Encyclopedia of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Volume 1) [Paperback]

Rigan Machado (Author), Jose M. Fraguas (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 313 pages
• Publisher: Unique Publications (November 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0865682240
• ISBN-13: 978-0865682245
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #455,717 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #65 in Books > Education & Reference > Encyclopedias > Sports

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14 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars No Index, February 17, 2005

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T J A - See all my reviews

This review is from: Encyclopedia of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Volume 1) (Paperback)

This book could have been great. The information is well written and well laid out.
BUT:
IT DOESNT HAVE AN INDEX! What was the author thinking when he wrote an "Encyclopedia" and didnt include an index????

It also doesnt name the techniques, so imagine a class where you are discussing "Technique number 37" this does not lend itself to learning or teaching.

Frustrating to read

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "What if", May 4, 2008

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Dr. Chun (Hong Kong) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Encyclopedia of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Encyclopedia of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Vol. 2) (Paperback)

While this book's photo are all black and white, and no indexing etc... may be those things mattered most for beginners, but what really mattered are the number of practical techniques that are covered in the book and the "what if your partner resists scenario" as 9 out of 10 times, the first choke or lock will not sink in, and this book has both.
Why no 5 stars - price.

8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, January 20, 2005

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This review is from: Encyclopedia of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Vol. 3 (Paperback)

Volume 3 in a great series, this one focusing on takedowns and throws, attacks and escapes from the back, mount, north and south, and breaking the grip. History, intro, and rules for competition sections are continuations of what is in volumes 1 and 2. Plenty of black and white photos, as in the first three volumes, with 13 - 38 techniques in each section. Great techniques, in huge quantities, with many linked into "if he resists" chains. All gi, although many techniques can be used no-gi. Suggestions are similar to other volumes: explanations can be a little spartan, and no details on how to maintain positional control. Also, as a whole, the series does not cover escapes from submissions. On the whole, though, outstanding value given sheer quantity of great information, compared with BJJ VHS/DVD techniques/dollar.