{"product_id":"start-strong-sean-ryan-9798287470814","title":"Start Strong: A Real-World Guide to Surviving and Thriving in Your First Year of BJJ: Everything they don't tell you about starting Brazilian Jiu-Jits","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStart Strong: A Real-World Guide to Surviving and Thriving in Your First Year of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEverything they don't tell you (but should) before stepping onto the mats.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThinking about starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, but feeling nervous, unfit, or totally unprepared?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book was made for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStart Strong\u003c\/b\u003e is not a technique manual. It's your \u003cb\u003ehonest, practical, and sometimes blunt guide\u003c\/b\u003e to surviving the wild ride that is your first year of BJJ. Written by a coach who specialises in training beginners and taking them through a powerful 12-week program. This book answers the real questions beginners have but rarely ask.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, you'll discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to find the right gym (and spot the red flags early)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat to expect in your first few classes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy most people quit within 6 weeks - and how not to be one of them\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe truth about soreness, struggle, ego, and \"not feeling good enough\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to train smart, build real skill, and avoid burnout\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy being a great training partner matters more than winning\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA realistic roadmap of what progress actually looks like in year one\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're fresh off the couch, bored of the gym, or obsessed with the UFC but have no clue what's happening on the ground - this book will help you start your BJJ journey with clarity, confidence, and the mindset to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou don't need to be young, ripped, or fearless.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou just need to start - and \u003cb\u003ethis book shows you how to keep going\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sean Ryan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798287470814\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/09\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 76\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.16d","brand":"Sean Ryan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48066629435647,"sku":"9798287470814","price":13.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3d0fd09c-cad1-44c3-973d-42d36597dc40.jpg?v=1768679536","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/start-strong-sean-ryan-9798287470814","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}