Photo by Nicole Staab

Dating back to February 2023, Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan hosted a series of classes at his Verde Valley Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy in Cottonwood, AZ. Along with a team of black belt practitioners in Jiu Jitsu, Keenan had cameras rolling to document the instruction in what is now being released as an educational documentary. 

The Great In Between: An Introduction to Jiu Jitsu runs 90-minutes and features Keenan along with experts in the martial art, offering instructions on the fundamentals of the sport. The film was directed by Chris Staab and features music by Puscifer.

The hands-on showcase of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is being made available as a 72-hour rental with additional commemorative merch bundles. The film is now available via PusciferTV.com. Coinciding with Cyber Monday - a 20% discount on bundles over $50 with the code VVBJJ24 is now running. Limit one per customer. 

“You can do this,” Keenan says. “We’ve got your back. Not literally. But we can also teach you how to get us off your back. See what I did there?”

Check the trailer for the documentary below.