Rigan Machado

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu wa literally unkonown outside of Brazil until the late 1980's. In less than 10 years it rose from relative obscurity to become the art of choice for many around the world. Few are more qualified to reveal the essence of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to the public than Rigan Machado, one of the most knowledgeable Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners in the world.

Rigan, a direct student with lineage tracing back to the art's founder, Carlos Gracie, introduces for the first time in published form his famous 'Machado Jiu-Jitsu' techniques. This book encompasses an enormous variety of techniques, including arm locks, chokes and leg locks. A veritable treasure trove of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques, this book is a definitive reference for everyone, from beginning to advanced level.

Contents

Acknowledgement
Dedication
About teh author
The Machado Brothers
Chapter One The science of submission
Chapter Two Arm locks
Chapter Three Leg locks
Chapter Four Chokes
Chapter Five Without the gi… (meer)