Rener Gracie on the Jack Greener Trial
- Posted by manny01 on Apr 02, 2023
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This video is hosted from www.youtube.com
Understandably, many people in the jiu-jitsu community became very concerned and jumped to quick conclusions about the Greener case based on the limited amount of information available.
Having been involved in this case for nearly 2 years, I'm releasing this 22-minute video to:
1) Clarify that I don't believe Francisco Iturralde's action's on November 29, 2018, were malicious or intentionally harmful.
2) Shed light on some of the specifics of this case that guided my decision to get involved, along with the essential (previously unpublished) evidence that was considered at trial when determining whether there was “unreasonable risk” present, and whether or not the injury could have been avoided.
3) Share what I learned throughout the process with the hope of informing BJJ instructors, school owners, and everyone who practices it to ensure that we can continue doing what we love without this ever happening again.
For those who are unfamiliar, this case was regarding a sparring sessi