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No Gi, No Fear, No Prisoners!

The fastest-growing martial art in the world is submission grappling, a style that sheds formal rules like old clothing and allows combatants to get down to the pure physics of fighting: two men, no gis, one winner. Whether it is in no-holds-barred events like the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Pride, or in the ADCC World Submission Wrestling Championships, submission grappling is the style that the world's greatest athletes are using to pit themselves against one another and determine who reigns supreme. It can be considered the ultimate evolution of the martial arts.

The greatest successes in submission grappling have come from Brazilian jiu-jitsu backgrounds, and of those none has surpassed Royler Gracie. Not only has the 145-pound Royler won three consecutive ADCC titles, but he also has pioneered techniques that have given him an unbelievable string of successes against opponents of all sizes, from 200-pound jiu-jitsu champions to 300-pound behemoths. In Submission Grappling Techniques, Royler spills his secrets for the first time.

Submission Grappling Techniques includes 102 positions designed specifically for the slippery, fast-paced, unpredictable world of no-gi grappling. It offers Royler's tips on successful combination moves, garnered from his more than 300 professional fights, as well as advice on training routines, mental stamina, and avoiding injuries that twenty years as an instructor has taught him. If you come from a jiu-jitsu background, you will want his guidelines on how to adjust your game when you have no gi to grab. If you come from judo, sambo, wrestling, or any other martial art, you will want to get the goods from the master who has defeated the other champions.

Royler Gracie won his first title at age seven and hasn't stopped since. Considered the most technically proficient Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighter of all time, he has won the world title four times, along with many national titles. In no-gi fighting, he has won the ADCC World Submission Wrestling Championship an unprecedented three consecutive years, along with victories in Pride, Vale Tudo, 21st Century Warriors, and many more. Coauthor of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory and Technique, Royler is head instructor at the Gracie Humaita Academy in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Kid Peligro holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and is one of the world's leading martial arts journalists, with regular columns in Grappling, Gracie Magazine, and ADCC News. He is the author or coauthor of three of the most successful martial arts books in recent years: The Gracie Way, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory and Technique, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Self-Defense Techniques. ... Read more

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Great for Gi and No-gi grapplers alike
This book just like most in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu series can help improve your game tremendously.The book begins with a great theory section where Royler diverges secrets to training and becoming a champion among other great points.Sections on grips and drills are a great addition to the book.Grips are especially important to discuss when talking about grappling without a Gi since there is a whole new set.There is a good amount of techniques from any position that will work in Gi and no Gi situations.The authors credentials speak for themselves and this book is a great addition to any Jiu-Jitsu library it becomes a part of.Buy this book and you won't be sorry.

A good guide, but not for beginners.
As a more seasoned student of jiu-jitsu, I found this book to be a great addition to my library. It may even help me defeat my wife (a purple belt) one day. It is very detailed in its description of techniques but a beginner would be hard pressed to benefit from it (reason for 4 stars). Royler is a legend in jiu-jitsu and commands great respect as an authority on the sport, providing validity to this book. I have a number of the guides and they are all great. This is a good addition to a practitioner's library.

Great Book, with Great Instructors in it.
This book is very good for someone who wants to learn submission wrestling, or someone who wants to add to the submission game.In my case I compete in gi, and have never fought in no gi, so getting this book, really helped me take what I learned with the gi, and make changes for when I don't have the gi.Very good instruction.Plus the instructors in it are unbelievable.I fight for Royler Gracie and David Adiv, but David Adiv is the one who trains me since he lives in the US, and he alone is Roylers best black belt, David Adiv puts out the best Fighters, and him and Royler together are great to learn from.Very good book.Highly suggest it to any fighter.

One of the Best in the Series!
Another in what has become a rapidly growing series (mostly co-written by Kid Pelligro) from Invisible Cities Press, backed by the same UAE Shiek who holds the ADCC Submission Grappling Championships (now every two years), ADCC legend Royler Gracie (son of Helio) returns to share techniques expressly designed for no-Gi/Kimono Submission Grappling.

This volume is giant step up from the previous two. Not only are the techniques rock solid, the organization is excellent (heck, there's organization!) and Royler goes through everything from getting grips (tricky without the cloth to hold on to), to takedowns, passing the guard, submissions from top and from the guard, sweeps, etc.

The text portion covers rules, strategies, and other important aspects of ADCC-style Submission Grappling, and the photos. like the rest of the series, are bright, full color, and with alternate angles when necessary.

It's unfortunate it took the series a few stumbles to get on track, but awesome that if finaly found such great form!

From One of the Best..... Ever
We all know about Helio Gracie's sons. They have their champions in each arena and Royler's game seems to be submission wrestling. He is a perennial competitor at the ADCC championships and has come away with his share of medals.

Royler is a natural instructor and likes to teach by showing the techniques. Teaming up with Peligro has proven to be a bit of a masterstroke. Peligro is a well credentialled writer, but has the advantage of being a BJJ black belt and being very familiar with the Gracie family, themselves.

This family of books (Peligro) is always well organised and well photographed. This organisation and photography has improved over time, as well, and these later books are close to the best books in the market. The only ones surpassing them are the Ed Beneville books on the Guard and Passing the Guard.

In this book, Royler spends a significant portion of the text talking about adaptation of the gi game to no-gi and training for each type of competition. His discussion of strategy and the mental game is an important part of this book and separates this volume from many other books in the genre.

First, Royler covers grips and controls. These are well known to wrestlers, but this an area the jiu jitsu practitioner needs to get right to play no-gi. He follows this with drills for the basics. Stuff we all need. You've probably seen the drills before, but have you used them? Maybe it's time you did!

Following this is a fairly in-depth look at standing grappling. Takedowns, takedown defences and using those grips and controls from earlier are covered.

The standup section is good. Workman like, though. It's stuff you need to work on. The next section is the bit we buy the book for. It's when the man talks ground work. Surprising to some, Royler's game is basic. The techniques string together into a game. Royler shows how to combine techniques that flow together and shows details that make them work.

