4/5 Portrait of a Modern Day Warrior
  by Kevin Quinley (Fairfax, VA)
LEGACY is an absorbing profile of Renzo Gracie, one of the latest carriers of the Gracie jiu-jitsu flame. It covers ten years of his active fighting career, with some back-story relating to his early years and family ties.

Unlike many puff profiles, "Legacy" does not just selectively show the fights that the protagonist wins. In fact, I think most of the fights shown were ones where Renzo lost. Even if defeat, Renzo is gracious and tenacious. He reacted to defeat by picking himself up and getting back into the gym.

The most telling vignette is one where Renzo recalls being at a fighting event, sitting with a group of other fighters awaiting their bouts. Reach of the other fighters comments on what they had rather be doing. Gracie exploded, "What the #$%^ is wrong with you?! There's no place on earth I'd rather be!!"

For fans of MMA, jiu-jitsu or the Gracies, LEGACY will be a genuine treat!


5/5 Totally inspiring
  by Roberto (NY)
This video motivates and inspires.
Wonderful seeing Renzo's background and seeing how he is driven to be the Legend that he is.
I've met Renzo various times and he is the same on the video as he is in person.
Lots of great action and seeing his heart as he trains as well as trains others.

5/5 Motivational
  by Carter B. Youmans
I have found this DVD very motivational in my quest to be the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter I can be.

4/5 Interesting documentary covering early days of MMA
  by Superhawk (UK)
Really enjoyed this film, it provides a good insight to Renzo's time in the evolving pro MMA game. Interesting in that it's not heavily 'biased' to Gracie BJJ, showing the ups and downs (losses, injury etc.) Renzo's a great figher and instructor, having a really positive outlook despite some tough times through injury & loss. This is much more of a documentary than a training flick, and I'd strongly recommend it to anyone with an interest in MMA that goes beyond pure training/competition.

5/5 Positive Legacy
  by Rachelle Richter
My husband has watched the DVD four times since purchasing it a week or so ago. It is a great story about life. He hopes Wolverine never meets Renzo Gracie!