MMA Training Book: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Submission Grappling Techniques by Royler Gracie
Written by Mike on October 19, 2008 – 1:21 pm -Here’s another review of a grappling-oriented instructional, “Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Submission Grappling Techniques” by Royler Gracie. Gracie is of course, one of the best grapplers in the world from one of, if not the most well-known family in martial arts. (Speaking of the Gracies, North American mixed martial arts fans are likely very familiar with Royler’s brother Royce, winner of the inaugural UFC events back in the 1990’s.) He is a World Jiu-Jitsu Champion as well as winner of the ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship for three straight years. He has also competed in the ring at K-1 events.
BJJ: Submission Grappling Techniques by Royler Gracie
Submission Grappling book is an instructional best used by experienced practitioners of traditional bjj practitioners, i.e. with the gi or uniform, who would like to utilize their grappling techniques in a no gi environment. This makes the book relevant for the ring or Octagon in training for mixed martial arts competition. Royler begins his instructional by helping traditional bjj practitioners transition from gi to no-gi, speaking much on the differences between the two forms of grappling. Gracie shows the grips for no-gi submission wrestling such as where to cup one’s hands, where to hold the legs, wrist control, etc. Wresters already know this part but may be foreign to those training bjj only who are used to lapel and sleeve grips. His introduction also includes passing the guard, defending the pass, the importance of practicing techniques from both left and right sides.
Royler’s techniques section starts with more than 40 pages of 23 Standing Techniques showing various methods to take the fight to the ground. Gracie displays his takes on the single leg, double leg, takedowns off the clinch, among others. BJJ practitioners with no background in takedowns, i.e. judo, sambo, wrestling, will have their stand-up greatly improved by this section.
Afterwards is the main section of the book, the 75 Ground Techniques on 150 pages. Here Gracie shows what brought him the numerous championships in the world of jiu-jitsu and submissions. Royler’s techniques are mostly basic but it is how he flows from one position to another or one submission to another that makes this submission wrestling training manual worthwhile.
Pictures are well-photographed and techniques are have more than adequately described. Organization is very good too, e.g. techniques from guard, techniques from mount, etc.
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