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JIU-JITSU.NET E-BOOK
Samples from Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, The Master Text and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Basics By Gene "Aranha" Simco

WARNING
The techniques presented in this book are dangerous. Before you begin your Brazilian Jiu-jitsu training, you should consult a physician. You and your partner should always communicate with each other and stop when the other signals. All techniques should bepracticed under the supervision of a qualified instructor. The author of this book shall not be held liable for the misuse of any information contained within. INTRODUCTION This book is not a replacement for a qualified instructor. This book does not contain all of the moves that make up the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Only the core moves from each position are shown. This E-book is intended to givereaders a sample of certain areas within Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, The Master Text and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Basics. As you read, you will notice that pages have been taken from different sections and are put together (re-arranged) in this E-book in an order according to the title of the E-book, not the order of the book the pages originally came from. After reading this text, you may purchase anotherE-book from us or purchase the book itself. There is so much material in The Master Text that even if you purchase all of our online E-books, you will still not have all the material in the original text itself. Some text and content has been left out in this file due to the fact that it is on one subject area and is acting as an overview. Enjoy this material and thank you for your patronage andsupport.

"From a technical perspective, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, The Master Text, by Gene "Aranha" Simco, is the best book about the popular grappling art I've seen to date."- -- Lito Angeles, Black Belt Magazine (6/2002) What really sets this book apart from any other grappling book on the market is the fact that it really represents where mixed martial arts is today. It explains Jiu-jitsugrappling and its different styles better then any other book on the market." - 5 Stars -- Bill Lewis (12/2001) "One of my students got your book (The Master Text) and I personally think that is a great book. Very good technique and also good pictures. You are just making easy for people to learn." -- Gustavo Machado (BJJ Black Belt) (12/2001)

Standing Techniques Chapter Outline
Closing DistancePunch Defense Kick Defense

Grab Defenses

Rear Choke Defense

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BearHug Defense

Head Lock Defense

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Techniques from the Standing Position:
As a beginner, much of your practice will be isolated to one specific area of concentration for a particular class period. Since the focus of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu for beginners is on groundwork and the body positioning that occurs there,much of your "sparring" or free practice with resistance will occur with both par ticipants star ting on the knees. There are many reasons for this that you will come to understand over time, but to provide you with a simple understanding: the more comfor table you are on the ground, the more relaxed you will be about engaging in the practice of Jiu-jitsu with full resistance. Many par ticipants arealso initially hesitant due to a natural feeling of cluster phobia that occurs while someone is pinning you on the floor. This hesitation is relieved by the separation of specific positions during training and practice. Another reason for this separation is to "force" students to move away from areas of natural skill in order to develop their weaker

areas. This complete development ofJiu-jitsu's basic techniques is important before moving on to more advanced techniques. Some students who may not be very proficient on the ground may choose to stay standing if given the oppor tunity while "sparring" star ts standing. This may occur due to a natural fear of "losing" or elevated ego. Therefore, instructors of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu will usually star t free sparring sessions on the knees...