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Jiu-Jitsu University
Saulo Ribeiro
5.0
Saulo Ribeiro—six-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion—is world-renowned for his functional jiu-jitsu knowledge and flawless technique. In Jiu-Jitsu University, Ribeiro shares with the public for the first time his revolutionary system of grappling, mapping out more than 200 techniques that carry you from white to black belt. Illuminating common jiu-jitsu errors and then illustrating practical remedies, this book is a must for all who train in jiu-jitsu. Not your run-of-the-mill technique book, Jiu-Jitsu University is a detailed training manual that will ultimately change the way jiu-jitsu is taught around the globe.
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Mastering The 21 Immutable Principles Of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: The Ultimate Handbook for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Students
Paulo Guillobel, Dirk Anderson, et al.
4.4
"On 'Mastering The 21 Immutable Principles Of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu', Paulo Guillobel wears a hat of a scholar and proves that, in more than 26 years of practicing, he has not only trained, taught and competed at high level, but most important of all, has studied the art thoroughly. Every student, teacher and master will surely take advantage of the knowledge carefully organized in this book. This is by far the best Jiu-Jitsu book I ever read." -Luca Atalla, Vice President and Chief Editor of Gracie Magazine Until this book, there has never been a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu book that has comprehensively explained the most fundamental and unchangeable principles of this martial arts style. Paulo Guillobel's Mastering the 21 Immutable Principles of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a one-of-a-kind book that goes deep into the foundation of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques and strategies. With an understanding of the 21 principles revealed in this book, any BJJ student will be able to discover the invisible details behind any technique, and also understand why the techniques are being used.
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory and Technique
Renzo Gracie
4.4
While most martial arts deal only with the initial punching and kicking stages of combat, Brazilian jiu-jitsu concentrates on ground combat. This guide shows how to use Brazilian jiu-jitsu to increase combat effectiveness. Photographs and step-by-step instructions show how to master the techniques used in this exciting new form of combat.
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The X-Guard: Gi No Gi Jiu-Jitsu
Marcelo Garcia, Glen Cordoza, et al.
4.4
Marcelo Garcia, winner of five Brazilian jiu-jitsu world championships and a man many feel is the best pound-for-pound submission grappler of all time, unveils the secrets behind the most effective guard system in existence-the X-Guard. Unlike most jiu-jitsu instructional books, Garcia leaves no stone unturned. Not only does he show you how to sweep your opponent using the X-Guard from nearly every control position, he shows you how to do it both with a gi and without. Covering everything from grips to timing, this book will be a savior to anyone wishing to compete in jiu-jitsu ournaments, no-gi grappling competition or mixed martial arts.
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Lover Unveiled (The Black Dagger Brotherhood series Book 19)
J.R. Ward
4.3
The #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series returns featuring a powerful MMA fighter with a buried secret that can change the world of Caldwell forever.Sahvage has been living under the radar for centuries—and he has every intention of staying “dead and buried.” But when a civilian female sucks him into her dangerous battle with an evil as ancient as time, his protective side overrides his common sense. Mae has lost everything, and desperation sets her on a collision course with fate. Determined to reverse a tragedy, she goes where mortals should fear to tread—and comes face-to-face with the Brotherhood’s new enemy. She also discovers a love she never expected to find with Sahvage, but there can be no future for them. Knowing they will part, the two band together to fight against what Mae unknowingly unleashed—as the Brotherhood closes in to reclaim one of their damned, and the evil vows to destroy them all...
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Fighting Dirty (Ultimate, #4)
Lori Foster
4.3
He's the hottest MMA fighter in the game, but one woman is ready to try out a few steamy moves of her own in an unforgettable new novel from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster...
With the life he's led and the muscles he's gained, Armie Jacobson isn't afraid of anything. Except maybe Merissa Colter's effect on him. It's not just that she's his best friend's little sister. Fact is, she deserves better. Women pursue him for one night of pleasure, and that's all he wants to offer. Until rescuing Merissa from a robbery leads to the most erotic encounter of his life.
Good girl meets bad boy. It's a story that rarely ends well. But Merissa is taking matters into her own hands. No matter how he views himself, the Armie she knows is brave, honorable and completely loyal. And as past demons and present-day danger collide, they're both about to learn what's truly worth fighting for…
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Mastering Jujitsu
Renzo Gracie
4.3
In recent years, the grappling arts have proven to be the most effective form of combat in mixed martial arts (MMA) and no-holds-barred (NHB) competitions. Above all others, the Gracie brand of Brazilian jujitsu has become recognized as the preeminent fighting style in unarmed combat. Now Renzo Gracie--instructor; competitor; and champion of numerous grappling, MMA, and NHB events--reveals the inner workings of the art in his latest book, Mastering Jujitsu.