The book is well worth it for the gi grappler who is looking to improve his or her no-gi game. Equally, it is for anyone who wants to see what is working for the man, himself. ... Read more

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Marcelo Garcia, winner of five Brazilian jiu-jitsu world championships and a man many feel is the best pound-for-pound submission grappler of all time, unveils the secrets behind the most effective guard system in existence-the X-Guard. Unlike most jiu-jitsu instructional books, Garcia leaves no stone unturned. Not only does he show you how to sweep your opponent using the X-Guard from nearly every control position, he shows you how to do it both with a gi and without. Covering everything from grips to timing, this book will be a savior to anyone wishing to compete in jiu-jitsu tournaments, no-gi grappling competition or mixed martial arts. ... Read more

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One of the best
If you want to learn grappling, this is a must read. Over the years I've studied Japanese and Korean Karate as well as Kempo, and none of these systems taught any grappling. I recently started practicing Ju Jitsu and in order to expand my knowledge I started reading everything I could find on the subject.
It is my opinion that the Braun Jui-Jitsu series can't be beat. I just finished reading "Grappling" and half way through I had a better grasp of the subject than after reading four of the Gracie books. All the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu books by Invisible Cities Press are great books and I highly recommend them, but Braun presents the essential elements of grappling all in one easy to understand book.
The photography is sharp and clear with background colors contrasting with the clothes worn by Master Braun and his partner. It is easy to to understand and learn how to execute every technique in this book just from folowing the pictures. There are usually 4 photos per page with concise descriptions of each technique. Close-up photos are inserted as necessary along with helpful tips and an overview of each topic to be covered.
If you are just getting into martial arts and want a few good books that will deliver the most useful content for the price, invest in Master Braun's "Jiu-Jitsu The Basics", "Grappling" and "Jiu-Jitsu Training". Later on expand your library with books from the Gracie series as well as Marc Tedeschi's "The Art of Holding", "The Art of Throwing" and "The art of Groundfighting". "Savage Strikes" and "Killer Submissions" are useful reading as well. ... Read more

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Yes, buy it; you can't live without it
Iain Abernethy is the real deal. And I continue to wonder where and how he got so smart. And I'm not talking about all his credentials, including an advanced black belt and so on. Those are surprisingly common these days. But Iain brings rare insight to his study of karate.

A lot of folks have studied karate for a long time, and gotten very good indeed in the kickee-punchee aspect of the discipline.

But most dojos have taught the kata, discussed a few improbable applications, prepared the student to dance through the kata for an examination, and failed utterly to explore the actual use of the kata in self defense.

And that's the case even though Gichen Funakoshi taught that kata was the core of karate training, and Choki Motobu pointed out that all you needed to know about fighting was contained in Tekki Shodan kata.

Then along comes Iain Abernethy and discusses exactly what those wierd movements in the kata are used for in the world of no-kidding fighting. And he is generous in the extreme. Many writers who know something in this area pace themselves. Iain shovels information-no teaspoon for him!

While all of his books and dvds are remarkably useful, this one is particularly well suited to a karate student who has gotten through his first bundle of kata and who has started to wonder why he's wasting time with kata instead of spending more time on the makiwara.

This isn't a deep exam of one kata and it's applications. It examines multiple kata and provides a many different examples of ways to apply the unusual movements that karate students get to practice again and again.

By the way, when you see real and effective applications of kata movements, your first response is likely to be "Eureka!! I knew there was a pony in this pile somewhere!"

As an overview, this book discusses the history of kata in karate, basic techniques drawn from kata, and the sorts of criteria you should consider when evaluating a possible kata application.

This book emphasizes the grappling techniques embedded in kata, because those are the techniques most likely be slighted in most dojos (that's not evil, just factual). And discovering joint locks, chokes and throws that are hiding in plain sight inside karate kata.

But buy the book, and you'll be hooked, and you'll run out and buy everything Iain has written and committed to dvds (you'll need to check out Amazon.co.uk to find his dvds. I don't know why they aren't available on Amazon here in the U.S., but any amount of inconvenience to get your hands on them is well spent).

Worthwhile and informative
Few people understand the hidden aspect of kata.This book presents them in an understandable format.

A real karate student
I am currently studying for my black belt in shotokan.As someone who has been in and out of karate for the last 15 years, I have always known I am a good puncher and a good kicker, but I have always felt I was unprepared by karate as it is currently taught, to go to the ground.I personally was a wrestler so I have some firsthand experience but many of my peers have had no real ground or grappling training whatsoever.This book has helped to answer the persistant question I have asked myself for years "Why is there no grappling in Karate?"The answer is that it is here and it always has been here.This book (and others) are helping to open my awareness to a new understanding of karate.This is not the karate that has been taught in America the last 5 decades, it is the karate of a person who literally may have to call upon it to defend their own life.I am looking at all of my kata with a new spirit of discovery, looking for secrets that have been hidden in plain sight for years.I also very highly recommend Shotokans Secret by Bruce Clayton.These two books have helped to start me on a path to discover and determine what I believe karate should be.It is not the point-sparring sport that is popular in America.It is a serious, spiritual and potentially deadly state of being that one hopes they never have need to call upon.Myself, my fellow students, and even my sensai, are opening ourselves up to this realisation and our club is beginning to evolve.Oddly, we are moving ahead by reaching backwards and this book is a good place to start.

An insightful look at karate's forgotten aspect
This is an outstanding tome which illuminates grappling, an all too often forgotten aspect of karate. These methods are frequently not practiced in many dojos simply because practitioners do not realize that they even exist within their system. On the street, however, karateka may face grapplers, boxers, and practitioners of a whole plethora of styles. The good news is that we have all the tools necessary to survive or triumph in any violent encounter, be it standing up or on the ground.

In an art which has become overly focused on striking and kicking by many practitioners, this outstanding text will help you to practice the way it was meant to be--as an effective, holistic, and complete fighting system. It is well illustrated, easy to understand, practical, and very insightful. The author not only describes how grappling methods were recorded in karate kata and demonstrates a wide assortment of techniques, but he also describes the principles that make them effective in real-life fighting situations.

Subjects covered include understanding the role of grappling in self-defense, kata and bunkai (applications), close range strikes, throws and takedowns, ground fighting, chokes and strangles, arm bars, leg and ankle locks, neck twists, finger locks, wrist locks, and combinations. Dirty fighting and grappling drills are also covered. As you can see this is an outstanding and holistic treatise on the subject.

