Download or read book The Ultimate Mixed Martial Arts Training Guide written by Danny Plyler and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Mixed Martial Arts Fighting Techniques written by Danny Indio and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-10-16 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!

Download or read book Mma Training written by John Renegade and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-05-26 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MMA Training For Beginners! 1st Edition (May 2016) The Ultimate Beginners Crash Course To Learning Mixed Martial Arts! Are You Ready To Learn How To Train & Fight In MMA? If So You've Come To The Right Place - You May Have! MMA is without a doubt one of the quickest growing sports in the world! With many disciplines, striking styles and takedowns it's a great sport to watch, and even better to be a part of! Improve your fitness, confidence, self defence skills & have fun with MMA Training. There's a ton of other technical, complicated & drawn out books available out there, when I write it's no BS, no fluff. Just the information you want and need to get started. Here's A Preview Of What MMA Training For Beginners Contains... Your Reason For Fighting The Benefits Of Studying MMA The History Of Mixed Martial Arts You Need To Know Who Can Train For MMA? Determing If It's Right For You MMA Lingo - The Language & Terms You Should Learn Disciplines Of Martial Arts In MMA Getting To It - How To Start Training Striking & Stand-Up Game Explained Your Ground Game (Important!) Basic MMA Drills To Practice & Perfect And Much, Much More! Order Your Copy Now And Let's Get Training!

Download or read book The Philosophy of Mixed Martial Arts written by Jason Holt and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-09-09 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mixed martial arts (MMA)—unarmed fighting games permitting techniques derived from a variety of martial arts and combat sports— has exploded from the fringes of sport into a worldwide phenomenon, a sport as controversial as it is compelling. This is the first book to pay MMA the serious philosophical attention it deserves. With contributions from leading international scholars of the philosophy of sport and martial arts, the book explores topics such as whether MMA qualifies as a martial art, the differences between MMA and the traditional martial arts, the aesthetic dimensions of MMA, the limits of consent and choice in MMA and whether MMA can promote moral virtues. It also explores cutting-edge practical and ethical topics, including the role of gender in MMA, and the question of whether trans athletes should be allowed to compete in the women’s divisions. The contributors to this anthology take down, ground and pound, and submit many essential questions about this fascinating recent development in the culture of sport and spectacle. This is important reading for anybody with an interest in combat sports, martial arts, or the philosophy, sociology, culture or history of sport.

Download or read book Basics of Mixed Martial Arts written by Zdot and published by . This book was released on 2010-09-20 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are various styles adapted from its conventional form like stances used in boxing which lacks efficient counters to takedowns and leg attacks. It is common that a fighter trains under several coaches teaching different methods or techniques to improve different aspects of the game in an instant. Speed drills, flexibility, heart conditioning, and strength training are also important in a fighter's training. There are schools willing to train certain MMA fighters, leading to a genre within its own category.In the present time, MMA is no longer concerned with only the competitive fighters. This sport is now common among the traditional and non-traditional fighters of this generation. It is now widely taught and has become an accessible sport accepted by wider aspects of ages.

Download or read book How To Learn Mixed Martial Arts written by HowExpert and published by HowExpert. This book was released on 2014-09-10 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For those of you who have experience in grappling and striking, but do not know quite how to put it all together, this book may be for you. From the beginning to the end, "An Introduction to MMA" verbally and visually illustrates how to combine common techniques from boxing, kickboxing, and grappling into a single art - mixed martial arts. The text focuses on basic to intermediate striking combos, striking to takedown combos, and even grappling combos (submission chaining), not to mention addressing a few other areas as well. Boxing combos lead into takedowns, which lead into submissions or ground and pound, sometimes both, as you work through this text. Aimed at helping you put together techniques you already know, "An Introduction to MMA" does not spend a lot of time reviewing the basics from each art, but instead focuses on what techniques from each art flow together. Therefore, if you have a basic knowledge of boxing, kickboxing, or both, and a bit of grappling under your belt, this manual may be able to help you take your skills to the next level, or at least improve what you do know. Either way, you are in for an informative and entertaining read. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

