Choke

Starring:Bradley Armstrong Donohue, Robert Baugh, Linda Brandes, Tamara Cholakian, Zach Coogan, Brian Dill, Baron Gerrick, Beny Hafkamp, Dennis Hopper, Ron Klein (II), Racquel Krupsaw, Raine Montgomery, Robert Reiser, Chelsy Reynolds, Paula Stevens, Sean Taggart, Roy Tate, John Washburn (II), Alex Zindvyev
Studio: Mti Home Video
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
Product Description
Blackmail and revenge are the going price for covering up murder in this riveting thriller about a nightmare that spirals out of control. Henry (DENNIS HOPPER) thinks hiding his daughter's deadly hit and run accident is his biggest problem... until a con man discovers the crime and threatens blackmail. When Henry's anger explodes, he finds himself with another corpse... and a situation so desperate he accepts the help of Will (MICHAEL MADSEN), a vicious serial killer experienced in body disposal. A decision that will shatter his existence and put the life of his daughter in terrifying peril.

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Running Time 95 Min

Format: DVD MOVIE

Average customer rating:

Decent fights, but this video was no fun at all...
A good documentary on early years of MMA
Wonderful insight
Good look inside the world of No Holds barred fighting
Brazilian Samurai at his peak

Rickson Gracie: Choke
Starring: Rickson Gracie
Director: Robert Raphael Goodman
Manufacturer: Manga Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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The Smashing Machine - The Life and Times of Extreme Fighter Mark Kerr
Cesar Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Grappling Instructional Series
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructional Videos
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory & Technique
The Gracie Way: An Illustrated History of the World's Greatest Martial Arts Family (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu series)

ASIN: 6305870748
Release Date: 2000-05-30

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This exquisite piece of work is far more professional than any of the American pro wrestling mega-event videos produced recently. The often-gory fights are well handled and only play a small role; this video is not solely about fighting. Done in documentary style, Choke takes an introspective look at the men--their goals, their dreams, and their families--who become the ultimate fighting machines in the ring at the 1995 Vale Tudo World Fighting Championship in Tokyo.

Delving into the life of the undefeated and undisputed world freestyle fighting champion, Rickson Gracie, a 30-year-old jujitsu expert from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, this video displays a side that you rarely see in sports: the articulate, intelligent family man who turns his training into the art of movement and athleticism--not violence. It also explores the world of two men expected to offer a serious challenge to Gracie: American heavyweight kickboxer Todd "Hollywood" Hays and Japanese shootfighting heavyweight champion Koichiro Kimura. These two men provide some of the more uplifting moments in the documentary. Hays, who is also a member of the U.S. Olympic bobsled team, explains how he will use his performance money to fund his dream of buying a bobsled that will allow him to be a driver in the 1998 Winter Games. Kimura completes his training but then has to ask the permission of his elderly parents to compete. The big man bluffs his way through with a warm smile and a respectful manner.

Choke is an insightful look at a full-contact, controversial sport. The only warning it should carry is that some of the scenes are graphically violent and some of the language is X-rated. --Gordie Sholtys

Customer Reviews:

Decent fights, but this video was no fun at all..........2007-02-25

I just started learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and think its a great and amazing fighting style, but this movie didn't really capture my interest at all. It could be that I just don't watch BJJ or MMA or whatever at all, but the fights were pretty short and mostly disappointing. I did see the general idea behind Gracie fighting style in action, which was good. However, to me (someone just starting to learn BJJ), this wasn't all that exciting. I didn't get to see a lot of moves, and many counters happening. Similarly, to someone who only likes martial arts enough to watch the occasional Jet Li movie...well, there's a reason that movies show striking martial artists rather than grapplers, its just more exciting, so this documentary wouldn't really appeal to those guys. And to people who do watch a lot of MMA and real fighting, I'd guess that watching UFC would be a lot more entertaining.

However, I do think that this must be a more significant video for its "historical" value. My understanding is that BJJ wasn't well known back in 95 when this vale tude (or whatever its called -- no rules fighting) tournament happened. So for that reason Rickson must have been a big deal and something exciting at that point.

Don't get me wrong, I think that guy is awesome, but the movie was no good. Good fighter does not equal good movie producer.

A good documentary on early years of MMA.......2007-02-21

A good look at the life inside and outside of the ring of an mixed-martial-art contestant, Rickson Gracie. His family helped popularize the concept of MMA competition for North American audiences with the debut of the Ultimate Fighting Champsionship back in 1993 in Denver, Colorado. Even though Rickson is probably the strongest Gracie in terms of physical and technical abilities, the family chose Royce to compete in UFC to demonstrate that a physically small person can defeat much larger opponents using superior grappling techniques.

