Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (book)


Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is a self-defence martial arts system instructional book written by Helio Gracie, published, in first edition, in 2006, by :pt:Editora Saraiva|Editora Saraiva

Summary

Describes the techniques of the martial art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. The back cover says: "Helio Gracie, creator of the Gracie Jiu-jitsu, had a weak health in adolescence, being forbidden to perform any physical activity, until the chance put him on the tatami. His fascinants results, inside and out the ring, thrilled all a nation and made him the first hero of brazilian sport. After dedicating all of his life to this style of fight, Helio presents his first and unique book about the art that has made him a triumphant man. Born in 1913, now he lives in Itaipava, in Rio, and teaches the jiu-jitsu".

Style

The book develops also the idea that, according to the author, the BJJ would be, among all, the martial art the most efficient, what would have been proven by the results of the traditional championship UFC of mixed martial arts.

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