The Gutsy Black Belt Exam of Michael Hooker

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  • Опубликовано: 10 дек 2024
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Комментарии • 412

  • @anonoumos
    @anonoumos 3 года назад +407

    this guy has beautiful jiu jitsu. not big man jiu jitsu either, he moves so nimble like hes 150 pounds. i really like these displays, theyre showing their techniques theyve mastered throughout the years just like a painter or dancer would do.

    • @SamuelBarrPhotography
      @SamuelBarrPhotography 3 года назад +1

      Yes he does.

    • @03m3
      @03m3 3 года назад +4

      A real BJJ Black Belt! Big guy moving like a little guy! Great Job! Clean

    • @fury322
      @fury322 2 года назад

      took all the words out of my mouth. Inspiring.

    • @mattcauth
      @mattcauth 2 года назад +3

      I swear all of the Roy Dean school is like this. Insanely smooth and pretty BJJ.

    • @thetrombonehub6254
      @thetrombonehub6254 2 года назад

      I second that! 🙏🏼 A beautiful and artistic display of skills and heart! 😎❤

  • @roland-plus
    @roland-plus 3 года назад +84

    "I'd like to introduce Michael Hooker as a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu "

  • @Jknudsen0523
    @Jknudsen0523 3 года назад +164

    Roy Dean captures the beauty and art of Jiu Jitsu like no other filmmaker. Always look forward to his uploads.

    • @iwillfall
      @iwillfall 3 года назад +1

      check out 'The Art of Skill' I believe he is the the film maker and black belt of Roy Dean. He has a beautiful style and presentation!

    • @drewp1974
      @drewp1974 2 года назад

      Yep. I love the piano background. I’d love to come train with these guys someday.

    • @mikado419
      @mikado419 2 года назад

      @@iwillfall Thanks for the heads up.

  • @ThePaulkitchen
    @ThePaulkitchen 3 года назад +37

    I feel for the guy rolling with Michael. Can’t be easy getting tapped that many times by a black belt so quickly. Incredible demo.

    • @Junior.CS998
      @Junior.CS998 2 года назад +9

      That first match was a demonstration. Not a roll like normal. Just showing his beautiful techniques. The rest were rolls. Cheers bro

    • @ThePaulkitchen
      @ThePaulkitchen Год назад +1

      @@Junior.CS998 Oh I hear ya, it's a demo, but I'm looking at the grimace at 5:40 :)

  • @Revantrekk
    @Revantrekk 2 года назад +28

    I can't get over how calm and composed Roy seems. With a teacher like him, I'm sure people learn twice as fast as they normally would. You seem like an amazing person (and professional)!

  • @MicNantel
    @MicNantel 3 года назад +34

    That's some of the cleanest execution I've ever seen. I've only been doing it for 3 years, but I know a master when I see one.

    • @MansterBear
      @MansterBear 2 года назад

      I've been watching these for months, but I just started BJJ like 3 weeks ago. It's cool to see something and go "Hey I just practiced that!"
      Granted, there's only like 4 techniques out of the whole technique demo that I've had 1 or 2 practices with, but it's cooler than when I just watched thinking "man I bet he's doing so much stuff that I know nothing about" lol

  • @robthornton72
    @robthornton72 3 года назад +56

    Proud to have this man as a friend and watch one hell of a demo.

  • @Chris-km3ck
    @Chris-km3ck 2 года назад +5

    I've seen 2nd and 3rds that don't roll that smooth. This guy has talent...big talent. And his technique is so crisp. A pleasure to watch

  • @scottblum468
    @scottblum468 3 года назад +3

    I dont know which is better…that guy’s jiu jitsu…or how freakin great that academy and the spirit level was.

  • @sjekkregnskapet
    @sjekkregnskapet 3 года назад +24

    Chris Mikuta never got nooooo chill for anybody 😅

  • @jakubnagy6293
    @jakubnagy6293 3 года назад +27

    this is the first Test from Roy Dean that the tested guy is actually smilling in the roll.. And I fkin love it :D congratz on the deserved Black belt

  • @PandaPavilion
    @PandaPavilion 3 года назад +39

    Absolutely incredible. The demonstrations truly represent how beautiful of an art Jiu Jitsu really is

  • @palmettoaerialimagery5766
    @palmettoaerialimagery5766 3 года назад +7

    I had the pleasure of meeting Michael and his wife at a seminar put on by Professor Dean in NC this weekend. Just an amazing, amazing, salt-of-the-earth guy and he helped me and other students with details on the techniques being taught.

