Inside the Lion's Den [Paperback]

Ken Shamrock (Author), Richard Hanner (Author), Clixtro Romias (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 15, 1998

Inside the Lion's Den is the remarkable story of Ken Shamrock's ascent to the pinnacle of reality martial combat. An inspiration to thousands, Shamrock picked himself up from a troubled youth growing up in group homes to become the legendary warrior who dominated no-holds-barred martial arts competition in both America and Asia. Whether you know him as "King of Pancrase" or The Ultimate Fighting Championship's "Superfight Champion," step inside the Lion's Den for a new look at "The World's Most Dangerous Man." Here, the secrets of Shamrock's ultra-efficient submissions fighting system and his champion training regimen are revealed. With more than 150 photographs, Inside the Lion's Den will shock and amaze you."

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About the Author

Ken Shamrock is the legendary martial artist who dominated no-holds-barred martial arts competition in both America and Asia. He was the first Superfight champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the popular martial arts event, and the first King of Pancrase, the pioneering Japanese fighting circuit. He is also the founder of the Lion's Den in Northern California, where many of the world's top bare-knuckle warriors hone and harden their skills. Step into the Lion's Den and learn the remarkable story of Shamrock's rise from a troubled youth to the pinnacle of reality martial combat. Learn, too, the secrets of Shamrock's ultra-efficient submissions fighting system and the training regimen that makes his fighters champions in the United States, South America, and Asia.

Richard Hanner is a bureau chief and columnist for The Stockton Record where he has won numerous awards for enterprise and feature writing. His freelance work has appeared in a variety of publications, including Parade, the California Journal, and Runner's World. He lives in Woodbridge, California, with his wife Judith and their sons Mitchell and Alexander.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing; 1st edition (March 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0804831513
• ISBN-13: 978-0804831512
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (77 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #919,646 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, January 13, 2000

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Joseph L. Scott (St. Petersburg, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Inside the Lion's Den (Paperback)

I just wanted to say that I think this is a great book and a must buy for both Ken Shamrock and mixed martial arts fans. Please do not believe the hype from some of the other reviews stating that the book is unduly biased. That simply is not true. Mr. Shamrock openly reveals his mistakes in his losses and does not ridicule or down grade any opponent, ie: he speaks well of the Gracies, explains what caused the personal frictions between him and Dan Severn. Many times people confuse confidence with cockiness, as the great Muhammad Ali used to say, "It ain't braggin if you can do it!" Being the first King of Pancrase, and the first Superfight Champion, Ken Shamrock was the best mixed martial artist in the world; he has definitely proven that he can do what he says. Yes Ken Shamrock is confident, but he is not arrogant. Many interesting insights you'll learn about his personal life, the politics of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, his fighting style, and the Lion's Den. Buy it if you're a fan of Ken Shamrock!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book, December 9, 1999

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Sunny Wazorick (Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Inside the Lion's Den (Paperback)

This is a great book. It is a great and informative book, while not being boring. Anyone who reads this book can easily appreciate what he has gone through to get where he is, and it is encouraging to people who will also need to go through alot to get to somewhere better.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Showed the world Hindu Squats a full year before ANYONE else, May 1, 2005

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Jake Shannon (Salt Lake City, UT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Inside the Lion's Den (Paperback)

Ken Shamrock is a living legend and his book is a classic. Get it! It has submission grappling history, conditioning, nutritional advice, and holds.

If I learned one thing while publishing my own book, "The Authoritative Encyclopedia of Scientific Wrestling", it was this, people should give credit where credit is due:

"Inside the Lion's Den" was published one full year before any other book on Karl Gotch-style conditioning existed. It clearly and in plain language shows you how to do hindu squats, hindu push-ups, and neck bridging exercises and much much more. It is very comprehensive and talked about solid weight lifting routines too.

Bottom line: if you like submission grappling Inside The Lion's Den is essential to have in your library.