X-guard: For Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, No Gi Grappling, and Mixed Martial Arts - Softcover

Marcelo Garcia; Erich Krauss

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0977731502 ISBN 13: 9780977731503

Publisher: Victory Belt Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

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 saviour to anyone wishing to compete in jiu-jitsu tournaments, no-gi grappling competition, or mixed martial arts.

About this title

About the Author:

Marcelo Garcia is considered by many to be the best pound-for-pound grappler in the world. Erich Krauss is a professional Muay Thai kickboxer who has trained and competed in Thailand. He is the author of fifteen books. Glen Cordoza is a professional mixed martial arts fighter and co-author of Muay Thai Unleashed: Technique and Strategy of Thailand's Warrior Elite.

About this edition

• Publisher: Victory Belt Publishing
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0977731502
• ISBN 13: 9780977731503
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 260