    • @KravMagaDesoto
      @KravMagaDesoto 3 года назад +2

      It was pleasure to assist and meet so many kind, talented, and humble people. I made the comment to Professor Dean that I was impressed at how good even the early white belts’ fundamentals were. It was obvious to me that I walked into a true academy of learning and not another gym.

  • @mando3651
    @mando3651 3 года назад +17

    That was sick. Homeboy moves like a panther for a bigger guy.

  • @BlkKnt69
    @BlkKnt69 3 года назад +5

    8:30 My dude in the green gi with the blue/purple belt is just enamored with what’s going on. Absorbing it all. Look at his face.

  • @surgicalconfidence
    @surgicalconfidence 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful demonstration Mike.

  • @isaiahlaurencelle3949
    @isaiahlaurencelle3949 2 года назад +3

    Michael is so fluid and natural with each move. Every detail in each move and variation is intentional. I Haven’t been in jiu jitsu for a long time but this was excellent

  • @daniellewilson4872
    @daniellewilson4872 3 года назад +16

    Michael is such a great guy, and this is well deserved! Congratulations, Michael!!!!

  • @blueemu9725
    @blueemu9725 3 года назад +1

    Finally.. a video of someone just executing clean techniques... pause, rewind, repeat..
    Mahalo from Maui, Hawaii.

  • @themathemagicchannel
    @themathemagicchannel 3 года назад +7

    Amazing, I really like how Roy Dean integrates tradition and makes a black belt promotion a very special moment. It should be ceremonious, as it is here.
    Congratulations to you Michael, from a fellow brown belt in Hong Kong. A beautiful moment celebrated like it should be. Super nice technique 🔥🔥🔥☺️

  • @nothingelsewilldo4me
    @nothingelsewilldo4me 2 года назад +1

    Absolute savage. He doesn’t beat you, every move he did had killing intention. I watched in awe as he demonstrated the intent of Jiu jitsu

  • @jhpdc
    @jhpdc 3 года назад +13

    Man, everyone of these videos is done so well. Truly inspiring to watch. Congrats to Michael and props to Roy Dean for his dedication to his students and the art of BJJ.

  • @beasthunt
    @beasthunt 3 года назад +2

    I love how at the end you have to roll with Roy Dean. Nothing is given, everything is earned.
    Knowing the dedication it takes to get to that point, it brings a proud tear to a man's eye, and I've never met you. Well done, great job!

  • @irymcfly7328
    @irymcfly7328 3 года назад +1

    i remember first seeing this guy in "No Mercy for Old Men | A Jiu Jitsu Movie | Rick Ellis Black Belt" and noticed how beautiful his jiu jitsu was. Congrats!

  • @Holleylifestyle
    @Holleylifestyle 3 года назад +13

    1:39 beautiful sweep. What’s up my fellow WHITE BELTS!!!!

  • @Roland188
    @Roland188 2 года назад +6

    This is soooo beautiful I want to cry !….. big inspiration . I’m a 5’11 250 pound power lifter just started my BJJ journey and this guy is one of the few big dudes that I’ve seen move how I would want to move when ever I reach his level … great flow in all his transitions it’s just Beautiful.

    • @SalomonEspinosa70
      @SalomonEspinosa70 Месяц назад

      whoa! 5/11 and 250. monster! how is the training going?

  • @brettspencer892
    @brettspencer892 2 года назад +1

    I love coming back to watch these Crucibles as my knowledge grows. Spotting and appreciating details I didn't know a year or 6 months ago. Also its a good reminder of how far I've come on my journey.

  • @melbournebeersystems9128
    @melbournebeersystems9128 3 года назад +100

    This is like being a piano enthusiast And getting to watch Mozart play

    • @KravMagaDesoto
      @KravMagaDesoto 3 года назад +15

      This may be the nicest compliment I’ve ever received 🙏.

