Understanding Mixed Martial Arts

Instructional Books

Instructional Books

These books are books that will help you train in MMA!

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Mixed Martial Arts: The Book of Knowledge By BJ Penn, Glen Cordoza, and Erich Krauss

Mixed Martial Arts outlines the revolutionary system of fighting used by world-renowned fighter BJ Penn, Coach of Spike TV's 'Ultimate Fighter 5'.

Penn, one of the most technical and decorated fighters in the world today, illustrates fighting techniques that teach you how to mix strikes with takedowns, ground and pound an opponent into submission, fight against the cage and formulate strategies based upon your personal attributes and strengths.

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Mastering Mixed Martial Arts: The Guard by Antonio Nogueira

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Combining wrestling, boxing, and ruthless ground-and-pound with world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Antonio Nogueira, current UFC Heavyweight Champion, has developed the most sought-after fighting system on the planet. In Mastering Mixed Martial Arts, for the first time, he unveils that system through more than 1600 step-by-step color photographs and detailed narrative, covering everything from basic control positions to advanced transitions to bone-crushing submissions. If your goal is to learn how to haul an opponent to the mat and put him in a world of pain, look no further than Mastering Mixed Martial Arts.

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Mastering The Rubber Guard: Jiu Jitsu For Mixed Martial Arts Competition By UFC and Eddie Bravo

In Mastering 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.

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The Best of Mixed Martial Arts: The Extreme Handbook on Moves, Techniques, and the Smash-Mouth World of MMA By Tapout Magazine and MMA Worldwide Magazine

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MMA Worldwide Magazine, Bodyguard Magazine, and TapouT Magazine bring you inside the action-packed world of mixed martial arts. This collaboration compiles over three years of articles, columns, and techniques that will bring MMA to life.


MMA Worldwide Magazine, Bodyguard Magazine, and TapouT Magazine bring you inside the action-packed world of mixed martial arts. This collaboration compiles over three years of articles, columns, and techniques that will bring MMA to life.

THOUGHT YOU KNEW MMA? THIS BOOK INCLUDES:

In-depth exclusive stories on some of the sport's biggest stars including Randy Couture, Chuck Lidell, Bas Rutten, and Royce Gracie

Step-by-step lesson pages from the best coaches in the world like Pat Miletich, Ken Shamrock, Matt Lindland, and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueria

Conditioning tips from our fabled, professional columnists like Eddie Bravo, Marcio Feitosa, and Eric Paulson

Special not-to-be missed features like the MMA Rankings, Top Ten MMA Moments and a special tribute to Carlson Gracie

AND MORE...

Nowhere else will you find a more complete, educational and entertaining read in an easy-to-understand format for the hardcore fan or for those just learning about MMA. This high quality, full-color collection brings the best of MMA Worldwide Magazine, Bodyguard Magazine, and TapouT Magazine into one easy-to-read book.

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The Mixed Martial Arts Instruction Manual: Striking by Anderson Silva

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In The Mixed Martial Arts Instruction Manual, UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva unveils more than a 150 striking techniques that have been proven in the Octagon. Detailing everything from basic punches and kicks to complex combinations through more than 1500 step-by-step color photographs and descriptive narrative, this book will become a bible for both beginning practitioners and seasoned mixed martial arts veterans.

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Judo For Mixed Martial Arts by Karo Parisyan, Erich Krauss, Glen Cordoza, and Neil Melanson


In Judo for Mixed Martial Arts, world renowned judo 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 bone breaking 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.


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