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By request of his students, Eric Garnier agreed to do a video with Michel Van Rijt in order to demonstrate the various aspects of ground fighting or Ne Waza (traditional patterns with Keikogi, techniques specific to Pancrace and little unorthodox tips that might get you out of some tricky situations). for 20 years, he's been trying to teach as best as possible the techniques he learned with his teachers and little tricks learned in the ring. Eric Garnier & Michel Van Rijt: these two former partners and students of Bas Rutten have become teachers. They have diverse techniques, an opposite nature, but their different states of mind meet in one single thought: The respect of life, the way to the Bushido. Michel Van Rijt: 4th Dan in Judo & Jujitsu, European Champion, World vice champion, 1st Dan in Karat+-, instructor in Pancrace, he was also several times champion of the Netherlands in Penchak Silat. Today, he teaches all around the world. Renowned and feared among his peers for his technique on the ground, he remains one of the best Jujitsu fighters in the World. He's a purist who excels in Ne Waza Eric Garnier remains one of the very few experts in Chin NA (art) in Europe. 2nd Dan in Jujitsu, instructor in Chinese Boxing and Tai Qi Qong, Cane, Stick, and Knives, he is also an herbalist. He is a good Kendoka too. Founder of the Bas Rutten Acad+-my, he has been spreading Pancrace especially in France, and he participated to training sessions with Bas Rutten, Marco Ruas or Remco Pardoel. Languages: English, French, German, Spanish; DVD special features: photo gallery, trailers.