An icy start for film maker Daren Bartlett shooting in Cumbria for 'Dog & Stick' December 2017.
A cold start one morning...
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Back on location
Work continues on our forthcoming feature length documentary 'A Dog and a Stick'.
A Dog and a Stick
Another day shooting in Cumbria for our forthcoming feature documentary 'A Dog and a Stick'
The concentration of a champion
Photography Tiago Molinos
The concentration of a champion… and a great corner, formidable.
One of the aspects of making a documentary is seeing what motivates your subject. Roger Gracie's Jiu Jitsu career has had some controversial moments, that in turn evoked qualities in him that highlighted what a life in martial arts can produce - magnanimous in defeat, humble in victory.
Throughout the entire film project, Roger never wavered in his total belief that he would make his mark on the Absolute Division of the IBJJF World Championships.
He did that, and much more. He and his opponents of that era created a legendary period in competitive Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie... One of the great examples of what a martial artist can be. Armed with total belief in the system that he and his family evolved and gave to the world.
During the course of the 'Tradition' documentary project Renzo made time for the project and opened his mats to the intrusion of cameras. His generosity of spirit and those of all the family who contributed made this 12 year in the making documentary something unique to make and perhaps to watch.
Daren Bartlett