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The Tao of Jiu Jitsu
Master the foundational strategies of BJJ and personal development in this timeless book from the most prolific author in Jiu Jitsu.
With the perfect blend of philosophy, personal stories, and universal concepts that lead to BJJ success, Chris Matakas provides a clear framework through which to maximize your progress, on and off the mat.
The Tao of Jiu Jitsu was written to help you develop a clear understanding of what Jiu Jitsu is, how to learn the art in the most purposeful way, and maximize your progress long-term by building a strong foundation. We all can develop tremendous skill in this discipline, regardless of age, athleticism, or experience, if we build the proper conceptual framework through which to train. This book is that framework.
Among other things, you will This book will help you get better at Jiu Jitsu faster. BJJ Black Belt Chris Matakas has used this framework with hundreds of students in his academy, as well as thousands of readers across the world. The Tao of Jiu Jitsu continues to be a great read for Jiu Jitsu players in search of lasting success.
For more information about Chris Matakas, and his 1-on-1 Performance Coaching for off-the-mat success, www.chrismatakas.com/coaching
With the perfect blend of philosophy, personal stories, and universal concepts that lead to BJJ success, Chris Matakas provides a clear framework through which to maximize your progress, on and off the mat.
The Tao of Jiu Jitsu was written to help you develop a clear understanding of what Jiu Jitsu is, how to learn the art in the most purposeful way, and maximize your progress long-term by building a strong foundation. We all can develop tremendous skill in this discipline, regardless of age, athleticism, or experience, if we build the proper conceptual framework through which to train. This book is that framework.
Among other things, you will This book will help you get better at Jiu Jitsu faster. BJJ Black Belt Chris Matakas has used this framework with hundreds of students in his academy, as well as thousands of readers across the world. The Tao of Jiu Jitsu continues to be a great read for Jiu Jitsu players in search of lasting success.
For more information about Chris Matakas, and his 1-on-1 Performance Coaching for off-the-mat success, www.chrismatakas.com/coaching
198 pages, Paperback
Published May 17, 2016
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August 12, 2020
"Nothing is more repulsive than reading a book written by an author who has no respect for the reader's time, and spends three hundred pages telling us how smart he is. It is my sincere hope that you recognize I am not one of those writers, and this is not one of those books." C. Matakas
This book is by no means repulsive. It was an enjoyable read for the most part with some great points. However, Matakas did spend many pages telling us what he could have done in about half those pages. Too much flowery and melodramatic language--and he did at times tell us how smart he is. So, to ask me to recognize that he is not one of "those" writers is a bit is a bit hilarious. Besides it is not his place to ask me to recognize anything--that's my call. Oh, back to finishing the book.
This book is by no means repulsive. It was an enjoyable read for the most part with some great points. However, Matakas did spend many pages telling us what he could have done in about half those pages. Too much flowery and melodramatic language--and he did at times tell us how smart he is. So, to ask me to recognize that he is not one of "those" writers is a bit is a bit hilarious. Besides it is not his place to ask me to recognize anything--that's my call. Oh, back to finishing the book.
April 21, 2020
Great book! A very interesting approach on how BJJ can be translated into our daily life.
November 28, 2020
Very helpful book 🖖
October 18, 2025
chris matakas doesnt miss. another insightful book, very easy to digest even as a white belt I was able to understand where chris is coming from and apply to my game and life.
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