If you're a fan of MMA, this is a good DVD to watch to see how competition has evolved over the years.

Wonderful insight.......2007-02-09

I gave this documentary 4 stars because I have a personal interest in grappling/mma/the gracie family, that being said I would give it 3 stars for anyone with no general interest in the subject matter.

I especially enjoyed the insight into Rickson Gracie's training and personal life. You can't help admire the man for the amazing athlete and family man he is.

Good look inside the world of No Holds barred fighting.......2006-10-29

This video is very good from a couple of different view points. It shows the human side of the fighters and the reasons why they have chosen to fight. It shows the families and the concerns and support they have for the fighters. This video also shows how different styles of martial arts stack up to each other. In particular you can see how Rickson Gracie and Brazilian Jujitsu completely dominate the tournament. This is a very good video and I would recomend it to all martial artist.

Brazilian Samurai at his peak.......2006-09-19

Rickson Gracie is the esteemed Gracie family champion. His skills and deep philosophy are heralded by family members, training partners, students, and opponents. He is truly a one of a kind individual, but very much like an "average" man his age. In the documentary "Choke", Gracie allows cameras into his mental and physical preparation for the Japan Vale Tudo 95 tournament. There is great footage of Helio Gracie and of his opinions and observations on Rickson and fighting in general. Also, Rickson's family is covered too; bringing the human aspect to a warrior that has dangerous encounter on the horizon. But it is Rickson himself that is the show and displays a kind of candor that the viewer can relate to. Here is a fighting machine in a dangerous sport, but the man within the machine is as spiritually grounded as they come.

Covered also are two other fighters, Koichiro Kimura and Todd Hays. Kimura is a shootfighter willing to risk his health in an event with limited rules. He is confident despite doubt from others. Todd Hays is a kickboxer with goals of Olympic Gold in bobsledding. His intentions are to cash in on the tournament to fund his future dreams of glory.

A good look into preparation of an MMA event along with excellent behind the scenes footage too. For fans of documentaries for sure, for fans of MMA...a must!

Average customer rating:

It's a good rental
Bad choke
the choke rocks

Choke
Starring: Andrew Parker , Jon Fowler , Sam Prudhomme , Jason A. Payne , and Tom Olson
Director: Juan A. Mas
Manufacturer: VHE
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B000CCD1WA
Release Date: 2006-02-14

Product Description

When popular band the Choke signs on for a last gig before their lead singer ventures out on his own, they expect a pretty typical show. But things quickly turn off course when they realize they are locked inside a meat-packing plant, and find one of their biggest fans stuffed into a locker. As it becomes clear that someone is out to kill them, the band must consider the possibility that the killer is a band-member as well.

System Requirements:

Running Time 91 Mins.

Format: DVD MOVIE

Customer Reviews:

It's a good rental.......2007-06-02

It starts out kind of choppy, like a rock video with odd camera angles and shots. It makes it hard to decipher if there is someone watching, or just a fancy schmancy camera shot. But once that stops, the movie picks up pace. A few of the characters are annoying, and a few are really interesting. Nancy, the drummer, was annoying with his constant chatter about nothing. On the other hand, London, the goth bassist, was a riot with her dry, black humor. She reminds me alot of Linnea Quigley's character in Return Of The Living Dead.

Not really scary, but it does offer some creepy, desolate moments.

It's worth a rental or cheap purchase.

Bad choke.......2006-04-09

This is a choke all right,you will want to choke yourself for watching this movie!!!!!!

the choke rocks.......2006-02-22

The chicks in this movie are hot! Wonder Russell is the quintessential girl-next-door and Brooke Bailey's death scene is strangly arrousing. The film was shot in an empty warehouse in Spokane, Washington, and the creepiness of the building is apparent throughout the movie. Funny, hip, and definitly scary.

Average customer rating:

GREAT!
ALL CHOKED UP
A cinematic masterpiece!
madsen at his best as usual

Choke
Starring: Bradley Armstrong Donohue , Robert Baugh , Linda Brandes , Tamara Cholakian , and Zach Coogan
Manufacturer: Mti Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B00005LP3M
Release Date: 2001-08-14

Product Description

Blackmail and revenge are the going price for covering up murder in this riveting thriller about a nightmare that spirals out of control. Henry (DENNIS HOPPER) thinks hiding his daughter's deadly hit and run accident is his biggest problem... until a con man discovers the crime and threatens blackmail. When Henry's anger explodes, he finds himself with another corpse... and a situation so desperate he accepts the help of Will (MICHAEL MADSEN), a vicious serial killer experienced in body disposal. A decision that will shatter his existence and put the life of his daughter in terrifying peril.

