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MMA

Ancient Origins, Modern Evolution

Giovanni Ricco
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Year
2025
Language
English
Publisher
Gio Ricco

About

This comprehensive manual on Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) merges historical wisdom and modern techniques, offering practitioners a holistic view of combat. The book starts by exploring the roots of MMA, drawing connections to ancient disciplines such as Pankration, and illustrating how traditional methods can enrich contemporary practice.
Structured to cover all essential aspects of MMA, the guide delves into striking, wrestling, and grappling, emphasizing the strategic interplay of these areas. Detailed explanations clarify the unique nature of MMA guards compared to other combat sports, considering the smaller gloves and dynamic transitions from striking to grappling ranges.
Safety and effectiveness are central themes throughout the book, particularly highlighted in sections dedicated to controlled sparring and injury prevention. Readers are instructed on maintaining intensity while safeguarding their own well-being and that of their training partners.
Technical instruction is robust and precise, with step-by-step breakdowns accompanied by clear visual aids. Techniques ranging from basic defenses against punches and kicks to sophisticated submission holds, such as the Arm Triangle Choke, are meticulously presented. Notably, the text includes special attention to nuanced aspects of fighting, like managing combat distances, utilizing angles effectively, and optimizing breathing techniques for peak performance.
Additionally, the book thoughtfully covers unwritten rules of the fighting world, offering insights into gym etiquette and psychological dynamics between fighters, essential knowledge often overlooked in traditional manuals.
Whether a novice or experienced martial artist, readers will find valuable insights in this detailed yet accessible guide, designed to improve technical proficiency, tactical understanding, and overall effectiveness in MMA.

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