Product Description

The tactics and techniques of two of the greatest competitors in the history of mixed martial arts combat, Renzo and Royler Gracie, are captured in this book. Their 'grappling' style of martial arts is explained -- methods that focus on holds and throws rather than kicks and punches, and come closer to the spirit and nature of real fighting than other martial arts. Covered are the history, rules, philosophy, strategy, and positions of submission grappling, providing a complete account of this increasingly popular sport.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #47441 in Books
• Published on: 2003-11-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 304 pages

Publisher Comments
Part of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu series, which includes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (1931229082), which has sold more than 30,000 copies; and The Gracie Way (1931229287)

About the Author
Renzo Gracie is a two-time winner of the Brazilian jiu-jitsu national championships, as well as two-time world champion in the prestigious Abu Dhabi World Submission Wrestling Championship. He teaches Brazilian jiu-jitsu at his elite academy in New York City. He lives in New York City. Royler Gracie has won the world title four times and the Abu Dhabi World Submission Wrestling Championship for two consecutive years. He is the head instructor at the Gracie Humaita Academy in Rio de Janeiro. John Danaher is an instructor at Renzo Gracie's New York City academy. He lives in New York City.

Customer Reviews

Fantastic
There is no better word to describe this book. If you are into Submission Grappling and No Gi training, you need to get it. The details and the instructions are top notch. Royler Gracie and Kid Peligro are to be commended, there is nothing to complain about, the organization is great, the technique selection covers all the important aspects of submission grappling.

The intro is the best, Kid Peligro digs deep into Royler's pool of knowledge and extracts this strategy, insight and tips on everything from training, preparation for competition and even fight strategy. Then continues on to photos and descriptions of the grips and differences between Gi training and Submission, followed by standing techniques and the ground techniques.

The ground techniques are grouped into areas making it very easy to follow and to get the what ifs and variations from the poisitions.

Royler's success in No Gi tournaments is unquestioned and to be able to read and watch his favorite techniques in one book is fantastic.

A must have

The Mark Beekman, Justin Teplitz, and Kid Peligro adventure!
Oh, what a book Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Malvern Fantasy Fiction is! Royler and Kid were rightous Players, dudes for their brillaince in this book! Their characters, Justin Teplitz and Mark Beekman, are attacked by vicious thugs while in the gun/drug infested blue-collar Pennsylvania town coming out of Cedar Hallow Inn Restaurant (not to be confused with Shallow Hal Restaurant). Anyways, these guys, Cameron, Faiz, Connor, Ruccio, Jones, Jermaine, Sal, and Antonio, yell, "Hey Catie and Jennifer Sue, Lose the Karate geeks and get with us." All of a sudden, barefooted knife-weilding hero Philly Sal punched Justin in the gut. Luckily, his best friend and BJJ expert Mark Beekman comes to the rescue, dishing out armbars and anklelocks like Christmas presents until each villian is defeated:) The Beek and Tep then travel to Cold Stone and Baskin's ice cream parlors to celebrate their kumite and talk about gold. When they sit their dupas (Mr Larish's word for reer end Tom Green bumm bumm bum) down, they hear jokes, such as "How do you say Pu$$y backwards?" The aged Guspar Romano then makes the sound, which is rude and disgusting, especially when young girls were trying to enjoy their frozen treats in the next booth. Knowing Brazilain Jiu-Jitsu, Mark then takes Gaspar Trump Romano out with a single blow to the head! The young girls were clapping! Then Oasis's song, Wonderwall comes on. You just see the whole ice cream parlor burst into tears, as well as Gustin and Beckman. They leave to see Master, a punk who needed to be taught a lesson that even though Beek and Tep are sons of Attorneys-of-Law, they still can scrap with the Big Boys! The car detail shop is filled with posers. It is now getting late. No one is around. Marky parks his Saturn at Wawa and proceeds over to Master with Oakley's and A/X clothing with Justin, who's decked out in Reebok's, eye glasses, and a Frank Mir t-shirt. The next thing you see are twelve Posers on the ground and a cloud of smoke, which Beek and Tep come out of with gas masks on (they maced the 80s punks)! Royler has more jokes, too, just like Teen Wolf Too (Fox), Mission Impossible Too (Cruise/Kevin Sorbo), Forrest Gump Too (Hanks/Hiney), and Inside the Lion's Den Too (Frank Mir). "So, a Mexican is caught in Malvern around 3 AM by a cop. The police officer goes, 'what are you doing in this fine neighborhood, Player?' The Mexican tells him that he is just enjoying the tanning salons, Friendly's Restaurant, and Desmond Hotel + Resort Casino. 'Okay pal, if that's true, then use pink, yellow, and green in a sentence.' Slater tells the cop 'Not a problem. But I ain't your Pal, dikkno$e! The phone goes green green, i pink up the phone, and say yellow!' Harf Hinies for everyone!!! Ahhhh Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is greeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeat. I'm going crazy Marky and Justin and Cater and Sal Boring in bed! Gracie is okay, but Beek and Tep go through hard times together and finally SEE THE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL IN THEIR RELATIONSHIP ON MARK'S 30TH BIRTHDAY!!!

To Conclude, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Submission Grappling Techniques by Royler Gracie and Kid Peligro ruled!!! Bye Friend~

Realistic Fighting Techniques
This is a must have book for anyone who currently practices Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, or who is interested in the art of grappling. I almost have my blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and discovered that while reading through these very helpful step-by-step instructions and detailed photographs, I had many more things to learn about Jiu Jitsu. An awesome book to read because of the real-life-fighting value it has. Royler Gracie is one of the most skilled Jiu Jitsu practitioners I have ever seen. I highly recommend picking one up, regardless of skill level. Another recommendation is "Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, theory and technique" by Renzo, and Royler Gracie.