A first-class introduction to the techniques of the fighting art,
Essential Brazilian Jiu Jitsu includes over 250 full-color images along with detailed descriptions on performing every move and countermove.
Marc Walder, an accomplished black belt trained by the legendary Gracie family and Mauricio Gomes, illustrates the techniques to attack, respond, defend, and control any match.
Through high-quality full-color photo sequences and step-by-step instruction, you will learn proven techniques for these skills:
- Submission techniques from various positions
- Controlling the top position
- Arm locks and other attacking maneuvers
- Defending from the bottom position
- Effective escapes and counters
Whether you’re competing in traditional tournaments, studying mixed martial arts, or looking for a dependable form of self-defense, face your opponent with confidence and the arsenal of versatile and proven skills only
Essential Brazilian Jiu Jitsu provides.
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Getting Started
Chapter 3. Basic Movements
Chapter 4. Maintaining the Top Position
Chapter 5. Attack and Defense
Chapter 6. Conclusion