Budovideos, Inc.

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Overview

Budovideos, Inc. is an online platform specializing in martial arts and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) instructional media, gear, and equipment. Founded in 2002, the company has established itself as a primary distributor of martial arts DVDs, streaming content, and training apparel, serving practitioners across BJJ, MMA, boxing, and traditional martial arts disciplines. The company operates both as a content producer and retailer, offering instructional videos, tournament coverage, and BJJ-specific gear including gis and rashguards.

History

Budovideos.com launched in fall 2002 as an online destination for martial arts video and media. The company has produced over 75 martial arts instructional DVDs and expanded into on-demand releases and mobile applications. In 2008, Budovideos pioneered live streaming of IBJJF NoGi Worlds, establishing itself as a leader in Jiu-Jitsu broadcast coverage. The company has since maintained its position at the forefront of martial arts media distribution and tournament broadcasting.

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Instructional DVDs & On-Demand Video	Educational martial arts content	$15 - $100
Mobile Apps	Streaming instructional content	$5 - $50
BJJ Apparel (Gis & Rashguards)	Training wear and competition gear	$80 - $300
Tournament Coverage & Streaming	Live and recorded competition broadcasts	$10 - $50
Books & Training Materials	Reference and instructional guides	$20 - $80

Manufacturing

Budovideos produces instructional video content in-house and through partnerships with prominent martial arts instructors. Physical products such as gis and apparel are sourced through manufacturing partners. The company operates as a content aggregator and retailer rather than a primary manufacturer.

Notable Products

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championships Coverage - Comprehensive video documentation of the IBJJF World Championships
ADCC Tournament DVDs - Recorded coverage of the Abu Dhabi Combat Club grappling championships
Instructional DVD Series - Over 75 produced martial arts technique and training DVDs from various instructors
Live Streaming Platform - Real-time broadcast service for IBJJF and other major BJJ tournaments
Mobile Instructional App - On-demand access to martial arts instructional video library across multiple disciplines

Reputation

Budovideos maintains a strong reputation within the martial arts community, with a 4.7 out of 5-star rating based on thousands of customer reviews. The brand is recognized for pioneering live streaming of major BJJ tournaments and providing accessible, high-quality instructional content. The company is generally perceived as reliable and legitimate by practitioners, though specific criticisms or limitations are not widely documented in available sources.

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