The Passion For MMA: Henry Akins (Rickson Gracie Jiu Jitsu Black Belt)

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Henry Akins is referred to as one of the best-kept secrets in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a "Jiu-Jitsu Super Computer" for his knowledge and analysis of the art. This mini-documentary explores what drives Henry, the circumstances that led him to where he is today, and how his life has been transformed by Mixed Martial Arts.
Henry moved to Los Angeles after high-school solely to begin training at the Rickson Gracie Academy. There are not many people who have had as much time training with Rickson Gracie who is widely regarded as the greatest Jiu-Jitsu practitioner ever. At the time Henry received his blackbelt from Rickson, he was one of the few Americans to receive that honor. Henry's understanding of the underlying principles, philosophies and foundation of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is what separates him from most other instructors in the world. Henry feels blessed to have this knowledge and has dedicated his life to passing it down to all who are willing to learn hopefully preserving the dying art of pure Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as taught to him by the master.
Produced and Directed By: Eric Hebel, Three Two Five
Cinematography: Kyle Farthing and John Radzik
Editor: Kyle Farthing
Music: Nate Leslie

[@TheArtofPressureFighting]

Henry is an amazing grappler but an even better instructor, consider yourself very fortunate if you ever get to train with him. - Jin

[@scottsmith7053]

Henry is one of the best people I've ever met. He has the heart the size of Texas

[@liamwandi]

Will do. Many thanks!

[@donaldkpark]

Very nice video, Henry.

[@Robvanbuel]

Great video Henry

[@SifuJeffHughes]

great video thanks for sharing.

[@liamwandi]

Great video Henry. It really puts across feelings, not just techniques. I look forward to seeing more :)

[@josefigueroa5903]

Wow he definetely has my respect.

[@KyleFarthing]

@TheFitnessDriver Thanks for the support!!

[@SifuJeffHughes]

very nice!

[@bjjchris333]

mma was never even mentioned through this whole film, i think the title needs a change

[@allexcosta]

Nice dude. Makes a nice couple with Ronda.

[@Panther704]

talking and real fighting is different dude. Get into a real fight and you can speak the way you do.

[@killersalmon4359]

The thing is - he has.

[@joeymcallister8033]

Are you saying Henry doesn’t understand real fighting and you do? Surely not right?