Upon learning The 32 Principles, your relationship with Jiu-Jitsu takes on an entirely new form. It will... Thanks for everything, specifically for maintaining Gracie Jiu-Jitsu as a self-defense system and not a sport. After practicing for five years, I have now begun to realize there are a lot of bad habits developed by sport practitioners as far as street defense is concerned—myself included. Thanks again for keeping it real.” I’ve been in martial arts for 25 years. It has been nearly impossible to train in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu due to my location. This program is genius and groundbreaking. Grand Master Helio Gracie would be proud!” The Grappler’s Handbook is a lengthy technical book by Jean Jacques Machado, a BJJ pioneer. The book mostly includes techniques with high quality photographs and instructions. It’s broken up into chapters which include:

Oct 29, 2023 BJJEE1 Admin Comments Off on Uanderson Ferreira: The Rio Native Winning Hearts in the UAE Through Jiu-Jitsu Personally I think Jiu-Jitsu University is the first book any new jiu-jitseiro should get. Saulo Ribeiro lays out what he would expect from a student at each belt level. He gives direction and instruction as to what you should be working and focusing on.I’ve done over two dozen seminars with some of the most accomplished martial artists in the world. The attention to detail and the passion for teaching are what make Ryron and Rener the best instructors I’ve ever come across.” This is by no means a complete encyclopedia for jiu-jitsu, but with one exception it is more than adequate for all fundamentals, especially in the gi. That exception is the perennial one for BJJ: absolutely no discussion of the standup game. Please do not have floor-exclusive jiu-jitsu!! Received the Gracie BullyProof DVDs yesterday evening and I spent four hours stright watching them. I was so amazed at how much fun the kids were having. Thank you for putting together a very important training tool for our youngsters. You can see that they are excited, eager to learn and they are soaking in the info like a sponge. This will help me to make an even better bond with my Grandbabies. I just wanted to thank you guys for all the valuable information. It's a dream come true to become an extended member of the Gracie family—a real pleasure.”

Again, Jiu-Jitsu University I would consider a must have for anybody really looking to take their bjj game to the next level. Even if it doesn't give you some fancy technique to use, it will give you a foundation to build with. And in grappling, the foundation is maybe the most important aspect. Fun training sessions - Everyone has fun learning and improving our skills inoneof the biggest Jitsu dojos in the country. When you’re not on the mat there are still many ways to improve your jiu jitsu. One way is through a good book. There are plenty of books about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu written by members of the Gracie family and other notable BJJ athletes and teachers. Some of the below books are even free! Browse our list by category:It's not a manual that you have to follow step by step. Let's say you are a blue belt and you do want to see what Ribeiro has to say about the blue belt level. He will give you what aspect of your game to work on as well as ideas and bjj concepts to look ahead at. Richard Bresler is Rorion Gracie’s first student in the USA. His memoir talks about his time during BJJs first steps in the USA, and his experience training with Rorion and the Gracie family. It also explores the beginning of the UFC, and Bresler’s falling out with Rorion, and subsequent patching up of their relationship. The Gracie University and the Gracie Combatives Course is first class with absolutely incredible material! I am 48 and currently taking your course with my two sons, ages 13 and 19, and we are not only having a blast, but we are learning vital fighting skills that could save our lives if we ever had to use them in a real fight! Let me say this… If there are any skeptics in the crowd, they will only need to go through about 4 or 5 lessons to be completely convinced that the Gracie Combatives Course is exciting, thorough, explosive, effective, balanced and well-thought-out! This course in anything but easy -- on the contrary, it’s appropriately challenging. Yet, you present the information in a way so that even those of us who have no prior martial arts training can easily understand it and execute the moves with pure confidence. The things I’ve learned in The Gracie Combatives Course has changed the way I would defend myself and my family forever. Thank you for creating and protecting the Gracie Jiu Jitsu legend and methods. You are helping many of us become equipped to effectively protect our families for the first time in our lives! Wow...how much is that worth?” Oct 29, 2023 BJJEE1 Admin Comments Off on NAGA Updates Transgender Policy: “Transgender Females Must Compete In The Men’s Division”