Gene Simco

The first American author of Brazilian jiu-jitsu books brings you the new bible of jiu-jitsu and no holds barred fighting: Brazilian jiu-jitsu, The Master Text.

'Simco's book wins this head-to-head review, because of its strong array of technques, easy-to-follow instructions, and depth of detail. Simco covers a technques, then shows you how to defend against that technqiue, then shows you how to escape (once your defense fails, I suppose). The 'competition' covers escapes and counters, but throws them in among primary technques. As a result, the 'compeititon' ends up being a great sample of techniques, but less of a systematic training text. Bottom line: 'Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: the Master Text' by Gene Simco: 5 Stars!'-About.com's review of The Master Text

'From a technical perspective, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, The Master Text, by Gene 'Aranha' Simco, is the best book about the popular grapping art I've seen to date.'-Lito Angeles, Black belt Magazine

'What really sets this book apart from any other grapping books on the market is the fact that it really represents where mixed martial arts is today. It explains Jiu-jitsu grappling and its different styles better than any other book on the market.'-5 Stars-Bill Lewis

'One of my students got your book (The Master Text) and I personally think that is a great book. Very good techcnique and also good pictues. You are just making it easy for people to learn.'-Gustavo Machado

Contents

I Introduction
II Theory
What is jiu-jitsu?
Jiu-jitsu defined
What is the correct spelling of jiu-jitsu?
Fewer techniques at higher proficiency
Leverage over strength
Principle of non-aggression
Foul tactics
Life long pursuit
Cross training
Fring tested
Moral attributes
Methods of instruction
III History
The beginning
Development of jiu-jitsu
Jiu-jitsu in Brazil
The Gracies face opposition
Japanese and Brazilian jiu-jitsu
IV Customs, tradition and etiquette
Belts
Kimono
Ego
Competition
V the physical science of jiu-jitsu
The physics of jiu-jitsu
Space and distance
Momentum
Gravity
Friction
Muscular force
Three laws of motion appied to jiu-jitsu
Leverage
Body positioning
Submissions effect on the body
Injuries
Physical attributes
Diet
Cardio
Muscular conditioning
Stetching
Nervous system
Balance
Technique
VI Practice
VII Sport jiu-jitsu
Rules
Time limits
Points
Strategy
Takedowns-Techniques from a standing positon
Passing the guard
Hold downs, escapes and transitioning from the top position
Attacking from top positions-Armlocks, leg locks, chokes and escapes
Taking the back-Gaining the back mount positon, submissions and escapes
Using the guard-Control, defense, sweeps and submissions
Sequencing submissions from the guard
VIII Submission grappling-sport without the gi
Takedowns-Attack and defense from a standing position
Taking the back-Attack and defense
Attacks from the top-Submissions, escapes and counters
The guard-Attack and defense
IX Vale Tudo
Legality, boxing, weapons, multiple atackers, and strategy
Fighting, from a standing position
Passing the guard
Attacks from the top
Vale Tudo mount
Taking the back
Vale tudo guard
X Epilogue
XII Biography of author
XIII Sources (bibliography) & acknowledgements
XIV Notes… (altro)