Description
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Book Summary
This second volume of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, written by Mestre Chen Moraes, is specifically designed for practitioners who have reached the blue belt (faixa azul) grade. The work offers a detailed and visual technical guide that compiles 51 elaborate techniques, explaining the basic knowledge expected for this level. It is a practical and direct manual that allows the reader to advance in their learning of the martial art, consolidating foundations and acquiring new tools for their training.
What is it about?
The book focuses on the technical development of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner who has moved beyond the initial stage. Through photographs and clear explanations, the author breaks down 51 techniques corresponding to the blue belt grade. It covers everything from fundamental positions to more complex transitions and finishes, always with a pedagogical approach that facilitates understanding and application in training. The work responds to the demand from students of Mestre Chen Moraes, who introduced BJJ in Great Britain, and seeks to cover the specific needs of those who already possess a solid base and wish to deepen their practice.
Main Topics
- Advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques for blue belt.
- Key positions and transitions in ground fighting.
- Finishes and submissions specific to the grade.
- Fundamentals and technical expectations of the faixa azul practitioner.
- Teaching methodology based on the author's experience as a pioneer of BJJ in Europe.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners who have already obtained their blue belt or are close to reaching it. It is also useful for instructors looking for structured teaching material for their intermediate-level students. It is not recommended for absolute beginners, as it presupposes basic knowledge of the martial art.
What this book provides
- A repertoire of 51 visual techniques explained step-by-step, ideal for daily training.
- A clear guide on the knowledge and skills expected of a blue belt.
- The experience of an international reference in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a pioneer in the dissemination of the art in the United Kingdom.
- A practical and direct approach, without unnecessary theory, focused on application on the mat.
- Reference material to review and perfect key techniques of the intermediate grade.
Technical Sheet
- Author: De Moraes, Almir Itajahy
- Publisher: Editorial Alas
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: ORIENTAL MARTIAL ARTS
- Collection: MARTIAL ARTS
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: March 2015
- Number of pages: 96
- Weight: 285 g
Editorial Review
This technical manual fills a specific need within Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu learning: the transition from the basic to the intermediate level. Its author, with an internationally recognized career, offers visual and practical content that facilitates the assimilation of more complex techniques. It is a useful tool both for the self-taught student and for the instructor looking for support material for their blue belt classes. The work stands out for its clarity and for being focused on the essentials, without distractions.