BOOK REVIEW OF "FILHO TEU NÃO FOGE À LUTA: COMO LUTADORES BRASILEIROS TRANSFORMARAM O MMA EM UM FENÔMENO MUNDIAL"

Abstract

A review of book "Filho teu não foge à luta:
como lutadores brasileiros transformaram o MMA em
um fenômeno mundial" is about of MMA ( Mixed Martial
Arts), written by journalist Fellipe Awi (2012). The
author writes the history of the sport from the point of
the creation of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the fighters
promoted by Gracie Family in the beginning of last
century. Showing the superiority of this fight/art, the
author argues that developed of these techniques are
taken from Japanese martial art called Jujutsu. The
well-known fights in the past named "Vale-Tudo" and
the necessary changes to make MMA less violent are
the reasons for the audience interest in this fight in
author opinion. In addition of that, some of the most
important MMA characters are part of the book
narrative, showing how difficult was in the begging to
make MMA become a sport with rules and penalties
accepted for all federations. Some critics are made by
the reviewers and they are included in the book review.
Specif ic author information's are different from
reviewer's references. Awi also tells the main role of
Brazilian fighters. Their travelling around the world,
mainly to USA and the spread of fighters clubs in this
country. The book review tells the stories narrated by
the author, with reports of famous characters from
the world of fighting and took part in the creation of
sporting phenomenon that is among the fastest growing
and well successful in the world.