The First Mixed Martial Art

Author : Jim Arvanitis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780897501828
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The First Mixed Martial Art written by Jim Arvanitis and published by . This book was released on 2009-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailing the evolution of the Hellenic combat arts, this handbook chronicles the history behind the art of pankration. Beginning with the myths and traditions behind the art’s development, this examination also touches on pankration's modern methodology and techniques, fully explained in illustrative photographs and easy-to-follow captions. Revealing and informative, this exploration is a must-have for mixed martial arts and pankration practitioners as well as Ultimate Fighting Championship fans.

Author : Jim Arvanitis
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781987483895
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pankration written by Jim Arvanitis and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-04-25 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jim Arvanitis, world-acclaimed Father of Modern Pankration and MMA pioneer, presents an in-depth analysis of this ancient fighting art and its modern derivative. Pankration is one of the oldest martial arts on record and the first to integrate striking, grappling, and submission techniques. The book examines the concepts, tactics, and training to their adaptation by the author in the 20th Century. Also discussed is pankration's development from its mythological roots to its sports inclusion in the Panhellenic festivals, and dynamic rebirth after it had vanished for several thousand years. Hundreds of illustrations and photos depict one-on-one combat action and training throughout the text. Greek pankration is the only fully-documented total fighting system of the Pre-Christian era and the precursor to MMA.

Author : Jason Holt
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000450449
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Philosophy of Mixed Martial Arts written by Jason Holt and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-09-09 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mixed martial arts (MMA)—unarmed fighting games permitting techniques derived from a variety of martial arts and combat sports— has exploded from the fringes of sport into a worldwide phenomenon, a sport as controversial as it is compelling. This is the first book to pay MMA the serious philosophical attention it deserves. With contributions from leading international scholars of the philosophy of sport and martial arts, the book explores topics such as whether MMA qualifies as a martial art, the differences between MMA and the traditional martial arts, the aesthetic dimensions of MMA, the limits of consent and choice in MMA and whether MMA can promote moral virtues. It also explores cutting-edge practical and ethical topics, including the role of gender in MMA, and the question of whether trans athletes should be allowed to compete in the women’s divisions. The contributors to this anthology take down, ground and pound, and submit many essential questions about this fascinating recent development in the culture of sport and spectacle. This is important reading for anybody with an interest in combat sports, martial arts, or the philosophy, sociology, culture or history of sport.

Author : John Evan Bishop
Publisher : Kajukenbo
ISBN 13 : 9781598726091
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Kajukenbo -- the Original Mixed Martial Art written by John Evan Bishop and published by Kajukenbo. This book was released on 2006-10 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Clyde Gentry
Publisher : Triumph Books (IL)
ISBN 13 : 9781600785450
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book No Holds Barred written by Clyde Gentry and published by Triumph Books (IL). This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of mixed martial arts as a sport in the United States.

Author : Adam T. Heath
Publisher : Potomac Books, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1612340415
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mixed Martial Arts' Most Wanted written by Adam T. Heath and published by Potomac Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-02 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mixed martial arts hasn t been dubbed the world 's fastest growing sport for nothing. It 's noticeably rocked the sporting world since the creation of the Ultimate Fighting Championship nearly two decades ago and has even shaken up the pop culture scene. Who would have expected popular MMA fighter Chuck Liddell to trade in his sparring gloves for dance shoes on "Dancing with the Stars"? A combo of grappling, punching, kneeing, and kicking, this sport looks like it will be grounding and pounding, sprawling and brawling, for some time to come."Mixed Martial Arts Most Wanted " steps into the cage and brings you round after round of fighting deeds and details worthy of a sport known for bloody battles and ingenious tactics. Authors Adam T. Heath and David L. Hudson Jr. have knocked out sixty top-ten lists detailing the low blows, grappling greats, human anomalies, and fighting females that make up the compelling world of mixed martial arts.There 's no need to be an insider Heath and Hudson bring you all of the sport 's best bouts, dirtiest moves, and brainscrambling kayos in a book that will keep MMA enthusiasts reeling for months.

Author : L.A. Jennings
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1538141965
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mixed Martial Arts written by L.A. Jennings and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-04-23 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is an international phenomenon, with a fascinatingly diverse and complex history that stems from fighting sports around the world. In Mixed Martial Arts: A History from Ancient Fighting Sports to the UFC, L.A. Jennings explores the vast global history of martial arts—including Asian martial arts, African fighting sports, European pugilism and wrestling, and the fighting styles of North, Central, and South Americas—and how they gave rise to the modern sport of MMA. Jennings shares some of the most famous moments in fighting history alongside stories of the fighters themselves, such as the infamous 1976 fight between Muhammad Ali and Antonio Inoki. When the Ultimate Fighting Championship premiered in 1993, it introduced the world to the controversial “cage fighting” at a scale never seen before. With the assistance of technological innovations and globalization, MMA has become the fastest growing sport on earth, the culmination of thousands of years of fighting for sport. Featuring fascinating stories and photographs of fighters from around the world, Mixed Martial Arts reveals the long and captivating history of this often-misunderstood sport.

Author : Frank Shamrock
Publisher : For Dummies
ISBN 13 : 9780470390719
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mixed Martial Arts For Dummies written by Frank Shamrock and published by For Dummies. This book was released on 2009-04-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your full-color guide to this wildly popular combat sport! Mixed martial arts is sweeping the globe! In this practical guide, legendary MMA Champion Frank Shamrock shares his expertise and love for the sport. He 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 Stand up for yourself — your introductory course in stand up fighting, from essential strikes and defense to inside fighting with the clinch and takedowns Get ready to grapple — understand the essentials of ground fighting, including the guard position, submissions, and escapes Become a well-rounded fighter — improve your nutrition, develop a warm-up routine, expand your mental training, and get the rest you need Open the book and find: 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 Advice from the expert on improving your ground game

Author : Michael B. Poliakoff
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780300063127
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Combat Sports in the Ancient World written by Michael B. Poliakoff and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 1987-01-01 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive study of the practice of combat sports in the ancient civilizations of Greece, Rome and the Near East.

Author : Jim Genia
Publisher : Kensington Publishing Corp.
ISBN 13 : 0806535261
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Raw Combat: written by Jim Genia and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2011-05-26 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique look into a side of MMA that only a few know and only Genia can give. —Chris Palmquist, partner, MixedMartialArts.com Out Freakin' Cold Forget pay-per-view. Forget championship belts or sanctioning bodies. This is Mixed Martial Arts combat in its purest, rawest form. Follow Jim Genia into the illicit world of vale tudo (anything goes). Locations are always changing and known only to a few, from run-down, shuttered gyms to speakeasy combat cages. The ruthless damage exacted on the human body leaves a trail of hard-won scars. The fighters battle for everything but a payday, risking it all for honor and pride. In a world of conformity, these are men of action who struggle against rules, selling out, and their own demons. Jim Genia offers on-the-mat access to a brutal arena and the men who spill their blood there. "Captures the good, the bad, and the ugly." —Matthew Polly, author of American Shaolin "It's a raw, wild scene and Genia takes you in his pocket for the ride." —Sam Sheridan, author of A Fighter's Heart 16 Pages of No-Holds-Barred Photos