"For anyone more interested in the original street self-defence Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, this is the man to train with. Nothing wrong with competing in sport, but so much effective stuff gets lost and forgotten for the sake of a lot of silly rules."

Todd Fontaine
Abbotsford, BC. Canada
"Hi, my name is Nevada. I was a 22-year-old college student at the University of
Victoria. I was looking to take a self-defence class because I was going to be
leaving on a world tour, by myself, later that year. I kind of kept putting it off
because I was busy with school, work and life. But my Mom kept bugging me about it,
as she thought I would be safer traveling alone if I at least knew how to defend
myself. I knew she was right, so seven months before my trip I started. I didn’t do
any prior research about self-defence to really know what types of classes were out
there.
To start, my Mom gave me a number for this Krav Maga training in the nearby town of Langley. I went there for a lengthy workshop and ...
I thought it was okay since, of course, I had nothing to compare it to. In this
Krav Maga type training, you seem to do a lot of staged routines. For example, we
learned to hit an attacker in the face with the palm of our open hand, when he is
coming up to you. I thought that was okay, but the training felt artificial because
all we did was to pretend to hit our partner who was standing there in front of you,
so you have no way to know if this stuff will actually work. Also, this kind of
stuff seemed a little stupid because you had to know what the attacker was going to
do before he did it and be able to catch him at the exact time and distance. If he
surprised you, he would already be grabbing you, and it would be too late.
We also learned this fancy move for how to get out of a choke with the hands from
head on. You had to use a lot of force to knock the hands away, which your partner
had to let you do, and then make-believe that you were hitting your partner with
strikes and kicks while they just stood there. It all felt really choreographed, and
I now understand why Robert humorously calls this kind of self-defence training
'Kung-Fu theater'.
But my biggest complaint about the Krav Maga class was the kind of instruction. The
guy who was teaching the class was too bossy, not very friendly and made
inappropriate jokes that I thought were rude and demeaning. He seemed to be on some
selfish power- trip pretending to be an army sergeant or something. Just the kind of
person who makes you feel very uncomfortable when training in a more intimate
subject like close contact self-defence. I never went back to that Krav Maga class
because I just couldn't stand that guy.
But my Mom was not ready to give up, and I sure am glad that she didn't. After that,
my Mom gave me Robert's number for a private orientation lesson in self-defence
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. From the start, I really enjoyed the lesson with Robert and was
immediately motivated to do more. It was a totally different experience from that
Krav Maga Class.
Robert is so professional yet
infectiously fun and engaging. I can't
imagine anyone being more
knowledgeable about self-defence and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, then he is. I am someone
who is interested in science and basic physics, so Robert explains the reasons
behind every move and why it works the science of it. He customized every lesson and
move to fit my body type, size and individual needs. Unlike Krav Maga, there is no
'one size fits all'. I never imagined how incredibly powerful I could be once I
understood the secrets of proper body mechanics and leverage. You don't just learn
certain moves from Robert, but you learn a way to move.
What that means is once you
understand how your body should
move using maximum stability and leverage as well as the basic
techniques, you can then apply that to all kinds of different situations and
variables you might find yourself in.
It wasn't just self-defence but a whole new way to think about
all the things your body can do that you never realized was possible.
For example, we practice basic body movements such as 'the snake' which is a way you
move your body on the ground using your hips and legs to wiggle out of situations.
It does not take strength or power just know-how and it could be applied in a
situation where someone much bigger was sitting on top of you and holding you down.
This is such a common but terrifying position for a woman to be in, but you can
escape with surprising ease if you know how to snake your body and wriggle out side
to side.
It was so incredibly eye-opening to be able to truly escape from a much larger
man really trying to hold me down with all his strength, instead of just
pretending to hit people which I don't think could even work in these situations
when you are trapped on the bottom by a big guy.
Just from what I learned in that first class with Robert I knew that his
GroundBreaker Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program made way more sense for what can actually
happen to women in real life and not in the movies. One lesson was way more
applicable than that entire Krav Maga workshop I took.
After training in Robert's B.A.C.K. O.F.F. program, which is specifically for
women and can be learned in as little as 10 to 15 lessons, I feel so much more
confident for traveling on my own, which I think is very important as a woman. I
wish I had started this years ago as I would have been so good by now- but better
late than never. Jiu-Jitsu really is something that can change your life in so
many positive ways.
If you are a girl and want to learn self-defence that really, truly works
against bigger, stronger, creepy people in real life scary situations, then I
could not recommend Robert's program more highly. You won't just feel empowered,
you will become, as we joke in class, bad-ass-ified!"

