Comfort in Darkness: The Invisible Power of Jiu Jitsu

A masterwork about the art of combat and the invisible powers within us all from Rickson Gracie, the world's greatest Jiu Jitsu fighter and New York Times bestselling author of Breathe A 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 serenity and spiritual depth of his approach to combat. For 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 philosophical system he uses to face and evaluate life's challenges and maintain happiness and mental balance. Gracie wrote Comfort in Darkness 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... A masterwork from the worlds greatest Jiu Jitsu fighter andNew York Timesbestselling author ofBreatheRickson Graciean inspiring and practical book about the art of combat. A 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 Ricksons three decades of total dominance in Jiu Jitsu is astounding, even more astounding is the serenity and spiritual depth of his approach to combat. Some consider Jiu Jitsu a martial art, others consider it a sport, but to Gracie, it is a philosophical system he uses to face and evaluate lifes challenges and maintain happiness and peace of mind. Gracie wrote Invisible Power after being diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease, a terminal sentence which he views as the greatest fight of his life, one he knows he will eventually lose. This is Gracies defining life statement about his spiritual and technical practice. For the first time, he reveals his time-tested theories and techniques of invisible Jiu Jitsu, a combat system anyone can use to awaken their power and apply it to their everyday lives. An indispensable tool for any fighter or seeker, Invisible Power teaches how to balance and align the mind, body, and spirit.