The nuances of the guard, the most important position in jiu-jitsu, are covered in this instructional guide that teaches practitioners how to put up an impenetrable defense to any opponent. Showing how a myriad of techniques originate in the guard, including sweeps, reversals, and submissions, these drills demonstrate how small changes in hip position and weight distribution can make the difference between success and failure in submission combat. Extraordinarily detailed with tips from leading black belts and down-to-earth advice on what to think about during a match, this guide is instructive reading for even advanced belts seeking to refine their game.
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Kid Peligro is a columnist for Grappling and Gracie, the author of The Gracie Way, and the coauthor of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Self-Defense Techniques, Championship Grappling Techniques, From First Down to Touchdown, Submission Grappling Techniques, and Superfit. He is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and the winner of two World Masters titles. He lives in San Diego, California. Rodrigo Medeiros is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and winner of the first place prize at the 2001 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championships. He lives in Los Angeles.
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
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Superb treatment of an essential element of BJJ,
This review is from: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Master Techniques: The Essential Guard (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Master Techniques series) (Paperback)
I consider this book to be one of the 3 BJJ books that everyone getting into the sport or wishing to improve their game (the other two are "Passing the Guard" by Ed Beneville and "Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory & Technique" by Renzo Gracie) should consider getting. While a book is no substitute for time spent on the mat or with a good instructor these books have helped me develop a game plan and allowed me to see what I should have/could have done after sparring.
This book has three main strengths. First, the layout and organisation are excellent. The book is broken down into the following sections: 1-Introduction 2-Essential guard techniques 3-Closed guard techniques 4-Open Guard techniques Each section is broken down into further sub-sections including drills, breaking the posture, attacks, combinations etc. The page headings are also colour coded to help you flick through the book faster. The second great thing about this book is the photos. Peligro has a different approach to illustrating his books than Ed Beneville and limits himself to three or four pictures per page (Beneville's book is very well illustrated, he just has a very different style of layout). The pictures are very large and clear and illustrate the key points of each technique very well. These pics are accompanied by a solid text and at no time did I find myself struggling to understand how a technique was meant to be performed due to unclear instructions. The third strength of this book is the fact that it contains a wealth of valuable information. The authors take the time to explain what you should be doing, why you should be doing it and what it should lead into. The Combinations section has was very helpful for me (and would be for any other beginner) as it introduced a lot of logical progressions involving basic techniques that had not occured to me after one year of training. While a more experienced BJJ practitioner may have a different opinion, I consider this book an essential resource.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Amazing Regard to Details,
This review is from: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Master Techniques: The Essential Guard (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Master Techniques series) (Paperback)
This book is going to greatly improve your understanding of the guard, wow, all the small details, and focuses on different aspects of the guard makes this book a must have. It is all done with the Gi. I recommend this book for anyone who is interested in improving their game.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Master Techniques: The Essential Guard (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Master Techniques series) (Paperback)
This is the most comprehensive, extensive book on the guard available to date. The attention to detail and practical application to each technique is very important if you wish to excel in the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Kid Peligro is as eloquent as it comes and elucidates each technique so there are no questions, if you just pay attention to what is given in the book. Rodrigo Medeiros is one of the world's top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners and is as technical as they come. He allows us all the opportunity to see what techniques are the most effective. If you want to drastically improve your skills in this sport, this book will certainly help a great deal.
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