Iain Abernethy really knows his stuff. He holds a godan (5th degree black belt) in applied karate from the British Combat Association, one of the world's leading groups for close-quarter combat and practical martial arts. He is also a yodan (4th degree black belt) in Wado-Ryu karate (English Karate Governing Body), a member of the Combat Hall of Fame, and a former national level kata judge in the UK. He is the author of four books on applied karate: Bunkai-Jutsu: The Practical Application of Karate Kata, Throws for Strikers: The Forgotten Throws of Karate, Boxing, and Taekwondo, Karate's Grappling Methods, and Arm-Locks for All Styles. Sensei Abernethy has produced numerous DVD's and videos on applied karate and kata bunkai and is a regular contributor to all of UK's leading martial arts magazines.

Lawrence Kane
Author of Surviving Armed Assaults, The Way of Kata, and Martial Arts Instruction ... Read more

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Asks whether public schools can and should help students discuss moral disagreements, even when religion is involved. ... Read more

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If John Dewey had taught in a high school for 10 years-- he might have written a book like this...
I do my research by shadowing high school students through their academic experiences. In my work, I am interested in how youth engage with each other and with ideas. Sadly, when it comes to engagement around ethical or moral issues, much of what I witness veers between "shock-radio" confrontation or systematic avoidance of any issue tinged with conflict or moral weight. In other words, bare-knuckle polemics or silence holds sway.

Writing with the acuity of a philosopher and the on-the-ground savvy of a veteran high school teacher-Kunzman offers a framework for understanding why the public school classroom must be a place for our diverse students to tangle and grapple with moral disagreement and combustible issues-particularly around our religious beliefs. Kunzman moves between sophisticated but accessible philosophical claims and providing detailed and authentic examples of "real" students and teachers "grappling with the good," the ambiguous, and the uncertain. As I finished this gem of a book, I jotted in the margin: "This is the kind of book John Dewey or Richard Rorty would write if they had worked as a high school teacher for a decade before they turned to full-time philosophy." ... Read more

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In his follow up to the phenomenally popular Solo Training, Loren Christensen has dug down deep to come up with hundreds of more ways for you to rev up your training at home or in the gym. Solo Training 2 kicks off with a focus on building your body's core for stronger, faster and more effective grappling, kicking and punching. A strong core - your shoulders, chest, abs, hips, and back - is the source of your body's power, speed and coordinated movement. As a martial artist, a strong core helps you to get more out of your training and to respond instantly and effectively to the fast changing demands of competition or an explosive street encounter.

You'll also get over 100 ways to work your combinations, cheat speed, improve accuracy, fight from unconventional stances, practice grappling when you can't find a partner and get the most out of your mannequin bag. If hundreds of new training drills sound overwhelming, not to worry. Solo Training 2 wraps up with 8 workouts, each with a specific goal like the Free Hand Power Builder and the Boxer Workout. If you've read your copy of Solo Training to tatters, give it a little time off and dig into Solo Training 2, where Loren Christensen promises to take your fighting techniques and understanding of fighting concepts to a new level. ... Read more

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Buy the whole series
I have the whole Solo Training Series and the DVD and all of them have been jam-packed with great information and practical advice. I wouldn't hesitate to buy anything Loren Christensen has written, it's all first rate. He has a great sense of humor and an easy writing style. But content is king and there's plenty of it in here. I was concerned that the classic Solo Training title had already said everything there was to say on this subject, but I actually like Solo Training 2 much better. It's full of great exercises, practical advice and a huge range of extra topics like coping with stress and injuries. He also handles the mental game better than anyone I have seen so far, probably because he's actually fought for his life using these techniques as an MP and Portland police officer and not just in the dojo or in competition. Buy it now, you won't be disappointed.

Solo training
It's not a book for people who trains alone, but for teachers that want the best for their students. Both volumes are very complete!

A must have for all serious training !
Returning to the martial arts world after many "stop"-years, i bought several books and dvd on the subject. Clearly and by far, Christensen "Solo Training" 1 & 2 are the best and most valuable ones.
From athletic preparation, strenght training, speed and flexibility developement, up to advanced fighting combination on a mannequin, both books covers all aspects. Everything is covered in depth, with clear explanations, sufficient pictures and also humour.
I tried the excercises and drills described for a month and my phisical condition improved significantly, even after years on non practice.
I highly suggest to buy this book to anyone practicing martial arts of every kind and evey level, you will not be disappointed.

Another excellent book on solo training
I think this second book on solo training by Christensen picks up where the first one left off and adds a whole new dimension to training alone. The hottest thing in the martial arts and in fitness in general is training the core. All kicks, punches and grappling can only be improved by having a stronger midsection, lower back and legs.

I bought this book in April and after putting together an easy to do program I found in the book, I noticed a big improvement by June, roughly eight weeks later. My kicks and punches were landing with a bigger bang on the heavy bag and my launch speed was greater than ever before.

There are lots of solo exercises in here for the core and to improve your foundation moves from which all other techniques come. I still use the first Solo Training for inspiration and to get techniques, and I use Solo Training 2 to get even more drills and techniques plus the core exercises.

Excellent.

Ann P

Pretty useless book
I've been training martial arts of various forms for close to ten years.There is really no valuable information in this book unless you are entirely untrained in any fighting skill and have no instructor.Anyone who has trainined with a proficient instructor could train solo using whatever drills were provided by their instructor.Anyone who has trained with an instructor for 2+ years could probably make up training exercises that are more useful than the drills in this book.I was thoroughly disappointed after reading through it the first time.I put the book on the shelf and a few months later returned to it for assistance in changing around my solo training and was disappointed again. ... Read more

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fun, informative read
grappling glory is a fun, nostalgia romp through the awa and amateur wrestling.it brings back fond memories watching the wrestlers on tv, then running to the auditoriums and see them live.although very informative, i think it could of been more objective.it does mention the shaddier side of the sport here and there, but should of talked more about it.the book discusses the fall of the awa, mainly focusing on the wwf and how it took wrestlers away.ross does causally mention weak story lines, but should of make more of it.there were times on tv, where the audience was booing, and yelling "boring" (along with other words)throughout the matches.when they started taping shows without audience, it was miserable.ross spends a lot of time being very, very kind to the gagnes.although he mentions greg as being undersized compared to most wrestlers and their steroid use, he really misses the point that greg was a stiff.greg was the reason i turned off watching awa wrestling and in my opinion, was the final nail in awa's coffin.he had no personality, and was dull to watch.he had no business to step into the ring.watching him do car commercials was bad enough.with regards to wrestlers, i believe verne introduced new headliners about once a year.this made for many, many "rematches".sometimes you'd see the same main events 3 times in a row.i believe they were losing audience with that redundancy.ross only mentions the jobber/heel george "scrap iron" gadaski once, (yet he was a regular on tv and the cards) along with kenny yates, who is not mentioned at all.ross does not discuss verne gagnes "gera-speed and gera-lac" products he pushed on tv.both were taken off the market by the fda.the book is roughly divided in half, the first being spent on amateur wrestling.i would have like less of that and more on the professional end.overall the book is a fun, recommended read.

