My son and I are both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Athletes and we have talked about visiting Brazil in the future. Our first professor, Igor Estrella, has invited us in the past. “Trail Blazers” offered very good information about steps that can be taken to allow the Jiu-Jitsu traveller to, hopefully, have a problem free - optimal training - experience. I read the entire book in one sitting, in a little over an hour. It was an easy and entertaining read. I would recommend this book for any Jiu-Jitsu athlete, whether you plan to visit Brazil or not. The history of the academies and the Jiu-Jitsu legends mentioned is quite amazing. G. Turley Texas, U.S.A.