From the origins of the art to personal techniques, you will experience the impact the Gracies have had on jujitsu and learn the strategies they have developed to dominate their opponents. Gracie shares the subtleties of the techniques necessary for mastering the art, and he clearly demonstrates the flow of movement with more than 250 high-quality photos.
Not only will Mastering Jujitsu help you progress from isolated skill development techniques to a full set of tactics and fight plans, but it will also introduce you to the concept of combat phases and teach you to attack from any phase. You will learn how to react to your opponent in any situation. Whether you're caught in a bottom position or attacking from the top, Gracie reveals the key strategies designed to give you the upper hand.
The depth and breadth of topics covered in Mastering Jujitsu will aid even the most experienced black belts in their understanding and execution of Brazilian jujitsu. With detailed coverage on advanced principles, you will get all the tactics, strategies, techniques, and drills you need for close combat fighting.
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Drill To Win: 12 Months to Better Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Andre Galvao and Kevin Howell
4.3
Andre Galvao has earned his reputation as one of the best and most exciting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champions of all time. Now, he brings his training methods to the public with Drill to Win: 12 Months to Better Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu. If you want to move like Galvao, submit like Galvao and win like Galvao, this is the book for you. In this one-of-a-kind manual, Andre outlines both a 1-year schedule to overall improvement as well as smaller game plans for short term competition preparation.
This is not your average reference book, but instead a step-by-step guide to building a champion grappler. The key to this book is in its building block methodology that follows Andre's basics of grappling—the ability to move and adapt to new movements in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. So don't wait, pick up this book and start the first day of your BJJ explosion!
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Close Contact (Body Armor, #3)
Lori Foster
4.3
There’s no resisting a desire like this…
MMA fighter Miles Dartman’s casual arrangement with personal shopper Maxi Nevar would be many men’s fantasy. She seeks him out, they have mindblowing sex, she leaves. Rinse, repeat. Yet lately, Miles wants more. And when Maxi requests his services via the Body Armor security agency, he’s ready to finally break through her defenses—and protect her day and night.
Receiving a large inheritance has brought chaos and uncertainty into Maxi’s life. Her ex has resurfaced, along with lots of former “friends,” and someone is making mysterious threats. Then there’s Miles, who doesn’t ask for anything…except her trust. Pleasure is easy. Now Maxi has to give her heart as well as her body…or risk losing a man who could be everything she needs.
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Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training & Real World Violence
Rory Miller
4.3
Experienced martial artist and veteran correction officer Sgt. Rory Miller distills what he has learned from jailhouse brawls, tactical operations and ambushes to explore the differences between martial arts and the subject martial arts were designed to deal with: Violence. Sgt. Miller introduces the myths, metaphors and expectations that most martial artists have about what they will ultimately learn in their dojo. This is then compared with the complexity of the reality of violence. Complexity is one of the recurring themes throughout this work. Section Two examines how to think critically about violence, how to evaluate sources of knowledge and clearly explains the concepts of strategy and tactics. Sections Three and Four focus on the dynamics of violence itself and the predators who perpetuate it. Drawing on hundreds of encounters and thousands of hours spent with criminals Sgt. Miller explains the types of violence; how, where, when and why it develops; the effects of adrenaline; how criminals think, and even the effects of drugs and altered states of consciousness in a fight. Section Five centers on training for violence, and adapting your present training methods to that reality. It discusses the pros and cons of modern and ancient martial arts training and gives a unique insight into early Japanese kata as a military training method. Section Six is all about how to make self-defense work. Miller examines how to look at defense in a broader context, and how to overcome some of your own subconscious resistance to meeting violence with violence. The last section deals with the aftermath--the cost of surviving sudden violence or violent environments, how it can change you for good or bad. It gives advice for supervisors and even for instructors on how to help a student/survivor. You'll even learn a bit about enlightenment.
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Kaci Lambe Kai
I'm an avid martial artist and I'm currently training to become a Krav Maga instructor. I take this work very seriously and this is part of my studies in the world of self defense. [source]
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On Jiu Jitsu
Chris Matakas
4.3
We will develop only the strength our environment demands of us. When our environment fails to challenge our depths, we are tasked to create one which does. Practitioners across the globe continue to use Jiu Jitsu as a tool for personal development. For many, the Jiu Jitsu academy is the one place in which we purposefully practice virtuous action. "On Jiu Jitsu" seeks to codify the mechanisms by which Jiu Jitsu shapes the individual, as the character traits required to achieve mastery in sport are the same which our highest humanity requires. It is the hope of the author that the articulation of these benefits will ensure the reader's continued practice of self-mastery through this sacred medium.
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Mastering the Twister: Jiu Jitsu for Mixed Martial Arts Competition
Eddie Bravo, Erich Krauss, et al.