Very interesting book
I enjoyed this book a lot.Interesting and funny.Tons of pictures, and some great insights.

BOOK COVER JACKET INFO FROM THE AUTHOR, ROSS BERNSTEIN
Forewords by Jesse Ventura, Verne Gagne & J Robinson

Minnesota's amazing amateur and professional wrestling histories come to life like never before in best-selling sports author Ross Bernstein's newest coffee-table book, "Grappling Glory."Featuring interviews and biographies from hundreds of our state's greatest wrestlers, coaches, media personalities, supporters and fans, the book is both intriguing as well as insightful.In it are stories ranging from inspirational to heartwarming to downright hilarious.While these two completely different animals, wrestling and rassling, surely make for some odd bedfellows, Bernstein went to great lengths to make sure that each entity had its own place in the book: amateur in the first half and professional in at the latter.He also made sure to acknowledge that amateur wrestling is a sport, while professional wrestling is a form of sports-entertainment.There are many common denominators between the two, however, in that they both require incredible athleticism, extremely hard work and a boat-load of self-confidence to succeed.Both have also produced a whole bunch of extraordinary people over the years, and that is what this book is all about - celebrating the achievements of those who have made Minnesota proud both on the mat and in the ring. With some 350 photos, the book highlights a tremendous sampling of local heroes - both native Minnesotans as well as transplants.Some were obvious choices, while others came from way outside the box.All of them, however, had a very unique and interesting story to tell, and all of them have touched the lives of countless people along the way. Bernstein spent nearly a year doing research and interviewing wrestling aficionados from all spectrums of the world of sports and entertainment to get the inside scoop.On the amateur side, the book dives into the state-of-the-state of youth, high school, collegiate and Olympic freestyle & Greco-Roman wrestling.Take a trip back in time as you read about and look at pictures of every high school state champ from the very first tourney in 1937, all the way through 2004.From in-depth interviews with dozens of local high school coaches, to feature chapters on every college and university program statewide - it's all here. Highlighting this section are the two-time National Champion Golden Gophers, as well as Division III powerhouse, Augsburg, which has very quietly turned its program into a dynasty over the past two decades.In addition, there are even sections devoted to junior college wrestling as well as the advent of women's wrestling too.Now, on the professional side of the fence, the book chronicles the glorious history of grappling in the Gopher State, going all the way back to the turn of the century - when the "f" word (fake) dared not be mentioned out loud... or else!It also features a huge chapter on the history and evolution of the old American Wrestling Association (AWA), and its legendary founder/promoter/world champion - Verne Gagne.There are also more than 100 feature biographies on nearly every home-town or home-grown pro wrestler with ties to Minnesota as well.From "Jumping" Jim Brunzell to "Mean Gene" Okerlund, and from Stan "Big K" Kowalski to Larry "The Axe" Hennig - the AWA's entire cast of colorful characters is all on board.Learn about life on the road from Joe Laurinaitis (aka "Animal") of Road Warriors fame; find out what Baron Von Raschke is up to these days; and laugh yourself silly reading about the antics of legendary wrestler-turned-trainer Eddie Sharkey.Relive the glory days of watching the action up close and personal out at the old Minneapolis Auditorium, it will be a trip down memory lane that will surely bring a smile to your face.It was all about the journey and about making a difference... and the difference these legends have made has left a truly lasting legacy - for all of us all here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.From high school state champs to world heavyweight champs, their personal memories dot the canvas of this century-long saga, in what is sure to be a wonderful trip through time.

IF YOU WISH TO ORDER A SIGNED, PERSONALIZED COPY FROM ME DIRECTLY, PLEASE VISIT MY WEB-SITE: WWW.BERNSTEINBOOKS.COM.THANKS! ... Read more

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Don't miss this hidden gem
As the title implies, this is a reprint of select articles from CFW's 2001 issues Grappling Magazine. If you are like me and have just recently become interested in MMA/NHB, this is a good source of info.
The articles cover either fighter/personality profiles
(such as Shonie Carter, Wallid Ismail, and Frank Shamrock);
events (such as the 2001 ADCC and World Brazilian Jujitsu Champ ;
or MMA training and techniques.
Pros : a variety of subjects covered, good training info, good for those who have incomplete Grappling Mag collections.
Good buy for price ( about equal to 2 issues of GM )
Cons : In black and white only, poor quality paper, some of the articles are very amateurish ( is this really the "best of..." ). ... Read more

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The book "CHIN NA FA" was written by Liu Jin Sheng in collaboration with Zhao Jiang. The first edition of the book was issued in July of 1936 as a manual for the Police Academy of Zhejiang province. The book was printed by the publishing house Shan Wu in Shanghai. "...If you are in command of this technique, you can sway the destiny of the enemy. You can kill your enemy, cause unbearable pain, tear his muscles and sinews, break his bones or make him unconscious for some time and completely disable him to resist. Even a woman or a physically weak man who mastered this technique can curb a strong enemy. This technique demands deftness and skill, not brute force. It is necessary to train oneself daily to make the body flexible and nimble, but "hardness" must be hidden inside this "softness." /Author Liu Jin Sheng. The Police Academy of Zhejiang province. 1-st of May of the 24-th year of the Chinese Republic (1935)/ ... Read more

