Worth Defending
How Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Saved My Life
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The Story of the First American Student of Bjj...and the Martial Arts Revolution He Helped Create!
"My friend, have you ever done any martial arts? My family has been doing Jiu-Jitsu for sixty-five years. We're champions. We're very well known in Brazil. Why don't you come by for a free class?"
I couldn't have imagined it then, but that moment would mark the beginning of the rest of my life...
Richard Bresler was Rorion Gracie's first student in LA, and is widely recognized as the first student of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in the US. His memoir, Worth Defending, chronicles his over 40 years' involvement with the Gracie family and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, including the almost 20 years he spent working closely alongside Rorion helping to grow Jiu-Jitsu through the Gracie Garages, the challenge matches, the founding of the Gracie Academy, and the inception of the UFC.
This memoir includes:
- Richard's journey out of depression and substance abuse through the transformative power of the martial arts.
- Richard's experiences training privately with many members of the Gracie family, including Rorion, Rickson, Royce, and Grandmaster Hélio himself.
- Richard's trip to Rio de Janeiro, where he shared the mats with the legendary Rolls Gracie.
- Richard's experience watching from ringside as his friend and teacher, Royce Gracie, won the first Ultimate Fighting Championship.
- The creation of "Krav Ground," the ground-fighting system that Richard helped develop for Krav Maga.
- Richard's experiences with and take on alternative health and dietary practices, including the Gracie diet.
- Richard's take on the current state of BJJ, and where it needs to go moving forward.
- A new foreword by co-author Scott Burr, in which he discusses the timing of the project and the partnership and process that finally made this long-awaited book a reality.
www.WorthDefendingBook.com
©2020, 2021 Richard Bresler, Scott Burr (P)2021 Scott BurrListeners also enjoyed...
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One of the most dominant college wrestlers in history, Ben Askren became a folk hero during the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, before going on to become a multiple time MMA champion and one of the sport's biggest stars. Here, in Funky, this record-breaking wrestler and polarizing UFC fighter shares how he came to dominate opponents while blazing a trail through competitors in unprecedented ways. Not blessed with natural athleticism, he revolutionized folkstyle wrestling by innovating his own technique, which earned him the famous nickname, "Funky."
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3 out of 5 stars
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Ben sounds sedated
- By Michael J on 12-16-22
By: Ben Askren
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The Fighter's Mind
- Inside the Mental Game
- By: Sam Sheridan
- Narrated by: Nicholas Techosky
- Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 958
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 814
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 811
To uncover the secrets of mental strength and success, Sam Sheridan interviewed dozens of the world's most fascinating and dangerous men.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Magnificient Perspective
- By Chase Chambers on 11-07-15
By: Sam Sheridan
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Empower
- Conquering the Disease of Fear
- By: Tareq Azim, Seth Davis
- Narrated by: Tareq Azim, Cary Hite - Introduction
- Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 36
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 34
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 33
From finding common ground with warlords, introducing the Taliban to change, and working with NFL greats such as Marshawn Lynch, this uplifting memoir and “study of resilience” (General Paul Selva, United States Air Force) from coach and personal development expert, Tareq Azim, will help you build a relationship with fear and embrace your own power.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Beyond Proud.
- By Sophia A. on 09-12-24
By: Tareq Azim, and others
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The Pact
- By: Cody Garbrandt, Mark Dagostino
- Narrated by: Dave Hoffman
- Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 115
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Story5 out of 5 stars 115
Cody Garbrandt grew up in a rough town in the Central Appalachian region of Ohio, surrounded by a longstanding culture of fighting - and drugs. Raised in this environment by a single mom (his dad left him at the young age of three to reside in the Ohio State Penitentiary), Cody grew up fighting, and he grew up wild. His future seemed predestined to end in the coal mines or in prison. Thankfully, Cody had visions of something more. His American dream? Mixed martial arts.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Yikes.
