ACADEMY NEWS

January 5, 2010

NEW WEBSITE LAUNCH:

Welcome to new jeanjacquesmachado.com! This is a beta release and as a result certain sections are not online as of yet. We will be posting content on a regular basis until the launch is complete so please check back often.

NEW BOOK:"The Grappler’s Handbook: Gi and No-Gi Techniques"

Providing a clear demonstration of all its techniques, this guide presents an integrated, nonpartisan approach to grappling. Highlighting gi and no-gi techniques from major positions found in mixed martial arts, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and submission fighting, this handbook builds an accessible foundation that grapplers of any background can utilize. Detailed how-to photo sequences that illustrate techniques with and without a gi in complementary positions are also featured, including mount, guard, side control, and back control.

Now available for pre-order from amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Borders, budovideos.com and other fine retailers. Release date: January 2010.

To get a behind the scenes look at the making of the book, please click here.

New Web App "JJ Machado iTechniques Vol. 1" Now Available!

Jean Jacques Machado, in partnership with Lo9on, Inc. is pleased to announce the first in a series of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu web applications with the release of "JJ Machado iTechniques Volume 1". This inaugural release deals with only one position, side control. Follow along as Jean Jacques guides you through a progression of 10 techniques that all end the same way - with the submission. There is also a bonus video that shows Jean Jacques demonstrating one of his favorite guard passing drills.

For more information and to purchase the app, please click here