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I am currently reading the book entitled Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Techniuqe and Theory, written by Renzo and Royler Gracie. This book is awesome! It is so well put together, and so easy to follow. I love it. I am going to try to find a partner to work on some basics together. I also have two more of these types of books, and will be digging into them shortly. I should have read them sooner.

Let me know if any of y'all have read through them, and what you have gotten from them.

Thanks! Opinions welcome!

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Sounds great. I haven't read the book, but have considered getting it. Let me know how it works for you!

With respect,

Sohan

"If I cannot become one of extraordinary accomplishment, I will not walk the earth." Zen Master Nakahara Nantenbo


"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action." Samuarai maxim


"Knowing others is wisdom; knowing yourself is Enlightenment." Lao-Tzu

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I have that book, and I agree it is quite a useful reference book.

But having had that book before I started going to a grappling school, I have to say that it is really not comparable to having an instructor.

I use it to familiarize myself with BJJ terminology and basically give me ideas for what I can do in different positions, but without actual instruction and drilling, I have no hope of actually using the techiques.

22 years old

Shootwrestling

Formerly Wado-Kai Karate

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agreed. but books can be helpful. Prior to starting bjj, my friend and I had a copy of the fighter's notebook and watched every mma show we could. We trained together 3 times a week, and on this alone we got to a point where we could beat everyone at the CMA school we were attending at the time.

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That is a very good book. It's great for beginners. I wouldn't follow its guidelines as far as rank stuff goes. By the time I earned Blue in BJJ I knew every technique in that book plus stuff it doesn't begin to cover.

Additionally, it does not go into great detail in some places where it should. It's great for reference and if you don't know anything, but I would keep attempting to find a qualified instructor.

All of the books of it's type are great. In general, look for any books co-authored by Kid Peligro and you'll have a good one. He does a great job in that all of the pictures are high quality and full color.

"It is impossible to make anything foolproof because fools are so ingenius."

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You are right about the rank thing, ps1. They talked about that in the theory section of the book. The ranks they give are mainly guidelines. I did like the theory section, and really wish I had a school nearby. I am not an advocate of learning from books in general, and realize as an instructor myself, that it is an irreplacable asset.

I have thought about talking to the wrestling coach at the college, to see if there would be a way that I could work out with someone on the mats there, and if he would be willing to help out. Only problem is the season is getting ready to start.

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I agree, the theory section is great. The book does a great job of explaining what BJJ is all about. It was honestly a difficult transition for me when i first started. I was so used to the rigid customs of the Japanese arts. When you walk into a BJJ academy everything is so casual. It took me a while to come to grips that, while they pay homage to the Japanese who brought them the art, it is pretty much an art that is Brazilian in custom and many if not most of it's techniques were created there.

"It is impossible to make anything foolproof because fools are so ingenius."

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Well I don't have books myself but I do own all 3 gracie dvd videos. Im guessing its around the same thing, but these are awesome if you are a begginer and have a partner. Make sure you follow the moves step by step though, the smallest thing can make a huge difference.

Shito Ryu (3rd kyu) RETIRED - 2002-2003

Now studying BJJ(2006)

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I agree, the theory section is great. The book does a great job of explaining what BJJ is all about. It was honestly a difficult transition for me when i first started. I was so used to the rigid customs of the Japanese arts. When you walk into a BJJ academy everything is so casual. It took me a while to come to grips that, while they pay homage to the Japanese who brought them the art, it is pretty much an art that is Brazilian in custom and many if not most of it's techniques were created there.

I kind of like the casual, laid back approach that the Gracies have.

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