Understand this highly debated flash point for scientific debate, academic criticism, and common confusion with this unique presentation. Delve into the technical aspects of the chronology, historicity, and significance of understanding this landmark event, including what we can learn from the Hebrew words used to describe it. Examine the numerous geological, geophysical, and paleontological indications pointing to the reality and global scope of the Flood. Learn how and why the authors' exhaustive research began, putting forth objectives, criticisms they would address, and identifying obstacles to be resolved. The Flood as described in the Book of Genesis not only shaped the global landscape, it is an event that literally forms our understanding of early biblical history. Now an experienced team of scientists and theologians has written a definitive account of the Genesis Flood with detailed research into the original biblical text and evidences unlocked by modern science and study. Often recounted and discounted as just a myth or children's story, what we find with deeper study is instead a cataclysmic event, one that truly wiped out life on our planet with the exception of those preserved through God's plan. The devastation the Genesis Flood wreaked upon a rebellious world remains an important part of the biblical narrative we should understand for what it was - a divine act of judgment on a sin-immersed world.

Grappling took the wolrd of martial arts by storm in the early 1990s with the advent of the UFC and other no-holds-barred events, and quickly became one of the most popular figthing methods in the world. In Grappling Masters, through conversations with historical figures such as Helio Gracie, Gene LeBell and Wally Jay, and numerous current wolrd-class masters such as Rorion Gracie, Gokor Chivichyan, Oleg Taktarov, Rickson Gracie and Mike Swain, the many threads of grappling learning, legend and lore are woven together to present a complete and integrated view of this eclectic art of fighting, philosophy, and self-defense. For the first time, interviews with some of the world's top grappling masters have been gathered together in one book. No matter how well you think you know these masters, you haven't truly experienced their wit, wisdom, and insight until you have read Grappling Masters

The nuances of the guard, the most important position in jiu-jitsu, are covered in this instructional guide that teaches practitioners how to put up an impenetrable defense to any opponent. Showing how a myriad of techniques originate in the guard, including sweeps, reversals, and submissions, these drills demonstrate how small changes in hip position and weight distribution can make the difference between success and failure in submission combat. Extraordinarily detailed with tips from leading black belts and down-to-earth advice on what to think about during a match, this guide is instructive reading for even advanced belts seeking to refine their game.

Compelling and captivating stories of jiu-jitsu icons and influencers that reveal the 22 scientifically proven principles for success on and off the mats. Jiu-Jitsu will change your life. But are you paying attention to the right things? When you are exposed to the jiu-jitsu community, you will meet countless people that share a similar message which is, "Jiu-Jitsu changed my life!" The first few times you heard this, you probably rolled your eyes and internally snickered. You thought to yourself, "How could so many people say that jiu-jitsu changed their lives? That is just ridiculous." But practitioners keep training. Weeks turn into months and months turn into years. Many fall in love with jiu-jitsu and then start saying, "Jiu-Jitsu changed my life. The book includes compelling and captivating stories of icons, influencers, legends, and champions in the jiu-jitsu world. It highlights 22 scientifically proven principles for success on and off the mats. This book is for those that love jiu-jitsu and have a love for learning. Master Jiu-Jitsu Master Life has dozens of stories that are fun to read but more importantly allow you to pull out and apply these principles of success in your own life. Among the stories, you will learn; - How RVCA founder PM Tenore and Shoyoroll founder Vince "Bear" Quitugua escaped poverty to build hugely successful brands that have impacted the jiu-jitsu community. - How Rener Gracie turned a major injury into a life-changing opportunity. - How Keenan Cornelius went from an unknown and average jiu-jitsu competitor to a breakout star creating his own techniques. - How Kit Dale earned his jiu-jitsu black belt in four years while winning major championships using science-based learning principles. - How UFC Champion Georges St-Pierre's coach Firas Zahabi trained countless athletes to reach the highest levels in combat sports including jiu-jitsu. - How Royce Gracie's first U.S. jiu-jitsu blackbelt Rob Khan systematized jiu-jitsu for mixed martial arts and how that led to changing the lives of countless practitioners and students. - How jiu-jitsu legend Marcelo Garcia approached the development of his students and turned them into world-class champions. - How Bernardo Faria became a multiple-time jiu-jitsu world champion and business success at the same time. - How Jocko Willink went from success as a U.S. Navy Seal to top podcaster, gym owner, best-selling author, management consultant, entrepreneur, and jiu-jitsu blackbelt. - How Karel "SilverFox" Pravec immigrated to the United States from a country that no longer exists to become one of the top global influencers in the jiu-jitsu world. - How Roger Gracie became one of the most dominant jiu-jitsu competitors of all time. - How John Danaher transformed himself from a philosophy student at Columbia University to full-time legendary jiu-jitsu coach and originator of many modern jiu-jitsu sequences. - How Joe Rogan became a comedian, television host, podcaster, health enthusiast, UFC commentator, and a jiu-jitsu black belt. If you are looking to change your life through jiu-jitsu, this book is for you. If you are looking to lose weight, compete, and have better relationships through jiu-jitsu, this book is for you. If you are looking to progress your jiu-jitsu game at a much faster rate, this book is for you. How much more productive would you be on and off the grappling mats if you knew the proven principles of success used by those at the top of the game? "I created this book, my ultimate guide-book of highly effective principles, for myself. It changed my life. It improved my jiu-jitsu. It improved my life off of the mats. I hope it does the same for you."

In a clear and easy-to-follow format, Grand Master Helio Gracie addresses different aspects of the Brazilian jiu-jitsu method that bears his name. Learn how to systematically progress and technically improve mat game, regardless of background or grappling ability.

Showcasing their favorite and most effective finishing moves, world-renowned jiu-jitsu experts Helio Gracie and son Royler Gracie share the submission techniques that have helped them win fights for more than three decades. Sections of the book break down each submission procedure, presenting important details on how to put devastating combinations together in order to make practitioners more polished competitors. Personal advice on physical and mental training, combined with a deeper understanding of a match's end game, enables readers to elevate their performance and emerge victorious.

" ... More than 30 years' worth of instructional essays and interviews collected from the Black belt archives"--Page 4 of cover

Some admirers have called Gene LeBell, a.k.a. "The Toughest Man Alive," the deadliest man on the planet. His wife says sarcastically, "He's just from another world." LeBell wears many hats, having grown up in boxing and wrestling gyms around the world and spending a lifetime studying many of the different martial arts. LeBell has won national judo championships, wrestled professionally for over 20 successful years, announced professional wrestling on television for 15 years, and refereed professional boxing and wrestling matches all over the world. The Godfather of Grappling tells the amazing story of this grappling master, who has also been a TV and movie actor and a top Hollywood stuntman for more than half a century. Featuring forewords by "Rowdy" Roddy Piper and Chuck Norris, just two of the many celebrities he counts as friends, and packed with dozens of photos and illustrations, The Godfather of Grapping is an inspirational tale sure to entertain fans of professional wrestling, the martial arts, movies, television, and just about anything else Gene LeBell has taken on during his storied career.