Jiu-Jitsu University by Saulo Ribeiro, Kevin Howell
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Book Reviews of Jiu-Jitsu University
Book Review: One H*ll'uva Great Book On Jiu-Jitsu
Summary: 5 Stars
Once again, I think that this is going to be one of my shortest reviews ever and there is a great reason for it.
Out of all of the books I have reviewed on the subject (and there has been many) this one is without a doubt one of the best books I have yet seen on the subject. The author did an outstanding job in every aspect of putting this book together and it really shows.
If you are at all interested in grappling, then you definitely need to purchase this book. I highly recommend this book without any reservations whatsoever.
Shawn Kovacich
Martial Artist/Author of the Achieving Kicking Excellence series.
Book Review: Pure Genius
Summary: 5 Stars
The author of this book, Saulo Ribeiro, is not only a genius at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, but he is also a genius at writing about it. The formatting, organization and included subject matter is just perfect. It is very descriptive and easy to understand, with multiple camera angles telling you how to do it correctly, as well as explaining some of the incorrect methods (which are marked with a red circle with a slash through the middle). Overall, this is an incredible martial book that can be used to learn a thing or two, or as a reference.
However, not all techniques are shown, and there are no takedowns, standing grapples, or throws.
Book Review: Really Great!
Summary: 5 Stars
Saulo has done a great job in creating a book that makes sense in how it is presented. Unlike other jiu-jitsu books that just put random moves together page after page, Saulo starts with survival positions- then moves to escapes and so on. If you are tired about reading of escapes, just flip ahead a bit in the book and read about different submission techniques. There are many different pictures depicting the moves as seen from various angles and he also goes into common mistakes that people make while in certain positions or when trying a particular technique. I have many jiu-jitsu books and this is by far my favorite, I highly recommend!Book Review: Great beginner book
Summary: 5 Stars
I've read thru the first 3 belt levels and i have to say the most important/helpful chapter was the white belt chapter. This chapter focuses on defense. Seems like most BJJ schools focus on learning submission techniques and escaping bad situations but they don't tell you much about defense. You learn defense with bits of information told here and there. The defensive chapter in this book, however, offers some solid advice. It has helped my defensive game alot and the defensive solutions are simple. I will comment more in the future as i start more intensive rereading of the blue belt chapter.Book Review: Jiu-Jitsu University is a gold mine of valuable information.
Summary: 5 Stars
I cannot speak highly enough of this book. I work with a lot of children in a mixed martial arts program and had difficulty in breaking down how to teach them in a way that makes sense to them. I've tried many different video series, books, web boards and I've stopped looking for help after I got this title.
There won't be anything new here for experienced jiu-jitsu stylists, but if you are looking for a different perspective on learning or teaching, I am a firm believer in "more than one way to skin a cat." With that in mind I give this book a whopping 5 stars.