Saulo Ribeiro--six-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion--is world-renowned for his functional jiu-jitsu knowledge and flawless technique. In Jiu-Jitsu University, Ribeiro shares with the public for the first time his revolutionary system of grappling, mapping out more than 200 techniques that carry you from white to black belt. Illuminating common jiu-jitsu errors and then illustrating practical remedies, this book is a must for all who train in jiu-jitsu. Not your run-of-the-mill technique book, Jiu-Jitsu University is a detailed training manual that will ultimately change the way jiu-jitsu is taught around the globe.
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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Best book on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to date Saulo's book is by far the most comprehensive and helpful guides to BJJ that I have seen yet. I'm generally not a fan of when authors lay out the material according to belt rank but Saulo has a very good explanation for doing so and his approach corresponds perfectly with the most elemental premise of martial arts training...survival first. Definitely buy!
The most well-rounded book to date. With all of the jiu-jitsu manuals in print, Saulo's book proves to be just as incredible as he is. I had the chance to meet and train with Saulo at a seminar he conducted at the school I train at right before this book was released, and I have to say that Saulo is a true master with a deep dedication to teaching the most effective and current techniques. This book covers more than any other jiu-jitsu book I own. Everything from basic and advanced techniques, to some of the core phillosophies of training... more info
Not for No GI I have read through most of this book and have skimmed through the whole thing. It is a really good book for learning the intricacies of BJJ. If you roll in a Gi then you will definitely want this book. It gives very detailed instruction about all the things you wondered about and your instructor forgot to tell you. I have many BJJ and MMA books and there is one thing that sets this one apart from every other book. It is the non-submission stuff. I have been saying for years that I want a book that... more info