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.

MMA Mastery: Ground and Pound

Author: Mark Hatmaker
Publisher: Tracks Publishing
ISBN: 1884654398
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 defence and enhanced offensive tactics, offering a one-stop solution for this vital but often overlooked aspect of the mixed martial arts arena.

MMA Mastery: Strike Combinations

Author: Mark Hatmaker
Publisher: Tracks Publishing
ISBN: 1935937227
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 242

Book Description
Mixed martial artist Mark Hatmaker provides an overview of the essential tactics of striking and includes demonstrations of more than 175 strike combinations and drills.

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.

MMA Mastery: Flow Chain Drilling and Integrated O/d Training

Author: Mark Hatmaker
Publisher: Tracks Publishing
ISBN: 188465438X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 194

Book Description
An photo-illustrated guide for mixed martial arts training that explains boxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian jujitsu, and wrestling techniques and describes how the fighter can blend each of the techniques into one cohesive fighting style.

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.

Mastering Mixed Martial Arts

Author: Antonio Nogueira
Publisher: Victory Belt Publishing
ISBN: 9780981504421
Category : Mixed martial arts
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Antonio Nogueira is known as "The World's Most Dangerous Groundfighter"

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.

Mud, Guts & Glory

Author: Mark Hatmaker
Publisher: Tracks Publishing
ISBN: 1935937561
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 169

Book Description
Obstacle racing is a grueling physical challenge based on elements found in some of the world’s elite special forces training, where competitors test their mettle against obstacles, terrain, and conditioning similar to military boot camps, and this book provides an in-depth look at the training, gear, preparation, tactics, and logistics for making it through. After a brief overview of obstacle racing’s roots and development, the guide provides detailed information on the conditioning techniques required to prepare participants for the unusual demands of these courses. The tactics section teaches specific techniques for climbing mud-covered ropes, fording swamps, mounting walls, executing an effective belly-crawl, and numerous other tips for the wild chaos that might ensue. A section on logistics gives insider tips concerning gear, lodging, building a team, and the ever-present problem of cleaning up. Whether racing for fun or in it to win it, Mud, Guts & Glory is the one-stop guide for enduring the race from start to finish.