Download or read book Blood and Guts written by Jim Whiting and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2009-07 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Discusses the basics of mixed martial arts including the sport's history, rules, moves, and famous fighters"--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book Mixed Martial Arts written by L.A. Jennings and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-04-23 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book The Best of Mixed Martial Arts written by M. M. A. Worldwide and published by Triumph Books (IL). This book was released on 2008-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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

Download or read book Quitters Never Win written by Michael Bisping and published by Diversion Books. This book was released on 2020-01-21 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate Fighting Champion Hall of Famer tells his story in this no-holds-barred memoir—featuring a bonus chapter in this updated American edition. In Quitters Never Win, Michael Bisping—Britain’s own Rocky Balboa—tells his life story from childhood as a British Army brat to a legendary mixed martial arts career and induction into the UFC Hall of Fame. The ultimate UFC underdog, Bisping fought his way to Number One contender three times, only to be knocked back each time. But he refused to give in, clawing his way to his first World Title shot at the age of thirty-seven—and becoming the first ever British UFC world champion. Bisping offers fresh insights about his fighting career, never-before-told stories about his film and TV career, and a harrowing account of his fighting off attempted kidnappers while filming in South Africa. Loaded with the humor and brutal honesty that first won him a following on the television show Ultimate Fighter 3, Bisping recounts his record setting thirteen-year fight career battling the likes of Anderson Silva, Georges St-Pierre, and Dan Henderson.

Download or read book Mixed Martial Arts 101 written by D. Matthews and published by . This book was released on 2010-12-15 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book About Mixed Martial Arts and everything you have to learn about it

Download or read book Mixed Martial Arts written by BJ Penn and published by Victory Belt Publishing. This book was released on 2007-05-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mixed Martial Arts outlines the revolutionary system of fighting used by world-renowned fighter BJ Penn. Penn, one of the most technical and decorated fighters in the world today, illustrates fighting techniques that teach you how to mix strikes with takedowns, ground and pound an opponent into submission, fight against the cage and formulate strategies based upon your personal attributes and strengths.

Download or read book How to Learn Mixed Martial Arts written by Howexpert Press and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-12-02 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For those of you who have experience in grappling and striking, but do not know quite how to put it all together, this book may be for you. From the beginning to the end, "An Introduction to MMA" verbally and visually illustrates how to combine common techniques from boxing, kickboxing, and grappling into a single art - mixed martial arts. The text focuses on basic to intermediate striking combos, striking to takedown combos, and even grappling combos (submission chaining), not to mention addressing a few other areas as well. Boxing combos lead into takedowns, which lead into submissions or ground and pound, sometimes both, as you work through this text. Aimed at helping you put together techniques you already know, "An Introduction to MMA" does not spend a lot of time reviewing the basics from each art, but instead focuses on what techniques from each art flow together. Therefore, if you have a basic knowledge of boxing, kickboxing, or both, and a bit of grappling under your belt, this manual may be able to help you take your skills to the next level, or at least improve what you do know. Either way, you are in for an informative and entertaining read. Click "Buy Now" to get it now!

Download or read book Mastering the Rubber Guard written by Eddie Bravo and published by Victory Belt Publishing. This book was released on 2006-12-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: InMastering the Rubber Guard,Eddie Bravo, the only American to submit a member of the legendary Gracie family in jiu-jitsu competition, reveals the techniques and strategy of the Rubber Guard, a revolutionary system of grappling designed specifically for the street and mixed martial arts competition. Through descriptive narrative and nearly a thousand color photographs, Bravo teaches dozens of unique moves and submissions. Widely regarded as not only the most offensive, but also the most defensive, guard game in existence, the Rubber Guard will change the way you view and play jiu-jitsu.

