Greg Jackson was raised in a neighborhood where he had to fight to survive. He tried every martial art he could get his hands on, only to find they all lacked practicality. He developed his own system instead, and is now the most accomplished and celebrated mixed martial arts coach in the world. In Jackson's Mixed Martial Arts, he brings you into his stable of fighters, which includes UFC welterweight champion Georges St Pierre, former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans, and top ranked contenders Nate Marquardt, Keith Jardine, Donald ôCowboyö Cerrone and Joey Villasenor. For the first time he unveils his methods of ground fighting that have enabled his fighters to dominate every MMA promotion and every grappling competition in the U.S. Every ground fighting situation is addressed from ground and pound to passing the guard, along with loads of submissions.
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Greg Jackson is the world's most accomplished MMA trainer. He has more than fifteen MMA champions in his stable of fighters, including Georges St. Pierre and Rashad Evans.
Kelly Crigger, a Colonel in the US Army, is a columnist for Real Fighter and is the author of Title Shot: Into the Shark Tank of Mixed Martial Arts.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Josh
Format:Paperback
When this book arrived at my door and I began flipping through the pages, I was overwhelmed by the sheer number of techniques demonstrated. There are literally hundreds of submissions, sweeps, passes, escapes, ect. . .all in awesome color photographs, and from multiple angles. However, I still wasn't sold. It is quite easy to fill up a large book with flashy moves that don't work in competition, so I began a detailed exam of what was being shown. . .To my surprise, there were only a handful of flashy techniques. I found a couple that I am pretty sure I could never pull off (partly because of the nature of the move, but partly due to my own limitations), but for the part, the bulk of the techniques appeared to be legitimate moves. I already knew a lot of the techniques, but I think there was just a couple of moves where I did things exactly as Jackson does. For the most part, each move had slight variations from the way I did the move--and with all honestly, I feel many of these slight variations would make me more competent with the move. Good news, right? As I read more, I discovered the real golden nugget in this book is not the moves themselves, but how Jackson chains the moves together with other moves. For example, if you fail at this one technique, it creates an opening to go for this next technique. If your opponent defends that technique, it creates an opening to employ option 3. Personally, this is exactly what I needed. All too often I got for a submission or sweep, my opponent shuts me down, and I go back to a neutral position. It never allows me to catch my opponent off guard--and this is a major theme Jackson tries to show in his text. . .I haven't purchased all the books on grappling on the market, so I can't do much of a comparison, but in my opinion this book is really, really good. It might take quite a long time to learn all the techniques in this book (I'm talking years), but having too much to work on is a good thing.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
"Let's Roll ...!"
It is by now axiomatic that most fights end up on the ground. This is likely true whether we or talking about a street fight or a top UFC bout. To the bookshelf of indispensable references regarding the grappling arts, we now have an instant classic in the newly released, "Jackson's MMA: The Ground Game."
Anyone familiar with MMA - mixed martial arts - is doubtlessly familiar with Greg Jackson. He is considered THE guru and "Yoda" of mixed martial arts. He has likely forgotten more about mixed martial arts then most people have ever learned. His Albuquerque New Mexico Submission Fighting camp features a veritable Who's Who of elite martial artists at the top of their respective games. Many accomplished fighters go "to the mountaintop" to learn from the person widely acclaimed as the best mixed martial arts trainer in the business.
Co-author Kelly Crigger is a top MMA writer. He is the author of the highly entertaining "Title Shot: Into the Shark Tank of Mixed Martial Arts" and writes regularly (and adroitly) for FIGHT magazine. Together, these two experts have crafted an encyclopedic resource on combative sports on the ground.
This 300-page book is generously illustrated with multiple color pictures showing the progression of various ground game techniques, both offensive and defensive moves and a veritable buffet of submission techniques. The ground game is more than wrestling and more than jujitsu, but certainly incorporates techniques of both.
