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The Mixed Martial Arts Handbook: The Insider's Guide to Fighting Techniques
Author(s): John Ritschel (Author)
- Publisher: Skyhorse
- Publication Date: January 27, 2010
- Edition: Illustrated
- Language: English
- Print length: 192 pages
- ISBN-10: 9781602397927
- ISBN-13: 9781602397927
Book Description
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.
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). Here is a guide to how to fight and win. The table of contents includes:
- Mixed martial arts in competition
- Fighting strategies
- Stances
- Strikes
- Stand-up grappling
- Takedowns
- Defense against takedowns
- Fighting from the ground
- And much more!
Here’s an essential handbook for anyone considering entering the Octagon.
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About the Author
John Ritschel has studied karate, taekwondo, hapkido, Western boxing, kung fu, kickboxing, and wrestling. He recently won a silver medal in the Open World Championship and has been awarded Fighter of the Year from the International Martial Arts Hall of Fame.
