Description
This comprehensive guide to “the gentle art” by one of its foremost practitioners and teachers helps readers master the fundamentals on which a confident self-defense or professional competition career are based. The book covers the history and theory of jiu-jitsu; contains extensive sections on practical techniques such as strikes, holds, locks, throws, and evasions; distinguishes Brazilian lineages such as ground fighting and sudden attack techniques from other traditions; and shows readers how they can overcome any attacker, with as little effort and physical strength as possible.
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Jiu-jitsu, which literally means 'the gentle art,' is a popular form of self-defense that does not rely on physiccal strength and power. Eight-time World Champion Fabio Gurgel presents us with a comprehensive new book on Brazilian jiu-jitsu that simplifies the complex movements of this martial art
Jiu-jitsu was originally created in India more than 4,000 years ago as a self-defense technique by and for monks, and having reached Japan it was adopted by the great Samurai warriors as their own secret art. Eventually, it became the father of manyi Japanese martial arts, including judo and aikido, and came to influence karate andother styles around the world. Jiu-jitsu utilizes techniques of strikes, holds, locks, chokes, throws, and evasions, and employs mechanics thorough leverage and knowledge of human anatomy to overcome any attacker, with minimal effort and strength. It teaches self-confidence, imporoves self-esteem, releives stress, and increases the ability to focus.
Developed by the renowned Gracie family, Brazilian jiu-jitsu varies from traditional jiu-jitsu in that it was created in a different environment as a response to dealing with stronger and heavier fighters. This led to the creation of additional techniques more suited to ground fighting, such as the application of leverage, and also several types of locks. Today, BJJ is famous for its excellent groundwork, proficient competitors, and high-level tournaments, as well as for its tactical thinking and maneuvers.
Fabio Gurgel began practicing jiu-jitsu at age thirteen and received his black belt at nineteen from his master, Romero Cavalcanti 'Jacare' (alligator), who had trained with the acclaimed Rolls Gracie. Along with his master he is co-founder of the two-time World Champion Alliance Team with forty academies around the world, and continues to teach at his own academy in Sao Paulo. The author is President of the Professional League of Jiu-Jitsu, based in Brazil.
Contents
Chapter 1 Basics
Forward roll
Backward roll
Forward fall
Technical standup
HIp escape
Chapter 2 Self-defense
Two-handed front choke
Collar grab
Standing rear choke
Choke down from behind
Bear hug over the arms from the front
Bear hug over the arms from the rear
Shoulder grip
Bear hug below the arms from the rear
Chapter 3 Passing the guard
Posture
Posture with hands on armpits
Passing the guard pushing the knees
Passing the guard with knee inside
Passing the guard crossing the knees
Passing the half-guard
Passing he guard with one hand on the leg and the other inside his collar
Chapter 4 Sweeps
Scissors sweep
Scissors sweep with back hook
Belt sweep
Leg sweep
Reel sweep
Tumble sweep
Half-guard sweep
Feet-on-groin sweep with hook
Chapter 5 Side attacks
Choke
Side control armlock
Kimura
Side control kimura
Turnaround armlock
Inverted armlock
Knee-on-stomach choke
Knee-on-stomach armlock
Chapter 6 Mounted attacks
Classic choke
Thumb choke
Sleeve choke
Armlock
Classical armlock
Key lock
Inverted armlock
Unlocking for armlock
Chapter 7 Rear attacks
Rear naked choke
Guard pass to back
Hook attack over the arms
Collar choke
Armtrap choke
Clock choke
Crucifix
Shoulder lock
Chapter 8 Guard attack
Front collar choke
Armlock
Standing armlock
Kimura
Technical choke
Hand-in-collar choke
Choke with wrapped-around arm
Triangle
Chapter 9 Mounted escapes
Upa (bridge)
Elbow escape
Guard recovery
Rear escape
Locked head upa (bridge)
Move to the rear from all fours
Reversal
Chapter 10 Throws
O soto gari
O goshi
Koshi guruma
Ippon seoi nague
Double leg
Double leg-to-shoulder takedown
Leg grab and hook
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and reveals its secrets step by step. Fully illustrated, it clarifies the technical expressions of the art form, allowing any student to learn, absorb, and improve.Jiu-jitsu was originally created in India more than 4,000 years ago as a self-defense technique by and for monks, and having reached Japan it was adopted by the great Samurai warriors as their own secret art. Eventually, it became the father of manyi Japanese martial arts, including judo and aikido, and came to influence karate andother styles around the world. Jiu-jitsu utilizes techniques of strikes, holds, locks, chokes, throws, and evasions, and employs mechanics thorough leverage and knowledge of human anatomy to overcome any attacker, with minimal effort and strength. It teaches self-confidence, imporoves self-esteem, releives stress, and increases the ability to focus.
Developed by the renowned Gracie family, Brazilian jiu-jitsu varies from traditional jiu-jitsu in that it was created in a different environment as a response to dealing with stronger and heavier fighters. This led to the creation of additional techniques more suited to ground fighting, such as the application of leverage, and also several types of locks. Today, BJJ is famous for its excellent groundwork, proficient competitors, and high-level tournaments, as well as for its tactical thinking and maneuvers.
Fabio Gurgel began practicing jiu-jitsu at age thirteen and received his black belt at nineteen from his master, Romero Cavalcanti 'Jacare' (alligator), who had trained with the acclaimed Rolls Gracie. Along with his master he is co-founder of the two-time World Champion Alliance Team with forty academies around the world, and continues to teach at his own academy in Sao Paulo. The author is President of the Professional League of Jiu-Jitsu, based in Brazil.
Contents
Chapter 1 Basics
Forward roll
Backward roll
Forward fall
Technical standup
HIp escape
Chapter 2 Self-defense
Two-handed front choke
Collar grab
Standing rear choke
Choke down from behind
Bear hug over the arms from the front
Bear hug over the arms from the rear
Shoulder grip
Bear hug below the arms from the rear
Chapter 3 Passing the guard
Posture
Posture with hands on armpits
Passing the guard pushing the knees
Passing the guard with knee inside
Passing the guard crossing the knees
Passing the half-guard
Passing he guard with one hand on the leg and the other inside his collar
Chapter 4 Sweeps
Scissors sweep
Scissors sweep with back hook
Belt sweep
Leg sweep
Reel sweep
Tumble sweep
Half-guard sweep
Feet-on-groin sweep with hook
Chapter 5 Side attacks
Choke
Side control armlock
Kimura
Side control kimura
Turnaround armlock
Inverted armlock
Knee-on-stomach choke
Knee-on-stomach armlock
Chapter 6 Mounted attacks
Classic choke
Thumb choke
Sleeve choke
Armlock
Classical armlock
Key lock
Inverted armlock
Unlocking for armlock
Chapter 7 Rear attacks
Rear naked choke
Guard pass to back
Hook attack over the arms
Collar choke
Armtrap choke
Clock choke
Crucifix
Shoulder lock
Chapter 8 Guard attack
Front collar choke
Armlock
Standing armlock
Kimura
Technical choke
Hand-in-collar choke
Choke with wrapped-around arm
Triangle
Chapter 9 Mounted escapes
Upa (bridge)
Elbow escape
Guard recovery
Rear escape
Locked head upa (bridge)
Move to the rear from all fours
Reversal
Chapter 10 Throws
O soto gari
O goshi
Koshi guruma
Ippon seoi nague
Double leg
Double leg-to-shoulder takedown
Leg grab and hook
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ISBN
1583941657 / 9781583941652
Publication
Blue Snake Books Berkeley, California Dekel Publishing House