  • @troymortimer3487
    @troymortimer3487 3 года назад +21

    Clearly the guy who should of got his black belt earlier and makes all the black belts feel better once he has it

  • @theonlythingnecessaryforth127
    @theonlythingnecessaryforth127 2 года назад +1

    Wow I love his passes

  • @ThaSilentOne420
    @ThaSilentOne420 2 года назад +1

    @ROYDEAN : You and your students move so different then anything else ive ever saw on the mat u can tell your students and yourself are 1 with the art it shows from both students and instructor . You should be proud of caliber of students u are producing cuz its not something u see everywhere

  • @pbuehner
    @pbuehner 2 года назад +2

    What an amazing display of technique and artistry. These videos are always so inspirational.

  • @AskariArt
    @AskariArt 3 года назад +2

    Jiu-Jitsu truly pushes you to the limits of who you thought you were and what you could handle. It's truly enjoyable and an honor to join you on your journey.

  • @brandonshackelford4590
    @brandonshackelford4590 2 года назад

    The amount of goose bumps on got when introduced as a black belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu… I look forward to that day.

  • @p.treyben5567
    @p.treyben5567 3 года назад +1

    It's about hard work, dedication and the journey!! Beautiful!!

  • @steppenwolf1988
    @steppenwolf1988 3 года назад +2

    a truely beautiful display. roys uploads are the best for witnessing the art

  • @tonybrown3800
    @tonybrown3800 2 года назад +1

    This guy is a technician and the grace mixed with sudden burst of movement are very eloquent. This is a masterful demo. Much respect to everyone involved. Domo Arigato

  • @JIUJITSUDAREN
    @JIUJITSUDAREN Год назад

    That was amazing to watch, Michaels jiujitsu is beautiful. Not a single person watching his demonstration can question his jiujitsu or his belt. For a person to be able to put together such a smooth example of their skills is a task in itself.

  • @greenwave2450
    @greenwave2450 2 года назад

    I watch Roy Dean technique sequences at .5 speed and still I go back many times. Always crisp and powerful. So good to see and learn from.

  • @benjamintafari7047
    @benjamintafari7047 3 года назад +11

    I'm not a fan of bjj, but the way he demonstrated these techniques so powerfully and gracefully really got me.

    • @lukegodbold6696
      @lukegodbold6696 3 года назад +4

      I'm curious, Benjamin. What makes you not a fan?

    • @yew2oob954
      @yew2oob954 3 года назад

      Look up the rest of these promotions through the Roy Dean lineage...including Roy Dean's videos about the different belt levels.
      There seems to be an emphasis on this fluidity in transitions.

  • @ramiglez
    @ramiglez Год назад

    Love these Crucibles. I often look for new-to-me techniques that I can try in my next class.

  • @tjm9565
    @tjm9565 3 года назад

    Congrats, Roy. Mike is a compliment to your work as a teacher.

  • @GotDeals410
    @GotDeals410 3 года назад +1

    This was 1 helluva performance. Very smooth and efficient BJJ. I enjoyed this a lot. Much respect to all the Jujitsukas. Respect to the photographer for capturing the elegance of this demonstration.

  • @joreilly
    @joreilly 3 года назад +3

    Congrats Michael! A long road travelled up until now. Great efficiency in your transitions during your demo. Best of luck to you as a black belt!

  • @prettypawesomepryde71
    @prettypawesomepryde71 2 года назад +1

    Oh nah, I just got into BJJ and by FAR this guys arsenal is something I definitely look at as an ART!

  • @Osiriswear
    @Osiriswear Год назад

    Gotta love Roy Dean’s students. Encourages me to do beautiful jiujitsu each time. @Roy Dean please come to the UK for a seminar.

  • @jamesleigh900
    @jamesleigh900 3 года назад +3

    I love your videos Roy, the stories are wonderful and I’m learning so much from them. Also I appreciate watching the way that you treat your students, you give them lots of resistance but you don’t overdo it.

  • @Vendnmachine
    @Vendnmachine 3 года назад

    Look how proud/happy Roy looks when he gives him the belt. Super nice. Congrats!