4.3
"The Twister" is a neck-jarring, spine-torturing submission hold refined and mastered by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu superstar Eddie Bravo.
Early in his jiu-jitsu career, Eddie Bravo dominated dozens of jiu-jitsu competitions with this unorthodox move. When the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation banned his trademark move, he proved the effectiveness of his entire grappling style by defeating the legendary Royler Gracie without "The Twister".
In Mastering the Twister: Jiu-Jitsu for Mixed Martial Arts Competition, Bravo uses over 1,200 color photos and descriptive narrative to illustrate snaring an opponent in the infamous Twister from virtually every control position. Also revealed is the entire Twister Side Control game, dozens of submissions from the mount, numerous routes to take your opponent's back, highly effective ways to pass your opponent's guard, and the secrets of "The Truck", Bravo's patented control position.
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu: The Master Text
Helio Gracie
4.3
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Forever with You (Wait for You, #5)
Jennifer L. Armentrout
4.3
In the irresistibly sexy series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout, two free spirits find their lives changed by a one-night stand…
Some things you just believe in, even if you've never experienced them. For Stephanie, that list includes love. It's out there. Somewhere. Eventually. Meanwhile she's got her job at the mixed martial arts training center and hot flings with gorgeous, temporary guys like Nick. Then a secret brings them closer, opening Steph's eyes to a future she never knew she wanted—until tragedy rips it away.
Nick's self-assured surface shields a past no one needs to know about. His mind-blowing connection with Steph changes all that. As fast as he's knocking down the walls that have kept him commitment-free, she's building them up again, determined to keep the hurt—and Nick—out. But he can't walk away. Not when she's the only one who's ever made him wish for forever . . .
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The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Globetrotter
Christian Graugart
4.3
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My Fight / Your Fight
Ronda Rousey
4.3
“The fight is yours to win.”
In this inspiring and moving book, Ronda Rousey, the Olympic medalist in judo, reigning UFC women's bantamweight champion, and Hollywood star charts her difficult path to glory.
Marked by her signature charm, barbed wit, and undeniable power, Rousey’s account of the toughest fights of her life—in and outside the Octagon—reveals the painful loss of her father when she was eight years old, the intensity of her judo training, her battles with love, her meteoric rise to fame, the secret behind her undefeated UFC record, and what it takes to become the toughest woman on Earth. Rousey shares hard-won lessons on how to be the best at what you do, including how to find fulfillment in the sacrifices, how to turn limitations into opportunities, and how to be the best on your worst day.
Packed with raw emotion, drama, and wisdom this is an unforgettable book by one of the most remarkable women in the world.
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The Danaher Diaries: Over 100 of John Danaher's Musings on Jiu-Jitsu, Kaizen, Training, and Living
Heroes of the Art
4.3
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Advanced Brazilian Jiujitsu Techniques
Marcelo Garcia, Marshal D. Carper, et al.
4.2
MARCELO GARCIA—considered by many to be the best pound-for-pound Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighter in the world—has proven time and again that his unique style of grappling is one of the most effective forms of Brazilian jiu-jitsu in existence. In Advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Marcelo unveils the system of techniques that allowed him to conquer the world of BJJ. As a five-time BJJ World Champion and a four-time ADCC Submission Grappling World Champion, Marcelo has shown that his style of fighting translates to both gi and no-gi competitions, making his system a must for all who train in the grappling arts.
Through detailed narrative and more than 2,000 step-by-step color photographs, Marcelo breaks down the arm drag, methods for taking and sustaining back control, finishes from the back, and a plethora of takedowns and guard passes. Leaving no stone unturned, he also sheds new light on the guillotine choke and omoplata submissions.
To avoid watering down the pages with redundant transitions and submissions that are well known and widely taught in jiu-jitsu schools across the globe, Marcelo only covers the techniques that are unique to his system. Unlike a lot of jiu-jitsu systems, which include techniques that are limited in range and application, each submission covered in this technical manual is practical and guaranteed to work on opponents both large and small. Having competed in the Absolute Open Weight Division his entire life, Marcelo discarded the techniques that didnÆt work on larger, stronger opponents. What you are left with is a highly effective and efficient system of grappling that works for and on everyone. Let Advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu elevate your grappling game to the next level.
