Jiu-Jitsu University Book

Personally I think Jiu-Jitsu University is the first book any new jiu-jitseiro should get. Saulo Ribeiro lays out what he would expect from a student at each belt level. He gives direction and instruction as to what you should be working and focusing on.

It's not a manual that you have to follow step by step. Let's say you are a blue belt and you do want to see what Ribeiro has to say about the blue belt level. He will give you what aspect of your game to work on as well as ideas and bjj concepts to look ahead at.

I think there are really only a handful of bjj books I would recommend but Jiu-Jitsu University is for sure one of them.

I borrowed my 1st copy from my gym. I took it home and left it on the coffee table. Each night as I would sit there, I'd go over a little bit more. If anything caught my eye in the book like a technique or certain aspect, I would note it down. Then right before class I would look over my short notes (1-3 max per class) and use the book if needed to get a refresher.

Otherwise I would just go to the gym and like focus on survival techniques.

Again, Jiu-Jitsu University I would consider a must have for anybody really looking to take their bjj game to the next level. Even if it doesn't give you some fancy technique to use, it will give you a foundation to build with. And in grappling, the foundation is maybe the most important aspect.

Am I allowed to link to my own site on here? Well that makes no sense. If you do want to up your bjj game or have something for your bjj friends to read when they come over, click to read my review of Jiu-Jitsu University over at my site.

Peace and hope to see you over there. If not, keep training and rolling. Have fun!