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    The X-Guard: For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Gi and No Gi Grappling, and Mixed Martial Arts by Marcelo Garcia, Erich Krauss, Glen Cordoza

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    • Pub. Date: April 2008
    • 260pp
    • Sales Rank: 265,914
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      Product Details

      • Pub. Date: April 2008
      • Publisher: Victory Belt Publishing
      • Format: Paperback, 260pp
      • Sales Rank: 265,914

      Synopsis

      Marcelo Garcia, winner of five Brazilian jiu-jitsu world championships and a man many feel is the best pound-for-pound submission grappler of all time, unveils the secrets behind the most effective guard system in existence-the X-Guard. Unlike most jiu-jitsu instructional books, Garcia leaves no stone unturned. Not only does he show you how to sweep your opponent using the X-Guard from nearly every control position, he shows you how to do it both with a gi and without. Covering everything from grips to timing, this book will be a savior to anyone wishing to compete in jiu-jitsu ournaments, no-gi grappling competition or mixed martial arts.

      Biography

      Marcelo Garcia is considered by many to be the best pound-for-pound grappler in the world. He is training in Florida.

      Erich Krauss is a professional Muay Thai kickboxer who has trained and competed in Thailand. He has written or co-authored of fifteen books, including Wrestling for Fighting:The Natural Way.

      Glen Cordoza is a professional mixed martial arts fighter and co-author of Mixed Martial Arts: The Book of Knowledge.

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