{"product_id":"comfort-in-darkness-the-invisible-power-of-jiu-jitsu-isbn-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 | \u003cp\u003e “Greatness tends to be known by proxy—titles, legacy, etc. Yet rarely can we study its essence, free of jaded signatures that leak mean­ing. \u003cem\u003eComfort in Darkness \u003c\/em\u003eis an unflinching chronicle of brutality that peers into greatness and unveils the naked embers of the noble soul that powers it. Having lived a life so willing to die has imbued Rickson Gracie with a peace, honesty, and humility that’s palpable in every page.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRodney Mullen, the most successful competitive skateboarder in the sport’s history\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Undefeated Jiu Jitsu champion Rickson Gracie illuminates the philosophy inherent in Jiu Jitsu, shares his vision and techniques, and explains how Jiu Jitsu can help people marshal their discipline and strengths to face any adversity in life. A moving and empowering guide.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKaren Springen, Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The message of \u003cem\u003eComfort in Darkness \u003c\/em\u003eextends way beyond mere Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Rickson shows us what is possible when facing life’s most daunting challenges because he refuses to abandon his quest to reach the highest form of self.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKelly Slater 11x world surfing champion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Rickson's approach to martial arts, to the game of unarmed combat is well beyond his years. He is definitely an inspiration of mine.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eConor McGregor, UFC double-champion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e “A fluid mind-set is required to excel in both combat and life. Rickson Gracie is the embodiment of this mind-set. I don’t know of any athlete, in any sport, who can perform in ‘the zone’ or ‘the flow’ the way that Rickson Gracie did.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJosé Padilha, director of Bus 174, Elite Squad, Robocop (2014), Narcos, and Entebbe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e “Rickson Gracie and I had a match in the BYU wrestling room in 1992. He made me tap out twice and told me I was the toughest guy he’d gone against. Rickson was the best fighter I’d ever seen. He still may be.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMark Schultz, wrestler and Olympic gold medalist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eBreathe: A Life in Flow \u003c\/em\u003eis at its best when it tells beautiful stories illustrating this truth about how Gracie moves through the world, as a fighter, a surfer, and a man doing his best to be his best.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCarolyn Lee Adams, Bloody Elbow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“There is Jiu Jitsu, and then there is Rickson Gracie. All others fit neatly below. The presence of mind and body to make micro adjustments in order to occupy what he calls 'The Middle' and his deep understanding in the form of Connection and Balance sets him apart from other Masters of this so called Gentle Art. Gentle, my ass. You keep what you kill.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaynard James Keenan, martial artist, winemaker, and lead singer of Tool and A Perfect Circle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dey Street Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890649395429,"sku":"NP9780063264847","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063264847.jpg?v=1730233766","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/comfort-in-darkness-the-invisible-power-of-jiu-jitsu-isbn-9780063264847","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}