System Requirements:

Running Time 95 Min

Format: DVD MOVIE

Customer Reviews:

GREAT! .......2005-08-08

pay no attention to 'mark twain, 'sam'. This is a great movie.....unexpected, and not the typical Dennis hopper film. I had no idea who was in this , when I saw it .

ALL CHOKED UP.......2005-04-25

Made on a rather small budget, CHOKE is one of those films that has some good things going for it, but in spite of that, it still remains a misfire. The movie has an original plot, but sometimes originality doesn't always make a film great. It's what one does with that inventiveness that elevates a mediocre film to greatness. Dennis Hopper plays a businessman who has been doing some shady deals with a man named Ron Sloan. But he finally decides to shake this loser, but Sloan has other plans. The movie opens with a teenage girl getting loaded with her boyfriend, but then she suspects he is still in love with his ex-girl friend who has just shown up at his house. She leaves in a fit of anger, and on the way home, she hits and kills a young law student with her Mazda. She tells Daddy, and his sleazy ex-partner overhears the conversation and decides to blackmail Hopper with this knowledge. They get in a fight in the restroom of Hopper's company building, and Hopper strangles Sloan, but stops before he kills him. Or does he? Enter the irrepressible Michael Madsen as a man who has witnessed Hopper's deed and decides to help him. Come to find out Masden is himself a serial killer, and the movie focuses on the warped personality of Masden and the questionable sanity of Hopper. The movie's deliberate pace and talkiness ultimately sabotages the film, but the surprise twist ending does have an impact. Hopper gives a restrained performance most of the time, and Masden is effectively morose and witty. The supporting cast as a whole is pretty terrible and if they had stronger people in those roles, it could have helped the movie's overall effect. However, CHOKE gets choked by its own indulgences and we're left with a quasi-interesting film.

A cinematic masterpiece!.......2003-05-28

Finally, a movie to rise above the Hollywood dross. This is the role which Denis Hopper will be remembered for. Thank you Mr Sjogren for justifying the price of our expensive home entertainment system with this fine film. Two thumbs up!

madsen at his best as usual.......2001-08-21

this was a good video. It had Dennis Hopper in at as well. Hopper and Madsen were 2 different people from very opposite walks of life that became connected. Although it seemed a little unbelievanle at times, it is a must see for a madsen fan. I especially liked the ending. one of those movies where you thought you knew what was happening and the last 15 minutes of the movie gave the movie new meaning.

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Choke
Starring: Michael Madsen , Dennis Hopper , Paula Stevens , Chelsy Reynolds , and Roy Tate
Director: John Sjogren
Manufacturer: Sterling Ent
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000G2YCZ6
Release Date: 2006-06-05

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Adam and Evil and the Choke
Starring: Adam & Evil , and Choke
Manufacturer: Velocity / Thinkfilm
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Don¿t Choke: The Heimlich Maneuver DVD

Manufacturer: Educational Video Network, Inc
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000CCZWZ4
Release Date: 2005-10-25

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Kibun Volume 3 Choke Holds

Manufacturer: CustomFlix
ProductGroup: DVD
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Kibun Volume 4 Arm Locks
Kibun Volume 2 Leg/Ankle Locks

ASIN: B000GYI2FK
Release Date: 2006-07-13

Description

The forth video in the Kibun series covers choke holds from various positions. The choke holds vary from the basic RNC hold to advanced triangle holds. All techniques are demonstrated with no gi. This video will improve your ability to submit your opponent using chokes.

Average customer rating:

There's Too Much Out There That's Better,

Machado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 2 Choke DVD

Manufacturer: Unique Publications
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Product Description

Rigan Machado taeches one of the ultimate weapons in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu arsenal, the choke. Learn famous techniques such as "The Triangle", "Kill the Lion", "The Crucifix", and spinning chokes. 59 minutes. DVD in english for North America.

Customer Reviews:

There's Too Much Out There That's Better,.......2005-07-13

While this is not as bad as the book of the same name, it is, nonetheless, a fairly missable video.

Rigan doesn't do a bad job of explaining the techniques and there are probably some useful details. The problem is that there are just so many videos out there that are much better.

The technique is sound and Machado's credentials are impeccable. I just think this foray is just a little too early. His newer stuff is fantastic.

He covers basic collar chokes and chokes from the back and variations and does so without a great deal of details and average communication skills.

This might have been a good video but for several much better videos on the subject. These include the chokes videos from Renzo/Kukuk and the series from Cesar Gracie

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