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Mixed martial arts for dummies / by Frank Shamrock with Mary Van Note. --

by Shamrock, Frank.

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Wiley Pub., c2009.

Mixed martial arts -- Technique.

Mixed martial arts.

Hand-to-hand fighting.

Extreme sports -- Training.

9780470390719 (pbk.)

0470390719 (pbk.)

xviii, 218 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.

Includes index.

"Legendary MMA Champion Frank Shamrock introduces you to his famous training and fighting system, explaining the virtues, ethics, and techniques of MMA in clear detail while showing you how to develop a safe, effective training regimen. Begin with MMA basics--discover the history, the fighting styles, and modern rules and training techniques. Prepare to start training--strengthen your body, focus your mind, learn the concepts of combat, and find a good instructor. Your introductory course in stand up fighting, from essential strikes and defense to inside fighting with the clinch and takedowns. Understand the essentials of ground fighting, including the guard position, submissions, and escapes. Improve your nutrition, develop a warm-up routine, expand your mental training, and get the rest you need. Proven strategies to train your body and mind, more than 150 step-by-step, full-color photos illustrating proper technique, the 8 positions of power, necessary MMA training equipment, the styles and strategies of MMA competition, fight-specific training drills and games, tips for increasing your speed and avoiding injury and advice from the expert on improving your ground game"--Provided by publisher.

Van Note, Mary.

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