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Summary: The best book on Brazilian Jiu-jitsu to date!
Review: This is an awesome piece of work. Tim Cartmell and Ed Beneville are two southern Californian Jiu-jitsu enthusiasts who are also regular competitors in the tournament scene. I am getting a little bit tired of books that try to take on the entire subject of grappling or Jiu-jitsu. This is too vast a subject, and, as a result, 99% of books are function simply as yet another generalized introduction. By taking one subject (albeit a very complex subject) and really exploring it very thoroughly, this book could actually directly result in noticeable skill improvements RIGHT AWAY. This book not only shows a technique, but it often shows you three or four counters to that technique, some counters to those counters, and then discusses the strategy and psychology of these moves. Even if all you do is browse through it, you are more than likely to come across an 'answer' to one of your grappling 'problems'. Tim and Ed show all the techniques wearing the gi, but even grapplers who disdain the gi will find that 70 or 80% of the material is directly relevant to them. This book is desktop published, and aside from one or two (very) minor glitches is very slick and professional. All the photos are in color, and a position is often shown from more than one angle. Stephan Kesting
www.grapplearts.com
Rating:
Summary: The best book on Brazilian Jiu-jitsu to date!
Review: This is an awesome piece of work. Tim Cartmell and Ed Beneville are two southern Californian Jiu-jitsu enthusiasts who are also regular competitors in the tournament scene. I am getting a little bit tired of books that try to take on the entire subject of grappling or Jiu-jitsu. This is too vast a subject, and, as a result, 99% of books are function simply as yet another generalized introduction. By taking one subject (albeit a very complex subject) and really exploring it very thoroughly, this book could actually directly result in noticeable skill improvements RIGHT AWAY. This book not only shows a technique, but it often shows you three or four counters to that technique, some counters to those counters, and then discusses the strategy and psychology of these moves. Even if all you do is browse through it, you are more than likely to come across an 'answer' to one of your grappling 'problems'. Tim and Ed show all the techniques wearing the gi, but even grapplers who disdain the gi will find that 70 or 80% of the material is directly relevant to them. This book is desktop published, and aside from one or two (very) minor glitches is very slick and professional. All the photos are in color, and a position is often shown from more than one angle. Stephan Kesting
www.grapplearts.com
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Summary: Excellent book!
Review: This is the best book focusing on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques I have purchased so far. The photo sequences are the best I have seen in any martial arts technique book, although you must read the labelling key first! Ed and Tim wear different color gis, the picture angles and sequences are very well done, and all in color - which make the moves easy to follow and understand. The text is well written and easy to comprehend. The book is mostly focused on sport jiu-jitsu techniques to pass the guard, however there are follow on submissions, escapes, sweeps, blocks, etc that are well described. This book reminds me a little of The Fighters Notebook by Kirik Jenness, but with a more focused subject and better pictures. Highly recommended.
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Summary: This book is in a class of its own
Review: This is the best book on BJJ in the market. This book is filled with realistic technique and details in both attacking and defending in jiu-jitsu. Unlike the other books on the market this book teaches both attack and strategy in relation to a fully defending opponent, as well as attack and defense of submissions. The detail is simply incredible. Having seen Cartmell in action, I can say that he is the real deal and that this book is written by a one of the most technical fighters I have ever come in contact with. If you want a resource that will help you with your grappling game - BUY THIS BOOK!!
Rating:
Summary: This book is in a class of its own
Review: This is the best book on BJJ in the market. This book is filled with realistic technique and details in both attacking and defending in jiu-jitsu. Unlike the other books on the market this book teaches both attack and strategy in relation to a fully defending opponent, as well as attack and defense of submissions. The detail is simply incredible. Having seen Cartmell in action, I can say that he is the real deal and that this book is written by a one of the most technical fighters I have ever come in contact with. If you want a resource that will help you with your grappling game - BUY THIS BOOK!!
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Summary: so detailed with key points enlarged
Review: With at least hlaf dozen pictures for single pass, almost like watching a slow motion video. Not only how-to's are detailed, how-not-to's and important points are enlarged in pictures and commented. It also helps they have same move from different angle. They must have put a lot of thoughts and time into this book. It's my mat-side companion now. I even thinking about buying another one, so that I can make my own book in the order of passes and guards I learn at the class.
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