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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Techniques

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My first reaction upon receiving this book and browsing it was page after page of "Hmmm, I haven't seen that anywhere else before" and "Hey, that's really cool". This is truly the most advanced jiu-jitsu and submission grappling book released to date. I base this opinion on being a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu brown belt, an instructor under Erik Paulson, having an enormous martial art book and video library, and producing/distributing high-end grappling videos (www.grapplearts.com).

This book is addresses the usual gamut of BJJ techniques (guard sweeps, guard passes, submission setups, etc.) both with and without the gi. Most of the gi material would be directly relevant to no-gi submission grappling as well, as evidenced by Jean Jacques outstanding performances at Abu Dhabi, the most prestigious submission grappling event in the world. The book is about 250 pages, and has 112 carefully detailed technical sequences.

This would be a great book to get if you are an advanced grappler or an intermediate grappler trying to step it up a notch. Novice grapplers won't find any of the basics they need to learn in this book, but it would still be a pretty cool book to own if they are disciplined enough to continue training the basics.

Enjoy!
Stephan Kesting
www.grapplearts.com

Jean Jacques Machado with Kid Peligro Black Belt Techniques is a have a great book. The techniques are very advanced and have a lot of flow. The descriptions are crisp and thorough and present each situation and the variations of the situation and a few options of attacks.

Thre are both Gi and no Gi techniques with most of them Gi but easily adaptable to No Gi.

The pictures and presentation, like all Kid Peligro's books, are top notch. I especially liked the intro were Jean Jacques explains his thoughts on Jiu Jitsu and the way he trains and progresses.

I recommend this book to everyone even beginenrs, so they can see what the future is and how to get there.

GREAT JOB!

Of the Invisible Cities Press Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu released to date (Royler and Renzo's book, Royce and Charles' book and Kid Peligro's book) this book by JJ Machado and Kid Peligro is by far, the best of the bunch. that is not to say that the other books that I mentioned are not good. They are extremely good. However, they lack a special something that this particular effort has in spades. Personality. One of the really great things about this manual is the insight it give the reader into the style and approach of a particular fighter. JJ Machado has been, it seems, remarkably forthright in this book. He reveals his very unique approach by showing us the way he does things. The oher Invisible Cities books have been useful, but they remain I think beginners manuals (not at all a bad thing!). This book is about seeing a larger picture. It is a guide post for paving your own road in this most wonderful art.
On the content side this book does not dwell on the basics, it is not that kind of book. Technically it is strategy manual, specifically it demonstrates the way you can play with the movements of BJJ in unpredicable ways. JJ Machado is known as a finisher and that is the other thing the book trys to demonstrate, how to finish from nearly everywhere in sound, BJJ fashion. This isn't exactly a beginners book, but I think the beginner could benefit from owning it.

This is simply the best grappling/BJJ book I've ever seen. First of all this book is not for begginers, it's for intermediate and above level grapplers. This book isn't an encyclopedia of techniques, it's more like a general strategy guide. The main idea is to open up your mind so you will think of some of your own combinations and variations of moves and setups taught. I'd like to use quote from the book to explain:

"One thing I've noticed is that often instruction is too rigid. Students often are taught to commit moves to memory and to repeat them the same way every time. You can get by with this at the beginning levels, but by the time you reach the advanced levels-the focus of this book-you will find yourself at a serious disadvantage if your moves don't flex to deal with the dynamics of each individual situation. That's why in this book I've tried to give you lots of options, and encouraged you to think for yourself. Because in the real world things don't always go down like they do in a textbook, and if you are the one who can create on the spur of the moment, you are going to win."

This is EXACTLY what happens by reading and practicing the things in this book. I've never seen this idea conveyed in any books before, which is one of the main reasons I rated it so high.
The book has techniques for both gi and no-gi, although most of the gi techniques will work for no gi too. This is because, if you didn't already know, Jean Jacques Machado was born with no fingers on one of his hands. With that said it is truely amazing how skilled he is with such a serious handicap. Since he has no fingers he can't grip the gi obviously, so he uses his legs alot more than usual. JJM simply thinks differently than most people because of this and it shows in his matches.
My only complain with the book is the actual detail given to the moves, but it is only a minor complaint and I still easily give this book 5 starts, and recommened that every grappler needs to buy this book.

This book has everything a jiu jitsu book should have - Lots of techniques, clear pictures, easy-to-understand descriptions and more. Not only does it show very sneaky ways to enter into the submission holds, it also shows the relationship between each of the positions and how to flow from one to the next, depending on how your opponent reacts. The techniques are advanced 'sport' jiu jitsu and submission grappling. If you're looking for more basic stuff, go with the Renzo/Royler book or the Royce/Charles book if you want self-defense. Overall, though, this book is a gem. It's flawless from start to finish. If you've been around the grappling game for a year or two, this book will take you to the next level. I was tapping people out with new moves the day after I got it (I read it all that night).

This is truly a master Piece. JJ Machado has found a way to explain HIS techniques in a easy to learn kind of way. In this book i was amazed at how well organized it was. I do jj, Wrestling and Sub Wrestling and i must say this is unbelievable. The knowledge that you can get from this book is truly amazing. I have a couple of Gracie books including the Best Sellr Renzo And Royler, but none of those came close to this one. JJ Machado teaches you techniques with and WITHOUT GI. He finds ways to trick your opponent and fake him. He teaches 2 blocks away from me, but if i only had the money. Without hesitating i would tell you to go and get this book, you can't go wrong. This book does require you to have some knowledge though. Jean Jacques you are the greatest BJJ teacher and competitor. If any of you have Questions about this or any other beek involving BJJ please let me know, my aol handle is RideOnMaEnemiez. Always glad to help.

very good book it has very interesting submissions and a diferent way to apply the ordinary submissions it is a really good book i recomend it 100% the other good book is saulo ribeiro university of jiu jitsu this one is a must for every bjj practicionar

Unlike some other reviewers, I found this book very well organized and clear. I had felt that my cross mount attacks were few and ineffective. This book is grouped by body positions thus it was easy for me to home in and study that section alone.
I did not feel that the illustrations needed more info since that is what my class and instructor is for. The book's forte is where JJ shows multiple counter attack dependent on the the opponents reaction.
I did not have unrealistic expectations that the moves in this book will be effective against all my opponents. Especially since all techniques shown are nothing new. The book is informative to me because it showed transitions and options that are available with these finite techniques.

Another in what has become a rapidly growing series (mostly co-written by Kid Pelligro) from Invisible Cities Press, backed by the same UAE Shiek who holds the ADCC Submission Grappling Championships (now every two years), Jean-Jacques Machado (nephew of Carlos Gracie sr.) turns up this time to share his ideas on sport Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Grappling.

Like his cousin, Royler's, Submission Grappling book, this volume is a HUGE improvement over the first two. Machado starts off by giving his thoughts on competition, everything from his noted 'attacking' style to how to deal with injuries, however the bulk of the book is the big, glossy, full-color photo section, split into two parts: one with the Gi/Kimono, and one without.

Machado is one of the very few BJJ people to prove himself a finisher in no-gi Submission Grappling as well. His 'go for the finish' mentality not only shows his own creativity and energy, but electrifies a sport just as often known for stalling.

Some of the techniques shown are risky, dependant on speed and surprise, but the sheer number of different entires shown for most of the old standards (armbar, omoplata, triangle, etc.) will almost certainly prove 'new' to most readers.

If you want a book from this series, and you enjoy both the Gi/Kimono and the no-gi, this is the one to get.

Great stiff arm defense counters! Great complement to Mastering Jujitsu. Highly recommend.