The Mixed Martial Arts Handbook
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Author | : Danny Plyler |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 270 |
Release | : 2009-10-01 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 1440307830 |
A Must-Have Resource for all Warrior Athletes Regardless of your skill or fitness level, The Ultimate Mixed Marital Arts Training Guide - with more than 300 step-by-step photographs, detailed callouts, and comprehensive instruction - is the personal trainer you need to accomplish your workout goals and sharpen your techniques. You'll learn: • Cardio and strength training exercises like mountain climber push-ups, partner closed guard sit-up reaches, and the Muay Thai scarecrow • Striking and defense techniques such as the jab, cross, hook, overhand, Muay Thai knee, inner/outer thigh kick, and head kick • Wrestling and countering techniques including the dirty boxing clinch, the over-under clinch, and the Muay Thai clinch • Takedowns like the hip throw, shoot takedown, and single and double leg takedown • Jiu-jitsu passing and escape techniques for the full mount, knee mount, closed guard, open guard, and more • Winning submission moves like the arm bar, Kimura, omoplata, guillotine, ankle lock, and triangle choke • Drills to improve your punching and kicking speed and accuracy • Mental exercises to sharpen your focus, reduce your fears, and increase your concentration • Diet and nutrition techniques the pros use to stay in top fighting condition - whether they're in training mode or cutting weight before a match Whatever your personal fitness and fighting ambitions might be, The Ultimate Mixed Martial Arts Training Guide is your all-in-one resource to peak physical conditioning, clear mental focus, increased confidence, and superior fighting skills.
Author | : M. M. A. Worldwide |
Publisher | : Triumph Books (IL) |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2008-06 |
Genre | : Martial arts |
ISBN | : 9781600780882 |
"MMA worldwide magazine, Bodyguard magazine, and TapouT magazine bring you inside the action-packed world of mixed martial arts. This collaboration compiles over three years of articles, columns, and techniques that will bring MMA to life"--Page 4 of cover
Author | : Adam T. Heath |
Publisher | : Potomac Books, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 280 |
Release | : 2012-02 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 1612340415 |
Mixed martial arts hasn t been dubbed the world 's fastest growing sport for nothing. It 's noticeably rocked the sporting world since the creation of the Ultimate Fighting Championship nearly two decades ago and has even shaken up the pop culture scene. Who would have expected popular MMA fighter Chuck Liddell to trade in his sparring gloves for dance shoes on "Dancing with the Stars"? A combo of grappling, punching, kneeing, and kicking, this sport looks like it will be grounding and pounding, sprawling and brawling, for some time to come."Mixed Martial Arts Most Wanted " steps into the cage and brings you round after round of fighting deeds and details worthy of a sport known for bloody battles and ingenious tactics. Authors Adam T. Heath and David L. Hudson Jr. have knocked out sixty top-ten lists detailing the low blows, grappling greats, human anomalies, and fighting females that make up the compelling world of mixed martial arts.There 's no need to be an insider Heath and Hudson bring you all of the sport 's best bouts, dirtiest moves, and brainscrambling kayos in a book that will keep MMA enthusiasts reeling for months.
Author | : Danny Indio |
Publisher | : Tuttle Publishing |
Total Pages | : 114 |
Release | : 2012-10-16 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 1462909868 |
Learn devastating mixed martial arts techniques from all over the world with this expert guide. Superb fighting skills are essential in all sorts of situations and can save your life if you are attacked. Mixed Martial Arts Fighting Techniques is a complete how-to manual for the modern fighter, presenting a detailed overview of all the best MMA fighting techniques and the various situations in which they can be used. Comprehensive and well laid-out, with hundreds of tips such as grappling your way into a dominant kesa-gatame position to force your adversary's submission or knowing when to fight "dirty" to attack your opponent's vulnerabilities, this manual will give you a leg-up for everything from a no-holds-barred street fight to the regimented rules of fighting in the ring. With over 700 color photos and downloadable instructional video that clearly demonstrate all the right moves, this book gives you the winning edge you need! Use Western boxing and Muay Thai techniques to move out of harm's way as you deliver a devastating array of attacks Use Brazilian jiu-jitsu and MMA techniques to escape holds and move into dominant positions Use modern streetfighting techniques Use Filipino knife-fighting techniques And much more!
Author | : Anderson Silva |
Publisher | : Victory Belt Publishing |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2008-11-17 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 9780981504414 |
In Mixed Martial Arts Instruction Manual, UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva unveils more than 150 striking techniques that have been proven in the Octagon. Detailing everything from basic punches and kicks to complex combinations through 1500 step-by-step color photographs and descriptive narrative, this book will become a bible for both beginning practitioners and seasoned mixed martial arts veterans.
Author | : John Ritschel |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 362 |
Release | : 2010-01-27 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 1626366292 |
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport in which a variety of fighting techniques are used, including striking techniques (kicks, knees, and punches) and grappling techniques (clinch holds, submission holds, sweeps, takedowns, and throws). MMA is exploding in popularity. Packed with more than 300 full-color photographs, this book takes you through all the moves, step-by-step, demonstrating the various techniques required to master this martial arts phenomenon. It’s an essential hand-book for anyone considering entering the ring.
Author | : Antonio Nogueira |
Publisher | : Victory Belt Publishing |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2008-11 |
Genre | : Mixed martial arts |
ISBN | : 9780981504421 |
Antonio Nogueira is known as "The World's Most Dangerous Groundfighter"
Author | : L.A. Jennings |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 261 |
Release | : 2021-04-23 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 1538141965 |
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is an international phenomenon, with a fascinatingly diverse and complex history that stems from fighting sports around the world. In Mixed Martial Arts: A History from Ancient Fighting Sports to the UFC, L.A. Jennings explores the vast global history of martial arts—including Asian martial arts, African fighting sports, European pugilism and wrestling, and the fighting styles of North, Central, and South Americas—and how they gave rise to the modern sport of MMA. Jennings shares some of the most famous moments in fighting history alongside stories of the fighters themselves, such as the infamous 1976 fight between Muhammad Ali and Antonio Inoki. When the Ultimate Fighting Championship premiered in 1993, it introduced the world to the controversial “cage fighting” at a scale never seen before. With the assistance of technological innovations and globalization, MMA has become the fastest growing sport on earth, the culmination of thousands of years of fighting for sport. Featuring fascinating stories and photographs of fighters from around the world, Mixed Martial Arts reveals the long and captivating history of this often-misunderstood sport.
Author | : John Ritschel |
Publisher | : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Total Pages | : 266 |
Release | : 2008-01-15 |
Genre | : Health & Fitness |
ISBN | : 9781404213951 |
Explains the history, steps, and training of kickboxing.
Author | : Lito Angeles |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 9780897501750 |
The constantly evolving mixed martial arts and Ultimate Fighting Championship terminology is demystified in this comprehensive reference. Perfect for fans new to the arena or any devotee looking to gain a deeper understanding of the styles, positions and techniques, this exhaustive resource helps make sense of the flurry of action in the rings. Each entry includes written descriptions and detailed photo sequences that help readers comprehend everything from guards and locks to kicks and bars. Full-color shots of dynamic moves accompany background and historical information on the evolution of the sport, offering fans the information they need to have a more enjoyable experience when watching the matches.