Nevada Bolster
World Traveller
"From a female perspective, it is immensely empowering to know that regardless of your attacker's weight and strength, you can defend yourself using brains instead of brawn!
Rob helps simplify the learning process by using the principle of leverage in all
his teaching. His emphasis on strategy rather than strength means that just about
anyone can learn this.
I was initially worried that my fitness level wouldn't be adequate but found that I
could participate freely.
These classes are helping me increase my confidence in my day-to-day living as well,
just knowing that I am becoming stronger and more aware."

Caroline C.
Toronto, Ont. Canada
"My name is Andrew Sharrington and I was born and raised in Johannesburg, South
Africa. Even back then South Africa had a lot of violence so my parents enrolled me
into karate lessons at 6 years old. I took up the Shotokan style under sensei Chris
Hieplash who was affiliated with the renowned J.K.A instructor sensei Norman
Robinson. Shotokan karate was highly developed in South Africa at that time and
produced some of the best karate fighters in the world. I trained under these
exceptional men from 6 years old until age 14, when I moved to Toronto Canada with
my family.
I had reached the rank of brown belt in South Africa and wanted to continue to train in Canada, but there were a lot of cultural differences ...
and teaching methods were
not as high as in South Africa. Later when I moved to British Columbia I again
sought out Shotokan Karate Schools, but karate schools had become very kids oriented
and nothing like the way we had done things back home.
Later, the rise of Mixed Martial Arts rekindled my interest in martial arts and I
began to look into these kinds of schools. The local schools were a disappointment,
they seemed to lack the discipline and ethical standards of the traditional arts,
which I think are very important. They seemed poorly organized and more about every
man for himself. I was very interested in the new developments of MMA, but thought
there had to be a better way to do it.
Finally, I met Robert LeRuyet, and he inspired me to start training again with
him. He had both a background in traditional arts and had been the pioneer in
the development of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts in Canada. I felt
we shared the same values. I had always loved Karate but felt it was not
practical for real self-defence on the street, but I believed in loyalty to your
Sensei and to your style.
By training with Robert, I have discovered that you
can train in the most street effective methods but still adhere to the values
and philosophy of the traditional arts, you do not have to give one up to do the
other. Robert's very hands on, detailed and personal teaching method reminded me
of the exacting standards of the old
South African J.K.A. However, we have a lot of fun, and we never have to make a
distinction between the 'art' and the practical street applications; With his
brand of jiu-jitsu they have to be one and the same."

Andrew Shirrington
Originally from- Johannesburg, South Africa.
"Many years ago, after having studied Taekwondo for months, I still had the feeling that I hadn't learned much of practical value from all this training! Now, comparing it with one of Robert's intense, methodical and most importantly, practical GroundBreaker BJJ workshops, right from the very first session, I realized how effective, personable and fun his teaching is."

John Warak
Dubai, UAE
"Before GroundBreaker BJJ, I was just some-fat-guy. Now I'm like Sam-Ur-Ai !"

