Nic recently published a book called The Black Belt Blueprint which explained everything he's learned in over ten years of training with the world's best BJJ practitioners including Roger Gracie. He also has advice in the book given by Rickson Gracie and Kron Gracie as well as things he has learned throughout the years of being a teacher worldwide.
Beginners vs. Advanced:
The first half of the book is for beginners, white belts as well as guys just starting out. If you've been practicing jiu-jitsu for a while you may be bored and want to skip ahead, but don't. The way Nic breaks down the foundations is important for anyone to read again.
The second half of the book is extremely high level and can be applied by purple belts and above.
Here is a sneak peak of what's inside:
The Black Belt Blueprint
Contents
Introduction 8
Before You start
How To Use This Book 10
My System and Why it Works 11
Where to Train 12
Equipment 14
the framework
A Brief History of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 19
How Jiu-Jitsu Works 25
The Positions 25
The Three Pillars of a Black Belt 43
Progressing Through the Belt System 46
coNcepts
Breath Control 51
Dominating the Center 55
Using Angles Effectively 58
Expansion / Contraction From Center 63
Posture & Structure 66 Power-Point and Base 68
Eye & Head Movement 71 How to Attack Joints Effectively 73
The B.O.S.S. Principle 75
oN the mat
The Importance of Repetition 80
Memorize Techniques Efficiently 81
Fundamental Movements 84 Essential Defensive Techniques 89
Essential Attacks 93
Understanding the Grip 98
Training for Competitions 102
Introduction 8
Before You start
How To Use This Book 10
My System and Why it Works 11
Where to Train 12
Equipment 14
the framework
A Brief History of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 19
How Jiu-Jitsu Works 25
The Positions 25
The Three Pillars of a Black Belt 43
Progressing Through the Belt System 46
coNcepts
Breath Control 51
Dominating the Center 55
Using Angles Effectively 58
Expansion / Contraction From Center 63
Posture & Structure 66 Power-Point and Base 68
Eye & Head Movement 71 How to Attack Joints Effectively 73
The B.O.S.S. Principle 75
oN the mat
The Importance of Repetition 80
Memorize Techniques Efficiently 81
Fundamental Movements 84 Essential Defensive Techniques 89
Essential Attacks 93
Understanding the Grip 98
Training for Competitions 102
‘iNvisiBle’ Jiu Jitsu
Awareness 105
The Relaxed & Efficient Grappler 109
Balance 111 Practise Without Your Hands 117
Training with Closed Eyes 119
The Flow Drill 120
improviNG off the mat
The Power of Visualization 123
Flow Diagrams 124
Supplemental Training 126
Basic Conditioning Workout 129
Yoga & Jiu Jitsu 132
Nutrition for Jiu Jitsu 137
the Jiu Jitsu lifestYle
The Essence of Jiu Jitsu 142
Competing 146
Avoiding Common Injuries 149
Training in Brazil 152
Overtraining 154
further resources
Recommended Resources 157
Recommended Academies 162
Frequently Asked Questions 167
Closing Thoughts 170
About the Author 171
About the Jiu Jitsu Brotherhood 172
Acknowledgements 173
Awareness 105
The Relaxed & Efficient Grappler 109
Balance 111 Practise Without Your Hands 117
Training with Closed Eyes 119
The Flow Drill 120
improviNG off the mat
The Power of Visualization 123
Flow Diagrams 124
Supplemental Training 126
Basic Conditioning Workout 129
Yoga & Jiu Jitsu 132
Nutrition for Jiu Jitsu 137
the Jiu Jitsu lifestYle
The Essence of Jiu Jitsu 142
Competing 146
Avoiding Common Injuries 149
Training in Brazil 152
Overtraining 154
further resources
Recommended Resources 157
Recommended Academies 162
Frequently Asked Questions 167
Closing Thoughts 170
About the Author 171
About the Jiu Jitsu Brotherhood 172
Acknowledgements 173
Overall:
Should you read this book?
Yes. If you are interested in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, buy this book. Nic is a fantastic teacher, high level black belt, and there is a reason why he is Roger Gracie's first black belt.
You can find The Black Belt Blueprint here. Enjoy the book, and best of luck in your journey!
Warm Regards,
Johnny
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