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Mastering Jujitsu (Mastering Martial Arts) Paperback – May 22, 2003

by Renzo Gracie (Author), John Danaher (Author), Jr. Carlos Gracie (Foreword)
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In recent years, the grappling arts have proven to be the most effective form of combat in mixed martial arts (MMA) and no-holds-barred (NHB) competitions. Above all others, the Gracie brand of Brazilian jujitsu has become recognized as the preeminent fighting style in unarmed combat. Now Renzo Gracie—instructor; competitor; and champion of numerous grappling, MMA, and NHB events—reveals the inner workings of the art in his latest book, Mastering Jujitsu.

From the origins of the art to personal techniques, you will experience the impact the Gracies have had on jujitsu and learn the strategies they have developed to dominate their opponents. Gracie shares the subtleties of the techniques necessary for mastering the art, and he clearly demonstrates the flow of movement with more than 250 high-quality photos.

Not only will Mastering Jujitsu help you progress from isolated skill development techniques to a full set of tactics and fight plans, but it will also introduce you to the concept of combat phases and teach you to attack from any phase. You will learn how to react to your opponent in any situation. Whether you're caught in a bottom position or attacking from the top, Gracie reveals the key strategies designed to give you the upper hand.

The depth and breadth of topics covered in Mastering Jujitsu will aid even the most experienced black belts in their understanding and execution of Brazilian jujitsu. With detailed coverage on advanced principles, you will get all the tactics, strategies, techniques, and drills you need for close combat fighting.

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  1. Part of series
    Mastering Martial Arts
  2. Print length
    248 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Human Kinetics
  5. Publication date
    May 22, 2003
  6. Reading age
    18 years and up
  7. Dimensions
    8.52 x 0.6 x 11.1 inches
  8. ISBN-10
    0736044043
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0736044042
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One of the most successful and active members of the world-famous Gracie clan, Renzo Gracie has spent almost 30 years training in Brazilian jujitsu. Competing at the highest levels of mixed martial arts (MMA), grappling, and no-holds-barred (NHB) events, he has won the Brazilian jujitsu national title twice, the World Combat Championships (MMA event), and the martial arts reality series superfight. He is also a two-time winner of the world submission grappling championship (held annually in Abu Dhabi) and a multiple winner in Japan's premier MMA venue, PRIDE.

Gracie has instructed many current UFC competitors and students who have gone on to become world Brazilian jujitsu champions, PRIDE champions, and Pan American Games champions. His New York City academy is one of the largest and most popular in the United States. Gracie continues to teach, train, and compete throughout the world. He resides in New York City.

An instructor at the Gracie school of Jujitsu in New York, John Danaher has been Renzo's training partner for several years. He holds a PhD from Columbia University and has written another book, Brazilian Jujitsu: Theory and Technique, with Renzo and his cousin Royler Gracie. Danaher has the distinction of being involved with the highest authorities in the sport and the formal writing skills to convey it. He resides in New York City.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Human Kinetics; First Edition (May 22, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 248 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0736044043
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0736044042
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.55 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.52 x 0.6 x 11.1 inches
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Michael S
5.0 out of 5 stars Great knowledge
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2024
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This book has a lot of history that I never knew. For a subject that I’m very interested in, I was surprised that I learned so much about where it came from. Completely did not expect that. Happy, I bought it.
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jsmutty
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this Book
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2014
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This is a great book to read to get a very broad understanding of how the art of Ju Jitsu/ Jiu Jitsu has evolved and continues to grow and develop. The book offers examples of different techniques for take downs, control positions, transitions, sweeps, escapes, and submissions. I feel the techniques they show are very solid and pretty close to what I have been taught by my instructor. The most helpful thing I took from reading this book is the over-all philosophy the authors convey. I feel it has helped me look at certain situations in my training differently, and help me explain ideas/theories to lower belts in my gym. There is no book out there that will make you proficient in any martial art simply by reading it, you MUST train it on the mat.
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therosen
5.0 out of 5 stars Theory from the master
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2003
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To many, this book was "Renzo's long awaited No-Gi book" If you're looking for a list of a 200 gi-less technqiues, you'll be disappointed - that book is coming later. But this book is much much more...
The book starts with a history of ju jitsu. It places Brazilian jiu jitsu in the context of Judo, Japanese JuJitsu and other martial arts. It then covers the theory of jujitsu, including the various phases of fighting. This background provides a great context or framework to understand techniques. (This is analogous to the economic framework behind financial technqiues)
After providing the broad context, the book delves into deeper theory on each general position, along with a few specific techniques. Again, the focus is on frameworks and how to think about positions more than a listing of techniques.
The book also contains case studies on various fighters who have learned certain aspects of fighting. Although the book has a jujitsu focus, fighters from other arts such as Mark Coleman and Vanderlei Silva are highlighted. This demonstrates the broad landscape of ideas covered.
In summary, this has proven to be a uniquely informative book. The authors use the medium (book versus the common tape format) to convey history and theory that is more difficult to convey in class or on a tape. It's about time that someone wrote it!
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Mark
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good read
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2023
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Easy to read, well written, and was exactly what I wanted.
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Douglas J Jarus
5.0 out of 5 stars A nice explanation of BJJ strategy and tactics.
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2015
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Full Disclosure: I am a student of Paul Creighton who is one of Renzo Gracie's former students and is one of the models for the technique photos.

