Mixed Martial Arts outlines the revolutionary system of fighting used by world-renowned fighter BJ Penn. Penn, one of the most technical and decorated fighters in the world today, illustrates fighting techniques that teach you how to mix strikes with takedowns, ground and pound an opponent into submission, fight against the cage and formulate strategies based upon your personal attributes and strengths.
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"The 300-plus-page softcover will address the standing and ground games as only Penn, a veteran of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, can."—Black Belt
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BJ Penn, MMA Welterweight and Lightweight World Champion, is the only non-Brazilian to win the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championships and is a fighter in the UFC.
Erich Krauss is a professional Muay Thai kickboxer who has trained and competed in Thailand. He is the author of fifteen books.
Glen Cordoza is a professional mixed martial arts fighter and co-author of Muay Thai Unleashed: Technique and Strategy of Thailand's Warrior Elite.
Erich Krauss is a professional Muay Thai kickboxer who has trained and competed in Thailand. He is the author of fifteen books.
Glen Cordoza is a professional mixed martial arts fighter and co-author of Muay Thai Unleashed: Technique and Strategy of Thailand's Warrior Elite.
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ERICH KRAUSS is a professional Muay Thai kickboxer who has lived and fought in Thailand. He has written for the New York Times and is the author of more than twenty five books, including the New York Times Bestseller, Got Fight?.
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73 of 74 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
The two most valuable lessons to take from this book is that first, a style of Mixed Martial Arts fighting should be built off of one main discipline with techniques from other styles added to complement the base style. Second, that the style should be an integrated blend, not a disintegrated patchwork hybrid creation. Penn warns us against developing the habit of separating grappling from striking, switching on the fly from one to the other. Rather, he says, we should always be doing both. The techniques in The Book of Knowledge are presented as whole MMA techniques which blend striking with grappling.
Bj's book is made up of techniques that work for him and would be usable by most people. There are no kicking techniques and no leglocks. What is shown are basic techniques, which if done properly, are always dangerous. Nothing fancy, just master the basics and shove them down your opponent's throat until you beat him.
All basic positions are covered, standing and on the mat with multiple angles of clear color pictures on coated paper. The sections are color coded and tabbed. The book is physically of a high quality.
The only problem might be for absolute beginners. Knowledge of some of the most basic concepts and positions is assumed. Even so, with some extra careful study and though, the total beginner would pick this material up.
Bj's book is made up of techniques that work for him and would be usable by most people. There are no kicking techniques and no leglocks. What is shown are basic techniques, which if done properly, are always dangerous. Nothing fancy, just master the basics and shove them down your opponent's throat until you beat him.
All basic positions are covered, standing and on the mat with multiple angles of clear color pictures on coated paper. The sections are color coded and tabbed. The book is physically of a high quality.
The only problem might be for absolute beginners. Knowledge of some of the most basic concepts and positions is assumed. Even so, with some extra careful study and though, the total beginner would pick this material up.
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the first mixed martial arts book to give all the detail a true fighter (or trainee) needs, and it is written by one of the most accomplished and colorful fighters in the sport. Not only does Penn cover all aspects of the MMA game -- from striking to takedowns to setting up submissions and finishing -- but he does it all step-by-step. Whether you're just starting out in the sport or already a BJJ blackbelt, this book will become your bible. Just beware, at over 300 pages, it might take some time to digest all of the techniques.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By W. Young
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I really appreciate BJ's honesty in this book. He shows what works for him but also shows how you can incorporate your own techniques. He leaves the door wide open to expand on these techniques and make them your own. He also shows the progressions which is missing from alot of the other books out there.
Though I doubt I'll ever stand in an Octagon or Cage I think this book was of great value to me and will be useful to any martial artist. BJ shares his journey through the martial arts from street fighter to professional, through wins and how to handle losses. The challenge for all of us is how to take all this knowledge we've received from our instructors and make our own expression of the techniques so that we can fluidly "converse" with another opponent.
The bottom line is it is a good book, great quality, with excellent photography and worth adding to anyone's collection.
Though I doubt I'll ever stand in an Octagon or Cage I think this book was of great value to me and will be useful to any martial artist. BJ shares his journey through the martial arts from street fighter to professional, through wins and how to handle losses. The challenge for all of us is how to take all this knowledge we've received from our instructors and make our own expression of the techniques so that we can fluidly "converse" with another opponent.
The bottom line is it is a good book, great quality, with excellent photography and worth adding to anyone's collection.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Great...!!!!
Shipping was really fast...the quality of this book is great...a lot of pictures in color...a lot of techniques and information... Read more
Published 1 month ago by maliante007
3.0 out of 5 stars
I'll internet seatch next time
It sales cause its a BJ Penn book. As far as bjj for goes, it basic stuff. Submissions101.com on the internet is the way to go. He could have done way better.
Published 14 months ago by Chad
5.0 out of 5 stars
So well done
Very pleased with the amount of information, the written and visual details and the excellent display pictures of step by step moves. Highly recommended.
Published 17 months ago by Jillian Downey
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Techniques for fighting in the cage
BJ Penn's "Mixed Martial Arts: The Book of Knowledge" is an extensive and comprehensive book on fighting in the cage. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Peter Tsang
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
It taught me so many great techniques and made a huge improvement on my fighting abilities great book for beginner and intermediate fighters
Published 19 months ago by Jerry
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not a bad reference
The Book of Knowledge proves to be a decent resource for mixed martial arts. I find it most useful in applying basic level Jiu-Jitsu to the sport of MMA. Read more
Published 21 months ago by RWLawman
4.0 out of 5 stars
SO SO
I was not impressed with this book. It is not bad. It just seemed to general. I think that is why they made BJ's next book jiu jitsu specific. Read more
Published on November 27, 2010 by Justin Maynard
5.0 out of 5 stars
Better than I had hoped
Great book! Excellent photos provide step by step instruction. I study defensive jiu jitsu so it's really interesting to see the details behind the sport side. Read more
Published on July 15, 2010 by BrandonK
5.0 out of 5 stars
MMA Bible
This book is everything you need to know if you want to fight in MMA or just want to understand the sport better. Read more
Published on June 12, 2010 by John Benavidez II
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Book of MMA EVER!
Simple. This is the best book you could buy for yourself or anyone else.
Published on February 18, 2010 by Leif A. Ostgard
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