The Best of Mixed Martial Arts: The Extreme Handbook on Moves, Techniques, and the Smash-Mouth World of MMA (Paperback)

~ MMA Worldwide Magazine (Author), TapouT Magazine (Author)
Key Phrases: wrist control guard, pulling guard, Royce Gracie, Matt Hughes, Chuck Liddell (more...)

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Product Description

MMA Worldwide Magazine, Bodyguard Magazine, and TapouT Magazine bring you inside the action-packed world of mixed martial arts. This collaboration compiles over three years of articles, columns, and techniques that will bring MMA to life.

THOUGHT YOU KNEW MMA? THIS BOOK INCLUDES:

In-depth exclusive stories on some of the sport's biggest stars including Randy Couture, Chuck Lidell, Bas Rutten, and Royce Gracie

Step-by-step lesson pages from the best coaches in the world like Pat Miletich, Ken Shamrock, Matt Lindland, and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueria

Conditioning tips from our fabled, professional columnists like Eddie Bravo, Marcio Feitosa, and Eric Paulson

Special not-to-be missed features like the MMA Rankings, Top Ten MMA Moments and a special tribute to Carlson Gracie

AND MORE...

Nowhere else will you find a more complete, educational and entertaining read in an easy-to-understand format for the hardcore fan or for those just learning about MMA. This high quality, full-color collection brings the best of MMA Worldwide Magazine, Bodyguard Magazine, and TapouT Magazine into one easy-to-read book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Triumph Books (January 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600780881
• ISBN-13: 978-1600780882
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #311,955 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A rehash of magazine articles, March 4, 2008

By	T. Thorne "Buggz" (Germany) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you've read the magazine more than once then you have probably read much of the content of this book. Better to spend your money on a subscription to TAPOUT.

5.0 out of 5 stars mma book, October 30, 2009

By	Lauren A. Holtzem - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I really liked this book. It helps me to grapple how to do moves on the mats and bags.

0 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars worth nothing, October 10, 2008

By	mike rogers - See all my reviews

anything this 16-8 fighter writes is worth nothing he is more hype than a great fighter and his books i have seen in stores and just laughed at it jut like all my friends do and i know millions of people think like i do he is just more for american audiences not anyone else realty because he is not a great fighter at all just like his books.