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Jiu-Jitsu University Jiu-Jitsu University (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.56 — 1,453 ratings — published 2008
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Breathe: A Life in Flow Breathe: A Life in Flow (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.33 — 6,016 ratings — published 2021
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Drill To Win: 12 Months to Better Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Drill To Win: 12 Months to Better Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.36 — 139 ratings — published 2010
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5 Rules for White Belts 5 Rules for White Belts (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.29 — 266 ratings — published
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Mastering The 21 Immutable Principles Of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: The Ultimate Handbook for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Students Mastering The 21 Immutable Principles Of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: The Ultimate Handbook for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Students (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 9 times as bjj)
avg rating 4.26 — 389 ratings — published 2015
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory and Technique (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu series) Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory and Technique (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu series)
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avg rating 4.18 — 348 ratings — published 2001
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Mastering Jujitsu (Mastering Martial Arts) Mastering Jujitsu (Mastering Martial Arts)
by (shelved 8 times as bjj)
avg rating 4.15 — 361 ratings — published 2003
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Jiu Jitsu: The Black Belt Blueprint: An Intelligent Approach to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Jiu Jitsu: The Black Belt Blueprint: An Intelligent Approach to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 8 times as bjj)
avg rating 4.10 — 240 ratings — published 2013
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The X-Guard: Gi & No Gi Jiu-Jitsu The X-Guard: Gi & No Gi Jiu-Jitsu (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as bjj)
avg rating 4.45 — 97 ratings — published 2008
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Advanced Brazilian Jiujitsu Techniques Advanced Brazilian Jiujitsu Techniques (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.53 — 70 ratings — published 2011
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Zen Jiu Jitsu - White to Blue: From White to Confident Blue Belt Zen Jiu Jitsu - White to Blue: From White to Confident Blue Belt (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 5 times as bjj)
avg rating 3.94 — 612 ratings — published 2013
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Mastering the Rubber Guard: Jiu Jitsu for Mixed Martial Arts Competition Mastering the Rubber Guard: Jiu Jitsu for Mixed Martial Arts Competition (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.26 — 207 ratings — published 2006
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The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Globetrotter The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Globetrotter (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.11 — 346 ratings — published 2012
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The 32 Principles The 32 Principles (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.67 — 507 ratings — published 2023
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Becoming the Black Belt: One Man's Journey in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Warrior's Way, #2) Becoming the Black Belt: One Man's Journey in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Warrior's Way, #2)
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avg rating 4.06 — 173 ratings — published
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On Jiu Jitsu (The "Jiu Jitsu Essentials” Series Book 2) On Jiu Jitsu (The "Jiu Jitsu Essentials” Series Book 2)
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avg rating 4.15 — 301 ratings — published
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Jiu-Jitsu Unleashed: A Comprehensive Guide to the World's Hottest Martial Arts Discipline Jiu-Jitsu Unleashed: A Comprehensive Guide to the World's Hottest Martial Arts Discipline (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.83 — 199 ratings — published 2005
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu: The Master Text Gracie Jiu-Jitsu: The Master Text (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.38 — 97 ratings — published 2006
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Comfort in Darkness: The Invisible Power of Jiu Jitsu Comfort in Darkness: The Invisible Power of Jiu Jitsu (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.28 — 525 ratings — published
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Opening Closed-Guard: The Origins of Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil: The Story Behind the Film Opening Closed-Guard: The Origins of Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil: The Story Behind the Film (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.18 — 123 ratings — published
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Zen Jiu Jitsu: The 30 Day Program to improve Your Game 1000% Zen Jiu Jitsu: The 30 Day Program to improve Your Game 1000% (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 3.83 — 151 ratings — published 2012
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The Art of Learning: A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence The Art of Learning: A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.04 — 21,077 ratings — published 2007
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Mastering the Twister: Jiu Jitsu for Mixed Martial Arts Competition Mastering the Twister: Jiu Jitsu for Mixed Martial Arts Competition (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as bjj)
avg rating 4.34 — 90 ratings — published 2007
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Advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Techniques Advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Techniques (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.50 — 20 ratings — published 2010
