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.

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 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

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.

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.

She's Tough

Author: Mark Hatmaker
Publisher: Tracks Publishing
ISBN: 1935937677
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 169

Book Description
Written for women who want more out of their workout routine than polite, early-evening sessions of Pilates or Zumba or yoga, this go-to manual is filled with a wealth of information on high intensity training (HIT) that will help readers meet quality, high-end fitness objectives. The book begins with profiles of a diverse range of women who have blazed a trail in extreme sporting activities. It then addresses some of the usual concerns women have about becoming overly muscled, offering facts and real-life stories that prove that femininity doesn’t have to be sacrificed for fitness. The guide also discusses the importance and value of HIT, describing what it is, what is realistically achievable, and how approaches differ for men and women. Hundreds of illustrations of core exercises are also provided, from the basic building blocks to the most challenging exercises, and the exercises themselves are organized into a variety of conditioning programs that match different fitness levels and needs. Women looking to test the limits of their fitness and endurance need look no farther than this book.

Boxer's Book of Conditioning and Drilling

Author: Mark Hatmaker
Publisher: Tracks Publishing
ISBN: 1935937286
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 242

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.

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.

Boxing for MMA

Author: Mark Hatmaker
Publisher: Tracks Publishing
ISBN: 1935937626
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 145

Book Description
Although dramatic head kicks and garrote-tight submissions may get most of the airplay in highlight reels, the stats show that punching combinations and knockouts reap more MMA victories than any other fighting technique. This boxing primer not only covers the basics, including stance, footwork, punches, and combinations, it takes these boxing skills and views them through an MMA prism that addresses the realities of the mixed martial arts game. While there are some must-know fistic skills for MMA, there are also more than a few boxing tactics that will get you smashed in MMA. Boxing for MMA builds on the good and tosses the bad, discussing the differences in strategy and tactics when it comes to facing likely MMA scenarios. Matchups covered include Boxing vs. Wrestling, Boxing vs. Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing vs. Muay Thai, Boxing vs. the Slugger, Dirty Boxing Inside the Clinch, and Boxing off of the Fence. All the techniques are illustrated in hundreds of action-sequence images, making this guide the go-to resource for blending boxing skills into your fighting arsenal.