F.B. Peterson
Vancouver, BC. Canada
"I just wanted to say; 'thank you, Robert!' for giving me the
security to confidently know, I am able to protect myself and my family from
real- life attackers.
I got my wake-up call one night when I was actually confronted by a towing customer who turned violent. He grabbed me by my coveralls, then began to punch me- like a hockey player does- while never loosening his grip on my clothes. I had told him to let me go, but he wouldn't and started to punch me with blows to the face. Then I kicked him. As hard as I could- twice; in an upward motion to the groin, with my steel- toed boots. Still, he would not let go, barely ...
flinching at what I considered to be two very hard
blows to the groin! So much for the conventional self-defence advice all the
'experts' give!
Finally, in desperation, I grabbed him back and, being heavier, I was able to swing
us in a big circle and use his own body weight and a lot of strength to slam him
against a stone wall. This finely broke his grip on my coveralls. I then got to my
vehicle and was able to leave the situation. If I had not been much larger and
heavier than him- I don't know what would have happened.
This was not the first time I had been threatened or assaulted by irate customers-but I
was
determined that it would be the last time that I faced this aggression
without proper training. I had been doing some other martial arts training, but the
stuff they wanted to do was very impractical and left me feeling unprepared for the
real situations I was facing at work.
It was time for a change, and after that incident is when I first sought Robert's
services. But there was another problem. I had suffered a head injury some years
before that had left me with benign vertigo and as it got worse I felt I could no
longer defend myself or workout as I could in the past.
Robert listened to my concerns about my vertigo and the doubts I felt
about what I thought I could do in the event of an attack.
Robert then created a program that allowed me to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and not
trigger my vertigo. By customizing how we trained and being aware of what triggered
my vertigo Robert allowed me to be able to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and gain the
confidence to know I will not be the loser in a real fight!
I do not seek altercations, but I work late in the tow-truck business and often I am
alone with sometimes intoxicated or just angry customers. Jiu-jitsu gives you the
confidence and
100% practical skills to manage these unpredictable situations. If you want this kind of
peace of mind for your work or for your life look no further than GroundBreaker BJJ."

Frank R.
Abbotsford, BC. Canada
"My story is a simple one... I went from 'scared' to 'prepared'. Thank you GroundBreaker BJJ!"

Julie Clarke
Langely, BC. Canada
"Groundbreaker Jiu-jitsu puts the 'power' in 'empowerment'. I have never felt more in control of my body or my life."

Mary Williams
Vancouver, BC. Canada
"I've trained and fought
professionally
all over the world. Thailand, New Zealand, Europe- you name it and I have probably
fought there- and won. I've also spent years working the door and running security
at the rowdiest cowboy bars, seediest biker joints, and roughest Heavy Metal dives.
More than that, I've been an unlicensed
bodyguard, cash courier, and a high-risk debt collector. You get the picture,
fighting and handling violence was a way of life for me, so there is not much I
haven't seen or done.
So trust me when I tell you that I sure as hell know the difference between the BJJ sport posers or wimp-ass tournament play 'fighters' ...
and the guys who have had to really throw-down on the street. If you are looking for
serious self-defence training, you better understand that difference too.
I've known all kinds of street fighters, martial artists, boxing and kick-boxing
champions and Robert LeRuyet has proven skills, in multiple disciplines, that are
second to none. He is that very rare combination of consummate
martial arts technician with no- nonsense practical experience and a scientific
approach to teaching and self-defence. This is what makes his GroundBreaker BJJ and
MMA so different and so superior.
I've been punched and kicked by the very best. I've been
stabbed, had guns pulled on me, and shot at by the very worst. In the work I've
done trusting the wrong person or the wrong self-defence system can get you
killed. So I don't make statements like this casually- Robert LeRuyet is the
kind of guy with the kind of skills I trust to have my back.
You should too. As a world's champion, I've been paid some pretty big money for my
kick-boxing endorsements, but what I'm telling you here was
completely on the house. That way you know I'm being totally up front with you when
I say how highly I recommended Robert and his method
of GroundBreaker Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - to
everyone looking for real-life self-defence training. There is nothing better."

Dale "curb crusher" Christie
- Alberta Golden Gloves Boxing champion
- 2 times WKA world kick-boxing champion
"I first met Robert back in 1997 and he was well ahead of his time even then. By the mid 1990s he had been involved in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu for several years already- far longer than anyone else in the country. I have never met a more dedicated Jiu-jitsu practitioner and teacher. When it comes to Brazilian Jiu-jitsu his school wasn't just there from the beginning, as far as Canada goes- it was the beginning. He has worked harder than anyone else to change the teaching of self-defence from a backwards cottage industry into a true profession."

Charles McPhee
Fort Langley, BC. Canada
"These guys are total legends. I can't see myself going anywhere else- why would you? They are a step above literally everyone else in the industry."

