Jiu-Jitsu University
Saulo Ribeiro—six-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion—is world-renowned for his functional jiu-jitsu knowledge and flawless technique. In Jiu-Jitsu University, Ribeiro shares with the public for the first time his revolutionary system of grappling, mapping out more than 200 techniques that carry you from white to black belt. Illuminating common jiu-jitsu errors and then illustrating practical remedies, this book is a must for all who train in jiu-jitsu. Not your run-of-the-mill technique book, Jiu-Jitsu University is a detailed training manual that will ultimately change the way jiu-jitsu is taught around the globe.
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Excellent guide for the road ahead I wrestled in high school so when I decided to join a bjj class, I thought it would be an easy transition. However, I think I found it harder to learn moves and positions than someone who had no grappling experience at all. Jiu-Jitsu University helped me rewire my brain to break bad habits and laid out a blue print on what to do in situations but more importantly….why to do it. Ribeiro describes in easy to follow steps with pictures highlighted in green but also shows common misconceptions…
Great Foundation for BJJ This is the first book I purchased upon starting BJJ – disclaimer, I’m only at year two now. It should be clear that this book covers NO-STRIKING grappling. This is not Japanese Jiu Jitsu, this is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. This does not cover self-defense or MMA but could carry over with modification – first and foremost this is an instructional on, I would say, “competition” BJJ. For example, when you are in bottom mount, you know he is not going to punch you in the face so you can and should keep…