Beginning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in BEAST MODE

by Ken Primola

Overview

Do you want to learn Brazilian jiu-jitsu or get even better?

This book is a collection of what I've learned after doing this for close to 15 years. I guarantee it will save you time, money and energy. More importantly, it will help you improve your jiu-jitsu.

This book is a beginner and expert guide that can change your life forever on or off the mat. You will learn the history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. You will also learn how to enter into the sport if you are absolutely brand new. The Acclaimed Pan Am Champion Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Ken Primola takes a look at ways to get even better and ways to get a head start for any and all levels. This book also goes over basic positions with BEAST MODE tips to keep the read easy and fun. 50 Pages of education and enjoyment. See Ken's other technique books 101 Sweeps Part one and two.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940014423748
Publisher:	Ken Primola
Publication date:	05/14/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	320 KB

About the Author

Ken's background:

Ken Primola, a Gracie Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, has been grappling for over 20 years. Primola started wrestling when he was 12, finishing his academic sports career earning a Division I varsity letter at East Stroudsburg University. After college, Primola concentrated his athlete activity on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, earning his Black Belt in 2009. The list of whom he has studied under reads like a Who's Who of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and wrestling.

● Brasa/Alliance: World Champions Ricardo Vieira, Jacare, Comprido, and Felipe Costa (Rio De Janiero, three months)

● Nova Uniao: Seven-time World Champion Robson Moura, (twice a week, private lessons)

● Nova Uniao: Seven-time World Champion Robson Moura (tournament sparring partner)

● Nova Geracao: Michel Porfirio, Carlson lineage Black Belt (three times per week, private lessons)

● John Smith, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist (participant, Intensive Training Camp)

● Mark Manning, coach Division I University of Northern Iowa

After college, Primola began his study of Gracie Jiu Jitsu, earning his Blue Belt from Rorion Gracie's hands in 2000. After this achievement, Primola traveled to California, training briefly with Rickson Gracie in Los Angeles before Rickson moved to Brazil, and spending two years at BJJ Revolution in San Diego under the tutelage of Rodrigo Medieros.

Returning to the East Coast, Primola earned his Purple, Brown and Black Belts from legendary Relson Gracie Black Belts Phil Migliarese (aka The Jiu Jitsu Matrix) and Ricardo Migliarese.

Triumphs

● Winner, CBJJ Pan Am no gi Adult Tournament Championship, beating a TUF (Ultimate Fight Championships reality show) contestant (Brown Belt finals).

● Winner, Adult Advanced Divsion, North American Grappling Association (NAGA) World Championships, winning the combined Brown and Black Belt championships as a Brown Belt.

● Winner, Masters World Championship in Brazil (Purple Belt)

● Placed and/or won many smaller regional tournaments and has been involved in many super fights.

● 2011 Mundials, where Primola was only one of a handful of Americans to win matches at the Black Belt Level, losing only in the Absolute Division to eventual Super Heavyweight Champion Gabriel Vella.