Overview

Did you know that Brazilian jiujitsu (BJJ) has its origins in Japanese judo? Samurai warriors used judo for self-defense. In the early 1900s, judo masters brought the martial art to Brazil. Over time, the sport evolved into Brazilian jiujitsu, where the weight and height of the players are not as important as technique and strategy. With the proper training, practice, and equipment, BJJ is a safe way to stay in shape. Enter the Martial Arts Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to Brazilian jiujitsu. You'll discover: - Who the Gracie family is and how its members created BJJ. - What some of the top BJJ moves are, including the armbar and the rear naked choke. - How the U.S. Army uses BJJ in training for hand-to-hand combat. - What role BJJ has in mixed martial arts competitions worldwide. Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!

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Brazilian jiujitsu is a sport rooted in Japanese judo and refined in Brazil. Unlike the Japanese form of the art, which has more stand-up, self-defensive poses, Brazilian jiujitsu is done mostly on the ground, and students practice moves especially helpful to smaller people defending themselves against larger attackers. This compact volume, heavily illustrated with photographs of participants in many poses, also covers the history of the sport, its relationship to a peaceful and harmonious life, the founders of Brazilian jiujitsu, and the spread of its popularity. There are also descriptions of equipment (not much) and techniques (many). The U.S. Army selected Brazilian jiujitsu as its martial art of choice, adding an extra bit of bragging rights to the sport. Kids wanting to know more will find useful information at the conclusion. --Booklist -- Journal Students who are fascinated by martial arts will find much to enjoy in this series. Each volume includes an overview of the featured sport, its history, equipment and techniques, and a glimpse into national and international competitions. While Gareth Stevens's 'Martial Arts' series (2004) focuses more on form, the emphasis here is on popular culture. Past and present champions are highlighted, along with movies and games where the martial arts are featured. Because of the popularity of mixed martial arts, and the fact that in this sport competitors employ a combination of the other arts, there is some overlap in the content of the books. All the titles mention the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). Action-packed photographs and interesting sidebars will keep readers engaged. --School Library Journal, Series Made Simple -- Journal Martial arts is a popular topic with pre-teens, and this series will more than adequately fit the needs of both school and public libraries on the subject. Each book contains an overview of the martial art, its history, equipment, and techniques; as well as worldwide competitions. Colorful photos of popular martial artists are sprinkled throughout the books. These books are meant as an introduction to the martial arts. --Library Media Connection -- Journal

Brazilian jiujitsu is a sport rooted in Japanese judo and refined in Brazil. Unlike the Japanese form of the art, which has more stand-up, self-defensive poses, Brazilian jiujitsu is done mostly on the ground, and students practice moves especially helpful to smaller people defending themselves against larger attackers. This compact volume, heavily illustrated with photographs of participants in many poses, also covers the history of the sport, its relationship to a peaceful and harmonious life, the founders of Brazilian jiujitsu, and the spread of its popularity. There are also descriptions of equipment (not much) and techniques (many). The U.S. Army selected Brazilian jiujitsu as its martial art of choice, adding an extra bit of bragging rights to the sport. Kids wanting to know more will find useful information at the conclusion. --Booklist --Journal Students who are fascinated by martial arts will find much to enjoy in this series. Each volume includes an overview of the featured sport, its history, equipment and techniques, and a glimpse into national and international competitions. While Gareth Stevens's 'Martial Arts' series (2004) focuses more on form, the emphasis here is on popular culture. Past and present champions are highlighted, along with movies and games where the martial arts are featured. Because of the popularity of mixed martial arts, and the fact that in this sport competitors employ a combination of the other arts, there is some overlap in the content of the books. All the titles mention the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). Action-packed photographs and interesting sidebars will keep readers engaged. --School Library Journal, Series Made Simple --Journal Martial arts is a popular topic with pre-teens, and this series will more than adequately fit the needs of both school and public libraries on the subject. Each book contains an overview of the martial art, its history, equipment, and techniques; as well as worldwide competitions. Colorful photos of popular martial artists are sprinkled throughout the books. These books are meant as an introduction to the martial arts. --Library Media Connection --Journal

Students who are fascinated by martial arts will find much to enjoy in this series. Each volume includes an overview of the featured sport, its history, equipment and techniques, and a glimpse into national and international competitions. While Gareth Stevens's 'Martial Arts' series (2004) focuses more on form, the emphasis here is on popular culture. Past and present champions are highlighted, along with movies and games where the martial arts are featured. Because of the popularity of mixed martial arts, and the fact that in this sport competitors employ a combination of the other arts, there is some overlap in the content of the books. All the titles mention the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). Action-packed photographs and interesting sidebars will keep readers engaged. --School Library Journal, Series Made Simple --Journal Martial arts is a popular topic with pre-teens, and this series will more than adequately fit the needs of both school and public libraries on the subject. Each book contains an overview of the martial art, its history, equipment, and techniques; as well as worldwide competitions. Colorful photos of popular martial artists are sprinkled throughout the books. These books are meant as an introduction to the martial arts. --Library Media Connection --Journal Brazilian jiujitsu is a sport rooted in Japanese judo and refined in Brazil. Unlike the Japanese form of the art, which has more stand-up, self-defensive poses, Brazilian jiujitsu is done mostly on the ground, and students practice moves especially helpful to smaller people defending themselves against larger attackers. This compact volume, heavily illustrated with photographs of participants in many poses, also covers the history of the sport, its relationship to a peaceful and harmonious life, the founders of Brazilian jiujitsu, and the spread of its popularity. There are also descriptions of equipment (not much) and techniques (many). The U.S. Army selected Brazilian jiujitsu as its martial art of choice, adding an extra bit of bragging rights to the sport. Kids wanting to know more will find useful information at the conclusion. --Booklist --Journal

Author Information

Garrison Wells is a third-degree black belt in Nihon jujitsu, a first-degree black belt in judo, a third-degree black belt in Goju-ryu karate, and a first-degree black belt in kobudo. He is also an award-winning journalist and writer, and he lives in Colorado.

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