Download or read book Mixed Martial Arts Unleashed written by Mickey Dimic and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get what it takes to win-and unleash the ultimate fighter in you Think you know your way around the cage? Think again. Mixed martial arts powerhouse Mickey Dimic, two-time middleweight world champion and Hall of Famer, kicks your game into gear with this no-holds-barred guide to grounding and pounding, sprawling and brawling, and boxing dirty like the toughest contenders. Breaking down the fundamentals of mixed martial arts competition, Dimic brings his decades of MMA experience to teach you the various skills of boxing, wrestling, Muay Thai, judo, and Jiu-jitsu, arming you with an unstoppable arsenal of weapons sure to yield maximum damage to any opponent. With Dimic's cage-tested tips and drills, you'll learn to: Hone your body with proper training Punch and kick with power and precision Beat down your opponent with a merciless full mount Escape from the tightest traps Force submissions with vice-grip grappling holds And strategize your way to victory in every fight

Download or read book Mixed Martial Arts written by Aaron Cook and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-02-14 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn How to Use Mixed Martial Arts SAFELY and Effectively and get MAXIMUM Results in the Shortest Possible Time Is Your Belly Taking a Trip South? Feeling Like the Years Are Catching Up With You? Could You Use a Few Self-Defense Moves? Catapult Your Confidence To A New Level With The Inside Scoop! Are you ready to move beyond simple karate? Or, are you just getting started with martial arts? Regardless of your answer this is your chance to finally get the inside story of what it really takes to succeed with mixed martial arts. Before you get started you need to learn everything possible about MMA. Have you got a clue about exactly what you must do to set your body on fire and start turning meaningless muscle into a MMA machine? We thought not! Sadly that is the way most people begin a new endeavor. Unfortunately, that also sets the tone for failure right from the get-go. It is also the reason why more people don't succeed. The term "just do it" is a prime example. Yes, "just do it" but do it AFTER you've prepared. And you can get prepared in no time with "Mixing it Up With MMA." Inside the digital pages you will learn everything you need to know about MMA. In fact, you'll get the low down on every training method known to man! It's pretty well known that while home study is great, working out a gym gives you that extra push. But how do you select a gym that specializes in mixed martial arts? This is so important that we devote an entire chapter to finding the right MMA training gym. When it comes to MMA not all gyms are created equal. Different training requirements, equipment and knowledge are needed. Discover how MMA fighters improve their reaction and speed using Plyometrics in the special chapter devoted to this topic. Fighters have learned that Plyometrics have greatly improved their performance. MMA is not just about speed, strength, power, endurance, stamina and fighting techniques, but they need to follow a very strict diet. Nutrition and the MMA fighter go hand-in-hand when it comes to achieving the best possible performance. If you are interested in MMA Competition, a full grasp of the situation is an absolute must. At first, MMA competitions were primarily introduced as a way to get people in different martial arts disciplines to fight against each other in order to prove which discipline is the most effective. Today, MMA competitions have evolved and produced different breeds of athletes. There are already stricter rules but you will still see that there is much to learn when there is no centralized sanctioning authority for MMA. Remember, MMA is "Mixed Martial Arts." Multiple disciplines are involved when learning this new sport. Weight training, fight training, fitness training and training in boxing are all required and "Mixing it Up With MMA" includes chapters devoted to each. "Mixing it Up With MMA" begins with the basics of getting started in this sport and runs you clear through what you must do if you wish to take it to a professional level. So take action right now, while it's fresh in your mind. Tag: mixed martial arts, mixed martial arts anatomy, mixed martial arts book, mixed martial arts book of knowledge, mixed martial arts for dummies, mixed martial arts the book of knowledge, mixed martial arts unleashed

Download or read book Jiu Jitsu University written by Saulo Ribeiro and published by Victory Belt Publishing. This book was released on 2008-11-17 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Saulo Ribeiro—six-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion—is world-renowned for his functional Jiu-Jitsu knowledge and flawless technique. In Jiu-Jitsu University, Ribeiro shares with the public for the first time his revolutionary system of grappling, mapping out more than 200 techniques that carry you from white to black belt. Illuminating common Jiu-Jitsu errors and then illustrating practical remedies, this book is a must for all who train in Jiu-Jitsu. Not your run-of-the-mill technique book, Jiu-Jitsu University is a detailed training manual that will ultimately change the way Jiu-Jitsu is taught around the globe.