Product Details

• Actors: Anderson Silva
• Directors: Brian Rule
• Format: NTSC, Widescreen
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Studio: Victory Belt
• DVD Release Date: August 5, 2009
• Run Time: 130 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B002JBTBIA
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,227 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Boxing For MMA" Sample Technique: The Jab, January 30, 2010

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Brian Rule "Brian Rule" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Boxing for MMA (DVD)

Length:: 1:54 Mins

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars [...], August 31, 2009

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Mr. Marc Wickert "www.knucklepit.com" (Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Boxing for MMA (DVD)

ANDERSON SILVA
BOXING for MMA
a Brian Rule Production
presented by Victory Belt
© Marc Wickert August 31, 2009
[...]

No Champion in the UFC dominates his division more than Anderson "The Spider" Silva, to the point where he currently has to move up a weight class in search of worthy opponents. And when Anderson moved from middleweight to light heavyweight and took on one of the hardest men in MMA, Forrest Griffin, Silva totally outclassed the former belt holder before knocking him out at just 3.23 into the opening round. So it's no wonder fight fans are eager to learn all they can from The Spider in his Victory Belt series of DVDs.

All tactics on BOXING for MMA are demonstrated in both orthodox and southpaw application and cover seven main categories:
Footwork
Punching Techniques
Parrying Techniques
Blocking Techniques
Evasive Movements
Dirty Boxing Clinch
Shadow Boxing & Sparring

Footwork
* Basic Movement (attacking and defending footwork, including sidestep, forward and back step)
* Shuffle Step (covering distance forward and backward without breaking stance)
* Forward/Backward Switch Stance (excellent for attacking or countering opponent's attack)
* Inside Pivot (prevents opponent from achieving dominant angle of attack)
* Outside Pivot (again, prevents him from gaining dominant angle of attack, but also enables you to gain dominant angle from opposite side)

Punching Techniques
* Jab (prevents adversary from closing in before you set up kicks, takedowns and other punches)
* Cross (shows dynamics for delivering rear hand with speed, power and accuracy)
* Lead Hook: Long-Range (thrown from arm's length, is a difficult strike for opponent to avoid)
* Lead Hook: Mid-Range (snappier version of previous punch, is excellent for penetrating opponent's guard)
* Lead Hook: Close Range (perfect for when clinching and applied with snapping action)
* Lead Uppercut (When thrown from fighting stance is a fast and stealthy weapon, and when thrown from lower stance has less surprise factor, but more power and ideal for countering)
* Rear Uppercut (two applications presented: fast and stealthy strike or less stealthy, but more powerful blow)
* Overhand (a big power shot like the cross, although much harder to avoid)
* Forward-Stepping Punches (for closing distance and loading up momentum on both hands)
* Backward-Stepping Punches (used by Anderson to put Forrest Griffin away at UFC 101, is excellent for countering opponent's attack with powerful strikes)

Parrying Techniques [for defense and counterattacking]
* Rear Parry (catch or redirect adversary's punches)
* Rear Parry Of Jab With Counter Jab (catch his jab and retaliate with your own lead fist)
* Rear Parry Of Jab With Counter Cross (deflect his jab and retaliate with the same hand)
* Rear Parry Of Cross: Opposite Stances (deflect his punch when you are both using your rear hands)
* Lead Parry Of Cross (same stances; however deflecting his rear hand with your lead hand)
* Lead Parry Of Cross With Counter Jab: Advanced Techniques (deflect his rear hand with your jab hand and instantly attack with your jab)
* Lead Parry Of Jab With Counter Jab: Opposite Stances (deflect his lead punch towards the inside of your body with your lead hand, and instantly retaliate with a jab)

Blocking Techniques [for breaking opponent's rhythm by defensive jamming and countering]
* Lead Outside Block (absorbs rear outside strikes with your lead forearm and shoulder)
* Rear Outside Block (absorbs his strikes with your rear forearm and shoulder)
* Lead Elbow Parry (deflects opponent's rear punch with your elevated rear elbow)
* Rear Elbow Parry (deflects his lead punch with your rear elbow)