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The Practitioner's Journal | BJJ Training Log & Jiu Jitsu Journal — Hardcover, Leather-Bound | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Grappling & Wrestling | Gift for Serious Practitioners
Timothy J Pupak
4.2
Most practitioners train for years and remember almost nothing between sessions. This is the system that fixes that.You leave class with your head full — techniques, transitions, details your instructor mentioned twice and you'll never see again. By the time you're in the parking lot, half of it is gone. By next class, most of it never happened.That's not a motivation problem. It's a system problem. And The Practitioner's Journal is the system that solves it.WHAT IT DOES:72 structured session logs guide you through exactly what to capture after every class — not blank pages that stare back at you. 4 deep reflection sections force the honest self-assessment that most practitioners avoid. A technique index makes everything you've ever learned retrievable. A competition and academy catalog documents your journey. A self-discovery framework reveals the patterns in your game you can't see in the moment.This is the difference between training for years and actually improving.BUILT FOR SERIOUS PRACTITIONERS — WHITE BELT TO BLACK BELT:New students use it to build the documentation habit before bad training habits form. Blue and purple belts use it to diagnose exactly why they're losing in specific positions. Brown and black belts use it for competition strategy and coaching notes. The system adapts to where you are — and shows you exactly how far you've come.PREMIUM CONSTRUCTION THAT SURVIVES YOUR GYM BAG:Leather-bound PU cowhide hardcover. 120 GSM acid-free pages — no bleed-through, no ghosting. Lay-flat binding that stays open on the mat without a fight. Elastic strap closure. A5 size. 200 pages. Most BJJ journals are spiral-bound notebooks that fall apart before your next stripe. This one is built to last the entire belt journey.THE GIFT SERIOUS PRACTITIONERS ACTUALLY WANT:For birthdays, belt promotions, holidays, or the training partner who has every piece of gear but nothing that actually improves their game. Elegant enough to unwrap. Useful enough to reach for before every class.Used by practitioners from white belt to black belt in 20+ countries. Built on the mat, for the mat.Own the process.
In Mastering Triangle Chokes, Neil Melanson takes you deep into the grappling rabbit hole and teaches you how to apply the devastating triangle choke submission in virtually any scenario from your guard. Unlike other grappling instructional manuals, Mastering Triangle Chokes is not a random compilation of techniques. It is a detailed system that teaches you how to capitalize on your opponent's body position and direction of movement. It gives you a chess-like strategy for anticipating your opponent's counters, allowing you to remain two steps ahead and shut down all possible escape routes. With more than 2,000 color photos and descriptive narrative, Mastering Triangle Chokes is the most complete tome ever written on the art of the triangle choke.
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Built to lead: Develop Character, Master Influence, and Find Your Purpose
Allen De Peña
4.2
Allen DePeña grew up fighting because he didn't know another way. Then martial arts taught him what strength really is — and it had nothing to do with winning fights. In Built to Lead, he hands that discovery to the next generation.Inside, you'll learn to develop the five facets of the whole self, live the five core values of the ZENTAI warrior, and master the six tools of influence — so you can build character, grow real power, and lead by solving the problems in front of you.For young people finding their footing, for parents raising leaders, and for anyone who wants victory that begins within.Every copy trains a child.All net proceeds go to the Heart of ZENTAI nonprofit, providing free martial arts training, leadership development, and character education to children who could never afford it.
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Mastering the Rubber Guard: Jiu Jitsu for Mixed Martial Arts Competition
Eddie Bravo, Erich Krauss, Glen Cordoza
4.2
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Fast Burn (Body Armor, #4)
Lori Foster
4.2
For the woman who’s his perfect match, he’s willing to break the rules…
The moment Brand Berry meets beautiful, driven Sahara Silver, the connection between them is electric. It’s also something he can’t pursue. Sahara wants him, sure—to join Body Armor, where his MMA skills, size and cocky attitude make him perfect for her elite crew of bodyguards. For Sahara, the agency always comes first, and Brand needs more. Yet when she’s kidnapped by men searching for her missing brother, he doesn’t hesitate.
Somewhere along the way, flirting with Brand for the sake of business turned very personal. Despite his refusal to join Body Armor, it’s Brand who steps up when Sahara needs him most. Now there’s no more time for games, and no point denying the hunger they both feel. They’ll escape together or not at all. But if they survive, can Sahara finally surrender control to claim this blazing passion?
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Bound (Mastered, #1)
Lorelei James
4.2
FIRST IN A NEW SERIES
In the new Mastered series by New York Times bestselling author Lorelei James, a woman’s desire to shatter her inhibitions leaves her unprepared for where that erotic journey will take her….
Former small-town girl Amery Hardwick is living her dream as a graphic designer in Denver, Colorado. She’s focused on building her business, which leaves little time for dating—not that she needs a romantic entanglement to fulfill her. When her friend signs up for a self-defense class as part of her recovery after an attack, Amery joins her for support. That’s where she meets him.
Ronin Black, owner of the dojo, is so drawn to Amery that he takes over her training—in public and in private. The enigmatic Ronin pushes Amery’s boundaries from the start, and with each new tryst, Amery becomes addicted to the pleasure and to him. But when Amery senses Ronin is hiding something, she questions her total trust in him, despite the undeniable thrill of his possession….
