{"product_id":"breathe-a-life-in-flow-9780063018952","title":"Breathe: A Life in Flow","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*An instant \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestseller, \u003cem\u003eUSA Today \u003c\/em\u003ebestseller, and \u003cem\u003eWall Street Journal \u003c\/em\u003ebestseller*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Brazilian Jiu Jitsu legend Rickson Gracie, a riveting memoir weaving the story of his stunning career with the larger history of his family dynasty and Jiu Jitsu.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUndefeated through his final fight, Rickson Gracie belongs in the fighting pantheon with Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, and Mike Tyson. In \u003cem\u003eBreathe\u003c\/em\u003e, Rickson shares the full story of how his father and uncles came to develop Jiu Jitsu, what it was like to grow up among several generations of world-renowned fighters, and the principles and skills that guided him to his undefeated record. Gracie's classic memoir offers indispensable insights into martial arts, human performance, and how the connection between mind and body can be harnessed for success both inside and outside the ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGracie, Rickson:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRickson Gracie\u003c\/strong\u003e, member of the most prominent martial arts family, was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he entered his first Jiu Jitsu competition at the age of six. By the age of fifteen he was teaching his family's martial art. For almost two decades, Gracie reigned as world Jiu Jitsu champion in both the middle heavy weight and open divisions. He retired from fighting with an undefeated record. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince retiring, he has focused on unifying and spreading his family martial art through his Global Jiu Jitsu Federation. Today, he teaches seminars around the world and his students come from all walks of life: men, women, children, senior citizens, law enforcement officers, military personnel, veterans suffering from PTSD, and martial artists of all styles. A film about his life, \u003cem\u003eDead or Alive\u003c\/em\u003e, directed by \u003cem\u003eNarcos \u003c\/em\u003edirector José Padilha, is currently in production from Netflix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaguire, Peter:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeter Maguire\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of \u003cem\u003eLaw and War\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFacing Death in Cambodia\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThai Stick\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003ewhich he is presently developing into a feature film for Netflix. Maguire has taught the law and theory of war at Columbia University, Bard College, and University of North Carolina at Wilmington. His book \u003cem\u003eThai Stick\u003c\/em\u003e was nominated for American Historical Association's Gerry Bentley Prize for global history and Columbia Journalism School's J. Anthony Lucas Prize for excellence in nonfiction. A coauthor of the script for the Rickson Gracie film \u003cem\u003eDead or Alive\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003e Maguire has been Rickson's student and friend for over 25 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dey Street Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50613362589970,"sku":"9780063018952","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_27e45717-d511-4922-839c-fc075b4e0d8d.jpg?v=1732397466","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/breathe-a-life-in-flow-9780063018952","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}