Anyone gotten a copy of Helio Gracie's book yet?

[arnisador]

I've seen it advertised in Grappling magazine. How is it?

There are so many Gracie books out there now that I'm a bit wary of them. They're putting them out too rapidly, with too narrow distinctions in the content, I feel.

 

[Shogun]

My instructor got a copy ( I haven't seen it yet) and said its the best book on a martial art he's ever read. it has a whole history section, every major GJJ technique, and a big section on the Gracie diet, etc.

apart from that, I reccomend Carlson's book "for experts only" and the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu book by Royce and Royler. also, royces new book is pretty good. I don't like Royler's no gi book, machado's book, or any others, as they show really lame techniques, or not enough info on them.

 

[James Kovacich]

I've seen it advertised in Grappling magazine. How is it?

There are so many Gracie books out there now that I'm a bit wary of them. They're putting them out too rapidly, with too narrow distinctions in the content, I feel.

I pre-ordered it and waited about a year to actually get it in my hands. They took their time probably to ensure the quality and surpass those that already were readilly available. And I beleive that they did just that.

To put it into perspective heres Helio's foreward.
"To teach those who do not know,
To remind those who do know,
To correct those who think they know."
-Helio Gracie
Lots of clear pictures all though the book. Well worth the money. You won't regret buying it my friend.

 

[Brian R. VanCise]

I do not have it yet but I am looking forward to it arriving at
my door, especially with your above reviews! I am a devoted
BJJ book reader and have probably every other one currently
out there and their is a wide disparity in the quality so far!
Clearly the Royler and Renzo book mentioned before is the
best so far! Royce Vol. ! is also good! If Helio's book is
better I can't wait!

Brian R. VanCise

 

[James Kovacich]

I have a few of the other books too and Helio's is on a level all by itself. It's hard to put a lot of info in a book and at the same time be clear and easily understood. They did a very good job.