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"Grappling With Death" Anatomy of a Field Hospital at Gettysburg
Being the Great-Great Grandson of Surgeon Justin Dwinelle, Surgeon in Charge of the Union 2nd Corps Hospital at Gettysburg, I can tell you this is one book you will not want to miss. I had the privilege of corresponding with Roland Maust, author of "Grappling With Death", for almost 9 years during his research for the book. Mr. Maust left no stone unturned in his quest to tell the story of the Union 2nd Corps Hospital at Gettysburg. He takes you back in time 143 years, as if in a time machine, to that field of blood through a skillful blend of first person accounts of the wounded soldiers, nurses, surgeons, local populace, and civilian volunteers who lived and died at this great field hospital. Walt Whitman once said "that the real war will never make it into the books" until now. Mr. Maust's writing style is easy to read and keeps your interest. He lets the participants tell the story and introduces just enough techinical facts concerning the Battle of Gettysburg and it's aftermath to help the reader understand what the 2nd Corps Hospital was all about. You will learn that in a time when medicine was still using techniques centuries old the 2nd Corps Hospital had a survival rate of 86.6%. You will learn first hand the struggles of the wounded from the time they left the battlefield until their arrival at the hopsital. You will feel their pain, frustration, fear, and exhaustion. Mr. Maust introduces us to many of the Medical Personnel of the 2nd Corps Hospital and you will learn what it was like to have roughly 14 doctors to take care of 3250 critically diseased & wounded patients. The backlog of patients in the first 24 hours after the battle literaly drove the surgeons to the point of exhaustion & fatigue as blood flowed from the amputation table. We meet many of the civilian volunteers such as Cornellia Hancock, a young Quaker nurse in her 20's, who left the comforts of her home to help aide the wounded at Gettysburg. You will learn of the exploits of the Christian Commission, U.S. Sanitary Commission, and other relief organizations as they try to keep the hospital supplied with all the medical necessities such as food, clothing, bedding, and medicine. Gettysburg left behind over 50,000 casualties after the three days of fighting on July 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, with many of them killed outright on the battlefield. In the sweltering July heat the corpses began to decompose quickly and it was said that you could smell the battlefield for miles around the countryside of Adams County, Pennsylvania. We learn about the struggle to identify and bury the dead. These are just some of the topics Roland Maust exposes us to. During his research Mr. Maust also compiled a list of the wounded, doctors, nurses, and civilian volunteers who were at the 2nd Corps Hospital. We even learn of the fate of many of the patients. Once you have read "Grappling With Death" you will never feel the same way about war again. General Robert E. Lee said it best "It is a good thing that war is so terrible or we should grow to fond of it". "Grappling With Death" will show you why!!!!! "Grappling With Death" is a tribute to those who served at the 2nd Corps Hospital and the patients they struggled to save. A must read for any student of the Civil War and a good book for todays medical professional to have available too. Buy it you won't be disappointed. ... Read more

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The odds are, if you're attacked on the street you will have to defend yourself against a bigger, stronger assailant. When this happens, strength alone will not be enough to stop your attacker. The Science of Takedowns, Throws and Grappling for Self-defense addresses the concepts and, more importantly, the mindset required to survive an encounter with a larger attacker.

Martina Sprague, author of the top selling book Fighting Science, does more than show you what type of throws, takedowns, locks and presses work on the street. Learn why some techniques are more likely to get you into to trouble than out of it, how to apply concepts like timing and positioning to make your techniques even more effective, how to defend against common attacks with a weapon and what you can do to use that weapon in your favor, which mistakes are the most common and how you can prevent them from weakening your defense, and much more. With over 300 photos, you won't find a more detailed, scientific look at takedowns, throws and grappling techniques specifically for self-defense. ... Read more

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An Acquired Taste...
I just finished reading this book last night and am left with mixed feelings.The book doesn't seem to have a focus for who the audience is.In one sense the book is extremely basic and therefore not suited for advanced practitioners.I have 21 years in Martial Arts as of 03/31 and have 5 Black Belts.Much of the time, I felt like I was reading material that I already knew.This in and of itself isn't a bad thing as I have a good knowledge base and can see how the information could be beneficial to those "not in the know".However if I were a basic level student the books descriptions are so spartan and general that I would have little idea what it was describing.The lack of enough photos to present a sequential flow also hurts here.Therefore neither the advanced or the beginner student can get the full value of this book.Also the book is heavy on repetition to the point of feeling stretched.It doesn't help that some of the contained subject matter is only shown to connect to grappling on a cursory level.I give this book 3 stars in that it isn't a bad book but at the same time it doesn't cater to a specific audience in any focused fashion.

great concepts
a great book that has concepts that i always use in my martial arts training. if you are involved in self defence/ grappling this book is a must have

Didn't care for it
Personally I didn't care for this book.There was a couple things in the book that were informative but the book a as whole I didn't think was worth it.It's just my opinion, but I don't think it would help a grappler or mma student with his/her game; there are better books for that.Perhaps it would be helpful for someone just looking for some knowledge of general self defense.

Maybe her other books are excellent, I don't know, but this book seemed like kind of a let down compared to it's name and summary of what it is about.

Excellent text for a beginner, intermediate or advanced student
One of the difficult problems confronting authors writing books on martial arts is how to handle the wide range of audiences. This books ignores that problem by focusing on the concepts themselves. So the sharp beginning student has all the grounding in what is going on just as well as advanced students who may already know from experience that different techniques worked but really had no understanding why or how. The slower students will be challenged by the amount of material covered and the depth it is dealt with -- but they can re-read the concepts until they understand them and work at their own pace. I am pleased the author takes time to give tips on how to fall and safety in general -- something that is sometimes missed in books that just want to get to heart of the subject without realizing some guys don't have a clue about how they can hurt themselves. In addition to the thorough treatment of takedowns, throws and grappling, again with all the background concepts and simple physics necessary to understand what is actually going on, the author has a unique perspective -- smaller guy dealing with a larger opponent. From my experience, this is unusual and extremely helpful. Many books take a one shoe fits all feet approach. Since that one size approach usually works out that the hypothetical average guy is around six feet tall and 180 pounds, both smaller guys and inexperienced guys are at a disadvantage.
Some of us smaller dogs don't want to stay on the porch since we can't run with the big dogs. Nice to know we don't have to. Also in a perfect world, all work out partners are your size, but in reality that is rarely the case and more often than not they are heavier than you. Plowing ahead into a guy who outweighs you by 20 or 30 pounds is a sure way to grind yourself down and invite injury. But recognizing that you do not have to muscle the other guy or use a technique in just one way in order to take down a bigger guy is a very helpful and powerful concept. Even big heavies can be more effective using the solid techniques explained in the book, which arebased on simple physics, rather than their size. Consequently, this underlying sensitivity to the reality of a fighting situation makes this book particularly useful.
I don't consider myself a sexist, but I seriously wondered if a female author on martial arts would deal with points I considered important. Since fighting seems such a guy thing, I think many guys might share this question. I am glad I took the risk to see for myself. This is without doubt one of the best books around. It is serious and very useful study of the fundamentals of fighting presented from rock solid foundations. So many books simply show techniques and assume you will somehow make them work when that is the last thing on your opponent's mind. This author explains the dots you need to connect in order to make a effective "book" technique work -- just learning techniques are not enough to make them work. The book is alwaysthorough and grounded in reality that comes from obvious experience. The focus isn't simply to give you an arsenal of techniques, though it does, but rather to make sure you understand what basic concepts need to be respected in a particulas aspect of fighting. Working through the basic concepts may be less dramatic than following the pictures to learn particular techniques, but it is a surer recipe to success.

huge deception
not a good book for my team. None of us has found useful this book.Not many photos or techniques. Maybe with such title we expected to get a book similar to Mark Hatmaker's NHB series or Kid Peligro's Gracie series.


