Beyond the Lion's Den: The Life, The Fights, The Techniques
Author(s): Ken Shamrock (Author), Erich Krauss (Author)
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Publication Date: 15 Oct. 2005
Language: English
Print length: 288 pages
ISBN-10: 9780804836593
ISBN-13: 9780804836593
Book Description
Inside the Lion’s Den is the remarkable story of Ken Shamrock’s ascent to the top of reality martial combat.
A legendary Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter and former professional wrestler, Shamrock is an inspiration to thousands. This is the story of his rise from a troubled youth to champion in the ring in both America and Asia. The first “King of Pancrase” in the Japanese fighting circuit, and the first “Superfight Champion” of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Shamrock also founded the Lion’s Den in Northern California, a facility that has trained many champion MMA fighters.
Readers and fans will learn the secrets of Shamrock’s ultra-efficient submissions fighting system and the training regimen that he and his trainees followed. With over 150 dynamic photos,
Inside the Lion’s Den is both an inspiring portrait of the fighter known as the “World’s Most Dangerous Man” and an invaluable guide for the martial artist, novice and master alike.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“As soon as you get this book, you will automatically put everything else down. Guaranteed. There’s no way you can resist checking it out.” —Grappling magazine
“The techniques are well-written and easy to understand, and surprised me with how detailed they were, as well as the selection of maneuvers. The book itself stands out, and if you are a fan of old school MMA, this is the book for you.” —
TheFightNerd.com blog
Book Description
This book highlights the fighting life of Ken Shamrock, one of the most popular professional wrestlers in the WWE and the second most popular combatant in uFC history. it covers Shamrock’s beginnings in amateur wrestling, his bouts in the WWE, to his most recent return to the ultimate Fighting Championship. it exposes the victories, injuries, and personal struggles behind Shamrock’s failures and successes. Featuring descriptions of his most pivotal fights, this book is a perfect complement to inside the lion’s Den and will let readers into the full story of the “World’s Most Dangerous Man.”
Also featured is a complete how-to section that covers Shamrock’s most devastating techniques. With easy-to-follow instructions and photographs for 70 techniques, this book teaches Shamrock’s entire submission fighting system.
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About the Author
Ken Shamrock dominated no-holds-barred martial arts competitions in both America and Asia. He was the first Superfight Champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the first King of Pancrase, the pioneering Japanese fighting circuit, and is a former WWE superstar. He lives in San Diego, CA.
Erich Krauss is the author of six books including brawl: A behind the Scenes Look at Mixed Martial Arts Competition. He currently lives in Thailand.
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