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Mind Over Muscle: Writings from the Founder of Judo
Jigoro Kano, Naoki Murata, Yukimitsu Kano
4.2
In 1882 Jigoro Kano (1860-1938) founded Kodokan Judo at Eishoji Temple in Tokyo. It was the culmination of a lifelong devotion to the jujutsu of the past, which he reorganized while taking great care to retain its classical traditions. Historically, martial arts were practiced only by the elite in Japan. Kano, a renowned educator as well as a sportsman, is credited with popularizing the martial arts, and in particular, judo, among people in all levels of society.
When he was young, Kano studied jujutsu, a martial art practiced in Japan since feudal times, which involved throwing, hitting, kicking, stabbing, slashing, choking, bending and twisting limbs-and defenses against these attacks. After years of studying, he realized that although many different jujutsu techniques were taught, there was no one core value holding them together. Kano identified an all-pervasive principle- to make the most efficient use of mental and physical energy-and combined only those techniques in which this principle was correctly applied into modern judo. "Ju" means gentleness or giving way. "Do" means principle or the way. Judo, therefore is the Way of Gentleness, which implies that first giving way leads to ultimate victory. The Kodokan is literally, "the school for studying the Way." This book is a collection of Kano's essential teachings, selected and compiled from his wealth of writings and lectures spanning a period of fifty-one years. Today the International Judo Federation has 187 member countries and regions. As an official sport of the Olympic Games, judo has inspired young people of all nationalities, and Kodokan is universally recognized as the Mecca of Judo.
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Rise: Surviving the Fight of My Life
Paige VanZant
4.2
AN INSPIRING MEMOIR FOR ANYONE WHO'S BEEN KNOCKED DOWN AND CAME UP SWINGING
As a young girl growing up in Newberg, Oregon, Paige Sletten was all energy and full of potential. A natural athlete, Paige excelled at dancing, made the cheerleading squad earlier than most, and even had aspirations of becoming a Disney child star. With a tight-knit family, Paige's life was on track for greatness. Then, one fateful fall night in high school, everything changed when Paige faced a life-threatening sexual assault. It was in the gym where she "pounded the life out of those ashen memories," becoming stronger with every punch, kick, and lunge. In this beautiful tale of survival, she writes: I inhale the power. I exhale the bullshit. One strike at a time.
Fighting became Paige's safe haven; something to live for, and Rise is the inspiring story of how she ultimately transformed into a bone-breaking, head-smashing fighter known as Paige VanZant. It is the deeply moving story of a warrior who transformed her pain into power and has become one of the toughest women in the world; an inspiring journey of someone who was knocked down in the most devastating way and came up swinging.
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Win or Learn: MMA, Conor McGregor and Me: A Trainer's Journey
John Kavanagh
4.2
Growing up in Dublin, John Kavanagh was a skinny kid who was frequently bullied. After suffering a bad beating when he intervened to help a woman who was being attacked, he decided he had to learn to defend himself. Before long, he was training fighters in a tiny shed, and promoting the earliest mixed-martial arts events in Ireland. And then, a cocky young lad called Conor McGregor walked into his gym ...
In Win or Learn, John Kavanagh tells his own remarkable life story - which is at the heart of the story of the extraordinary explosion of MMA in Ireland and globally. Kavanagh has become a guru to young men and women seeking to master the arts of combat. And as the trainer of the world's most charismatic male MMA star, he has become a magnet for talented fighters from all over the world. Kavanagh's portrait of Conor McGregor - who he has seen in his lowest moments, as well as in his greatest triumphs - is a revelation.
What emerges from Win or Learn is a remarkable portrait of ambition, discipline, and persistence in the face of years and years of disappointment. It is a must read for every MMA fan - but also for anyone who wants to understand how to follow a dream and realize a vision.
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The Fighter's Kitchen: 100 Muscle-Building, Fat Burning Recipes, with Meal Plans to Sculpt Your Warrior
Chris Algieri
4.2
100 muscle-building, fat-burning recipes, with meal plans to sculpt your warrior body
Ever wonder how professional MMA fighters in the UFC prepare their bodies for fights? The real training often starts in the kitchen, where the right meals at the right times can give fighters everything they need to be ready for their next match.
Fighters fuel their bodies with precise nutrients delivered at specific times to achieve their functional physiques--and now you can too. The Fighter's Kitchen provides expert guidance on what and when to eat, and it helps you understand how our bodies use what we eat to burn fat and build lean, strong muscle. Through phased weekly meal plans, expert insight on how and when to take full advantage of your body's muscle-building capabilities, and 100 delicious recipes, you'll find yourself looking ring ready even if you have no plans to step into one.
