Jiu-jitsu Unleashed

Jiu-jitsu Unleashed
Author: Eddie Bravo
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2005-09-13
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0071817220

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An introduction to jiu-jitsu from one of its most dominant stars Thanks to the dominance of its practitioners at Ultimate Fighting Championships and other mixed martial arts tournaments, jiu-jitsu has become one of the most popular forms of martial arts in the United States. This fighting technique features ground fighting and submission moves that bewilder even the most ferocious opponents. In Jiu-Jitsu Unleashed, expert Eddie Bravo teaches you the moves that he used to defeat legendary Royler Gracie--a member of the reigning family of jiujitsu--the victory that made him one of the sport's most feared competitors. Jiu-Jitsu Unleashed features: Detailed instruction on stance, kicks, punches, takedowns, and submissions Step-by-step photos of basic and advanced moves modeled by "Fear Factor" host and former "NewsRadio" star Joe Rogan Various theories and strategies behind training and competing

Judo Unleashed

Judo Unleashed
Author: Neil Ohlenkamp
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006-05-22
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780071475341

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Hundreds of full-color throws and grabs make this the black belt of instructional judo books In Judo Unleashed, master coach Neil Ohlenkamp brings together the form, practice, and grace of this venerable sport in an all-inclusive handbook. From philosophical and technical foundations through advanced grappling and self-defense techniques, this authoritative guide, with 350 color photos, covers all the bases you need to refine your technique and gain a deeper understanding of this increasingly popular martial art.

Mixed Martial Arts Unleashed

Mixed Martial Arts Unleashed
Author: Mickey Dimic
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2008-10-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 007159891X

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Get what it takes to win-and unleash the ultimate fighter in you Think you know your way around the cage? Think again. Mixed martial arts powerhouse Mickey Dimic, two-time middleweight world champion and Hall of Famer, kicks your game into gear with this no-holds-barred guide to grounding and pounding, sprawling and brawling, and boxing dirty like the toughest contenders. Breaking down the fundamentals of mixed martial arts competition, Dimic brings his decades of MMA experience to teach you the various skills of boxing, wrestling, Muay Thai, judo, and Jiu-jitsu, arming you with an unstoppable arsenal of weapons sure to yield maximum damage to any opponent. With Dimic's cage-tested tips and drills, you'll learn to: Hone your body with proper training Punch and kick with power and precision Beat down your opponent with a merciless full mount Escape from the tightest traps Force submissions with vice-grip grappling holds And strategize your way to victory in every fight

Mastering the Twister

Mastering the Twister
Author: Eddie Bravo
Publisher: Victory Belt Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007-07-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780977731558

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"The Twister" is a neck-jarring, spine-torturing submission hold refined and mastered by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu superstar Eddie Bravo. Early in his jiu-jitsu career, Eddie Bravo dominated dozens of jiu-jitsu competitions with this unorthodox move. When the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation banned his trademark move, he proved the effectiveness of his entire grappling style by defeating the legendary Royler Gracie without "The Twister". In Mastering the Twister: Jiu-Jitsu for Mixed Martial Arts Competition, Bravo uses over 1,200 color photos and descriptive narrative to illustrate snaring an opponent in the infamous Twister from virtually every control position. Also revealed is the entire Twister Side Control game, dozens of submissions from the mount, numerous routes to take your opponent's back, highly effective ways to pass your opponent's guard, and the secrets of "The Truck", Bravo's patented control position.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Author: Alexandre Paiva
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2013-02-12
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1462910009

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a guide to the most effective and devastating techniques in popular martial arts by World Champion and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu legend Alexandre Paiva. The book contains over 1,000 full-color photographs demonstrating the moves that made the author the most feared competitor in BJJ circles and now one of the most sought-after instructors. Jiu-Jitsu or Jujutsu came into prominence in the early 90's when jiu-jitsu expert Royce Gracie won the first, second, and fourth Ultimate Fighting Championships against much larger opponents who were using other styles such as boxing, muay thai, karate, and wrestling. Since then it has become one of the most popular styles in MMA due to its focus on ground fighting. Learn the techniques that have proven dominant in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments and in the Mixed Martial Arts cage: Takedowns The Closed Guard Passing The Closed Guard Butterfly Guard Open Guard Pass Side Control Half Guard Back Mount With sections devoted to both gi and no-gi techniques, whether training for a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament or a Mixed Martial Arts fight, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one book no true competitor can afford to miss.

Advanced Rubber Guard

Advanced Rubber Guard
Author: Eddie Bravo
Publisher: Victory Belt Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-01-21
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781936608621

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Eddie Bravo—world-renowned grappler and founder of 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu—is one of the most revolutionary and controversial martial arts instructors in the world. Since unveiling his philosophy of no-gi jiu-jitsu in his bestselling martial arts book Mastering the Rubber Guard, Bravo has been at the head of the no-gi grappling movement. He now has dozens of affiliate schools around the globe, and some of the UFC's best fighters are seeking his tutelage, including UFC Welterweight contender Dan Hardy and UFC Lightweight contender George Sotiropoulos. In Advanced Rubber Guard, Bravo brings readers inside the evolution of the rubber guard. Through descriptive narrative and more than two thousand step-by-step color photographs, he unveils entirely new control positions and dozens of cunning attacks. Covering every avenue, Bravo also updates his half guard, butterfly guard, and x-guard systems with new and highly effective techniques. Whether you're new to the 10th Planet system or looking to expand your knowledge, this book will take you ahead of the competition.

Mastering the Rubber Guard

Mastering the Rubber Guard
Author: Eddie Bravo
Publisher: Victory Belt Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006-12-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780977731596

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InMastering 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.

Masterclass Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Masterclass Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Author: Renato Magno
Publisher:
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2006-10-10
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781933901572

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Choking techniques are the heart of a good Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and no practitioner progresses far in the art without an understanding and detailed knowledge of how to apply them properly in a combat situation.

Raw Combat:

Raw Combat:
Author: Jim Genia
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2011-05-26
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0806535261

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A unique look into a side of MMA that only a few know and only Genia can give. —Chris Palmquist, partner, MixedMartialArts.com Out Freakin' Cold Forget pay-per-view. Forget championship belts or sanctioning bodies. This is Mixed Martial Arts combat in its purest, rawest form. Follow Jim Genia into the illicit world of vale tudo (anything goes). Locations are always changing and known only to a few, from run-down, shuttered gyms to speakeasy combat cages. The ruthless damage exacted on the human body leaves a trail of hard-won scars. The fighters battle for everything but a payday, risking it all for honor and pride. In a world of conformity, these are men of action who struggle against rules, selling out, and their own demons. Jim Genia offers on-the-mat access to a brutal arena and the men who spill their blood there. "Captures the good, the bad, and the ugly." —Matthew Polly, author of American Shaolin "It's a raw, wild scene and Genia takes you in his pocket for the ride." —Sam Sheridan, author of A Fighter's Heart 16 Pages of No-Holds-Barred Photos

Brazilian Jiujitsu

Brazilian Jiujitsu
Author: Garrison Wells
Publisher: Lerner Publications
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2012-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0761384561

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An overview of Brazilian jiujitsu focuses on the martial art's history, culture, equipment, techniques, and competitive nature.