Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: The Master Text
by Gene Simco
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Book Summary Information
Author: Gene SimcoEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2001-09
ISBN: 0972890963
Number of pages: 783
Publisher: Jiu Jitsu.Net
Book Reviews of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: The Master Text
Book Review: Still the best.
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been following this author for years as he was the first to really author Brazilian Jiu-jitsu books. This book has three editions, the one being spoke of is the latest.
I have to say that I disagree with the gentleman from Japan with suspiciously good English. He doesn't do much talking about himself in this book, besides a few details drawing from his experience. He actually supports any suggestions he gives with reviews and interviews done over the years with Gracie family members and black belts.
I also find it funny that you say there is nothing special about the techniques, then recommend the Gracie book, which has a syllabus for white to black belt and only contains @ 100 techniques, some of which are TYPING THE BELT! Yes, you recommend a book that considers tying the belt a TECHNIQUE. The Master Text contains MORE than anyone really needs to know on the mat to perform at an advanced level.
To the reviewer posing about the publisher: this book is being sold exclusively at www.jiu-jitsu.net. If you try to order it from amazon, you will never get it. Also, I am a member of the subscription you speak of there and am very happy with the service. The site was founded by the author, but I believe he has little to nothing to do with the management there anymore. The subscription service includes some helpful newsletters and access to online techniques. The sign up included a free month and was clearly labeled what I signed up for on the order summary, receipt with the latest DVD I purchased and emailed to me with all of the cancellation information should i wish to discontinue before being charged.
TO the reader who made the Vale Tudo comment: I agree with most of your review, but got a different impression. I felt he made it very clear that street fighting and MMA competition are two different things and just made the statement that they are SIMILAR, but actually took quite a bit of time explaining differences and variables.
Anyway, good service from the publisher, great book, but unfortunately, like anything else, there is a lot of competition with a bad attitude, especially in BJJ.
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Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, The Master Text is the largest and most comprehensive book about the subject ever written. This book covers Brazilian Jiu-jitsu through clear photographs and easy to follow step by step instructions. Thousands of detailed techniques are broken down into three areas of practice: Sport (with the gi), Submission Grapling, and Vale Tudo (No Holds Barred Fighting). This award winning book is a must-have for any student of Martial Arts.Subjects Books
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