{"product_id":"comfort-in-darkness-the-invisible-power-of-jiu-jitsu-9780063264847","title":"Comfort in Darkness: The Invisible Power of Jiu Jitsu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterwork about the art of combat and the invisible powers within us all from Rickson Gracie, the world's greatest Jiu Jitsu fighter and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eBreathe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGracie wrote \u003ci\u003eComfort in Darkness\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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, \u003ci\u003eComfort in Darkness\u003c\/i\u003e is a timeless book of strategy about aligning the mind, body, and spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow does the world's greatest fighter face a battle he knows he can't win?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMartial Arts Philosophy: \u003c\/b\u003e Learn how the principles of Jiu Jitsu--leverage, timing, and patience--can be applied to every challenge, on and off the mat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInvisible Jiu Jitsu: \u003c\/b\u003e For the first time, Gracie reveals the time-tested theories and techniques of his unique system for awakening your inherent power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOvercoming Adversity: \u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMind, Body, and Spirit: \u003c\/b\u003e Discover a timeless strategy for aligning your physical, mental, and spiritual selves to find balance, serenity, and comfort in darkness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rickson Gracie,Peter Maguire\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dey Street Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/12\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780063264847\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2024 pg. 8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGracie, Rickson:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRickson Gracie\u003c\/strong\u003e is the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eBreathe\u003c\/em\u003e. The leader of the most prominent martial arts family of all time, Gracie reigned as world Jiu Jitsu champion in both the middle heavy weight and open divisions for almost two decades. Since retiring with an undefeated record, he has focused on unifying and spreading his family martial art through his Global Jiu Jitsu Federation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaguire, Peter:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeter Maguire\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of \u003cem\u003eLaw and War\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFacing Death in Cambodia\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThai Stick, \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eBreathe\u003c\/em\u003e. Maguire has taught the law and theory of war at Columbia University, Bard College, and University of North Carolina at Wilmington. He is the founder and director of Fainting Robin Foundation. Maguire received his blackbelt from Rickson Gracie and has been his friend and student for over 30 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dey Street Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45108104396915,"sku":"9780063264847","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_1b3ce0e2-c795-42d6-ad2d-4e73253bc4f0.jpg?v=1781610335","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/comfort-in-darkness-the-invisible-power-of-jiu-jitsu-9780063264847","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}