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Anderson Silva

MMA Instruction Manual: The Muay Thai Clinch, Takedowns, Takedown Defense, and Ground Fighting Paperback – May 10, 2011

by Anderson Silva (Author), Glen Cordoza (Author)

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Anderson "The Spider" Silva—Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, boxing and Muay Thai specialist and current UFC middleweight champion—is the most decorated martial artist in the UFC. In Mixed Martial Arts Instruction Manual: The Muay Thai Clinch, Takedowns, Takedown Defense & Ground Fighting, Silva unveils the secrets to his fighting success.

Beginning where his first book, The Mixed Martial Arts Instruction Manual: Striking left off, Silva demonstrates how to devastate opponents from the Muay Thai clinch with off-balancing techniques and brutal knee and elbow strikes. Silva also devotes an entire section to focus mitt drills that hone striking combinations. This book is a must-have for any fighter looking to improve his ground game.

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304 pages
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English
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Victory Belt Publishing
Publication date

May 10, 2011
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9 x 0.6 x 11 inches
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1936608979
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978-1936608973
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Anderson Silva, former Cage Rage Middleweight Champion, former Shooto Middleweight Champion and current UFC Middleweight Champion, is considered by numerous martial arts publications to be the best pound-for-pound fighter on the planet. Having devoted his life to developing an unorthodox and highly effective system of fighting, Silva has devastated a host of legendary fighters in the cage, including former UFC Middleweight Champion Rich Franklin, and former Pride Middleweight Champion Dan Henderson.

Glen Cordoza is a professional Muay Thai kickboxer and mixed martial arts fighter. He is the author of more than a dozen instructional books on the sport of MMA.

Erich Krauss is a professional Muay Thai fighter and a New York Times bestselling author. He has written over twenty books.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Victory Belt Publishing; 0 edition (May 10, 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1936608979
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1936608973
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.16 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.6 x 11 inches

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Glen Cordoza is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal Best Selling author, and a former professional mixed martial artist and Muay Thai boxer. He is one of the most published authors on the topics of MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and fitness with twenty books to his credit.
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Clarence Everett Jr.

Victory Belt Delivers Another Classic!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 10, 2011

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The Victory Belt Publishers have once again delivered a potent combination of substance and celebrity!

This MMA Instruction Manual is exactly what was needed as a follow up to the classic "Striking" MMA Instructional previously released by Victory Belt. The book is loaded with techniques on the various phases that an MMA match can take on from the Clinch to the Ground; and everything in-between.

This edition demonstrates not only Anderson Silva's mastery over close quarter fighting skills, it also demonstrates the depth of understanding that Victory Belt's author's possess as well. The book's structure is similar to other Victory Belt publications, in that, each chapter is photographed and detailed in a progressive manner, combined with the dual-angled photography that enthusiasts like myself have come to know and love.

Being a huge Anderson Silva fan, I also have the complementary Anderson Silva MMA videos, also from Victory Belt and available on Amazon.com; and I must contend that they're the finest on the market, therefore I strongly recommend them in addition to the books, especially if you're a completist like myself.

After reading the first book, which is dedicated to Striking, I was left with a number of questions regarding what would take place after the Clinch was set-up and attempts were made or were successful in taking the fight to the floor. Well, all of those questions and more were thoroughly answered by this book. This book, along with the first one, should be considered required reading for all MMA practitioners, enthusiasts and fans that are interested in blending a complete "Top to Bottom" game.

In closing, I have to say that Victory Belt and their authors have once again done the Martial Arts community a huge service with this follow up.

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jorgo

The Silva methodology

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 2, 2011

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Having watched many Anderson Silva fights I was happy to see a book that explains additional moves that Anderson uses to counter and dominate his opponents.
The content focuses on specific aspects of the MMA game, such as the thai clinch and cage tactics in much greater detail than other publications. Counter and recounter moves are included as well as the different situations that Silva's moves can be applied. Silva methodology on classic moves are obvious such as within the takedowns and takedown defence sections and within the ground fighting chapters, and I was happy to see a section devoted to leg locks, something missing from many MMA instructionals. The authors have taken into consideration the plethora of instuctionals out there and provided something new. However those looking for a complete fighting system should consider the book complimentary.
The one criticism I have is that Anderson provides very few examples of where his moves have been applied in his fights. More examples would have provided richness to the explanations.
In conclusion this book is an important addition to any fighting instructional library.

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Juan Lopez

Must have.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 19, 2019

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Has a bit of everything. Your clinch technique will definitely increase, your striking combos with pads will get better, and what I like is that he shows both orthodox AND southpaw. I own books for BJJ, Judo, boxing, JKD, and Muay Thai and this book is my favorite.

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Mike P

Phenomenal Instructional Book

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 3, 2018

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Excellent Book. One of, if not the best Striking manuals for MMA. It has a lot more then just striking, but in my opinion the clinch work is the best part of this book and maybe the best clinch work in any book I’ve come across.

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Justa Thought

Useful if you use it

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 10, 2012

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Well written and clear with good illustrations. If you know MMA you should know Anderson Silva quite well. I like "The Spider" because he is a well diciplined and creative Martial Artist, not just a fighter. He is well studied in several martial arts systems and blends them together nicely. There is a ton a great technique and applications shared in this book that you will be able to study and practice for years to come.

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west1389

very nice

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 8, 2011

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i love this book maybe a litte bias silva is my favorite fighter but the book really breaks down the stuff for you you will be better at muay thai then you are now shows different holds for different kinds of people like what to do if your fighting a guy with strong neck gives you different hold for that just a great book

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K. Miner

Amazing Tool!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 23, 2012

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I recently received the book and went right to reading it. I read the whole thing through and then went back page by page, day by day and it is amazing! What an amazing and powerful resource for anyone wanting to increase their knowledge and effectiveness in mma or self defense. Highly recommend!

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GM

MMA review

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 10, 2012

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Bought this for my Daughter and she is really enjoying it. She especially likes the fact that it doesnt go beyond her abilities and fitness levels.

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Jeet Kune do student

Great all -rund primer

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 12, 2012

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This is an excellent primer for anyone who practices stand up and ground fighting such as MMA. The illustrations are very helpful and the descriptions of each technique are easy to follow and can be practically applied.

Silva is a clear master of his art.

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kevin lapierre

Pretty good book if your a mma fighter

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on December 24, 2014

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Pretty good book if your a mma fighter... But most of the clinch techniques that are in their is no good for muay thai

Mrs A

So I Am Told

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on April 20, 2013

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