The deception comes from the 5-star reviews.
It makes us (me and my team) realize that other enthusiastic reviewers, those who have first awarded this book 5 stars that are also writers of other books available at Amazon, are not interested in the same aspects my team is, so in the search of useful material for our training sessions we've realized we don't need to buy their books. ... Read more

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Willy Lin follows his first successful chin-na book with advanced information and illustrations on how to counter the most common street attacks with this gentle art. ... Read more

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Love the Jose M. Fraguas Series
There isn't much to say about these books, except that they are awesome. If you are interested in the subject that is on the outside of Jose's books, then he is the man for you. Just buy the book and you won't be disappointed.
I have one more of the series left to purchase. I hope Mr. Fraguas decides towrite more.
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The new expanded edition of this best-selling martial arts instructional book is a must for anyone interested in learning the techniques needed to become a successful grappler. This comprehensive encyclopedia features Gene LeBell's champion student, "The Armenian Assassin" Gokor Chivichyan, and many others. It is packed with photos and illustrations, and includes a complete glossary, index, and a list of resources and products.Some admirers have called Gene LeBell, a.k.a. "The Toughest Man Alive," the deadliest man on the planet. His wife says sarcastically, "He's just from another world." LeBell wears many hats, having grown up in boxing and wrestling gyms around the world and spending a lifetime studying many of the different martial arts.LeBell has won national judo championships, wrestled professionally for over 20 successful years, announced professional wrestling on television for 15 years, and refereed professional boxing and wrestling matches all over the world. ... Read more

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Not what I expected
This book really appealed to me, as Gene LeBell is a legend in American Judo and early MMA (very early, like 1960s).I expected an encyclopedia that consisted of a variety of submissions with various entries into them shown, from a variety of positions.Instead, it's a cartoonish collection of often completely unrealistic finishes, some of which are almost pro-wrestling-esque.No set-ups, no mentions of how you might actually catch someone in one of these moves, a lot of repetition as well with only slightly different holds being given separate sections.I was really disappointed.I am a black belt in Judo, as well as a former BJJ fighter, and I didn't get a single useful thing from this book.Don't buy it.

Grappling master!
Judo Gene continues to show us all what true masters of martial arts are, and he uses humor to illustrate his techniques. As a fellow martial arts instructor this book has more than helped my ground technique, but also reaffirms my belief in being humble.Judo gene and his crew are the BEST, i have had the pleasure of meeting them, they are even nicer in person.

You will be tapping out just reading this masterpiece!
...and I thought MY book, "The Authoritative Encyclopedia of Scientific Wrestling" was huge! This book is MASSIVE and jam-packed with awesome ideas.

Once you have the basics down (which realistically can take years to master) you are ready to get creative and learn from the best. Gene and Gokor have compiled, what in my opinion, is the FINAL word on submission holds.

This book is so amazing that you will be tapping out just by merely reading it. I have personally trained at Gokor and Gene's dojo and this book is the next best thing, believe me.

Good Techinques with Humorsame thing for $7.99 @ USBJJ.COM
Judo Gene LeBell knows his finishing holds.However, there is way too much humor and not enough effective holds.Alot of the holds are "pain" holds-- meaning they would cause some pain but a determined opponent will not submit to them. I fought NHB I know what I'm talking about. "Submission" holds by definition make the opponent submit or quit or you will break his arm, leg, etc. or choke him unconscious.If you want 100% submission holds with no humor and WWF pain holds go to USBJJ.COMwhere for $7.99 you can get hundreds of finshing holds, many of the exact same ones here, without humor and without worrying about whether this is a painful inconvenience hold or a real submission hold.

Very good book
I give this book four stars because it opens up one's world to whole new possabilities of submission holds.The holds are classified by what part of the body they work, and the possition of the limb (ex.- "Bent arm locks").The sheer scope of information makes this book an invaluable one to anyone involved in MMA and submission wrestling.As a bonus, the book also has a section on grappling with a club, which may be useful to stickfighting practitioners who are trying to expand thier techniques.The books strongest points are it's clear photos, even clearer instructions, and the vast variations of a single hold that were shown.The downside was that there wasn't too much about maneuvering, possitioning, or takedowns, but that's not really what the book was about, anyway.I liked the authors sense of humor, but in my opinion, it was a little distracting.Maybe other readers will appreciate it more.But for it's subject matter (submission holds), if I had to chose one book, this would be it.When I started grappling, I knew nothing about sweeps, takedowns, controling, or positions, but thanks to my reading LeBell's earlier works, I was able to tap out experienced BJJ guys and amature wrestlers alike with ease.It's because LeBell gives the reader holds that he can use from any position he may find himself in.GET THIS BOOK!!!!! ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

Very good.
A fine companion to the first book.Solid in melding striking with standing grappling.

A unique JKD look at grappling strategy
I really liked a lot of the material in this book.It really stands out because Sifu Hartsell does not simply give us a bunch of random grappling techniques.Instead he gives us techniques and strategies that truly reflect the techniques and ideas of the Jeet Kune Do fighting method.I particularly liked the section that dealt with using the JKD trapping tools as a defense against grappling attacks.It is this aspect and the various clinch strategies that make his book a worthy addition to a JKD practitioner's library.On the downside, you must remember that this book was published in 1987 and so it does not take into account a lot of modern day grappling/submissions knowledge.As a result, some of the material (especially the stuff that deals with groundfighting, joint locks and submission) seems dated by today's standards.Nevertheless, you'll still find plenty of valuable stuff in this book.

