The mixed martial arts handbook
By: by John Ritschel
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: A. & C. Black
Published: 2009
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 185
ISBN-13: 9781408110515; 9781283194211; 9781408110423
Subjects: Mixed martial arts; Arts martiaux mixtes; SPORTS & RECREATION; Martial Arts & Self-Defense
Description: 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). MMA is exploding in popularity, and is a worldwide phenomenon, driven by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), based on the concept of pitting different fighting styles against each other in competition. Written by an expert, and packed with full colour photographs, this book takes you through all the moves, step by step, demonstrating tech.
Table of contents: title: Cover; Contents; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; INTRODUCTION; 1 THE HISTORY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS; 2 MIXED MARTIAL ARTS IN COMPETITION; 3 ADAPTATION OF TRADITIONAL MARTIAL ARTS TECHNIQUES; 4 FIGHTING STRATEGIES; 5 STANCES; 6 STRIKES; 7 STAND UP GRAPPLING; 8 TAKEDOWNS; 9 DEFENCE AGAINST TAKEDOWNS; 10 FIGHTING FROM THE GROUND; 11 GUARD TOP; 12 GUARD BOTTOM; 13 HALF GUARD TOP; 14 SIDE CONTROL; 15 DEFENCE AGAINST SIDE CONTROL; 16 ATTACKING TECHNIQUES WHEN TAKING AN OPPONENT'S BACK; 17 DEFENCE AGAINST BACK CONTROL; INDEX.