Gracie Jiu-Jitsu: Learn the techniques that revolutionized the martial arts world!: Martial arts is the second largest sports activity in the world, and no style has been as influential as Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. This is due in large part to the courage and dedication of Helio Gracie and three generations of Gracies who have furthered his legacy. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is the result of Helio Gracie's refinement of the traditional Japanese jiu-jitsu techniques introduced to him by his brother Carlos. This book is a fascinating and highly visual glimpse into Helio's life work, which has influenced people everywhere. With more than 1200 full-color photos and clear and detailed explanations, this book will guide you through the nuances of every move. This is the most comprehensive guide ever released on the ultimate self-defense system. Helio Gracie, the creator of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, suffered from fainting episodes during his teenage years. This prevented him from doing any physical activities until the hand of fate ushered him onto the mat. His amazing feats, both inside and outside the ring, affected a whole nation and turned him into Brazil's first national sports hero. After a lifetime of dedication to the art of jiu-jitsu, Helio Gracie is presenting his first and only instructional book for the benefit of future generations. Born in 1913, he lives on a ranch in Itaipava, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and still teaches Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.

Contents: The history of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu; Introduction; Chapter 1-Standing defenses from the front; Hip throw; Two-hand front choke defense; Two -hand front choke defense (with hip throw); Two-hand front choke defense (against a wall); Wall-pin defense; Single-hand collar grab defense; Single-hand collar grab defense (wrist fold); Single-hand collar grab defense (palm turned up); Single-hand collar grab defense (straight arm); Single-hand collar grab defense (thumb down); Single-hand chest-push defense; Double-collar grab defense (hands apart); Double-collar grab defense (hands together); Shoulder grab defense (arm bent); Shoulder grab defense (straight arm); Headlock defense (with punch); Headlock defense (attacker upright); Headlock defense (attacker bent over); Headlock defense (attacker with wide stance); Headlock defense (pressure on the nose); Headlock defense against a wall (attacker outside); Headlock defense against a wall (attacker inside); Guillotine defense (sitting back); Guillotine defense (with trip takedown); Guillotine choke; Guillotine choke (if taken down); Tackle defense (with elbow strike); Tackle defense (with knee strike); Front bear hug over the arms defense; Front bear hug under arms defense (with frame); Front bear hug under arms defense (with chin push); Sucker punch defense; Haymaker punch defense; Front kick defense; Front kick defense (with pivot); Front kick defense (high); Roundhouse kick defense; Standing up in base; Hand chop; Punch; Elbow strike; side kick (surprise attack); Side kick; Chapter 2-Standing defenses from behind; Rear choke defense; Rear choke defense pulled back (with side throw); Rear choke defense pulled back (with overhead throw); Rear two-hand choke defense; Rear bear hug over the arms defense; Rear bear hug over the arms defense (with wide stance); Rear bear hug under arms defense; Rear bear hug under arms defense (with lift); Full nelson defense; Chapter 3-Weapons defenses; Club defense (overhead close range); Club defense (overhead close range with slide); Club defense (overhead distant range); Club defense (two-hand overhead); Club defense (horizontal swing); Chair defense; Knife defense (overhead); Knife defense (underhand); Knife defense (underhand straight arm block); Knife defense (underhand straight arm block with resistance); Knife defense (backhand); Knife defense (side); Rear knife defense (chest thrust); Rear knife defense (throat slice); Gun defense (pointed at stomach); Gun defense (front waistband); Gun defense (side waistband); Gun defense (pointed at head); Rear gun defense (hostage position); Rear gun defense (pointed at back); Chapter 4-The mount; Upward lift escape ("upa"); Elbow escape; Elbow escape drill; Backdoor escape; Americana arm lock; Straight arm lock; Straight arm lock (when pushed to the side); Headlock escape (with arm lock finish); Arm lock (opponent sideways); Collar choke (opponent sideways); Front choke; Straight arm choke (thrusting choke); Cross choke (thumb inside); Nutcracker choke; Neck crank; Keeping the mount (opponent pushing the chest); Keeping the mount (opponent pushing the stomach); Keeping the mount (opponent pushing the knee); Keeping the mount (opponent sitting up); Chapter 5-The guard; Passing the guard (kneeling); Passing the guard (standing); Ankle sweep; Overhead sweep; Scissor sweep; Hook sweep; Hip-thrusting sweep; Arm lock (stepping over the head); Shoulder lock with the legs ("omoplata"); Kimura; Spinning arm lock; Trangle choke; Straight ankle lock; Heel hook; Toe hold foot lock; Chapter 6-The side mount; Upward lift escape ("upa"); Elbow escape; Leg choke from the bottom; Kimura; Straight arm lock (with step over); Straight elbow lock; Straight arm lock (knee-on-the-stomach); Kimura (north-south position); Straight arm lock; Cross choke; Guillotine choke; Side headlock escape (using arm frame); Side headlock escape (using arm frame with resistance); Side headlock escape (attacker with head down); Side headlock escape (attacker with head down-wide base); Side headlock escape (attacker balls up); Side headlock escape (attacker balls up-change to wide base); Side headlock escape (with arm trapped); Chapter 7-The back mount; Back mount escape; Figure four foot lock; Neck crank; Rear naked choke ("mata leao"); Getting the hooks; The Gracie diet