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Jiu-Jitsu on the Brain Jiu-Jitsu on the Brain (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 3 times as bjj)
avg rating 4.04 — 235 ratings — published 2012
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How to Win Friends & Influence People How to Win Friends & Influence People (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.22 — 1,165,560 ratings — published 1936
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Monster: A Story About Crime, Justice, and Life on Trial Monster: A Story About Crime, Justice, and Life on Trial (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as bjj)
avg rating 3.73 — 75,641 ratings — published 1999
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Encyclopedia of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Volume 1) Encyclopedia of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Volume 1)
by (shelved 2 times as bjj)
avg rating 4.45 — 20 ratings — published 2004
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Carlos Gracie: The Creator of a Fighting Dynasty Carlos Gracie: The Creator of a Fighting Dynasty (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.11 — 64 ratings — published 2008
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Mastering Triangle Chokes Mastering Triangle Chokes (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as bjj)
avg rating 4.69 — 26 ratings — published 2013
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Fluid BJJ: Scrawny "Middle Aged" Guy's Guide to Getting Submissions Fluid BJJ: Scrawny "Middle Aged" Guy's Guide to Getting Submissions (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.06 — 31 ratings — published
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: The Closed Guard (Book of Knowledge) Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: The Closed Guard (Book of Knowledge)
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avg rating 4.26 — 46 ratings — published 2009
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Strategic Guard: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Details and Techniques Strategic Guard: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Details and Techniques (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as bjj)
avg rating 4.21 — 24 ratings — published 2008
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Passing the Guard (Vol 1): Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Details and Techniques Passing the Guard (Vol 1): Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Details and Techniques
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avg rating 4.26 — 35 ratings — published 2003
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Jiu Jitsu for the Small Man Jiu Jitsu for the Small Man (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 3.75 — 40 ratings — published 2013
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A Roadmap for BJJ: How to Get Good at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as Fast as Humanly Possible A Roadmap for BJJ: How to Get Good at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as Fast as Humanly Possible (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 2 times as bjj)
avg rating 3.84 — 186 ratings — published 2015
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A Roadmap for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu A Roadmap for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (ebook)
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avg rating 3.96 — 48 ratings — published
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The Art of War by Sun Tzu & The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi The Art of War by Sun Tzu & The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.33 — 595 ratings — published
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The Triumph of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: 50 Years of a Martial Arts Revolution The Triumph of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: 50 Years of a Martial Arts Revolution (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.00 — 1 rating — published
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Alberto Crane: All In: Lessons On and Off the Mat: The Life of Alberto Crane Alberto Crane: All In: Lessons On and Off the Mat: The Life of Alberto Crane (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as bjj)
avg rating 5.00 — 2 ratings — published
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A Soldier's Promise (Crystal Lake #2) A Soldier's Promise (Crystal Lake #2)
by (shelved 1 time as bjj)
avg rating 4.27 — 1,725 ratings — published 2013
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The Grappler's Guide to Grip Training The Grappler's Guide to Grip Training (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as bjj)
avg rating 4.80 — 5 ratings — published
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Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as bjj)
avg rating 4.44 — 10,561 ratings — published 2005
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Manual Pessoal do Jiu-Jitsu Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Manual Pessoal do Jiu-Jitsu (ebook)
by (shelved 1 time as bjj)
avg rating 4.00 — 1 rating — published
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The Grip Master's Manual The Grip Master's Manual (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.15 — 53 ratings — published 2002
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Chris Matakas
“Jiu Jitsu forges friendships in a way I’ve never known. Being involved in an art as intimate as this, where bodily connection is a must, the common cultural boundaries of personal space are broken. You will never see more hugs, high fives, and physical expressions of love than on the mats. Ultimately, this proves to be one of the most fulfilling aspects of our pursuit of mastery. Along the way, we learn to love others as we love ourselves.”
Chris Matakas, My Mastery: Continued Education Through Jiu Jitsu

Chris Matakas
“Jiu Jitsu is a baptism by combat, and serves a purpose in the inner life of the individual that has always existed, but our modern culture fails to acknowledge.”
Chris Matakas, The Tao of Jiu Jitsu

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