The Triumph of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: 50 Years of a Martial Arts Revolution Book by Robert Drysdale (Hardcover) Takemi Sasamori Passing the Guard Introduction

Passing the Guard Introduction

including scenes from his teaching in the UK and personal messages

A method of breaking the "turtle" developed in Shichitei University Judo (National College of Technology Judo)

Against an enemy with a handgun

There is no question that the art of Judo developed by the late Grandmaster Jigoro Kano is one of the most popular sports and styles of martial arts

The Triumph of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: 50 Years of a Martial Arts Revolution Book by Robert Drysdale (Hardcover) Takemi Sasamori Passing the Guard IntroductionThis book tells the history and evolution of BJJ through over 500 rare images. From pre Meiji Japan, to Jigoro Kano and the foundation of judo, to Japanese immigration to Brazil, to the introduction of pre War judo to the Gracie family and all the way to the transformation the art underwent in the South Zone of Rio as various characters and social phenomena intertwined to give shape to the worldwide phenomenon that we now refer to as "Brazilian jiu