- By Rebecca Whitman on 06-20-18
By: Cody Garbrandt, and others
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No Turning Back
- One Man's Inspiring True Story of Courage, Determination, and Hope
- By: Bryan Anderson, David Mack, Gary Sinise - foreward
- Narrated by: Bryan Anderson, Gary Sinise - foreward
- Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 50
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 46
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 46
The word conquer has changed meaning for Bryan Anderson. As a U.S. army sergeant in Iraq, it meant taking down the enemy. After becoming Iraq’s fourth triple amputee from a roadside explosive, what he had to conquer got a bit more personal. On October 23, 2005, the moment Bryan looked down and realized he no longer had legs, he cracked a joke. It was a tragedy that could break many, but Bryan transformed it into something positive, something that propelled him forward.
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5 out of 5 stars
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What Heroes are made of
- By Emmaus Dan on 08-03-17
By: Bryan Anderson, and others
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Motivation: Stories on Life and Success from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts
- By: Chuck J. Rylant
- Narrated by: Pete Ferrand
- Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 142
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 123
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 123
This is a collection of intimate and sometimes shocking conversations about motivation with 12 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts. The end result is 12 fascinating and unexpected stories about overcoming adversity and achieving success in life and Jiu-Jitsu. Jiu-Jitsu has often been used as a metaphor of life, but you can replace Jiu-Jitsu with any sport, business or ambitious pursuit - the lessons are universal. What drives ambitious people is often shaped by our subconscious mind. We are not always aware of the influences driving our behavior, but you will discover underlying themes.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great stories.
- By Alex on 10-22-19
By: Chuck J. Rylant
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Breaking Free
- My Life with Dissociative Identity Disorder
- By: Herschel Walker
- Narrated by: Andre Teamer
- Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 98
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 82
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 81
In Breaking Free, Herschel tells his story - from the joys and hardships of childhood to his explosive impact on college football to his remarkable professional career. And he gives voice and hope to those suffering from DID. Herschel shows how this disorder played an integral role in his accomplishments and how he has learned to live with it today. His compelling account testifies to the strength of the human spirit and its ability to overcome any challenge.
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2 out of 5 stars
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For Sports Fans Only
- By Karen P. Smith on 04-07-11
By: Herschel Walker
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Letters to an Incarcerated Brother
- Encouragement, Hope, and Healing for Inmates and Their Loved Ones
- By: Hill Harper
- Narrated by: Kevin R. Free
- Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 32
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 27
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Story5 out of 5 stars 28
After the publication of the best-selling Letters to a Young Brother, accomplished actor and speaker Hill Harper began to receive an increasing number of moving letters from inmates who yearned for a connection with a successful role model. With disturbing statistics on African-American incarceration on his mind (one in six black men were incarcerated as of 2001, and one in three can now expect to go to prison some time in their lifetimes), Harper set out to address the specific needs of inmates.
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5 out of 5 stars
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great read and a amazing book . every black man no matter where should read it.
- By Anonymous User on 06-25-24
By: Hill Harper
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Fear Is a Choice
- Tackling Life's Challenges with Dignity, Faith, and Determination
- By: James Conner, Tiffany Yecke Brooks
- Narrated by: David Sadzin
- Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins
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From fighting for his life to pursuing a career in the NFL, ACC Player of the Year and star Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner shares how his choice to not fear the unknown made all the difference in his extraordinary journey. In Fear Is a Choice, James candidly shares his experiences during his battle with cancer and beyond, encouraging listeners and illustrating the spiritual truths and personal principles that got him through his darkest days.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Inspiring story of perseverance
- By Jjj on 04-27-24
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A Champion's Mind
- Lessons from a Life in Tennis
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- Narrated by: Mark Deakins
- Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 187
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 150
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Story4 out of 5 stars 149
Pete Sampras is arguably the greatest tennis player ever, a man whose hard-nosed work ethic led to an unprecedented number one world ranking for 286 weeks, and whose prodigious talent made possible a record-setting 14 Grand Slam titles. While his more vocal rivals sometimes grabbed the headlines, Pete always preferred to let his racket do the talking. Until now.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Not As Strong As His Forehand
- By A. M. Dalessandro on 07-21-09
By: Pete Sampras, and others
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Shut Up, Legs!
