Arte Suave ~ Jiu Jitsu through the visual

  • Frankie Tramontano

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a way of life. A discipline that teaches so much more than just grappling or self-defence. After being a martial artist and designer for years, it was about time I merged my two passions together. Arte Suave is an illustrated book based on the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The gentle art. The book explores the form and movement of Jiu-Jitsu through linear illustrations conceptualised durin sparring sessions. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of the most powerful tools that I possess, so I had to pay homage to the art in the best way I know.