The book is arranged into six main sections: arm drags, establishing back control, submissions from back control, takedowns, attacking the guard and submissions. Occasionally there will also be a helpful close up, for such details as grips. Most techniques will be presented from two angles, running simultaneously down the page, sometimes bolstered by a third angle presented within a smaller inset box. They've gone for a similar layout here, with large pictures (normally six to a page at most), but it doesn't feel cramped. That's probably unsurprising, as Saulo's book was also by Victory Belt. When I opened up Advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Techniques, another Saulo product sprang to mind: Jiu Jitsu University.
There is also no discussion of escapes here: the only defence consists of counters meant to help you stay on the attack. Like Saulo, Garcia offers some ideas to build on those basics, as well as a few alternatives, based on his personal game. Nevertheless, it is not intended for beginners, as in keeping with some other top instructionals that give you a personal take on BJJ (e.g., Saulo Ribeiro's fantastic first DVD set), you're expected to already know the basics. Fortunately, aside from a couple of more acrobatic techniques, this book doesn't expect you to be one of the Miyao brothers. It is therefore a little ironic that I find myself reviewing Advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Techniques: I was concerned that I'd soon be lost in a sea of tangled legs and backflipping Brazilians. I'm an unfit hobbyist purple belt who still struggles to pass the guard.
Garcia is an incredibly talented competitor with a knack for creativity. However, I haven't generally paid much attention to Garcia's output up until now, because I assumed his instructionals were too advanced for me. Available to buy here (or in the US, here and here).įull Review: When you ask people in BJJ who is the best grappler on the planet, two names will normally come up: Roger Gracie and Marcelo Garcia (though there is an increasing number who might say Rodolfo Vieira too). He also isn't directing his tips at beginners: after all, this is advanced jiu jitsu, so if you don't already have the basics, spend some more time developing your BJJ before you pick this up. The selection of techniques reflects that ethos: Marcelo Garcia may be known for his big smile, but there is nothing friendly about attacks like the 'throat crush'. Although Garcia makes a point of working on techniques that don't require strength, he does expect you to have speed, athleticism and aggression. You'll learn takedowns, counters and re-counters, along with a well-structured path to certain submissions, particularly attacks from the back. Short Review:This is a book aimed at competitors, presenting a methodical breakdown of Garcia's tactics for a jiu jitsu match. Thanks to Seymour for sending this book on to me for review: if for some reason you don't already know who he is, be sure to check out his awesome site, Meerkatsu
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