This is one of my favorite BJJ books because it explains the origins of the system and how it fits into an overall strategy for sport style jiu-jitsu, MMA, and self defense. You are taught the basic techniques and, more importantly, what you are trying to accomplish and a few variations if your opponent forces you to change the plan. All phases of fighting are covered with ground fighting the obvious focus. Striking and the clinch are not glossed over because you may find it difficult to get some opponents to the ground. The techniques are solid and you would expect that from a Gracie book on jiu-jitsu. Where this book really shines for me is the theory presented with the technical aspects that give insight into the overall strategy and how to take the fight in a direction that you are comfortable with.
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Revolution Combat Sports
5.0 out of 5 stars Should be in every martial arts library
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2021
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If you want to get a super deep history of Jiu Jitsu from its origins up to present day, you must have this book. Additionally, it is filled with tons of case studies broken out to isolate different athletes and different attributes that are very helpful. If you are serious about learning Jiu Jitsu and getting better context for NoGi and MMA, this book is a must. I’ve had it since the original publication and given it as a gift as well!
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Marlene
5.0 out of 5 stars Get this book if your just starting out.
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2020
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Great introduction book. Lots of history and theory. Get this along with Jiujitsu university by Saulo Ribero and your good to go.
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Seed guy
5.0 out of 5 stars God Bless Jiujitsu
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2020
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Renzo & Danaher are a couple of the greatest minds in the game. Great book all around. Better than just a collection of techniques.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic BJJ Book
Reviewed in Canada on July 20, 2023
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This is an excellent book both from the theoretical and practical standpoint.

Its review of the origins of jujitsu is second to none, and the authors have put this together in a highly concise and enjoyable to read fashion.

A classic for every BJJ enthusiast!
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giardia
5.0 out of 5 stars Great fundamentals
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 9, 2018
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This product contains a vast wealth of knowledge regarding BJJs history, its practical use in fighting and self defense and has large sections devoted to both.

It is very much so more focused on old school classic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu such as in clinching a striking opponent and how to mitigate the impact of strikes or use them while restraining someone.

It is not that relevant to modern sports BJJ and does not contain any new or revolationary moves in that regard but I do not personally consider this a bad thing as the older school of BJJ is often overlooked or forgotten about in most clubs now.

I would definitely reccomend this book if you started Jiu Jitsu for self defense or if you are interested in MMA as this is what the book revolves around. It comes from Renzo's perspective and he is one of the best Gracie's to ask about this subject as he was a very active fighter in his day.

If you are looking for an understanding of modern techniques such as inversions and berimbolo then you would be better off with another recent competitors DVD.

Over all this is a great product for the basics of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and it is those basics that we should spend most of our time concentrating on.
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Abu Uwais
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic read
Reviewed in Singapore on June 17, 2021
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Love the historical bits.Danaher is an evil genius
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fast shipping
Reviewed in Australia on January 6, 2021
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My husband who does BJJ really enjoys the book. And the shipping was fast! Thanks!
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Colin Frig Off Ok
5.0 out of 5 stars Who needs Kung fu or beef de jus
Reviewed in Canada on July 16, 2020
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My main self defence tactic was to to kick the burly fellow square in the nuts and I’ll tell you, it rarely fails and the high pitch squeal like a pot belly pig ready for a roastin’ is quite satisfying upon completion of the groin donkey punch. But in the event you are an inadequate and feeble human and you manage to miss the google berries and your attacker tackles your weak simp figure to the ground, well after reading this now you can preform a rear naked choke flip to an arm bar and destroy my opponent by bending him into an auto fellatio position and slapping him silly with minimal effort. While I have him folded up like a portable pretzel man I can also educate his sorry ass on the history of ju jitsu and it’s theory as well. I will both bend and bore my attacker into submission. I am a deadly ninja and you can be one too. After reading this book you are instantly upgraded to a purple belt and can call yourself a ju jitsu master like me.
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