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"Chris has been my in-camp nutritionist for two-plus years and has worked with me for five training camps in a row. With his help and cooking skills, I've been able to train harder and make weight easier. I was instantly amazed with how much food I was able to eat and still lose weight. Many of the recipes in this book are not only healthy, but they also look and taste great!" -- Daniel Jacobs, current IBF world middleweight boxing champion and former WBA world middleweight boxing champion "This book helped me lean up and perform better during training and competition without feeling like I'm on a diet or having cravings. The recipes Chris give you are simple, delicious, and nutritious. It's an easy-to-follow lifestyle and the results have been amazing for me--and they'll be tremendous for you." -- Aung La Nsang, professional MMA fighter and current ONE world middleweight champion and ONE world light heavyweight champion "Chris Algieri is one of the biggest and most fit boxers at his weight class and is a world champion. He makes me confident that not only will I make weight, but I will also perform at my peak performance. He made specific adjustments for my body type and has a great understanding of individual needs. This book will be a great resource for anybody." -- Dennis Bermudez, retired UFC fighter
"Chris has helped me with my diet for my entire 10-year career in mixed martial arts. He has helped with my day-to-day nutrition in and out of fight camps, my weight-cut protocol, and my rehydration program for after weigh-ins, which to me are the most important. Chris doesn't only tell you what to eat and when to eat it, but he also breaks down how every person's body is different and reacts to certain foods different and he explains why I should eat certain foods and why eating them at a specific time is so important. Having him on my team absolutely gave me a tremendous advantage over my competition. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my diet." -- Ryan LaFlare, retired UFC fighter "I've been an athlete my entire life, but nutrition has always overwhelmed me. We live in a culture of fad diets. Consumers are taught to believe you need to starve in order to lose weight. As a result, the public, like me, gets overwhelmed and discouraged. We tend to starve ourselves to lose weight, and when we can't take it anymore, we binge. Chris's book has made it finally possible for me to break that cycle. I realize eating healthy doesn't mean I have to be hungry. It doesn't have to be boring. Not only do I notice a difference in my physical appearance, but the difference in my mood is also amazing. I can think clearer and feel generally happier just by finally finding a way to maintain healthy eating habits. I think this book serves value to not only those competing but also to anyone looking to make positive changes in their health!" -- Sarah Thomas, 2018 New York Golden Gloves winner
"Having known Chris and seeing the way he eats for a few years now, I've seen with my own eyes the superhuman capabilities it gives someone when they get their nutrition on point. I absolutely love that he's not only finally sharing a taste of his secret recipes but also a ton of educational content so one can make it relevant to their own lifestyle and delivered using a system that seems very simple to implement." -- Avril Mathie, professional boxer and Miss Swimsuit USA International 2015
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Zen Jiu Jitsu - White to Blue
Mr Oliver Staark
4.2
Feeling confused? Is beng a White Belt creating a few challenges?
This is a manual designed to get White Belts to competent Blue Belts in as fast a time as possible. Zen Jiu Jitsu is more a rendition of concepts than techniques. This is the simplest and easiest way to break down and simplify the many and varied ideas, philosophies and combinations in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu arsenal. For both competition jiu jitsu and self defense jiu jitsu most white belts need to fully understand the concepts, but it can be VERY confusing!
Here is a short list of a few of the questions students ask, that are covered in depth:
What is the guard and how do we utilize it best? What options do we have from guard? Why is posture and distance important? The mount is a powerful position but how do I get there? ... And when I do get there, how do I stay there?
>>>Zen Jiu Jitsu - White to Blue Answers these Questions and Many More... It covers, Core Principles, Drilling techniques, Choosing a School, Technique Concepts, Tactical Considerations and more. It even includes some technique chains and Maps for the white belt to try when doing specific training or sparring.
>>>Don't forget every black belt started out as a white belt. This manual also covers the motivational strategies to keep you moving along the path and towards becoming a competent blue belt. This is a great manual for anyone just starting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Traditional Jiu Jitsu, MMA and Grappling.
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Advanced Rubber Guard: Jiu-Jitsu for Mixed Martial Arts Competition
Eddie Bravo and Glen Cordoza
4.2
Eddie Bravo—world-renowned grappler and founder of 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu—is one of the most revolutionary and controversial martial arts instructors in the world. Since unveiling his philosophy of no-gi jiu-jitsu in his bestselling martial arts book Mastering the Rubber Guard, Bravo has been at the head of the no-gi grappling movement. He now has dozens of affiliate schools around the globe, and some of the UFC's best fighters are seeking his tutelage, including UFC Welterweight contender Dan Hardy and UFC Lightweight contender George Sotiropoulos.
In Advanced Rubber Guard, Bravo brings readers inside the evolution of the rubber guard. Through descriptive narrative and more than two thousand step-by-step color photographs, he unveils entirely new control positions and dozens of cunning attacks. Covering every avenue, Bravo also updates his half guard, butterfly guard, and x-guard systems with new and highly effective techniques. Whether you're new to the 10th Planet system or looking to expand your knowledge, this book will take you ahead of the competition.