Kieran Joyce
Mission City, BC. Canada
"I organize events in our communities to promote family fitness through the Family
Challenge. I had the pleasure of partnering up with Robert LeRuyet to share his
passion, knowledge, and instruction of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with families in
Abbotsford. Robert convinced us that it is the most proven and effective
self-defence instruction in the world. He is committed to help others to achieve
fitness self-defence and personal development goals regardless of age, gender or
physical activity.
I personally appreciate Robert's passion and style of teaching. Being a female, I found it empowering to know that regardless of the attacker's size and strength, I can ...
defend myself. My children ages 10 and 12, male and female, both learned a great
deal from
his teachings and feel more confident.
I'd like to thank you, Robert, for sharing your passion and expertise and giving back to
families in our community. I personally feel more confident that I am able to better
protect
myself and my family from unpredictable situations. Thank you!"

Erika Pearson
Abbotsford, BC. Canada
"Easy to Follow, Great information and very detailed. highly recommended!"

Peter S.
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"Well presented and the visual demonstrations make this a fun and informative class."

Michael H.
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"Brilliant Content"

Chris W.
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"Excellent cours et gratuit en plus! Je suis extremement satisfait de ce cours qui adresse les attaques les plus courantes de manière simple et concise."

Yves C.
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"A good introduction. Useful, real world techniques."

Paul T.
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"Loving it"

Aiden C.
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"Excelente Lo mas completo que he visto en defensa personal básica.Ademas lo tomé gratis. Muchas gracias a Robert LeRuyet."

Cayo Vicente L.
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"Serious Guy knows what he is talking about"

Jarek
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"Very practical"

Richard O.
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"Good Sound principles, well taught"

Paul P.
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"This course was easy to follow and it allowed time to pause, try out the techniques and continue"

Roberta J.
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"Great Teacher"

Joeri D.
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"Well explain and demonstrated"

Bartholomew S.
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"There is so much lesson and techniques to be learned in this course. Excellent teaching style. Highly recommended with all the information that many other self-defense courses don't cover. Try this course, it is worth it!"

Frank J.
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"I Love it"

Lian A.
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"Very good quality. good explanations and good demonstration of actions."

Euan V.
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"Just what I was looking for"

Robert B.
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"Amazingly Great!"

David P.
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"Enjoying the course. Clear instructions and manageable actions."

Tremblay N.
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"Best practical application with explanations I've seen!"

Shawn L.
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"Un bon cours, explication claire et très pratique et pas à pas. Merci à l'entraîneur."

Peter Kimbondo M.
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"Easy to Learn."

Fidel D.
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"Very good teaching skills. Examples of street fighting procedure and the 'by the book style' procedure. Great teaching skills, easy to follow. Highly Recomended!"

Richard G.
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"I teach martial arts. Instructor is knowledgeable."

Gregory A. K.
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"Thank you so Much"

Olanrewaju A.
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"Instructor is very competent and explained everything clearly. Solid self defense scenarios against both trained and untrained opponents."

Job G.
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"Useful Course"

Dr. Sindhura K.
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"I've learnt something new above defending against pushes and the danger they pose. I have done defence against grabs and throwing appointments in Jujitsu, but not covered the content in the course."

Anthony D.
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"Great"

Michael S.
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"Awsome course Thank you"

Mark K.
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"the techniques in this course are very simple and effective totally reallity based i think everyone needs to learn these, so they could be able to protect themselves in the streets. this course is totally legit."

Jonathan C.
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"It is very simple to learn and very effective."

Istrati T.
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"Looks like a practical approach to street fighting."

Ed S.
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"Awsome!!!"

Leon J.
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"It is a very good course on Self Defense Jiu Jitsu. The concepts are clear and easy to practise. Only minor is the technical quality of some material. An extra point of weakness is some videos are a minute or five too long. I and I think I am not alone when I say I lose interest because some videos are a little too long. Still 4.5 stars for great teaching, Great clarity and Great opening of video's."

