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Comfort in Darkness

The Invisible Power of Jiu Jitsu

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Comfort in Darkness

By: Rickson Gracie, Peter Maguire - contributor
Narrated by: Fred Sanders
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A masterwork about the art of combat and the invisible powers within us all from Rickson Gracie, the world’s greatest Jiu Jitsu fighter and New York Times bestselling author of Breathe

A mythic figure in fighting and a legendary member of the “first family of martial arts,” Rickson Gracie is considered the godfather of what we recognize today as Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Although Rickson’s three decades of total dominance in Jiu Jitsu is astounding, even more astounding is the serenity and spiritual depth of his approach to combat.

For Rickson, Jiu Jitsu is a metaphor for life. Some consider Jiu Jitsu a martial art, others consider it a sport, but to Gracie, it is a philosophical system he uses to face and evaluate life’s challenges and maintain happiness and mental balance.

Gracie wrote Comfort in Darkness after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, a terminal sentence which he views as the final fight of his life, one he knows he will eventually lose. This is Gracie’s defining life statement about his spiritual and technical practice.

For the first time, Gracie reveals his time-tested theories and techniques of invisible Jiu Jitsu, a combat system and life philosophy for life he developed over the course of his life. Anyone can use the principles of invisible Jiu Jitsu to awaken their dormant inherent power and apply it to their everyday lives. An indispensable tool for any fighter or seeker, Comfort in Darkness is a timeless book of strategy about aligning the mind, body, and spirit.

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Excellent story

If you liked “Breath”, you will love this book. Some of the same stories but nested under a different perspective.

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Jiu Jitsu is life!🤙

Such an awesome addition to his first book Breathe. Definitely recommend this for anyone who’s a Jiu Jitsu practitioner, or who isn’t but have a fascination with martial arts in general. Jiu Jitsu is more than what you do on the mats, it’s how how you grapple with what life throws at you.

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Inspiring!

This entire book was excellent! But the final chapters of this book are very inspiring! The chapter on love to my opponents, was very moving. What a legend Rickson is!

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Long Live Rickson Gracie

Rickson has so much experience and wisdom 🙏🏻🙏🏻 I’ve read both of his books and learned so much from his stories and lessons. Thank you Rickson for all that you have done for JiuJitus

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Rickinson Fans Will Enjoy

This book is less about physical Jiu Jitsu and more about the mindset of a Red Belt. You will enjoy it if youre a Gracie fan.

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Much more than a BJJ story.

I didn't know a lot about Rickson, other than his amazing fight career and what I have heard from BJJ Professors. His life out of the ring seems harder than in the ring. Great book whether you are a BJJ practitioner or not.

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5/5 stars—an absolute must-listen!

Rickson Gracie’s Comfort in Darkness is a masterpiece of storytelling and wisdom, offering a profound glimpse into the life of one of the greatest martial artists of all time. Far beyond a recounting of fights, this book explores the mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of what it means to live a life of purpose, discipline, and flow.

Gracie’s reflections on embracing challenges, finding peace in adversity, and mastering oneself are deeply inspiring. He doesn’t shy away from discussing his personal struggles and darkest moments, making the lessons he shares feel raw, authentic, and universally relatable. The philosophy he weaves through his experiences transcends martial arts, offering insights that anyone can apply to their own life.

The narration perfectly captures Rickson’s calm strength, making the audiobook a meditative experience in itself. Whether you’re a practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a fan of the Gracie legacy, or simply someone seeking inspiration, Comfort in Darkness will leave a lasting impression.

5/5 stars—an absolute must-listen!

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Wish you all the best rickson

Wish you all the best rickson and speedy recovery we are looking forward to read a new chapter of your legacy ….

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Basically a rewrite of, “Breathe”.

Good, but it is Basically a rewrite of, “Breathe”. Would get one or the other.

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Highly recommend

This audio book is very good. Very inspiring and motivational!!! I love the way how the author talks about his view in Pride and also talks about the tragic lose of his son Wich plays a huge part in his life . I highly recommend this audio book .

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