- My Wild Ride on and off the Bike
- By: Jens Voigt, James Startt
- Narrated by: Shaun Grindell
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- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 276
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 247
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 248
Beloved German cyclist Jens Voigt isn't a superstar in the traditional sense of the word. Although he won three stages of the Tour de France - and wore the yellow jersey twice - Voigt never claimed an overall victory. He became a star because he embodies qualities that go beyond winning and losing: sacrifice, selflessness, reliability, and devotion. European and American crowds were drawn to his aggressive riding style, outgoing nature, and refreshing realness.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Unlike Jensie, the performance lacks
- By Brian Muncy on 03-12-19
By: Jens Voigt, and others
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Your Turn
- How to Be an Adult
- By: Julie Lythcott-Haims
- Narrated by: Julie Lythcott-Haims
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 74
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 59
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 58
What does it mean to be an adult? In the 20th century, psychologists came up with five markers of adulthood: finish your education, get a job, leave home, marry, and have children. Since then, every generation has been held to those same markers. Yet so much has changed about the world and living in it since that sequence was formulated. All of those markers are choices, and they’re all valid, but any one person’s choices along those lines do not make them more or less an adult.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Not the book that was advertised
- By M. Rogers on 04-13-21
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It's Your Move
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- By: Josh Altman
- Narrated by: Josh Altman
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 457
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 398
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 394
Josh "the Shark" Altman has achieved extraordinary success in a traditional industry and in the most competitive real estate market in the country - all without being "discovered" or catching the proverbial big break. He worked for it. He figured it out. He failed. He learned. He wrote his own script. The key to his success? Confidence - informed, intelligent, calculated confidence. Calculated confidence means training yourself in your chosen field, knowing it so well that you can trust your gut instincts to guide you toward the best possible option.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Overall a good book but recommend a title change
- By Reginald on 06-19-18
By: Josh Altman
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See You on the Mat
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- By: Marty Josey
- Narrated by: Marty Josey
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- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 25
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 19
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Story5 out of 5 stars 19
This book is about a journey. A journey of perspective. We all go through life with our own perceptions and expectations based on our pasts, experiences, and beliefs. Beliefs of how things are or how they should be. We interpret experiences and assign meanings to them. Many times, the meanings we assign, and the perceptions we have based on them, are very limited. We project our preconceived notions into situations which oftentimes keeps us from fully understanding or appreciating the opportunities we have at our fingertips.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Really Enjoyed it
- By Rambo on 09-12-21
By: Marty Josey
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Making Mavericks
- The Memoir of a Surfing Legend
- By: Frosty Hesson, Ian Spiegelman
- Narrated by: Gary Dikeos
- Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 73
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 64
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 64
When Richard “Frosty” Hesson was first approached by a young Jay Moriarty in 1990, the skinny kid with a sparkle in his eye only wanted one thing from the icon: His help in becoming a better surfer. Hesson, one of the first to conquer the huge waves off northern California known as Mavericks, recognized that the kid “had a vision.” Jay quickly demonstrated a resolve that reminded Frosty of his younger self, pursuing his goal with a seriousness far beyond his years. His attitude and work ethic earned Frosty’s respect and, eventually, his friendship.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Worst audiobook I’ve listened to - narrated by a pre-pubescent teenage robot
- By Nick on 04-26-18
By: Frosty Hesson, and others
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Things No One Else Can Teach Us
- Turning Losses into Lessons
- By: Humble the Poet
- Narrated by: Humble the Poet
- Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 284
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 247
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Story5 out of 5 stars 244
Every one of us endures setbacks, disappointments, and failures that can incapacitate us. But we don’t have to let them. Instead, we can use these events as opportunities for growth. In Things No One Else Can Teach Us, Humble the Poet flips the conventional script for happiness and success, showing us how our most painful experiences can be our greatest teachers.