Add Grappling to your Martial art.
This book presents problem situations and gives you the best grappling solutions from Jujitsu, Kali, Aikido, Western Wrestling etc.I cannot think how this book could have been made better.Although this book is the second in a series on grappling showing some reversals of moves made in the first book I think this book stands on its own as it shows the original moves.In other words if you can afford both books buy both if you just want to buy one book - get this one. Every technique is explained with the aid of clear step by step photographs.There is a great section on what to do in thestand up tie up position (Boxer's clinch) which occurs frequently in street fights.All you need is this book and someone to practise on.

Excellent book for both the beginner and experienced MArtist
As a white belt beginning my training in my mid 30's, with all the responsibility of work, home, and kids, and squeezing in 3 classes a week, while training at home in my own garage, now gym, I found this book to bean excellent reference to review at home, or to help me work out techniquesthat I may have had difficulty with.My sensei has ordered the book as ageneral reference for our dojo.Both the beginner and experienced martialarts practitioner can benefit from the easy to follow pictures and writtenexplanations of each technique. ... Read more

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40 years & still a valuable classic
I purchased this book in '67 as a companion to Prof. Kudo's throwing guide.Together they provide an excellent "pocket" review guide, to be expected since he was founder Kano's # 1 pupil for many years. Beware of mistaking this reference volume for a sensi.Without a partner and/or a qualified teacher it is limited at best.One of the volume's greatest assets is that Kudo offers reversals & counters for many throws (for those which might be reversed if the technique hasn't been applied well). For those looking for an edge in MMA competition, remember that in Judo you can "turtle" - curling up on your stomach to avoid a pin or joint lock whereas on the street on inside an octagon that can get you butchered.Having said that, if you get the chance to obtain a copy in good condition, grab it & you won't be disappointed. Professor Kudo's combined grabbling & throwing volume would be an even better bet.

An excellent guide to improve your grappling skills!
Being the author of several books on the martial arts and fighting, I am always looking for books of exceptional quality to add to my library. If I have a book in my library, it's definitely worth owning. One such book is Kazuzo Kudo's, "Judo In Action; Grappling Techniques."

This is really an outstanding book for the way it focuses on the various aspects of grappling with an opponent while on the ground. I was particularly impressed with the layout and design of this book. Very easy to follow and understand. Here are some of the key points that this book focuses on.

1. Fundamentals:

The author starts out be explaining exactly what constitutes a grappling technique and how in Judo that grappling and throwing techniques are much like the front and rear wheels of an automobile in that they work best when combined with one another.

The author also explains the importance of utilizing your entire body correctly and in unison when learning, practicing, and executing not only the techniques explained in this book, but all techniques regardless of what they are.

This section finishes up with photographs and detailed explanations on how to execute numerous warm-up exercises.

2. Pinning Techniques:

This section covers a lot of the basic principles and concepts that you should not only be aware of, but should also strive to apply when faced with a grappling situation while on the ground. It also covers some very good training rules that should be adhered to too the letter in order to optimize your training time and to avoid injuries to both you and your training partner. It then follows up with approximately 12 various pinning techniques.

3. Strangle Techniques:

Just like the previous section on pinning techniques, this section covers a lot of the basic principles and concepts that you should not only be aware of, but should also strive to apply when faced with a grappling situation while on the ground. It also covers some very good training rules that should be adhered to too the letter in order to optimize your training time and to avoid injuries to both you and your training partner. It then follows up with approximately 20 various strangling techniques.

4. Joint Techniques:

Just like the previous two sections on pinning and strangling techniques, this section covers a lot of the basic principles and concepts that you should not only be aware of, but should also strive to apply when faced with a grappling situation while on the ground. It also covers some very good training rules that should be adhered to too the letter in order to optimize your training time and to avoid injuries to both you and your training partner. It then follows up with approximately 13 various joint locking techniques.

5. Getting into the Grappling Techniques:

This section was very good in showing you how to get into the grappling position on the ground. This is very similar to learning how to enter into your opponent's body before actually executing a throw. This section was very informative and I really learned a quite a bit from it, as well as the rest of the material in this book.

Each one of the sections which focused on the physical techniques (sections 2, 3, and 4) followed the same six (6) point guideline when explaining each of the techniques contained in their respective sections. These six points are as follows:

a. General Gist of the Technique
b. The Right Moment
c. Pinning, Strangling, or Holding
d. Special Hints
e. Vital or Key Points
f. Escapes

The entire book was literally full of great photographs which really detailed the techniques for you, and combined with the detailed text, made it very easy to learn from. The presentation of the material in this book is nothing short of excellent and it a definitive benchmark in the way any martial arts book should be presented.

You'll come back to it again and again
Being out of print, this book is worth the high price. The author really understands the fundmental of grappling and each technique, and believe me whether you are a beginner or advanced practioner you can learn something new every time you refer to this book after a practice session. It worked for me.

Required reading for the judo competitor
I have dozens of books in my judo library, and this one is the best of them all.This is one of the few judo books that actually teach techniques that translate directly into competition.

A must have for the library
Timeless, technical, and classic.
This book is all of the above. The photos are better than any I have seen to date. Comes as a pair (grappling and throwing) and was apparently available as dynamic judo, but I have never seen that anywhere. ... Read more

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Easy to read and follow instruction on the life-saving art of pressure point self-defense. ... Read more

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Excellent Pressure Point Book!
George Dillman's books are reference books on pressure points and this is another excellent book. The techniques shown in the book are highly effective. You can get a lot of information from this book.

Pressure points made easy
This is just another example of the quality work put out by George Dillman.A must have for anyone who wants info on pressure points.A reference I use all the time.

Bryan Winkelman (www.senseibryan.com) - Author of "Training Manual for Isshin Ryu Karate" listed on Amazon.com

Excellent w/ background in Wrestling, Hapkido, or Ju-Jitsu
I fail to see the reasoning from the review titled "It looks nice but.............., November 19, 2000"

The main problem I have in this persons article is that I know for fact (and from personal experience) that these are extremely effective techniques.In fact the techniques presented in this book are several times more effective in a real situation than a normally applied strike.

And also, an angry person who "wants to rip your face off," is always easier to defeat than an assailant with a clear mind and excellent coordination.

Further more, this is a book pointed towards advanced practices.That means they require practice.No technique will be effective without sufficient practice.

