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Title: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Self-Defense Techniques by Royce Gracie, Charles Gracie, Kid Peligro, Tom Page ISBN: 1-931229-27-9 Publisher: Invisible Cities Press Pub. Date: October, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.91 (32 reviews)
Rating: 2
Summary: Decent pics and techniques, but VERY poor organization
Comment: Pros:
The pics are great and instructions are short and sweet. Also this is a reasonably good introduction to BJJ techniques, but doesn't suffice as a complete intro by any means. The techniques seem to be well designed and probably effective if you know what you're doing (and ideally if you're practiced them).
Cons:
1. The book is VERY poorly organized. They list 103 techniques, but don't organize them in any way. There is no index. The table of contents has no organization of the techniques. Example- There are multiple ways to escape the Guillotine: Techniques 16, 31, 43, 89, 94, and 95.. WHY AREN'T THEY GROUPED TOGETHER? I mean honestly, I've never seen such poor organization of a technical book of this nature.. Ever!
2. ... Being modest tends to be a philosophy taught in most respectable martial arts, and the Gracies have evidently ignored that (I had referenced a statement made by the Gracies here but the local censors removed my reference.)
So, I would not recommend this as a standalone how-to guide for defending yourself. The real way to learn self-defense is to take lessons and learn through proper instruction, which is something that the book's authors point out during the introduction. However, this book is a good reference for people either already into JJ, or considering JJ lessons.
The 2 stars I'm giving are for the complete lack of any organization whatsoever, and doesn't reflect the quality of the individual techniques, which are pretty well done for the most part.
Rating: 5
Summary: There is Much to be Gained from this Book
Comment: I really like this book. Many of the self-defense techniques are from the true Gracie Jiu Jitsu curriculum. It's difficult and challenging to learn any Martial Art or Self Defense system from a book alone, but if you must, then this is the book to get. If you take lessons then this book is still a very worthy investment at such a small price. The layout and photos are awesome.
If you are going to execute these moves at home I highly recommend buying a rubber knife, rubber pistol, a stick, and lastly the official Gracie Grappling Dummy called Bubba. It's like having a 5'10 enemy with realistic joints that you can really practice the majority of the techniques. I have one and couldn't ever go back to shadow-practice. He even comes in a Gracie Gi uniform.
Rating: 3
Summary: Some good, some bad, some dangerous
Comment: Undoubtedly, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has proven itself to be indispensable in the ring of Mixed Martial Arts. Does this translate to the street?
I believe so, but not without Muay Thai (another style that's proven itself in the MMA's ring), and, IMHO Taijitsu and something of the nature of Pencak Silat.
This book has effective techniques for grappling situations. Royce has proven he is one of the best of the world in this area, again and again.
However, it falls a little flat with the grabs (This is where Taijitsu comes in better). The techniques shown in this book for grabs, are what would be shown as "introduction techniques". They introduce a concept (pulling at the thumb), but by themselves, won't work very well. BTW...In the MMA ring, no one will ever grab somebody by the wrist. Maybe that is why this area of the book proves skimpy
The strikes are fairly flat too. Royce has proven himself against striking arts repeatedly too, but his main concern is to get inside (The Gracie's all excel at getting inside). Then again, you only need to "master" a few strikes to be effective. However, Muay Thai and other arts, such as boxing will train you a lot better at this.
WARNING: The knive techniques in this book will likely get you cut up or killed. They are extremely clumsy, and will only work if your attacker moves like a robot, or if you get lucky. The only system I've seen with effective techniques against a knife, is Pencak Silat (or similar styles)
Two more quick notes:
One. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, IMHO, is probably the most important style for a girl to learn in order to prevent being raped. Even an effective striker will often get overpowered by a larger, stronger, and tougher attacker. Also, in the case of date rape, a girl may already be in a clinch before she realizes something is going wrong. Bottom line, this style works well on larger, stronger attackers. (If you are well practiced)
Two. Can one learn from a book? Yes and No. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Yes, if you have a few good training partners who don't give you the move. You can go all out in practice and not get hurt if you are mindful and smart. It would help if you have some street fighting experience, or training in a similar art, BUT you would progress MUCH faster with a qualified instructor. You will certainly miss some key elements without an instructor, however, you may well get good enough to save your butt.
Striking arts: No. I don't think you could learn something like Muay Thai without a qualified instructor (Though a good book might help in your practice). Reason being, you can't tell if you are doing something effectively without knocking each other senseless, even with pads and gloves.
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Title: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory & Technique by Renzo Gracie, Royler Gracie, Kid Peligro, John Danaher ISBN: 1931229082 Publisher: Invisible Cities Press Pub. Date: October, 2001 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: Mastering Jujitsu by Renzo Gracie, John Danaher ISBN: 0736044043 Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers Pub. Date: 01 May, 2003 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Submission Grappling Techniques by Royler Gracie, Kid Peligro ISBN: 1931229295 Publisher: Invisible Cities Press Pub. Date: 01 August, 2003 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Techniques (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu series) by Jean Jacques Machado, Kid Peligro ISBN: 1931229325 Publisher: Invisible Cities Press Pub. Date: 01 September, 2003 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title:Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructional Videos ASIN: B0000CEYQT Publisher: Ultimate Imports Pub. Date: 01 January, 2002 List Price(USD): $59.99 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $59.99 |
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