{"product_id":"what-is-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-today-discussions-about-the-present-and-future-of-the-art","title":"What is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Today?: Discussions about the Present and Future of the Art","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“What is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etoday?\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe question, I hope, elicits the desired effect of leading the reader into reflection about jiu-jitsu and its definition. Since the word “today,” carries within it the implication that at some point in time, the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003ewas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e something else entirely and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003emay yet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e become something different still. What it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003ewas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003ewhat it is morphing into\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are the topics of a trilogy.” Following the success of Opening Closed Guard and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Rise and Evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Robert Drysdale urges us to think the current state of affairs in the jiu-jitsu world. In his own words, “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eare the gains superior to what is being lost?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this current work, the author continues his use of oral tradition to enrich these discussions and shed some light on where the art currently stands. Unlike his previous works however, the discussions (or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e“taidans”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Japanese) in this book have a freer flow to them and do not follow an interview format, but rather the format of an irregular conversation between two experts and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eaficionados\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of the gentle-art. These discussions are intermingled with chapters that give further sustenance to the observations highlighted in these conversations.\u003cbr\u003eThis book contains:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePrologue -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An Unusual Taidan in the Afterlife Between Helio and Carlson Gracie\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe Jiu-Jitsu Missionary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – A Taidan With Fernando Soluço (pioneer of jiu-jitsu in Latin America)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eWhat is the purpose of BJJ? Education or Entertainment?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eA Soldier of Faith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – A Taidan With Marcelo Siriema (IBJJF CEO)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eShould We Teach Old or New Jiu-Jitsu?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eA Master of The Heart and Mind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – A Taidan With Paulo Rezende (coach to many world champions)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eBut is the Customer Always Right?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eStanding on the Shoulders of Giants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – A Taidan With Ryan Hall (UFC fighter)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eAre Jiu-Jitsu Coaches Really Cult Leaders?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe Process of Never Ending Evolution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – A Taidan With Ricardo De La Riva (BJJ guard pioneer)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eAre Male Instructors Really Harassing Women?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eExporting a Tradition in Excellency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – A Taidan With Bruno Bastos (coach to many world champions)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eShould a Coach Prioritize Teaching the Individual or the Group?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eRoots That Never Die\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – A Taidan With Vinicius Draculino (coach to many world champions)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eAre Instructors Too Controlling? Loyalty and the Creonte Issue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe Heir to a Beautiful Tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – A Taidan With Julio Cesar (coach to many world champions)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eWhy Loyalty to Peers Helps Train Better Fighters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eCracking The Code\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – A Taidan With Seth Daniels (Fight 2 Win promoter)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eWhy Loyalty is Educational and Breeds Healthier Citizens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eIcarus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – A Taidan With Fernando Terere (renowed BJJ fighter and coach)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eWhat are Belts Good For? And The Meaning of a Black-Belt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eHard Work and Craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – A Taidan With Adam Wardziński (1st European to win the IBJJF Worlds)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eConclusion –\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Why do We Need Jiu-Jitsu?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eEpilogue –\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Rigors of Climbing\u003cbr\u003eBonus Material:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eA Place to Learn Respect –\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A Taidan With Satoshi Ishii (judo Olympic gold-medalist)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eMerit-City, Come Hell or High Water –\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A Taidan With Ben Askren (One FC champion)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eReflections on Jiu-Jitsu Rulesets –\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The IBJJF Ruleset; The ADCC Ruleset; The submission-only Ruleset\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gameness","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56320782205094,"sku":"WBJJT","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0505\/4503\/3382\/files\/61RgUBN6bZL._SL1499.jpg?v=1774378911","url":"https:\/\/gameness.com\/products\/what-is-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-today-discussions-about-the-present-and-future-of-the-art","provider":"Gameness","version":"1.0","type":"link"}