In conclusion, this book is an great adjunct to your knowledge if you have a background in wrestling, hapkido, or ju-jitsu.

It looks nice but..............
Well let me start buy saying that the amount of information in this book could have been printed in half the space. The theory of striking pressure points on the body is nice and when done systematicaly with a cooperative person it looks good to,but I see little real practicle value in this book,the problem for me is Dillman claims that this is real self defence, well if he can hit someones arm or leg in a concise point against an opponent who wants to tear his face off I mean a real fighter then I stand corrected but I`m yet to see someone use a pressure point strike in a real spontaineous situation. Lastly I would like to address the Kata he attempts to give accurate applications,I think he has created his applications to fit the katas movements roughly,for a real insight into kata I suggest Nathan Johnsons"Barefoot Zen" for some fascinating insights into classical karate kata.My advice for readers look elsewhere.

Pressure Point Fighting
This is the third book in Mr. Dillman and Thomas' series on Pressure Point Fighting. In terms of overall content, there is a considerable amount of overlap with the material covered in their second book. The authors attempt to cover 60 of the 350+ classical Chinese acupoints (22 on the arms, 21 on the head and neck, 11 on the torso and 5 on the legs), and 4 "extra-ordinary" points (3 on the arms and one on the legs). Of the points covered by Mr. Dillman and Mr. Thomas, only nine are new to this volume; the rest were covered in the previous texts.

In my humble opinion, the point location charts are excellent, and well presented. Some of the theories presented by the authors on the basis of Pressure Point Strikes, as well as the reasons why Pressure Points work, are controversial within the Martial Arts and Medical community.

In many instances, the descriptive information listed for the points is identical to the information given in the second book In fact, the most significant difference is the point location graphics have been greatly improved. In addition, there are some minor changes. For example, the authors have added some text to selected points, describing the use of set-up points to augment certain strikes.

The level of information given on each point is not consistently presented. In general, the authors give a description of the point location, and give what they believe is the anatomical structural association of the point (i.e., why it works in that area of the body). Then they usually (but not always) give a block of text marked "Method" in which they give some point activation instructions and occasionally discuss the results of the strike. This lack of discussion on the effects of the strike / rub / slap came as a great surprise, and may leave some readers disappointed. For example, on page 56, they discuss Liver 14 (LIV-14), simply noting that it is in close proximity to Gall Bladder 24 (GB-24), which lies slightly below it on the rib cage. The authors note that these points are "in close proximity and are used together," by striking them both diagonally. No additional narrative is given regarding the martial effects of the strike, nor the effects to the body from either point. This lack of basic information is concerning to me, since both points are extremely dangerous; a medium strike will produce a knockout (KO). With a slightly harder blow, both points have been known to be fatal! These points are highly reactive, and even mild strikes to LIV-14 can stop the heart from beating, and also adversely effect the Liver. None of these issues or risks are discussed for this point, nor the majority of the other points.

In addition, the authors provide a large section on application techniques, consisting of 50 waza. ... Read more

Book Description
In Mastering the Rubber Guard, Eddie Bravo, the only American to submit a member of the legendary Gracie family in jiu-jitsu competition, reveals the techniques and strategy of the Rubber Guard, a revolutionary system of grappling designed specifically for the street and mixed martial arts competition.
Through descriptive narrative and nearly a thousand color photographs, Bravo teaches dozens of unique moves and submissions. Widely regarded as not only the most offensive,
but also the most defensive, guard game in existence, the Rubber Guard will change the way you view and play jiu-jitsu.
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Customer Reviews (35)

10th Planet JJ rocks
This is the first of two books. I actually broke down and bought this book, after buying his second book "Mastering the Twister" and seeing how good the book is and how it revolutionized my game.

Eddie's bottom game, with the rubber guard is sick. You need to have some flexibility to pull off a lot of these moves. If you don't, follow his stretches and the DO work! Trust me! I could never get my foot anywhere close to my head, but its now nearly behind my head, thanks to doing Eddie's stretches everyday.
You need to have basic jits to understand a lot of these moves and transitions. But, you will love it. There is so muchinformation in here that you brain will hurt from trying to absorb it!
Excellent book and system!

Super
I can't get enough of this book.I have learned so much from following it's flow charts and it has really upped my guard game.I highly recommend it.I have enjoyed this book so much I'm going to drop the 120.00 on the rubber guard DVD by Eddie Bravo.

Great Book!
I've been practicing jiu jitsu for a year. We have worked a lot on Oomoplatas and Gogoplatas, that's where I learned about the rubber guard. There is also a large focus on MMA at my dojo, so I picked this book up and started reading it. A couple pages in I knew this was a great book, and it really is. One of the first series of techniques you learn is the Lockdown, Whip up and the subsequent sweeps from Half Guard. Let me tell you, I train with 2 Colorado amateur MMA title holders and I have got them with these moves every time. I am very impressed with the style and the thought that was put into this book, truly genius. I wouldn't say this book is the end all be all, but it is a great addition to anyone's game. I continually roll with people of all different skills, sizes and abilities and I utilize the techniques in this book very often. Another book I've checked out is BJ Penn - Mixed Martial Arts: The Book of Knowledge, again another solid addition to anyone's game.

Eddie+BJJ=Good,Eddie+Pot=Big Time Nut Bucket!
I bought this book to see new moves to help my game. Eddie feels he must ramble about the most unnervingly boring things in his life. He says Pot only enhances what you already are. Well, Eddie was obviously a self absorbed wanna be rock star, oh sorry, he still is a wanna be rock star. His moves are great and yet there is no way to remember the path he takes which is so contrived with names that you can't remember it will never take hold in the MMA world. But in Eddie's mind his is the one and only system. And he thinks this...Why?...because he beat Royler Gracie once.
And Joe Rogan's rant about the evil conspiracy that is keeping pot out of the mainstream. His pot experience makes him believe he is more relevant in this world than he really is. Another self absorbed, blame my horrible parents for my rotten life, mediocre actor trying to matter.
If Eddie believes his is the best system then make a great book, easy to understand and teach, and do what the Gracie's did...start a revolution.

Amazing
This is an amazing book.The text is veryclear and understanding, the pictures are awesome and really helpful, and this dude is freaking funny.You will learn a lot from this book.I have had it for a month now and have added so much to my transition game. ... Read more