Rachid S.
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"This is a Great Course"

Jose Mata-G.
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"This course was Fantastic"

ATHANASIOS-CHARISIS G.
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"Great course with a lot of content on a lot of different street situations you may find yourself in. The explanations are thorough and often come with drills you can do to practice, and the instructor also covers different issues you can run into with improper application of the technique."

Grant S.
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"It was an amazing course"

Brandon
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"Es un excelente curso para iniciarse en el mundo de la defensa personal. Muy didáctico y con ejemplos sencillos de reproducir por cualquier persona."

Rogelio Rivera L.
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"Good tactical skills to improve my readiness in various encounters."

Thomas K.
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"The Instructor shows that he knows his stuff and is making it easy to understand."

James D.
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"Excellent Course"

Ruben L.
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"Course is really good, well explained. 5 STARS & great work."

Michal P.
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"Well, it is way, way better than my in- person class I have been taking. I go to a college in a very bad city (countless violent people) because I prefer in- person learning and it is the only college near me, and these skills really came in handy."

Isaac T.
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"Good couse to follow"

John F.
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"For a novice, I was amazed at some of the maneuvers I believe I could do now. Just by the realization of what could be done in your present position. Outstanding!"

Pete B.
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"Spectacular! I can't wait to practice this!"

Kaleiel Endale M.
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"Good"

Shankhadeep B.
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"This is a great no nonsense training program, no complication in explaining the moves, straight to the point, made for realistic confrontational situations, i highly recommend!"

Micheal M.
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"Yes, he's keeping it simple and, from what I know, effective."

Manfred H.
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"A very well explained training course. Everything was presented in a manner that is quick, yet easy to understand. Highly recommended!"

James G.
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"Excellent"

Elizabeth T.
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"Great course! Clear and easy to understand. The instructor explained everything well with examples that are easy to follow. Good job!"

Todd B.
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"This is the best course you will ever find!"

Isacc L.
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"Practical and effective, and it seems geared towards regular folks with no formal training in self-defense or civilians."

Alfonso F.
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"explained well & detailed"

Teguh R.
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"Very clear and well explained. Includes some self training exercises. Relates to many real life scenarios."

Zbigniew B.
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"Excellent"

Alejandro Andres G.
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"It seems very good and practical for street defense. I will give 5 stars if this level is maintained through out the full course."

Peter J. S.
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"EXCELENT!"

Cristian Fernando Sierra M.
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"Well, the instructor is very thorough and confident in the techniques he is teaching."

Don P.
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"Impressionnant."

Bernard X.
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"It is an interesting perspective to self Defense. I like how he explains his techniques. He has broken down possible attacks really well!"

Mohammad Ali M.
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"Excellent techniques expertly explained. Direct teaching style which is very understandable. Hoping for more lessons."

Steve A.
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"Very Very Good!!! Solid Material"

R. B.
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"Very good Information!"

Trevor
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"For not costing very much, this course is fantastic! They explain everything really well, so you can start practicing really fast. And there is a ton of content (8 hours of video), and you only need an account to access it. These guys really deserve an award for making something like this."

Beck V.
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"Great tips"

Francisco R.
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"Excellent course. I've learned a lot of techniques without going to the gym. I can now walk on the streets with confidence and without fear!! I would definitely recommend anyone to buy this course because you get very valuable information for the least amount of money that's great."

Morris V. S.
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"Fast- Moving, good narration, cool dudes!"

Charon S.
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"Me Encanto"

Edmond G.
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"Perfect course, lectures are very clear and easy to follow, it make it even more easier."

Victor A.
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"very, very practical hats off to instructor."

Dr. Anuj P.
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"The demonstrations are very clear and practical, showing the theory as well as the execution so that learners can easily modify once the principles are understood."

William J. C.
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"Apenas está empezando"

Melissa
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"It was very helpful and showed great techniques!"

Sarika
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"I loved the techniques!"

Miles T.
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"Love IT!"

Amr A.
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"instructor was knowledgeable and presented the material in an understandable way without the 'fluff'. his demonstrations of the techniques were simple and easy to replicate. if he ever comes out with some new courses, i won't hesitate to purchase. this course is highly recommended for beginners and expert alike as it would be a good review for the experienced."

Ks1233
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