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Training for Competition: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Grappling
Based on the knowledge of a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) world-championship medalist, this comprehensive guide details the mental and physical rigors necessary to succeed in BJJ and grappling matches. Drawing on additional insights from famous grapplers around the world, this reference outlines the rules, regulations, and protocols of competitive sparring and provides tips on avoiding fouls, psyching out opponents, and using specific muscle groups to maximize versatility on the mat. A history of the sport's rules is also included, featuring a breakdown of judges' and referees' signals. With training recommendations for diet, physical conditioning, game plans, and day-of tactics, this guide encourages both longtime defenders and new challengers to strive for success.
150 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 2008
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January 9, 2013
"There is a danger in stalling in a top control position because it is easier for the referee to see that you are not initiating any attacks or new positions. You need to pretend not to stall, and this takes some practice to do effectively." Surprised this book has a whole chapter on how to stall - i.e., cheat - effectively. There's a lot of stuff on stalling, playing points, etc - really?
There's some useful stuff in here for sure. At one point he suggests that if you feel too tired to keep fighting you tell yourself, "My opponent is more tired than I am." I use this a bunch and it really helped me. Overall, I'd say this is basically a really great 20 page pamphlet sandwiched into a couple hundred pages of padding.
There's some useful stuff in here for sure. At one point he suggests that if you feel too tired to keep fighting you tell yourself, "My opponent is more tired than I am." I use this a bunch and it really helped me. Overall, I'd say this is basically a really great 20 page pamphlet sandwiched into a couple hundred pages of padding.
January 29, 2009
Most Brazilian Jiu Jitsu books are composed of a bunch of techniques, and might touch on theory or the author's personal grappling experiences.
This book, on the other hand, provides specific instructions for competition training. The techniques are all geared towards competition scenarios such as game plans, stalling, working the point system, etc.
This book, on the other hand, provides specific instructions for competition training. The techniques are all geared towards competition scenarios such as game plans, stalling, working the point system, etc.
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