Encyclopedia of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Rating:
Summary: Great book!
Review: Volume 3 in a great series, this one focusing on takedowns and throws, attacks and escapes from the back, mount, north and south, and breaking the grip. History, intro, and rules for competition sections are continuations of what is in volumes 1 and 2. Plenty of black and white photos, as in the first three volumes, with 13 - 38 techniques in each section. Great techniques, in huge quantities, with many linked into "if he resists" chains. All gi, although many techniques can be used no-gi. Suggestions are similar to other volumes: explanations can be a little spartan, and no details on how to maintain positional control. Also, as a whole, the series does not cover escapes from submissions. On the whole, though, outstanding value given sheer quantity of great information, compared with BJJ VHS/DVD techniques/dollar.