The Ultimate Mixed Martial Arts Training Guide
Techniques for Fitness, Self Defense, and Competition
Nonfiction, Sports, Martial Arts & Self Defence
| Author: | Danny Plyler, Chad Seibert | ISBN: | 9781440307836 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Publishing Group | Publication: | October 1, 2009 |
| Imprint: | Betterway Books | Language: | English |
| Author: | Danny Plyler, Chad Seibert |
| ISBN: | 9781440307836 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Publishing Group |
| Publication: | October 1, 2009 |
| Imprint: | Betterway Books |
| Language: | English |
A Must-Have Resource for all Warrior Athletes
Regardless of your skill or fitness level, The Ultimate Mixed Marital Arts Training Guide - with more than 300 step-by-step photographs, detailed callouts, and comprehensive instruction - is the personal trainer you need to accomplish your workout goals and sharpen your techniques. You'll learn:
• Cardio and strength training exercises like mountain climber push-ups, partner closed guard sit-up reaches, and the Muay Thai scarecrow
• Striking and defense techniques such as the jab, cross, hook, overhand, Muay Thai knee, inner/outer thigh kick, and head kick
• Wrestling and countering techniques including the dirty boxing clinch, the over-under clinch, and the Muay Thai clinch
• Takedowns like the hip throw, shoot takedown, and single and double leg takedown
• Jiu-jitsu passing and escape techniques for the full mount, knee mount, closed guard, open guard, and more
• Winning submission moves like the arm bar, Kimura, omoplata, guillotine, ankle lock, and triangle choke
• Drills to improve your punching and kicking speed and accuracy
• Mental exercises to sharpen your focus, reduce your fears, and increase your concentration
• Diet and nutrition techniques the pros use to stay in top fighting condition - whether they're in training mode or cutting weight before a match
Whatever your personal fitness and fighting ambitions might be, The Ultimate Mixed Martial Arts Training Guide is your all-in-one resource to peak physical conditioning, clear mental focus, increased confidence, and superior fighting skills.
A Must-Have Resource for all Warrior Athletes
Regardless of your skill or fitness level, The Ultimate Mixed Marital Arts Training Guide - with more than 300 step-by-step photographs, detailed callouts, and comprehensive instruction - is the personal trainer you need to accomplish your workout goals and sharpen your techniques. You'll learn:
• Cardio and strength training exercises like mountain climber push-ups, partner closed guard sit-up reaches, and the Muay Thai scarecrow
• Striking and defense techniques such as the jab, cross, hook, overhand, Muay Thai knee, inner/outer thigh kick, and head kick
• Wrestling and countering techniques including the dirty boxing clinch, the over-under clinch, and the Muay Thai clinch
• Takedowns like the hip throw, shoot takedown, and single and double leg takedown
• Jiu-jitsu passing and escape techniques for the full mount, knee mount, closed guard, open guard, and more
• Winning submission moves like the arm bar, Kimura, omoplata, guillotine, ankle lock, and triangle choke
• Drills to improve your punching and kicking speed and accuracy
• Mental exercises to sharpen your focus, reduce your fears, and increase your concentration
• Diet and nutrition techniques the pros use to stay in top fighting condition - whether they're in training mode or cutting weight before a match
Whatever your personal fitness and fighting ambitions might be, The Ultimate Mixed Martial Arts Training Guide is your all-in-one resource to peak physical conditioning, clear mental focus, increased confidence, and superior fighting skills.
