This is an excellent resource for anyone looking to get involved in one of the best sports on earth. Jeff Kudo knows his stuff. His good attitude, excellent technique and desire to help others have always made him one of my favorite guys to roll with and those attributes are evident in 10 Things...I only wish this guide would've been available ten years ago when I started training. Highly recommended.

I've known Jeff Kudo for years, both as a friend and as a fellow student of BJJ. The great thing about Jeff is, not only is he a student, he is an enthusiast of the art. His love of BJJ is shown in this book as he is giving people new to the sport, lessons and guidelines that took the rest of us months or longer to learn.

The subjects Jeff covers, such as Recognizing Dangerous Moves and knowing the Unwritten Code of Conduct, are essential for establishing longevity in this sport. I have fallen victim to an over-zealous training partner and my own novice ignorance of not recognizing a potentially dangerous technique which resulted in a knee injury and many missed training weeks.

This is a great book in that it gives you advice on considerations before you begin training, like how to research a gym that is appropriate for you. The closest gym is not always the best one for you. The book also gives you a great base of fundamental knowledge which will enable you to be more confident in your initial trainings.

Some of the basics covered in this book still proved to be beneficial to myself, even after years of training. For example Jeff's Slower but Sturdier Method for tying the Gi Belt is extremely functional. I was only taught the Fast Method and I am constantly re-tying my belt.

Wow! I wish I could have read Jeff's e-book before I started, especially Chapter 7, "Know How To Avoid Training Barriers." I fell victim to the "last run of the day" in only my second week of training and wound up getting a slight tear of my ac joint which cost me two months of training, not to mention doctor visits and physical therapy. It is very demoralizing and makes you question "Is it worth it?" But if you follow Jeff's advice it will lead to a successful journey into Brazilian jiu-jitsu and help you avoid the barriers many people face.

Also realizing that it's not a normal gym where you can go solo and do your own thing. It's a group sport so choosing the right school is paramount! Take Jeff's advice and observe a few classes, talk to the teacher and the students. Don't rush into a contract and get stuck at a school that doesn't fit your needs. Take your time, find a school like I did with great teachers and students like Jeff. Jeff is someone I always try to pair up with during drills or live rolling and also is someone I always ask for pointers and tips. Do what I do and take Jeff's advice.

Wow! Very insightful and practical. This is a must read for all (new and experienced) practitioners. I truly believe that all potential practitioners should read Jeff's 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu e-book before becoming a grappler. This book will ease you into becoming a life-long grappler because it teaches you ways to prevent/minimize injuries and burnouts. This short book gives so much insight into things that would take a beginner months to learn (and some things they may never learn before quitting due to injuries or frustrations). It's like having a best friend with you who has been training for years showing you all the dos and don'ts.

Chapter 5 is my favorite - Know about the unwritten code of conduct. I wish everyone that I ever grappled against read and adhered by this code of conduct. I could have saved myself a lot of pain and missed training days due to injuries caused by others and myself. There isn't one thing I like more than another in this chapter because I like EVERYTHING Jeff talked about!

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