Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory and Practice by Renzo Gracie, Royler Gracie
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- Pub. Date: October 2001
- 304pp
- Sales Rank: 103,994
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: October 2001
- Publisher: Invisible Cities Press Llc
- Format: Paperback, 304pp
- Sales Rank: 103,994
- Series: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Ser.
- ISBN-13: 9781931229081
- ISBN: 1931229082
Synopsis
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.
Author Biography: 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.
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory and Practiceby Anonymous
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July 17, 2005: I've been practicing submission grappling for just under 3 years so I wouldn't try to tell people of Renzo or Royler's stature that their techniques are less than effective, because they're not. I've gained a lot of skill using these techniques. But it is not organized in a logical, functional or sequential way. If your new and want to lean these skills quickly then I'd look elsewhere because at first you'll need to establish a fundamental base of skills before you could make sense of this book. If you're just looking at the book as a fan, it's great and has great illustrations, it is amazing the different ways you can stop an opponant.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory and Practiceby Anonymous
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April 07, 2004: The Inferior: Although this composition is coming from *the* source of BJJ, there is always room for improvement. Theory wanders back and forth between discussions of mat work and `the street?. In an attempt to cover as much topical area as possible, Theory was confusing by constantly shifting from competition to self-defense and back again, sometimes in the same paragraph. A true separation between fighting, competing, and self-defense should be maintained. Unfortunately, the lines that divide are heavily blurred throughout this text. Small patches of brain fog form when techniques are spread out through the book without a strong connected flow. While one technique covers a good escape from a headlock on the ground, the next is defending a grab from behind while standing, followed immediately by a technique from the guard, only much later to return to more variations on headlock escapes. Finally, all lessons are demonstrated with a gi. This is excellent for competition training, but when 'self-defense techniques' are shown with a gi on it seems wrong somehow. The Superior: Each technique is presented with a paragraph or three of pertinent information followed with step by step instructions and matching full color photographs. Renzo and Royler are the only ones demonstrating techniques, so it?s always easy to tell who is doing what. Special orange captions and close ups are included, highlighting key elements for proper execution. This attention to detail ensures that even an obtuse reader like myself can follow the action with little trouble. Closing the Gap: This book is well built and durable, presenting a solid supplementary reference for any grappling student. Despite being hazy while trying to cover two different training perspectives, it is truly a welcome addition to anyone's training library.
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