get an idea of what I'm getting at here:

Do you Love Hip Hop? Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme

Some of you out there have seen or even own this, but for the others out there that love hip hop and have not seen this, I am about to drop some knowledge on your a$$. Well, not me actually but this documentary is probably the best on the subject of true underground hip hop. This is what it's all about, and in time will make it's way back to the top of pop culture. Hip Hop is my most favorite genre of music but my version and your version are probably pretty different, that is the beauty of the music. The word 'Freestyle' can define many musical aspects that are free of style. Can't get any better than that when it comes to American music, it is just the most modern form of jazz. If you are interested in hip hop music at all, watch this documentary. Features groups such as The Roots, Freestyle Fellowship, Jurassic 5 , Supernatural and many more.

Great Skateboard/ Culture Video : Big Brother - Shit

Big Brother Magazine was definitely one my favorite skate mags. No subject was left untouched while the ads were mostly 'R' rated, and that's being conservative in my words. It was every 16 year old , wanna-be rebel's dream, parents had no clue. The particular issue above was one that I had when I was skating pretty hard core and can remember the main article was "The Bong Olympics". I thought it was pretty funny that my mom bought it for me. Other than crazy articles and questionable advertising, the magazine was actually pretty good. It profiled a lot of great skateboarders and their trick tips, nice color photography and they didn't hold back on their interviews. You could also always find gear and clothing that you couldn't normally get in stores. Unfortunately though, the magazine had a short life and was dropped by Larry Flynnt Publications. Although, in that time they were able to release a few videos and this one is definitely a favorite of mine. Released in 1996, a great year, Big Brother's Shit  is one of the funniest videos made. Watch & Enjoy! I would also love some feedback.

Ultimate Gracie : Profile on Gracie Jiu Jitsu

With the popularity of Mixed Martial Arts on the rise, I thought I would show this video that was recently on Spike TV. I am more of a Martial Arts enthusiast/ purist than the MMA stuff but I still think the UFC is pretty cool. For me personally, I would rather focus on a single art at a time. My version of MMA is Bruce Lee. Recently though, I have started training Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and I can't get enough of it(even though I am injured right now from an unrelated incident) it is quite exhilarating. In my opinion, it seems like the best fighting style around and really gives you a great workout. Carlos Gracie , Sr adopted his style to Japanese Jiu Jitsu and it has now become the most popular of all martial arts in MMA. Watch this video if this is of any interest to you, it's pretty cool.