John Danaher

Renzo Gracie

Royler Gracie

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Step-by-step photographs and illustrations demonstrate more than one hundred maneuvers from the traditional martial art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, with an overview of the history of jiu-jitsu and its uses.

Theory & Technique

Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

Rodrigo Gracie

Describes the principles of Gracie jiu-jitsu along with step-by-step instructions on all aspects of the martial art.

The Complete Guide to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

Rodrigo Medeiros

The nuances of the guard, the most important position in jiu-jitsu, are covered in this instructional guide that teaches practitioners how to put up an impenetrable defense to any opponent. Showing how a myriad of techniques originate in the guard, including sweeps, reversals, and submissions, these drills demonstrate how small changes in hip position and weight distribution can make the difference between success and failure in submission combat. Extraordinarily detailed with tips from leading black belts and down-to-earth advice on what to think about during a match, this guide is instructive reading for even advanced belts seeking to refine their game.

The Essential Guard

Helio Gracie

Ricardo Azoury

Showcasing their favorite and most effective finishing moves, world-renowned jiu-jitsu experts Helio Gracie and son Royler Gracie share the submission techniques that have helped them win fights for more than three decades. Sections of the book break down each submission procedure, presenting important details on how to put devastating combinations together in order to make practitioners more polished competitors. Personal advice on physical and mental training, combined with a deeper understanding of a match's end game, enables readers to elevate their performance and emerge victorious.

Grandmaster and Master Secrets of Finishing a Fight

Gracie Submission Essentials

"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 ôgrapplingö style of martial arts is explainedùmethods 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."

Submission Grappling Techniques

Keyshawn Johnson

James Strom

A Super Bowl champion presents his personal fitness strategies, suitable for both the pro athlete or the average fitness enthusiast, complete with a training regime that reflects his own regimen and a pictorial guide to his own exercises. Original. $50,000 ad/promo

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