Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory and Technique (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu series) (Paperback)

by Renzo Gracie (Author), Royler Gracie (Author), John Danaher (Author), Kid Peligro (Editor), Ricardo Azoury (Photographer)

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Product Description
During the last decade, the martial arts world has looked to innovative mixed martial arts competitions such as the Ultimate Fighting Championship to determine which fighting style is the best. These contests have repeatedly shown the grappling style of martial arts, headed by Brazilian jiu-jitsu, to dominate. The Brazilian jiu-jitsu style stems from the premise, garnered from analysis of actual street fights, that the outcome of any fight is decided on the ground. While most martial arts deal only with the initial punching and kicking stages of combat, Brazilian jiu-jitsu concentrates on ground combat. This guide shows how to use Brazilian jiu-jitsu to increase combat effectiveness. Photographs and step-by-step instructions show how to master the techniques used in this exciting new form of combat.

About the Author
Renzo Gracie, a two-time world Abu Dhabi submission jiu-jitsu champion, two-time Brazilian national champion, World Combat champion, and Martial Arts Reality Superfight champion, teaches Brazilian jiu-jitsu at an elite martial arts academy. Royler Gracie has competed in the Black Belt ranks for 20 years, winning the world title four times and the Abu Dhabi world submission championship for two consecutive years. They live in New York City.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Invisible Cities Press Llc; illustrated edition edition (October 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931229082
• ISBN-13: 978-1931229081
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (127 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #6,539 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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42 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, February 5, 2003

By	Loren w Christensen (Portland, Oregon) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is arguably one of the best books on the subject. As an author of 13 books on the martial arts and a collector of over 300, I feel it's money well spent if I can learn one technique or concept from a book or video. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory & Technique contains dozens of techniques that are easy to understand and easy to follow.

The photography is clear and the descriptions are easy to grasp. If you train in Brazilian jiu-jitsu you must have this book, and if you follow one of the many punch/kick arts, you will find this an outstanding text that shows you what to do when the fight turns to grappling.

I highly recommend this one.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't get any better: here's your Jiu Jitsu Bible, April 21, 2002

By	Anthony Ian "anthony_ian" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

I've got a few BJJ books, but this one takes the cake. It's a virtual bible of technique, clearly explained and demonstrated (hard in a book sometimes) and with a typical Gracie attention to detail. You won't be able to learn BJJ from a book, but if you're a student--like me--you'll LOVE this because how many times have you learned a new technique and then forgotten it? Or at least a key element to it? You've got it just... up... to... this... point... and then you can't remember the finish.

That's why this book rocks: go look it up! You'll find yourself saying "AHHHH... dammit! THAT'S it! That's what I forgot!" It's awesome for that reason.

It's not particularly loaded with super-advanced techniques, but you ought not be worried about those until you've mastered all these--and this will keep you busy for a long, long time.

I saw this book at my BJJ school and came home to order it ASAP. This is as good as it gets. I know the Grappler's Manual is also supposed to be incredible, too, but I have not yet seen that.

Buy it. You'll be using it for years.

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of the Best, November 23, 2001

By	Wayne M Sniffen (Salem, OR USA) - See all my reviews

I have been involved in the martial arts for most of my life and I teach both Judo(black belt) and Brazillian Jiu Jitsu(blue belt) and this is the best book I have every seen on Brazillian Jiu Jitsu. In fact this is one of the best martial arts books I have ever read, period! The quality is top notch, color pictures, great background information, theory, excellent explanations of over a hundred techniques, and authored by two members of the Gracie family. Since the Gracies created Brazillain Jiu Jitsu you can't get a better source.

I am at a satellite school under Rickson Gracie and I do not always have a black belt to ask questions so this book is an excellent reference. I recommend this book to anyone interested in Brazillian Jiu Jitsu or grappling. If you are a Brazillian Jiu Jitsu practitioner then this book is a Must! Usually I do not write reviews but this book is so good I thought I should.

The only drawback to this book would be if you just want to learn grappling without a kimono(uniform). All the moves are based on using the Kimono. Although there are explanations on what you would do to modify some of the techniques to be used without the uniform. I would still recommend this book even to those who just care about kimono-less grappling(no uniform). Most of the moves can still be used without the uniform you just have to know how to apply them.

Brazillian Jiu Jitsu has the changed the face of the martial arts. This book will teach you what makes this art so effective.