This useful, practical and hands-on book is organized into eight major sections:
* Sports Nutrition Guidelines
* The Full Guard
* Inside the Full Guard
* Guard Variations
* The Side Mount
* Head Control
* Rear Mount
* Full-Mount
Like its companion volume on the standup game, THE GROUND GAME is a useful if not absolutely essential resource for anyone engaged in grappling or mixed martial arts at any level. Even for those individuals not falling into either of the preceding categories, the book is also useful as a resource and reference for self defense techniques. In addition, for serious and hard-core fans of mixed martial arts - whether UFC, Strikeforce or other - this is also a useful reference that will familiarize one with various techniques and make the fan a more informed and appreciative viewer.
Unfortunately, in many MMA bouts, fans become impatient, get restless and start booing when the fight goes to the ground. Often, this is due to an ignorance of ground and submission techniques and the mistaken impression that "nothing is happening." Though that is sometimes the case, it often reflects ignorance of the subtleties of the ground game. Illuminating these fine points is a "mission accomplished" by Jackson and Crigger.
As is the case with any book, however, it is not realistic to expect that anyone will learn fluency and skill just from reading a book. To this extent, THE GROUND GAME by Jackson and Crigger is a superb reference text to augment - but not replace -- the need for skilled hands-on instruction from a knowledgeable instructor. If you're interested in grappling, mixed martial arts or self-defense, you owe it to yourself to get a copy of THE GROUND GAME!
It is by now axiomatic that most fights end up on the ground. This is likely true whether we or talking about a street fight or a top UFC bout. To the bookshelf of indispensable references regarding the grappling arts, we now have an instant classic in the newly released, "Jackson's MMA: The Ground Game."
Anyone familiar with MMA - mixed martial arts - is doubtlessly familiar with Greg Jackson. He is considered THE guru and "Yoda" of mixed martial arts. He has likely forgotten more about mixed martial arts then most people have ever learned. His Albuquerque New Mexico Submission Fighting camp features a veritable Who's Who of elite martial artists at the top of their respective games. Many accomplished fighters go "to the mountaintop" to learn from the person widely acclaimed as the best mixed martial arts trainer in the business.
Co-author Kelly Crigger is a top MMA writer. He is the author of the highly entertaining "Title Shot: Into the Shark Tank of Mixed Martial Arts" and writes regularly (and adroitly) for FIGHT magazine. Together, these two experts have crafted an encyclopedic resource on combative sports on the ground.
This 300-page book is generously illustrated with multiple color pictures showing the progression of various ground game techniques, both offensive and defensive moves and a veritable buffet of submission techniques. The ground game is more than wrestling and more than jujitsu, but certainly incorporates techniques of both.
This useful, practical and hands-on book is organized into eight major sections:
* Sports Nutrition Guidelines
* The Full Guard
* Inside the Full Guard
* Guard Variations
* The Side Mount
* Head Control
* Rear Mount
* Full-Mount
Like its companion volume on the standup game, THE GROUND GAME is a useful if not absolutely essential resource for anyone engaged in grappling or mixed martial arts at any level. Even for those individuals not falling into either of the preceding categories, the book is also useful as a resource and reference for self defense techniques. In addition, for serious and hard-core fans of mixed martial arts - whether UFC, Strikeforce or other - this is also a useful reference that will familiarize one with various techniques and make the fan a more informed and appreciative viewer.
Unfortunately, in many MMA bouts, fans become impatient, get restless and start booing when the fight goes to the ground. Often, this is due to an ignorance of ground and submission techniques and the mistaken impression that "nothing is happening." Though that is sometimes the case, it often reflects ignorance of the subtleties of the ground game. Illuminating these fine points is a "mission accomplished" by Jackson and Crigger.
As is the case with any book, however, it is not realistic to expect that anyone will learn fluency and skill just from reading a book. To this extent, THE GROUND GAME by Jackson and Crigger is a superb reference text to augment - but not replace -- the need for skilled hands-on instruction from a knowledgeable instructor. If you're interested in grappling, mixed martial arts or self-defense, you owe it to yourself to get a copy of THE GROUND GAME!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
JACKSON'S MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
The Ground Game
with Greg Jackson and Kelly Crigger
(Victory Belt)
© Marc Wickert October 1, 2010
[...].
