Brazilian Jujitsu

Contributor(s): Brainard, Jason (Author)

ISBN: 9781725310049

Publisher: PowerKids Press

$18.95

Pub Date: December 30, 2019

Dewey: 796.8152

LCCN: 2019027019

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Illustrated, Index

Target Age Group: 08 to 11

Physical Info: 0.30" H x 10.10" L x 8.00" W ( 0.61 lbs) 24 pages

BISAC Categories:

Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports and Recreation | Martial Arts | History | Central and South America

Series: Enter the Dojo! Martial Arts for Kids

Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000506760 ( Brazilian Jujitsu)

Reading level: 4.80

Interest level: MG

Point value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: This book introduces students to the health benefits and fun of Brazilian jujitsu and highlights the rules and history of this exciting, full-contact sport. Readers will explore the fundamental elements of grappling, including mounts, guards, locks, and holds used in ground fighting. They'll learn how Brazilian jujitsu compares to the form of Japanese judo from which it sprang. This intriguing, informative text also explores the importance of training and the belt system. Color photographs and fact boxes highlight important concepts and help strengthen reader comprehension.

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