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4 out of 5 stars
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HTP’S STORY AND LESSONS LEARNED
- By jaga on 11-04-19
By: Humble the Poet
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Rudy
- My Story
- By: Rudy Ruettiger
- Narrated by: Daniel Butler
- Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 78
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 76
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Story5 out of 5 stars 76
How does a lower middle class kid, who suffered through school with undiagnosed dyslexia, get into Notre Dame and become the inspiration for millions in a Hollywood film that has become one of the most inspiring sport movies ever made? He never gave up. For the first time, read Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger's real life story and learn the behind-the-scenes details of the ten years it took to make the movie and how that tossed him into a new career of public speaking that continues on stages today alongside world-class leaders and speakers.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The rest of the story...
- By Deidre on 09-19-12
By: Rudy Ruettiger
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- The Warriors Way, Book 1
- By: Roy Dean
- Narrated by: Roy Dean
- Length: 4 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Flown to Japan as a 16-year-old exchange student, Roy Dean entered the world of fighting through the art of Judo. Returning to the USA, he pursued even more intense study, becoming an apprentice to a Japanese jiu jitsu and aikido master in Monterey, California. This is a recollection of transformative events, his introduction to the art of Brazilian jiu jitsu, and the lessons you can only learn by living in a dojo.
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Meh…..💁🏻♂️
- By Gibbs on 12-28-22
By: Roy Dean
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Breath
- The New Science of a Lost Art
- By: James Nestor
- Narrated by: James Nestor
- Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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There is nothing more essential to our health and well-being than breathing. Yet, as a species, humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly, with grave consequences. Journalist James Nestor travels the world to figure out what went wrong and how to fix it. The answers aren’t found in pulmonology labs, as we might expect, but in the muddy digs of ancient burial sites, secret Soviet facilities, New Jersey choir schools, and the smoggy streets of São Paulo. Nestor tracks down men and women exploring the hidden science behind ancient breathing practices.
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- By FamAzz on 07-13-20
By: James Nestor
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- Michele
- 09-07-22
Best Jiu Jitsu Book In Existence
This is by far the best Jiu Jitsu book Ive come across. Its rich with content and the history of JJs start in the USA. But its more than that. The story is movie worthy.
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- Kristin
- 01-09-23
Excellent!
Even if you’re not a BJJ practitioner, this book has something to offer just in life in general. Highly recommended.
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- Christopher L.
- 01-07-23
Incredible
Incredible story!!!So much to digest. So much to contemplate. Lots of wisdom and insight as to what Gracie Jiu Jitsu truly is. Author brings inspiration and positivity. I highly recommend this book.
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- Internet Rando
- 03-05-24
Fantastic story
This audiobook is down to earth, a great history lesson, and an inspiring listen by one of the first American students of the great Gracie jiu jitsu system.
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- Jay Horenstein
- 06-20-22
Richard is a huge part of Jiu Jitsu history.
His fascinating story, the way he exposes himself, the humility….he’s a legend. But he won’t tell you that….
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- jonnyringo
- 02-18-23
Great and inspirational book
Great job that goes behind the scenes on the early days of Gracie Joy-Jitsu in America. Loved it
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- Darron
- 12-28-22
Amazing history of Jiu Jitendra in America.
I really enjoyed listening to this book. It’s a great story of the history of the Jiu Jitsu in America.
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- CS
- 08-16-24
Awesome!!!
Tremendous book on the history of Jiu-Jitsu in the US. Not only did I read it twice but. Ought it for all of my instructors
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- Matthew Johnson
- 07-20-23
Expertly written, the story of how Gracie jujitsu and UFC got started in the U.S.
Richard is completely open and transparent, and shares the story of his life, wrestling with, and overcoming his demons and finding purpose.
I’m a 35-year-old male in this book resonated with me like nothing else.
Highly recommend for any guy that’s interested, not only in jujitsu, but struggling to find meaning or purpose in life.
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- Luca Barsher
- 01-26-22
great read
amazing. couldn't stop listening the entire time. great for any student of BJJ. must read
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