What a superb publication! This is easily my favorite ground-game book because, unlike a number of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu manuals, Greg Jackson's book doesn't just involve submission holds, but also covers every imaginable aspect of ground'n'pounding.
Submission holds - such as rear naked chokes, arm bars, and kimuras - work well, particularly in the earlier stages of a bout when competitors aren't as sweaty; however g'n'p is also a very effective means of submitting an opponent that is absent in BJJ. And because most street fights do go to the ground, I particularly like the street-applicable aspect of this book.
"Jackson's Mixed Martial Arts: The Ground Game" is the sequel to "Jackson's Mixed Martial Arts: The Stand Up Game", with these two books perfectly complementing one another. Again, Greg has teamed up with US Army Lieutenant Colonel and author of "Title Shot: Into the Shark Tank of Mixed Martial Arts", Kelly Crigger.
In The Stand Up Game, there is the bonus chapter: "Streetfighting, Multiple Opponents, and Weapons". In The Ground Game, the bonus section is "Sports Nutrition Guidelines", and includes: General Nutrition; Estimation of Calorie Needs; Nutrition Before, During , And After Workouts; and Top Ten Nutrition Tips To Improve Overall Health.
Jackson's Mixed Martial Arts: The Ground Game has really nailed it. If you're interested in having a complete ground game - inside or outside the cage - this 300-page manual is a must.
The book covers all facets of the ground game including:
CHAPTER ONE, PART ONE: FULL GUARD
Full Guard Submissions
Full Guard Strikes
Full Guard Sweeps
Full Guard Transitions
Full Guard Escapes
CHAPTER ONE, PART TWO: INSIDE FULL GUARD
Inside Full Guard Strikes
Passing
Inside The Full Guard Standing
CHAPTER TWO: GUARD VARIATIONS
Butterfly Guard
Butterfly Guard Submissions
Butterfly Guard Sweeps
Butterfly Guard Transitions
Butterfly Guard Escapes
Butterfly GuardPasses
Spider Guard
Spider Guard Submissions
Spider Guard Sweeps
Sit-up Guard Transitions
Downed Guard
Half Guard
Overhook Half Guard
Underhook Half Guard
Inside Half Guard
Inside Half Guard Submissions
Inside Half Guard Strikes
Half Guard Passes
CHAPTER THREE: SIDE MOUNT
Basic Side Mount
Basic Side Mount Submissions
Basic Side Mount Strikes
Attacks From Head Flank
Attacks From Leg Flank
Side Mount Escapes And Defenses
CHAPTER FOUR: REAR MOUNT
Rear Mount Submissions
Strikes
Striking A Turtles Opponent
Rear Mount Escapes
CHAPTER SIX: FULL MOUNT
Full Mount Positions
Full Mount Submissions
Full Mount Strikes
Escapes And Defenses
All the above mentioned books available through www.amazon.com
The Ground Game
with Greg Jackson and Kelly Crigger
(Victory Belt)
© Marc Wickert October 1, 2010
[...].
What a superb publication! This is easily my favorite ground-game book because, unlike a number of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu manuals, Greg Jackson's book doesn't just involve submission holds, but also covers every imaginable aspect of ground'n'pounding.
Submission holds - such as rear naked chokes, arm bars, and kimuras - work well, particularly in the earlier stages of a bout when competitors aren't as sweaty; however g'n'p is also a very effective means of submitting an opponent that is absent in BJJ. And because most street fights do go to the ground, I particularly like the street-applicable aspect of this book.
"Jackson's Mixed Martial Arts: The Ground Game" is the sequel to "Jackson's Mixed Martial Arts: The Stand Up Game", with these two books perfectly complementing one another. Again, Greg has teamed up with US Army Lieutenant Colonel and author of "Title Shot: Into the Shark Tank of Mixed Martial Arts", Kelly Crigger.