Evasive Movements
* Inside Slip (evades straight punches whilst moving off your centerline)
* Inside Slip Of Jab (lower elevation and move off centerline)
* Inside Slip Of Cross: Opposite Stances (evade his rear hand whilst in opposite stances)
* Inside Slip Of Jab With Counter Jab (blend together jab offense and defense)
* Outside Slip (evade adversary's strike by lowering elevation of your rear leg and moving outside centerline)
* Outside Slip Of Cross (evade his rear hand by moving outside centerline)
* Outside Slip Of Jab: Opposite Stances (avoid his lead hand by moving outside his striking hand)
* Outside Slip Of Cross With Counter Cross (avoid opponent's rear hand by moving outside his striking hand and answering with your rear hand) * Continuous Slips (drill practiced while combining outside and inside slips)
* Inside Shoulder Roll (lead shoulder-roll drill)
* Inside Shoulder Roll Of Jab (used to defend against his lead hand whilst in same stance)
* Inside Shoulder Roll Of Cross (used to defend against his rear hand whilst in same stance)
* Lean Back: Advanced Techniques (step back on your rear foot to avoid his blow before counterstriking)
* Lean Back To Jab (avoid his lead hand once you are able to gauge his reach)
* Lean Back Of Jab With Counter Jab (execute lean back, then either strike as he retracts his jab or counterstrike as you lean back)
* Lean Back Of Cross (same as previous, but applied to his more powerful strike)
* Lean Back Of Cross With Counter Cross (cause him to miss with his power strike before retaliating with your own shot)
* Lead Sidestep Slip (excellent for evading his strike through pivoting and rotating hips)
* Lead Sidestep Slip Of Cross (same as previous techniques, plus deflection of his offending arm with your lead forearm)
* Lead Sidestep Slip Of Cross With Counter Lead Hook (as above, except your forearm deflection is replaced by a lead hook)

Dirty Boxing Clinch
* Clinching After Failed Rear Hook (wrap on a collar tie after opponent ducks under your rear hook)
* Clinching As Counter To Rear Hook (move in and block his rear hook, then establish a collar tie)
* Clinching And Pulling Off Lead Outside Block (jam his strike before unbalancing him and launch counterstrike)
* Clinching And Pushing Off Lead Outside Block (same as previous, but mix it up by switching collar ties to confuse and diffuse opponent)
* Clinching And Pushing Off Rear Outside Block (another option to further confuse your opponent and upset his equilibrium)
* Inside Slip And Jab Of Rear Collar Tie: Advanced Techniques (counter to adversary's attempted clinch with a slip and lead punch)
* Outside Slip And Cross Of Lead Collar Tie (slip inside his lead clinching hand and reply with your rear hand)

Shadow Boxing & Sparring
* Sparring and footwork drills to be practiced in both shadow boxing form and with a partner whilst running through all previous lessons on this DVD.

BOXING for MMA Bonus Feature:
An intense sparring/training session at the world-famous Wild Card Boxing Club. Includes four rounds of Anderson Silva sparring with partner and four rounds of Anderson Silva working on focus pads with Eddie Roach.

This DVD answers any question fans may have regarding Anderson Silva's MMA boxing techniques. Outstanding!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Techniques, May 19, 2010

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Musashi "Musashi" (California, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Boxing for MMA (DVD)

Techniques on all 3 dvds are great cannot wait until muay thai clinch and muay thai strikes come out, I emailed Victory belt and was informed they are being edited. 1 should be released in 4 weeks and the final dvd several weeks later. I had read a review where someone asked how he moved to the other side of his opponent? If you watch the first DVD Boxing for MMA he explains footwork and evasions, and I would not be suprised if in the next two DVD's he covers what most people feel is missing.

Takedown DVD has some great wrestling and judo takedowns, with some takedowns from the clinch. It is a must to have all 5 dvds with the 3 Nogueira dvds to get a glimpse of what makes him a Champion.

The only thing I would want more than anything would be more advise on strategy, though if you listen to him in the presentation of techniques he gives great advise about timing and distance.