Jiu-Jitsu University

Description

Jiu-Jitsu University is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructional book by Saulo Ribeiro with Kevin Howell. It teaches BJJ in a structured way, almost like a full curriculum, taking the reader from survival basics to advanced attacking positions.

The book is usually organized by major positional stages:

• White belt: survival and defense
• Blue belt: escapes
• Purple belt: guard
• Brown belt: passing the guard
• Black belt: submissions

What makes it stand out is that it does not just show random techniques. It builds a system of understanding: first learning how to stay safe, then escape bad positions, then control, pass, and finish. It is often recommended because it gives a strong foundation and helps students understand the logic of progression in BJJ.

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