Although Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) consists of thousands of techniques, studies of the real fights conducted by members of the Gracie Family show that 36 techniques have been used more often, and with greater success, than all the other techniques combined. Originally developed for the U.S. Army, Gracie Combatives is the only jiu-jitsu program that is entirely dedicated to the mastery of these 36 essential techniques. The 13-Year Update Gracie Combatives is the best-selling beginner jiu-jitsu program ever released by the Gracie Family. Thirteen years after it was first released on video, the program has been completely re-produced from top to bottom. While the core 36 techniques are the same, everything else about this collection has been improved. Here's what's new: Bonus Slices: Every lesson features a totally new bonus technique (or slice) designed to improve your effectiveness against an opponent who may have some jiu-jitsu or grappling experience. The 32 Principles: When you