The foundational work by Mikio Oga—the first Asian to become a World Champion black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—is back! Long out of print), *The School of Newaza* has been revived as a two-volume set.
Volume 1 offers a detailed, photo-illustrated breakdown of the core elements of Jiu-Jitsu: "pulling guard" and "pinning."
The instructional videos that accompanied the original edition are now easily accessible via QR codes.
This is the definitive instructional guide to groundwork—providing a solid grasp of the fundamentals of Judo and Jiu-Jitsu that, while seemingly obvious, are rarely explicitly taught!
About the Author:
Mikio Oga is a Japanese Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor, competitor, and founder of Oga Dojo and the Newaza World association. He began his martial arts training in judo at Kyushu University, focusing on Kosen-style groundwork, before transitioning to BJJ in 1999 and earning his black belt under Yuki Nakai in 2003. Oga went on to achieve strong results in international competition, including a black belt title at the IBJJF International Masters & Seniors and a podium finish at the IBJJF World Championship. Through his academies, tournaments, and instructional materials, he has played a key role in developing and organizing BJJ in Japan, with a teaching style that emphasizes precise, systematic grappling mechanics.