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Fight for the Forgotten: How a Mixed Martial Artist Stopped Fighting for Himself and Started Fighting for Others
Justin Wren
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From notable mixed martial artist and UFC fighter Justin Wren comes a personal account of faith, redemption, empowerment, and overwhelming love as one man sets out on an international mission to fight for those who can’t fight for themselves.
Justin knows what it feels like to be wronged. Bullied as a child, he dreamed of becoming a UFC fighter and used his anger as fuel to propel his dream into reality. But the pain from his childhood didn’t dissipate. Instead, Justin fell into a spiral of depression and addiction, leading him on a path toward destruction. Kicked out of his training community and with no other place to go, Justin agreed to attend a men’s retreat, and it was there he found God.
As Justin began piecing his life back together, he joined several international mission trips that opened his eyes and his heart to a world filled with suffering deep in the jungle of the Democratic Republic of Congo. There he met the Mbuti Pygmy tribe, a group of people persecuted by neighboring tribes and forced into slavery. His encounter with the Pygmy tribe left him wondering who was there to help them and in that moment Justin stepped out of the ring and into a fight for the forgotten.
From cage fighter to freedom fighter, Justin’s story is a deeply personal memoir with a bigger message about a quest, justice, and the amazing things that can happen when we relinquish our lives to God.
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Full Contact (Redemption, #3)
Sarah Castille
4.2
When you can't resist the one person who could destroy you...
Sia O'Donnell can't help but push the limits. She secretly attends every underground MMA fight featuring The Predator, the undisputed champion. When he stalks his prey in the ring, Sia is mesmerized. He is dominant and dangerous and every instinct tells her to run.
Every beautiful thing Ray "The Predator" touches he knows he'll eventually destroy. Soft, sweet and innocent, Sia is the light to Ray's darkness-and completely irresistible. From the moment he lays eyes on her, he knows he's going to have to put his dark past behind him to win her body and soul.
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Jiu-Jitsu Unleashed: A Comprehensive Guide to the World's Hottest Martial Arts Discipline
Eddie Bravo, Erich Krauss
4.2
An introduction to jiu-jitsu from one of its most dominant stars
Thanks to the dominance of its practitioners at Ultimate Fighting Championships and other mixed martial arts tournaments, jiu-jitsu has become one of the most popular forms of martial arts in the United States. This fighting technique features ground fighting and submission moves that bewilder even the most ferocious opponents.
In Jiu-Jitsu Unleashed, expert Eddie Bravo teaches you the moves that he used to defeat legendary Royler Gracie--a member of the reigning family of jiujitsu--the victory that made him one of the sport's most feared competitors. Jiu-Jitsu Unleashed features:
Detailed instruction on stance, kicks, punches, takedowns, and submissions Step-by-step photos of basic and advanced moves modeled by "Fear Factor" host and former "NewsRadio" star Joe Rogan Various theories and strategies behind training and competing
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Fight Like a Physicist: The Incredible Science Behind Martial Arts
Jason Thalken Ph.D.
4.2
Fight Like a Physicist provides an in-depth, sometimes whimsical look into the physics behind martial arts for sport and self-defense. Whether you are an experienced martial artist or a curious enthusiast, this book can give you an "unfair advantage" by unraveling the complex science of effective fighting techniques and examining the core principles that make them work.
In addition to breaking down the principles behind the punches, Dr. Thalken, a computational physicist with a long history of martial arts across various styles, applies the mind-set of a physicist to a number of controversial topics in the martial arts: -Making physics your "unfair advantage," in the ring and on the street -Examining center of mass, pi, levers, wedges, angular momentum, and linear momentum for martial artists -Protecting the brains of fighters and football players from concussions -Reducing traumatic brain injury in contact sports -Exposing the illusion of safety provided by gloves and helmets -Overturning conventional wisdom on compliance during an assault -Busting Hollywood action myths -Giving the mystical side of martial arts a much-needed reality check
Dr. Thalken invites readers to take a scientific approach to training and fighting, and provides all the tools necessary to get the most out of their experiences and make their training count.
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An Unfair Advantage: Victory in the Midst of Battle
Chad Robichaux and Lt. General ''Jerry'' Boykin (Foreword)
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The Pact: A UFC Champion, a Boy with Cancer, and Their Promise to Win the Ultimate Battle
Cody Garbrandt
4.2
A UFC champion and a boy with leukemia, in the fight of their lives.
Cody Garbrandt dreamed of being a UFC champion. In his darkest moments, when those dreams were dashed, he dug deep with the help of an unlikely friend—five-year-old Maddux Maple, a local hometown fan with leukemia. They made a pact: Cody would be in the UFC and win the championship, and Maddux would beat cancer.