  • @silenceofthelans
    @silenceofthelans 2 года назад

    The amount of knowledge this guy has ...just shows how good his professor was.

  • @HammerFraan
    @HammerFraan 3 года назад +1

    Awesome Jiu Jitsu, nice samurai painting on the wall

  • @pontus3018
    @pontus3018 3 года назад

    Man, these videos are so Inspirational and just want to make me cry.

  • @Brian-wg9wk
    @Brian-wg9wk 2 года назад

    True, long lasting happiness and self-fulfillment comes from decades of excruciating hard work and dedication. Congratulations!

  • @davidmowell7785
    @davidmowell7785 Год назад

    What a beautiful scene. So well done and produced so well.

  • @gohighhustle
    @gohighhustle 3 года назад +1

    That was one of the most beautiful demonstrations I have ever seen!

  • @kaleb-oldaccount
    @kaleb-oldaccount 3 года назад

    This is one of the best jiu jitsu videos I've found online anywhere. I can't stop watching it :D

  • @ThallFather
    @ThallFather 3 года назад

    Holy crap this is epic. This man not only earned a black belt, but my respect as well. Congrats on the promotion!

  • @dr.daviddc
    @dr.daviddc 3 года назад

    I think your vision for a school and what it means to become proficient in technique is something very special. These videos are well done, Professor Dean.

  • @Parlefalk
    @Parlefalk 2 года назад

    Dont know the guy but im tearing up. Beautiful ceremony. BJJ is beautiful and you capture it so well.

  • @matthewsilcox9687
    @matthewsilcox9687 3 года назад +4

    This dude can move! Congrats on the monumental achievement.

  • @joshperez7731
    @joshperez7731 2 года назад

    That is some of the most beautiful technique I've ever seen, especially for a big guy! So nimble, no power, all fluid technique. Beautiful.

  • @JordanSmith-fg6if
    @JordanSmith-fg6if 2 года назад +2

    Seriously impressed with the female brown belt getting out of some bad positions from a much bigger and stronger man. She’s tough as nails.

  • @detailman04
    @detailman04 3 года назад +5

    Wow!! This is a great demonstration of perseverance and humility. Thank you, Michael for sharing your incredible life's journey in mastering yourself. Enjoy your life! :-)

  • @mrrob5851
    @mrrob5851 3 года назад +3

    This is now my favorite video. Please mike. Show some moves from your demo that got everyone’s attention.

  • @ross7968
    @ross7968 2 года назад

    This was a joy to watch, I really like his ankle locks when someone has your back and attacking the wrist , especially when he let the forward roll go in the omleplata to get the wrist lock.... Slick!

  • @martinkarori7203
    @martinkarori7203 3 года назад

    Roy Dean moves so effortlessly . I'm always left speechless. All his students move the same too.

  • @vincistradivarius7381
    @vincistradivarius7381 2 года назад

    Michael's fluidity considering his size, which most would consider a hindrance to effective movement, is nothing short of stellar.

  • @Ckesto962
    @Ckesto962 Год назад

    Absolutely beautiful jiu jitsu, what a fantastic display of this wonderful art. Well deserved black belt

  • @grahammoss8417
    @grahammoss8417 3 года назад

    This is incredible jiu jitsu. So much knowledge and so much technique. So much work over the years behind this. Lovely to watch

  • @mikado419
    @mikado419 2 года назад

    Love watching this guy flow!!!!

  • @Flow1987
    @Flow1987 3 года назад +3

    Awesome Michael, beautiful display of skill! Big Congrats, well deserved!

  • @jmo_8yfo
    @jmo_8yfo Год назад

    This dude has some incredible movement and this video showed the result of his talent paired with a ton of hard work! Congrats to him for getting his black belt OSS!

  • @BB4UFit
    @BB4UFit 3 года назад +4

    Excellent!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥 Should be no questions about his credentials 💪🏿💪🏿👊🏾👊🏾Oss

  • @JewJitzer
    @JewJitzer Год назад

    This Man is a legend. Amazing display of true BJJ. congratulations

  • @jamesleigh900
    @jamesleigh900 3 года назад

    Also I think it’s really cool that you make it into a little ceremony at the end. It’s a very special thing for that student to receive their belt.

