No Holds Barred Fighting

Author: Mark Hatmaker
Publisher: Tracks Publishing
ISBN: 1884654177
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 258

Book Description
This instructional guide explains the origins of submission wrestling, the underlying fighting skill associated with such events as the Ultimate Fighting Championships and the King of the Cage. It explores its various offshoots and influences and features hundreds of photographs to demonstrate techniques and training exercises. Rules and regulations regarding associated competitions, workout programs, and match etiquette are thoroughly discussed, and resources for further research are included. Full of self-defensive skills and tips that improve physical fitness, confidence, and mental toughness, this book starts the novice on the path to proper training and provides fundamental information for all skill levels.

No Holds Barred Fighting: the Book of Essential Submissions

Author: Mark Hatmaker
Publisher: Tracks Publishing
ISBN: 1884654339
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 178

Book Description
In this book and for the first time anywhere, Mark Hatmaker quantifies fighting offense and defense in a qualitative manner--ranking offensive tactics and strategies in descending order of success.

No Holds Barred Fighting: Savage Strikes

Author: Mark Hatmaker
Publisher: Tracks Publishing
ISBN: 1884654207
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 258

Book Description
The techniques taught in this book enable fighters and self-defense students to knock down and knock out their opponents. Maneuvers covered include the unique no holds barred (NHB) striking stance and the complete NHB striking arsenal--every punch, kick, elbow blow, knee strike, head-butt, forearm shot, and shoulder-butt is detailed. No holds barred defenses are also taught for all of these shots. Instructions on counter-striking sequences and the smart shots to land when the fight hits the mat are also included.

No Holds Barred Fighting: the Ultimate Guide to Conditioning

Author: Mark Hatmaker
Publisher: Tracks Publishing
ISBN: 1884654290
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 258

Book Description
Features a training guide for competition and fitness using little or no gear with greater results in less time and includes a variety of exercises.

No Holds Barred Fighting: the Kicking Bible

Author: Mark Hatmaker
Publisher: Tracks Publishing
ISBN: 1884654312
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 194

Book Description
Features a training guide for competition and fitness using little or no gear with greater results in less time and includes a variety of exercises.

No Holds Barred Fighting: The Ultimate Guide to Conditioning

Author: Mark Hatmaker
Publisher: Tracks Publishing
ISBN: 1935937111
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
Ideal for aspiring or practicing no-holds-barred (NHB) athletes or for anyone seeking an elite fitness routine, this manual employs the regimens of top NHB athletes. Explaining how to apply the scientific concepts of specificity and synergy to create tailored workout routines, this manual features scores of exercises—from old standbys to modern training techniques—for any type of athlete. Requiring minimal time and equipment, the programs in this resource add excitement to routines and keep readers stimulated while providing fundamental training information for all skill levels.

Boxer's Book of Conditioning & Drilling

Author: Mark Hatmaker
Publisher: Tracks Publishing
ISBN: 1935937448
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 251

Book Description
Going beyond the standard workout for boxers, this innovative manual introduces a diverse set of training methods, integrating them into drill sets that build the athletic attributes for which past and present fighters are known. From Leroy Jones sparring with chickens and Ken Norton’s 15 combined rounds of shadow boxing, sparring, and bag work to Ricky Hatton’s staggering 12-round sparring bouts with a body belt and Kosta Tszyu’s creative tennis-ball and head-strap punching apparatus, this guide highlights a wide vocabulary of exercises, all incorporating boxing-specific equipment. The drills can be performed solo or with a partner, and each piece of equipment is approached individually with detailed descriptions of routines, including floor exercises and drills with the heavy bag, medicine ball, horizontal rope, and jump rope. With two workout menus for weight training, this guide guarantees a regime to suit any individual need—be it professional or simply a desire to train like some of the best athletes in the world.

MMA Mastery: Ground and Pound

Author: Mark Hatmaker
Publisher: Tracks Publishing
ISBN: 1884654894
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 178

Book Description
Offering cohesion and clarification for what is currently a loose collection of strategies, this reference delves into the “ground and pound” fighting method—winning a fight by striking an opponent after a takedown. Demonstrating through fight metrics how just as many matches are won by strikes as submissions, this manual addresses the importance of proper “grounding” and lists an array of riding, pinning, and transitioning skills. Following the first element up by introducing an exhaustive “pounding” vocabulary, this guide is key to making stand-up strikers all the more formidable on the floor. Guaranteed to improve the game of even the best submission players, this handbook ensures tighter defense and enhanced offensive tactics, offering a one-stop solution for this vital but often overlooked aspect of the mixed martial arts arena.

No Second Chance

Author: Mark Hatmaker
Publisher: Tracks Publishing
ISBN: 1884654320
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 194

Book Description
When violence becomes unavoidable, it's best to be informed, and this self-defense book provides revolutionary information that could mean the difference between life and death in the event of a physical assault. Included are drills to increase awareness, examples for using the environment as a self-defense tool, and methods that allow victims to best use their inherent strengths to repel an attack. An interesting look at the psychology of an attack--exploring the mindset of both attacker and victim, and illuminating the dynamic between the two--this manual puts the power back into the hands of concerned citizens.

Muay Thai Training Exercises

Author: Christoph Delp
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
ISBN: 1583946586
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 201

Book Description
A full-color specialized guide for fitness, strength, and cross-training for Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts fighters as well as their trainers Effective martial arts training, especially for a demanding sport like Muay Thai, requires a prudent training plan. In Muay Thai Training Techniques, professional trainer Christoph Delp shows amateur as well as advanced fighters how to best utilize their training time, whether at home or in the gym, alone or with a partner or coach. A comprehensive guide for Muay Thai fighters as well as those utilizing Muay Thai techniques in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Muay Thai Training Techniques includes over 300 full-color illustrations and photos. It teaches effective exercises to improve flexibility, stamina, and strength as well as basic fighting techniques such as feints, counters, and combinations. Muay Thai champions Saiyok Pumphanmuang and Kem Sitsongpeening are featured, demonstrating their own training methods and most effective techniques. Training is broken down into core components that any Muay Thai fighter or instructor can use to help build an individual training plan; several ready-made, detailed training plans are also included for beginners, intermediate, and advanced practitioners. Rounded out with crucial information on nutrition, weight classes, and the importance of regeneration to effective training, Muay Thai Training Techniques will help all Muay Thai fighters to take their practice to the next level.