My teacher recommended I get a copy of the books "Dynamic Judo: Throws" and "Dynamic Judo: Grappling" and I discovered their out of print and sell about $300-$500 dollars each. There is a re-release version (Judo in Action series) that sells way cheaper but its missing a chunk of content apparently
Anyone spent heaps on must have books or any other piece of gear?
Who in their right mind would buy a book for $300-500? The most expensive thing in my arsenal is my GI, which was less then $100.
IMO, you would be better to spend that money on other things then a book if the book costs that much.
I agree. I got Jiu-Jitsu university and it was the best bjj book I've ever seen. With that said, I would have never spent anywhere close to $300-500. You're better off getting private lessons or taking like 6 months of a judo classes for that price. I just dont think you can learn $300-$500 worth of technique from a book.
The most expensive thing I own is my brand new Lucky Gi that I got at a discount because my instructor is an OTM rep.
Yeah im going to buy the cheaper reprints, I can get them both for about $20 each. I guess youd buy the originals if you were a serious collector or something.
I think the War belts are pretty expensive. Yes, I know they're made of gi material. No I don't think that's a worthy reason for the expensive price.
I thought the Helio Gracie book was money. That Judo book sounds insane. BUt people have paid more for first edition books all over the world.
The most expensive things I spend money on for training are gi's. I have five currently and want more. Looking into a Shoyoroll and an Atama #9.
those do sound insanely expensive....most i spent was 400 on a gi...300 for the gi....100 on tailoring....other then that....i have a WAR belt....i know some think they are a dumb purchase....but ...i truly believe it is the best belt i have ever worn...i would not spend 500 on books
I would tell him to buy a set to lend to students if theyre gonna cost that much, especially if its important to the way he teaches that you learn from them.
"The more you sweat in training the less you bleed in battle"
"To conquer without risk is to triumph without pride"
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It's not a prerequisite or anything. I doubt he'd be lending a book with a price tag like that to students(I know I wouldn't). I ended up buying the cheaper reprints and I must admit they're damn good. I would rate the content above nearly all the other books I've got.Originally Posted by ironliongreenbelt
Not bad considering it was printed in the 60's, Apart from black and white photos there isnt a real leap in printing technology since it was made, I was half expecting the book to have cave drawings.
Well does he require you to study it or is it just a suggestion? If its required that would probably be the one time I told an instructor no haha.
"The more you sweat in training the less you bleed in battle"
"To conquer without risk is to triumph without pride"
http://shop.thebjjlifestyle.com/?Click=909
Lol it's just recommended reading.
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