Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Self-Defense Techniques

by Royce Gracie and Charles Gracie

Brazilian jiu-jitsu has turned the martial arts world upside down by emphasizing real-life situations and results over the dramatic kicks and throws of formal competition, making it also one of the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1931229279
• ISBN13: 9781931229272
• Release Date: November 2002
• Publisher: Invisible Cities Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.5" x 10.5"

Customer Reviews

Concise Text and Excellent Step- by- Step Photos make it easy to follow

Simple, to-the-point language and superb photography enable the reader to learn, remember and absorb. Includes basic moves, and also some very advanced moves. Use your judgement, use what you understand (only if necessary, of course!). Re-read what you don't understand...until you get it. This book opens your mind. You start to be able to predict the next step; what you could do next to defend yourself. Some of the images remain engraved in your mind- and then can be recalled and applied, if need be. This book enhances one's existing self-defense arsenal. You realize you can combine some steps and moves... A little of this, a little of that...It all helps, and THAT'S THE GOAL!

There is Much to be Gained from this Book

I really like this book. Many of the self-defense techniques are from the true Gracie Jiu Jitsu curriculum. It's difficult and challenging to learn any Martial Art or Self Defense system from a book alone, but if you must, then this is the book to get. If you take lessons then this book is still a very worthy investment at such a small price. The layout and photos are awesome.If you are going to execute these moves at home I highly recommend buying a rubber knife, rubber pistol, a stick, and lastly the official Gracie Grappling Dummy called Bubba. It's like having a 5'10 enemy with realistic joints that you can really practice the majority of the techniques. I have one and couldn't ever go back to shadow-practice. He even comes in a Gracie Gi uniform.

Great book, but be careful

This is a great book by the greatest fighter on earth. However, when I ordered this book, I did not read close enough, and I thought I had ordered a book on the competitive/sport side of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. However, when I received the book, I saw that it was self defense techniques for real life situations. It is still a great book with great techniques, but look for Renzo Gracie's book if you are looking for the sport.

A strongly recommended instructional and reference guide

Collaboratively written by martial arts champions Royce and Charles Gracie (with the assistance of martial arts writer and Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt holder Kid Peligro), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Self-Defense Techniques is a superbly organized and presented martial arts self-defense resource offering direct, practical, "user friendly" instructions and effectively illustrated with numerous full-color photographs throughout. Techniques for protecting oneself when accosted in a wide variety of situations are carefully presented, along with cautions against common errors. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Self-Defense Techniques is a strongly recommended instructional and reference guide, especially for those who already have some experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and is the next best thing to taking a course from a certified instructor in person.

Very practical and

The techniques in this book are very easy to use and very effective. I am into personal securiy and have tried many martial arts, but they all rely on practicing constantly. The Gracies have proved that their system works. It is very important today to be able to protect yourself quickly and effectively. Law enforcement and the US Army rely on these teechniques so they must be good. I would recommend this to anyone who cares about themselves and their family. The quality of this book is above all the rest that I have seen. Get it and use it!