Considered to be the most complete historical book about the origins of jiu-jitsu and vale tudo, “Long Before MMA” (Part 1) is now available in English at Amazon.com.
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The project was sponsored by UFC former contender Demian Maia, who also wrote the preface of the book, which is as follows:I've always been passionate about history, and of course, martial arts. Since the age of 12, I consumed everything that appeared related to the theme. When the trilogy “Long Before MMA” fell into my hands at the recommendation of my good friend and journalist specialized in fights, Marcelo Alonso, I was pleasantly surprised. I soon realized that the information was supported by several sources of the time, mainly newspapers and books. However, the coolest thing was to see that — even knowing that neutrality is something unattainable — the authors Elton Silva and Eduardo Correia made an effort to maintain the greatest impartiality in the face of the facts. And we…