In The Stand Up Game, there is the bonus chapter: "Streetfighting, Multiple Opponents, and Weapons". In The Ground Game, the bonus section is "Sports Nutrition Guidelines", and includes: General Nutrition; Estimation of Calorie Needs; Nutrition Before, During , And After Workouts; and Top Ten Nutrition Tips To Improve Overall Health.
Jackson's Mixed Martial Arts: The Ground Game has really nailed it. If you're interested in having a complete ground game - inside or outside the cage - this 300-page manual is a must.
The book covers all facets of the ground game including:
CHAPTER ONE, PART ONE: FULL GUARD
Full Guard Submissions
Full Guard Strikes
Full Guard Sweeps
Full Guard Transitions
Full Guard Escapes
CHAPTER ONE, PART TWO: INSIDE FULL GUARD
Inside Full Guard Strikes
Passing
Inside The Full Guard Standing
CHAPTER TWO: GUARD VARIATIONS
Butterfly Guard
Butterfly Guard Submissions
Butterfly Guard Sweeps
Butterfly Guard Transitions
Butterfly Guard Escapes
Butterfly GuardPasses
Spider Guard
Spider Guard Submissions
Spider Guard Sweeps
Sit-up Guard Transitions
Downed Guard
Half Guard
Overhook Half Guard
Underhook Half Guard
Inside Half Guard
Inside Half Guard Submissions
Inside Half Guard Strikes
Half Guard Passes
CHAPTER THREE: SIDE MOUNT
Basic Side Mount
Basic Side Mount Submissions
Basic Side Mount Strikes
Attacks From Head Flank
Attacks From Leg Flank
Side Mount Escapes And Defenses
CHAPTER FOUR: REAR MOUNT
Rear Mount Submissions
Strikes
Striking A Turtles Opponent
Rear Mount Escapes
CHAPTER SIX: FULL MOUNT
Full Mount Positions
Full Mount Submissions
Full Mount Strikes
Escapes And Defenses
All the above mentioned books available through www.amazon.com
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
THe best
Jackson is the one of the best trainers and here you will be able to know why, great technics and very wel explained and ilustrated
Published 5 months ago by Ran
5.0 out of 5 stars
Covers Everything.
The three main areas I look for in a book covering the ground game are passing the guard, fighting from the bottom in the guard, and the control positions. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Robert J Irvin
5.0 out of 5 stars
I was quite surprised
At first I quite disappointed. I thought the explanations were very simplistic and most of moves are pretty basic, unlike many Jiu-Jitsu books. But I tried some the moves in class. Read more
Published 23 months ago by yoni simson
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must read! From the author of From the Fields to the Garden: The...
They say you can't judge a book by its cover. Well that isn't always the case. Jackson's Mixed Martial Arts: The Ground Game jumps out at you with an awesome cover and the content... Read more
Published on October 11, 2010 by Zac Robinson
5.0 out of 5 stars
A worthy companion to Jackson & Crigger's The Stand Up Game
Jackson's Mixed Martial Arts: The Ground Game by Greg Jackson with Kelly Crigger is a worthy companion to their earlier book The Stand Up Game. Read more
Published on October 2, 2010 by Nathan L. Wilcox
5.0 out of 5 stars
The ONE instructional you MUST have...period.
I have been practicing MMA or variations or martial arts for the last 25 years. I have more MMA instructional DVD's and books than one can imagine. Read more
Published on September 16, 2010 by JoeyLethal
4.0 out of 5 stars
made a great birthday present for my husband
Just picked this up for my husband's birthday later this month. This a gorgeous book and really well put together. Read more
Published on September 13, 2010 by Sarah
5.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent follow-up to The Stand-up Game
Having thoroughly enjoyed Jackson's and Kelly's first book the Stand-up Game, I've been looking forward to the follow-up book--the Ground Game--for a long time. Read more
Published on September 13, 2010 by Curious Goerge
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