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Mixed martial arts unleashed [electronic resource] : mastering the most effective moves for victory / Mickey Dimic with Christopher Miller.

Dimic, Mickey. (Author). Miller, Christopher, 1977- (Added Author).

Summary:

"Mickey Dimic is a great coach and a terrific fighter. "Mixed Martial Arts Unleashed" does an excellent job covering everything MMA beginners need to know to prepare themselves before entering the ring, in addition to providing some knockout tips and drills for advanced fighters."--Carlos Newton, UFC Welterweight World Champion Today, millions the world over are getting fit and fighting hard with mixed martial arts, a lethal combination of kickboxing, judo, boxing, wrestling, and other disciplines. In "Mixed Martial Arts Unleashed," champion and coach Mickey Dimic distills his impressive knowledge to give you dozens of surefire techniques for winning matches.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780071598910 (electronic bk.)
  • ISBN: 007159891X (electronic bk.)
  • Physical Description: 1 online resource.
  • Publisher: New York : McGraw-Hill, c2009.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Title from PDF title page (viewed Sept. 26, 2008).
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
History and origins -- Basic skills : striking and defense -- Basic ground skills : wrestling, pins, escapes, and submissions -- Tactics and strategies -- Sparring -- Full MMA sparring and competition -- Appendix: Consultants.
Subject: Mixed martial arts.
SPORTS & RECREATION > Martial Arts & Self-Defense.
Genre: Electronic books.

  • Baker & Taylor
    Techniques and tips for winning matches through combined moves from mixed martial arts, such as judo, boxing, and tak kwon do, are presented in this informative book with 120 black-and-white photos throughout. Original.
  • McGraw Hill Global

    Get what it takes to win-and unleash the ultimate fighter in you

    Think you know your way around the cage? Think again. Mixed martial arts powerhouse Mickey Dimic, two-time middleweight world champion and Hall of Famer, kicks your game into gear with this no-holds-barred guide to grounding and pounding, sprawling and brawling, and boxing dirty like the toughest contenders.

    Breaking down the fundamentals of mixed martial arts competition, Dimic brings his decades of MMA experience to teach you the various skills of boxing, wrestling, Muay Thai, judo, and Jiu-jitsu, arming you with an unstoppable arsenal of weapons sure to yield maximum damage to any opponent. With Dimic's cage-tested tips and drills, you'll learn to:

    • Hone your body with proper training
    • Punch and kick with power and precision
    • Beat down your opponent with a merciless full mount
    • Escape from the tightest traps
    • Force submissions with vice-grip grappling holds
    • And strategize your way to victory in every fight

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