ISBN: 9780063264847 - comfort in darkness: the invisible power of jiu jitsu – rickson gracie's masterwork on jiu jitsu as a philosophy for living and facing every challenge (12 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. A masterwork from the world?s greatest Jiu Jitsu fighter and New York Times bestselling author of Breathe Rickson Gracie?an inspiring and practical book about the art of combat.A mythic figure in fighting and a legendary member of the ?first family of martial arts,? Rickson Gracie is considered the godfather of what we recognize today as Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Although Rickson?s three decades of total dominance in Jiu Jitsu is astounding, even more astounding is the serenity and spiritual depth of his approach to combat. Some consider Jiu Jitsu a martial art, others consider it a sport, but to Gracie, it is a philosophical system he uses to face and evaluate life?s challenges and maintain happiness and peace of mind.Gracie wrote Comfort in Darkness after being diagnosed with Parkinson?s Disease, a terminal sentence which he views as the greatest fight of his life, one he knows he will eventually lose. This is Gracie?s defining life statement about his spiritual and technical practice. For the first time, he reveals his time-tested theories and techniques of invisible Jiu Jitsu, a combat system anyone can use to awaken their power and apply it to their everyday lives. An indispensable tool for any fighter or seeker, Comfort in Darkness teaches how to balance and align the mind, body, and spirit. …

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A masterwork about the art of combat and the invisible powers within us all from Rickson Gracie, the world's greatest Jiu Jitsu fighter and New York Times bestselling author of BreatheA mythic figure in fighting and a legendary member of the 'first family of martial arts,' Rickson Gracie is considered the godfather of what we recognize today as Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Although Rickson's three decades of total dominance in Jiu Jitsu is astounding, even more astounding is the path to spiritual growth found in the serenity and depth of his approach to combat.For Rickson, Jiu Jitsu is a metaphor for life. Some consider Jiu Jitsu a martial art, others consider it a sport, but to Gracie, it is a profound life philosophy he uses to face and evaluate life's challenges and maintain happiness and mental balance.Gracie wrote Comfort in Darkness after being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, a terminal sentence which he views as the final fight of his life, one he knows he will eventually lose. In this deeply moving memoir, Gracie delivers his defining life statement about his spiritual and technical practice.For the first time, Gracie reveals his time-tested theories and techniques of invisible Jiu Jitsu, a combat system and life philosophy he developed over the course of his life. Anyone can use the principles of invisible Jiu Jitsu to awaken their dormant inherent power and apply it to their everyday lives. An indispensable tool for any fighter or seeker, Comfort in Darkness is a timeless book of strategy about aligning the mind, body, and spirit.How does the world's greatest fighter face a battle he knows he can't win - Martial Arts Philosophy: Learn how the principles of Jiu Jitsu-leverage, timing, and patience-can be applied to every challenge, on and off the mat.- Invisible Jiu Jitsu: For the first time, Gracie reveals the time-tested theories and techniques of his unique system for awakening your inherent power.- Overcoming Adversity: A raw and honest account of Gracie's battle with Parkinson's Disease, reframing a terminal diagnosis as the ultimate test of the warrior's spirit.- Mind, Body, and Spirit: Discover a timeless strategy for aligning your physical, mental, and spiritual selves to find balance, serenity, and comfort in darkness.…