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The Mixed Martial Arts Instruction Manual: Striking Paperback – November 17, 2008

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

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In Mixed Martial Arts Instruction Manual, UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva unveils more than 150 striking techniques that have been proven in the Octagon. Detailing everything from basic punches and kicks to complex combinations through 1500 step-by-step color photographs and descriptive narrative, this book will become a bible for both beginning practitioners and seasoned mixed martial arts veterans.

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272 pages
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English
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Victory Belt Publishing
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November 17, 2008
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9 x 0.7 x 11 inches
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0981504418
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978-0981504414
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Anderson Silva is the UFC Middleweight Champion of the world. He will be starring in two major motion pictures. www.spidersilva.com

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 nineteen books.

Glen Cordoza is a professional Muay Thai kickboxer and mixed martial arts fighter. He is the author of eight books on the martial arts.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Victory Belt Publishing; Original Edition (November 17, 2008)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0981504418
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0981504414
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.5 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.7 x 11 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #1,127,589 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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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ERICH KRAUSS is a New York Times bestselling author who has written more than thirty books. Inspiration for his stories comes from more than twenty years traveling the globe, from living in the Amazon rainforest to fighting professionally in the Muay Thai rings of Thailand. He lives in Las Vegas with his wife, Georgina.
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Eric

Great book

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 18, 2022

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Book was in the shape seller described. But the knowledge of this book is great!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 11, 2011

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I just started reading this book and I have to say how clear and detailed the instructions are. I am still in the beginning practicing my foundation(footwork). I do it everywhere(home, work, restroom, sidewalk, parking lot, etc). I've realized for something so basic, it made me aware of my bad habits in movement. I sure do not want to continue until the foundation becomes instinct or else everything that is built on top of it will be weak(This is what Anderson teaches you, which I believe to hold true in anything in general. Build the foundation of a building out of straws and even if the top is concrete, it will fall.) Thanks for sharing your knowledge in the Arts Mr Silva, I look forward to your next instructional manual that deals with the clinch and takedowns.

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Bryan

The best book for MMA striking

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 31, 2008

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Adnerson Silva is the top striker in MMA right now. His ability to KO competition isn't based on natural abilities like Chuck Liddells insane KO power. His is based on his successful modification and application of classic striking techniques.

This book covers how he's modified and altered some of the striking tools he uses for MMA. There's no super secret squirrel ninja techniques, just good solid basic skills that you can see Silva use in all of his fights. These aren't text book boxing or kickboxing techniques but they do work when confronted with a situation where grappling is allowed.

The only thing missing from this book is his clinch game, which is a big part of his standup skill set. However, it lookes lik he has a book coming out devoted to just the clinch.

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Rock Morton

happy with purchase

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 20, 2012

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I had purchase Striking by Anderson Silva hoping it would help improve my punching power and my footwork. I am quite happy with the improvements in my footwork and his instructions to practice footwork while shadow boxing was very helpful.

But the punching technique is a different story. Anderson recommends keeping the muscles in your arms and shoulders completely relaxed and generate power with the legs or twisting the hips. But for some reason I clench the muscles in my arms every time I try to punch hard. Perhaps being able to relax during a fight is what makes him so great.

Anyway, I'm very happy with this purchase. Anderson comes off as a very humble and hardworking person.

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Arnold

Great Complement to the Instructional DVDs

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 25, 2012

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I love Anderson Silva's Instructionals and I believe this book would make a good companion. For one reason, the combination were too fast (even in slow mo) in the video but with this book, we could see the transition as long as we want. Each detail is also meticulously described. Another feature in the book is the unobstructed view of critical positioning. I personally think that I have upped my game by just adapting the details of the stances and movement. The techniques, defense and combinations would totally overhaul my stand up skills. I highly recommend investing in this book.

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Olafur

helped me much

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 15, 2011

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I bought this book because it was mentioned in another book by the same author. It is definitely worth the price because of its short but precise captions for the step-by-step instructions for different moves in MMA. There's good illustrations for the moves taken from different angles.Yes I recommend this book for everyone interested in MMA/UFC.

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pobayou

Pure Gold

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 23, 2009

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This is one of the finest books written by any MMA fighter. I bought this book primarily for a glimpse inside Silva's technique and training. I was surprised at how much detail went into every striking technique. This book is pure gold for aspiring MMA fighters or martial artists. Silva's introduction and life story was also very enlightening. Worth every penny I paid.

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David F. NY

Great book. Only critique is they use a Southpaw ...

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 21, 2018

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Great book. Only critique is they use a Southpaw stance and it can get confusing. Another version with Orthodox stance would be helpful.

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John Liot

Understanding techniques

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on April 11, 2012

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I bought this book having already been training in MMA for over a year, so coming into it I knew most of the basic set ups and was able to understand the language and concepts of the 'moves'.

However having researched techniques through many formats I've gotta admit that trying to master combination moves via the written word is much more difficult than say via a video. And since Anderson Silva has a dvd collection on striking it's hard to completely justify the book unless you fancy sitting down and studying The Spider.

Best thing I can recommend to potential buyers is to have a friend act as a training partner. Take the book to where you are able to train, and practice the combinations step by step to get more accustom to the movement. Eg. Study the theory, but make sure you can execute the practical.

Great value for money, the book is huge, very good presentation and is something you'll always be able to turn back to.

That said, if I had to choose now I'd be more tempted to check out the DVD series instead as far as the ability to improve your technique goes.

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Jon

Worth fighting book buy!!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on June 7, 2014

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I am happy with this product, it is useful MMA fighting education tool for serious advanced and beginner student. Anderson silva is my brilliant favourite fighter because he is similar to great Muhammad Ali with butterfly fighting skills!

Worth recommended quality buy

Mr. Tahseen Ahmad

Hey

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on November 1, 2013

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Nicely illustarted. However i would say that i find youtube more useful. Also nothing can really substitute for an actual instructor and training. Can find the same stuff on youtube. Wouldnt bother buying

Nutzer

Awesome

Reviewed in Germany 🇩🇪 on December 1, 2016

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Really awesome book from Silva
If you know the other MMA Pro books youll immidately feel familiar with this one.
I have to highlight that is a striking book, so no ground work but strikes are explained in the different stance and which strike is bet against which stance
Only downside is, as european I had to order from the US cause its nearly impossible to find books from this series in amazon austria...

Will S.

Gelungene Einführung in den Stand-up-Kampf

Reviewed in Germany 🇩🇪 on July 25, 2011

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Die im Buch beschriebenen Techniken sind nach einer kurzen Einleitung aufgeteilt in die Kapitel
- Stance & Footwork
- Countermovement
- Striking Techniques
- Attacks
- Counter Attacks
In diesen Abschnitten bringt der von einigen als bester "pound-for-pound fighter des MMA" bezeichnete Kampfsportler Anderson Silva dem Leser die Grundlagen und weiterführende Techniken in den oben aufgelisteten Bereichen näher.
Dabei enthält jede Technik eine vorangehende Beschreibung und eine schrittweise Durchführung der Bewegungen, die anhand weiterer detaillierter Anweisungen und Farbbildern aus meistens zwei Perspektiven erklärt werden.
In der Regel wird jede Kombination der Auslagen (mit rechtem Bein vorne, Gegner mit links. Beide mit linkem Bein vorne, usw.) eigens behandelt.
Behandelt wird ausschließlich der Einsatz von Hand, Fuß, Ellbogen und Knie im "stand-up", für Hebel, Würfe, Bodenkampf und dergleichen muss man natürlich zu anderer Lektüre greifen.

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