The X-Guard
Author | : Marcelo Garcia |
Publisher | : Victory Belt Publishing |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2008-04-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 0977731502 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780977731503 |
Rating | : 4/5 (02 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Marcelo Garcia, winner of five Brazilian jiu-jitsu world championships and a man many feel is the best pound-for-pound submission grappler of all time, unveils the secrets behind the most effective guard system in existence-the X-Guard. Unlike most jiu-jitsu instructional books, Garcia leaves no stone unturned. Not only does he show you how to sweep your opponent using the X-Guard from nearly every control position, he shows you how to do it both with a gi and without. Covering everything from grips to timing, this book will be a savior to anyone wishing to compete in jiu-jitsu ournaments, no-gi grappling competition or mixed martial arts.