Breathe: A Life in Flow

By Peter Maguire and Rickson Gracie

Book Overview

*An instant New York Times bestseller, USA Today bestseller, and Wall Street Journal bestseller*

From Brazilian Jiu Jitsu legend Rickson Gracie, a riveting memoir weaving the story of his stunning career with the larger history of his family dynasty and Jiu Jitsu.

Undefeated through his final fight, Rickson Gracie belongs in the fighting pantheon with Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, and Mike Tyson. In Breathe, Rickson shares the full story of how his father and uncles came to develop Jiu Jitsu, what it was like to grow up among several generations of world-renowned fighters, and the principles and skills that guided him to his undefeated record. Gracie's classic memoir offers indispensable insights into martial arts, human performance, and how the connection between mind and body can be harnessed for success both inside and outside the ring.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0063018950
• ISBN13: 9780063018952
• Release Date: August 2021
• Publisher: Dey Street Books
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Fighting, Jiu Jitsu, family, storytelling

Very easy read, flows nicely. I love Jiu Jitsu and just found this book. Learned a lot about the Gracie’s and really enjoyed the storytelling.