, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Th@Ory and Technique enzo Es and Royler Gracie ev i John ones ed by Ki id Pelee ‘ yf ei ycBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory & Technique Renzo & Royler Gracie with Kid Peligro and John Danaher Photos by Ricardo Azoury Invisible Cities Press in association with Editora GracieDEDICATION Renzo Gracie: To my wife and children, To my father and ‘my mother, who never laid their eyes upon me without a smile, Who loved me without conditions and who taught ‘me to do the same. To all those who came before me and forged the Gracie legacy. “To those of my family who succeed me in name and deed ‘When | lie buried Tell future generations that | lived and fought ‘According to my family’s creed. Royler Gracie: | want to dedicate this book to my father Helio Gracie, for without his labor, bravery skill, and guidance neither this work nor the fate that drew me to it could have arisen. | also wish to dedicate it to the Gracie family as a whole, for without their combined effort, past, present, and future, Brazilian jutsu could not have achieved the recognition and respect that it has. | also want to include Sheik Zayed, father and mentor to Sheik ‘Tahnoon, and to Sheik Tahnoon himself, the visionary who has done so much for the sport and the children. Finally, to my wife and children, forall the love that we share. John Danaher: To all my wonderful family, especially my beloved Mother. Solitude begets the strength and depth That society mocks. Where does laughter and love return But in the warmth of the hearth? Kid Peligro: My work is dedicated to my fiend Sheik Tahnoon bin Zayed for his inspiration, friendship, and advice. To Royler Gracie and Renzo Gracie for their lifetime of dedication tothe art. To the Grace family for siving us this wonderful sport, to Shetk Hazza bin Zayed for his friendship, to my parents forall their love and support, to my wife, Susenne, who is my greatest supporter and friend, and to all the current and future participants in this wonderful sport that is Brazilian jitsu Editor and Producer: Kid Peligro ‘Assistant Editor and Compiler: Luca alla Corrections: Joao P. Tinoco Designed by: Lia Caldas {Al photos © Ricardo Azoury ‘except photo on page 14 (© Gustavo Aragio) and photos on pages 2, 22 and 232 (© Luca Atalla) Published by Invisible Cities Press in associ Editora Gracie tion with, Invisible Cities Press 50 State Street Montpelier, VT 05602 wwewinvisiblecitiespress.com Editora Gracie Rua Sebastido Afonso Ferreira, 236 Condominio Santa Ménica—Bar 22793-260—Rio de Janeiro—Brasit (21) 3326-1732 Copyright © 2001 Renzo Gracie, Royler Gracie, and Kid Peligro All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, of by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior consent ofthe publisher. Luwwary oF Conaress Caratoancn- Pusuicanion Data Gracie, Renzo. Brazilian jutsu : theory & technique / Renzo & Royler Gracie with Kid Peligro and john Danaher ; photos by Ricardo ‘Azoury ;leditor and producer, Kid Peligrol. pcm. ISBN 1-931229-08-2 (papen 1 Jiusjitsu—Brazil. 1. Gracie, Royles. Il Peligo, Kid. I. Title Gv1114.673 2001 796.815—dc21 2001039395 “Anyone practicing the techniques inthis Book does so at his (or her own risk. The authors and the publisher assume no responsibility for the use or misuse of information contained in this book or for any injuries that may occur as a result of praticing the techniques contained herein. Theilustrations and text are for informational purposes only. tis imperative to prac- tice these holds and techniques under the strict supervision of {a qualified instructor. Additionally, one should consult a phy- sician before embarking on any demanding physical activity. Printed in Canada Fourth Printing,