  • @thatmountain
    @thatmountain 3 года назад

    Roy Dean videos are the definition of taking yourself too seriously.

  • @bobbythebobtail
    @bobbythebobtail 3 года назад

    White belt here - wow the skills shown here were so good. thanks for making this video!

  • @savagecoconut1735
    @savagecoconut1735 3 года назад

    Bruh! Was one symphony of orchestrated brilliance right there

  • @SamuelBarrPhotography
    @SamuelBarrPhotography 3 года назад

    I'm just viewing this video and I just want to say CONGRATULATIONS Michael! You are blessed to train in a great environment with what seems to be a Dojo full of very caring people. Cherish every moment with them and your Jiu Jitsu family. These types of groups are rare and precious. Although I train in a close 1st cousin art, I honor you and your school and celebrate with you on this achievement. Be blessed Brother and I wish you continued success on your Jiu Jitsu journey!
    Sincerely,
    Sam from Louisiana
    Your Hapkido and Aikido Brother

  • @robbierolla
    @robbierolla Год назад

    Congratulations Michael, was a pleasure to watch.

  • @sravlca2147
    @sravlca2147 2 года назад +1

    This was incredible, I loved the display of skills. Really beautiful to watch.

  • @shanenicholson94
    @shanenicholson94 2 года назад

    Absolute quality.. I've busted my knee, so BJJ is currently on the back burner. Dam, watching this video reminds me how much I miss it

  • @dbricebjj
    @dbricebjj 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful, very inspiring. Got tears at the end.

  • @iqbalrigido9558
    @iqbalrigido9558 3 года назад +1

    Your students are extremely excellent, Roy Sensei.

  • @leer6621
    @leer6621 2 года назад

    Amazing to watch, really shows the beauty of Jiu Jitsu

  • @Junior.CS998
    @Junior.CS998 2 года назад +1

    Wow this was beautiful. I hope to reach that level once day. I been training 8 years and counting. Thank you for showing us your techniques professor. 🙏🏽🥋❤

  • @ResonantFractal
    @ResonantFractal 3 года назад

    That's another deadly black belt you have produced there Roy! Congrats Michael!

  • @anastasiospatsatzakis4886
    @anastasiospatsatzakis4886 Год назад

    The technical demonstration is amazing

  • @correctivemeasures8244
    @correctivemeasures8244 2 года назад

    Could watch this all day, very beautiful and encouraging and energizing all at once. Can't wait for JJ class tonight, even as a lowly 1 stripe white belt.

  • @DiscipleDojo
    @DiscipleDojo 2 года назад +1

    Also…LOVE the heelhooks in the gi!!!

  • @Gee_OneBomb
    @Gee_OneBomb 2 года назад +1

    Now thats Poetry Love the technique... 💯

  • @DreamOnBaby
    @DreamOnBaby 9 месяцев назад

    He is very mobile for a big guy. Excellent stuff. And I like how calm Roy is.

  • @Onereelrider
    @Onereelrider 3 года назад

    Apart from Dean this may be some of the slickest jiu-jitsu demonstration I've seen. Awswome job!

  • @vincewyntermusicnt
    @vincewyntermusicnt 2 года назад

    Congrats Michael!!! Reach for the Stars!!!!!

  • @josephyoung3709
    @josephyoung3709 2 года назад

    Outstanding job Michael

  • @donnycage
    @donnycage 3 года назад +1

    Congrats, Michael! I wish I would've known Roy was in town. I would've loved to have come by. I've learned a lot from him (his videos) over the years. I had no idea he had an affiliation in Memphis. Small world.

  • @xlwithusonlinelearningacad2682

    Beautiful stuff, from technique to attitude reflects the true stuff of the martial arts. Love the video.

  • @jons868
    @jons868 3 года назад

    This dude is cold blooded. Smooth as hell

  • @DarkRavok
    @DarkRavok Год назад

    the music behind this is so peaceful

  • @kevierfontanez8783
    @kevierfontanez8783 3 года назад

    this dude killed the testing portion. thexy jiu jitsu. looks like a real dope gym.

  • @jhuangprime
    @jhuangprime 3 года назад

    Transition of music when guard pulling was the bomb! 20:35