Mixed Martial Arts Unleashed

Author: Mickey Dimic
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 007159891X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 242

Book Description
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

Jiu-jitsu Unleashed

Author: Eddie Bravo
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071817220
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 206

Book Description
An introduction to jiu-jitsu from one of its most dominant stars Thanks to the dominance of its practitioners at Ultimate Fighting Championships and other mixed martial arts tournaments, jiu-jitsu has become one of the most popular forms of martial arts in the United States. This fighting technique features ground fighting and submission moves that bewilder even the most ferocious opponents. In Jiu-Jitsu Unleashed, expert Eddie Bravo teaches you the moves that he used to defeat legendary Royler Gracie--a member of the reigning family of jiujitsu--the victory that made him one of the sport's most feared competitors. Jiu-Jitsu Unleashed features: Detailed instruction on stance, kicks, punches, takedowns, and submissions Step-by-step photos of basic and advanced moves modeled by "Fear Factor" host and former "NewsRadio" star Joe Rogan Various theories and strategies behind training and competing

Mastering the Twister

Author: Eddie Bravo
Publisher: Victory Belt Publishing
ISBN: 9780977731558
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"The Twister" is a neck-jarring, spine-torturing submission hold refined and mastered by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu superstar Eddie Bravo. Early in his jiu-jitsu career, Eddie Bravo dominated dozens of jiu-jitsu competitions with this unorthodox move. When the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation banned his trademark move, he proved the effectiveness of his entire grappling style by defeating the legendary Royler Gracie without "The Twister". In Mastering the Twister: Jiu-Jitsu for Mixed Martial Arts Competition, Bravo uses over 1,200 color photos and descriptive narrative to illustrate snaring an opponent in the infamous Twister from virtually every control position. Also revealed is the entire Twister Side Control game, dozens of submissions from the mount, numerous routes to take your opponent's back, highly effective ways to pass your opponent's guard, and the secrets of "The Truck", Bravo's patented control position.

Jackson's Mixed Martial Arts: The Stand Up Game

Author: Greg Jackson
Publisher: Victory Belt Publishing
ISBN: 9780981504452
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Greg Jackson is the most accomplished and celebrated mixed martial arts coach in the world. In Jackson's Mixed Martial Arts, he brings you into his stable of fighters, which includes UFC Welterweight Champion Georges "Rush" St. Pierre, UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Rashad Evans, UFC Light Heavyweight contender Keith Jardine, and UFC Middleweight contender Nate Marquardt. For the first time, he unveils his methods for developing fight strategies, detailing everything you must accomplish from the moment you sign the contract up to the time you step foot into the octagon. Next, he shares his arsenal of stand-up striking techniques that allow his fighters to dominate the world of mixed martial arts. He shares dozens of striking combinations, counterstriking combinations, takedowns, and throws. Jackson's Mixed Martial Arts also includes something no other technique book offers—a chapter on street fighting that was developed over several years of trial and error. If your goal is to rise to the top of the MMA mountain, Jackson's Mixed Martial Arts is a mandatory tool because it's written by a trainer who's taken several fighters there.

Judo Unleashed

Author: Neil Ohlenkamp
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN: 9780071475341
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Hundreds of full-color throws and grabs make this the black belt of instructional judo books In Judo Unleashed, master coach Neil Ohlenkamp brings together the form, practice, and grace of this venerable sport in an all-inclusive handbook. From philosophical and technical foundations through advanced grappling and self-defense techniques, this authoritative guide, with 350 color photos, covers all the bases you need to refine your technique and gain a deeper understanding of this increasingly popular martial art.

Mastering the Rubber Guard

Author: Eddie Bravo
Publisher: Victory Belt Publishing
ISBN: 9780977731596
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
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.

Judo for Mixed Martial Arts

Author: Karo Parisyan
Publisher: Victory Belt Publishing
ISBN: 9780977731572
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In Judo for Mixed Martial Arts,world renowned judoka and UFC fighter Karo Parisyan unleashes the secrets of how to toss an opponent eight feet into the air and then finish him with a bonebreaking submission the moment he hits the ground. Covering thirty of the most practical throws and more than sixty submissions, this book is guaranteed to become the bible amongst MMA fighters.

Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Basics

Author: Gene Simco
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 9780806526638
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 214

Book Description
Gene Simco teaches that a solid mastery if the fundamentals of this martial art is essential in creating a foundation upon which the more advanced techniques can be built. With photos and step-by-step instruction, Simco shows the reader all the moves that are needed to take training to the next level. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Basics also includes information on the primary positions and submissions, defences against punches, escapes from chokes and warm-up exercises. Whether you're a novice or an experienced martial artist, this is the book to refer to when taking to the mat.

Brazilian Jiujitsu

Author: Garrison Wells
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 0761384561
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
An overview of Brazilian jiujitsu focuses on the martial art's history, culture, equipment, techniques, and competitive nature.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Author: Alexandre Paiva
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462910009
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a guide to the most effective and devastating techniques in popular martial arts by World Champion and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu legend Alexandre Paiva. The book contains over 1,000 full-color photographs demonstrating the moves that made the author the most feared competitor in BJJ circles and now one of the most sought-after instructors. Jiu-Jitsu or Jujutsu came into prominence in the early 90's when jiu-jitsu expert Royce Gracie won the first, second, and fourth Ultimate Fighting Championships against much larger opponents who were using other styles such as boxing, muay thai, karate, and wrestling. Since then it has become one of the most popular styles in MMA due to its focus on ground fighting. Learn the techniques that have proven dominant in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments and in the Mixed Martial Arts cage: Takedowns The Closed Guard Passing The Closed Guard Butterfly Guard Open Guard Pass Side Control Half Guard Back Mount With sections devoted to both gi and no-gi techniques, whether training for a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament or a Mixed Martial Arts fight, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one book no true competitor can afford to miss.