Read their moving story in Cody’s new book, The Pact, and go behind the scenes into Cody’s training and how he made his dreams come true.
Cody Garbrandt grew up in a rough town in the Central Appalachian region of Ohio, surrounded by a longstanding culture of fighting—and drugs. Raised in this environment by a single mom (his dad left him at the young age of three to reside in the Ohio State Penitentiary), Cody grew up fighting, and he grew up wild. His future seemed predestined to end in the coal mines, or in prison.
Thankfully, Cody had visions of something more. His American Dream? Mixed Martial Arts. But a path to success wasn’t clear. He spent as much time fighting in the streets as he did in the gym—one bad decision away from losing everything. Then, at age 20, Cody’s brother introduced him to five-year old Maddux Maple. Maddux was deathly ill with leukemia, his survival by no means assured. A unique friendship developed as they made a promise to each other: Maddux would beat cancer, and Cody would make it to the UFC and become world champion.
Through five long years of pain and hardship, they both persevered; Cody, through the agony and sacrifices of fighting his way to the top, and Maddux through the horrors of chemotherapy. They loved and supported each other. They served as each other’s inspiration. And in December 2016, they made good on their pact: Cody won his UFC Championship belt, which he promptly presented to Maddux—the boy who had beaten cancer into remission.
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The Complete Guide to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Rodrigo Gracie and Kid Peligro
4.2
The definitive roadmap for anyone who wants to excel in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, this comprehensive guidebook offers step-by-step instruction on every aspect of the world’s most extreme and most effective martial art. More than just a string of techniques, this essential guide contains a full curriculum that will benefit martial artists of all skill levels. The methods necessary to advance quickly in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu are discussed, as well as the mental aspects of the art. Helpful instruction on a broad variety of important techniques rounds out the text, following students from the beginner’s rank of white belt all the way up to the coveted black belt of a master.
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Mixed Martial Arts: The Book of Knowledge
BJ Penn, Glen Cordoza, et al.
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No Limits (Ultimate, #1)
Lori Foster
4.2
A surprise inheritance reunites a mixed martial arts fighter with the woman he's never forgotten in the first in a smoldering new series from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster…
Cannon Colter is quintessential hero material: chiseled jawline, shredded body—the works. He's also the guy who rescued Yvette Sweeny from kidnappers, only to put an end to her romantic dreams. These days, she's older, smarter, determined to face whatever life throws her way. Even the prospect of sharing a house and business with Cannon.
Cannon knew Yvette wanted him three years ago. But she was young—and some things are worth waiting for. Thrown together by her grandfather's legacy, he realizes how deep Yvette's scars really go, and how much danger lurks in their quiet town. As pent-up desire explodes between them, protecting her becomes the only fight that matters. And he'll break all the rules to do it…
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: The Closed Guard
BJ Penn, Erich Krauss, Dave Camarillo, Glen Cordoza
4.2
BJ PENN—UFC World Champion, Jiu-Jitsu World Champion, and best-selling author of Mixed Martial Arts: The Book of Knowledge—sheds new light on the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with this unprecedented examination of the closed guard. Through step-by-step color photographs and descriptive narrative, Penn shares his elaborate system for gaining control of your opponent's body while fighting off your back, and then unleashes more than eight fight-ending submissions. He divulges his most vicious strangleholds, including collar chokes, arm chokes, and triangle chokes. He demonstrates how to apply bone-breaking pressure to your opponent's wrist, elbow, and shoulder using his most ruthless straight arm bars, inverted arm bars, kimura locks, Americana locks, and omaplata locks. And to ensure your offense never gets shut down, Penn unveils your opponent's most common submission defenses, and then teaches you how to capitalize on that defense by transitioning into secondary submissions and a host of sweeps. Detailing dozens of ways to chain your attacks together to form fluid combinations, this book leaves no stone unturned. Whether you are new to the grappling arts or an experienced practitioner, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: The Closed Guard will take your game to the next level.
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Mix Martial Arts: A Comprehensive Guide to Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Wrestling, Karate, Taekwondo, Kung Fu, Jud
Clint Sharp
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Sentinel: Become the Agent in Charge of Your Own Protection Detail
Patrick McNamara
4.1
Anything can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. Wouldn't you rather know that you had done everything in your power to have prepared yourself for that moment when something goes wrong? None of us plan to fail, but we may fail to plan.
In Sentinel, author Patrick McNamara provides an instructional guide filled with survival techniques for the family. Drawing from his background as a special-operations agent for twenty-two years, McNamara discusses the importance of being the protector of the family and provides a host of techniques, strategies, and procedures to ensure safety. He offers simple steps for being better prepared for power blackouts, home invasions, and attacks on the street and more. From your home to your vehicle and beyond, McNamara discusses how to plan for contingencies.
Sentinel provides the information necessary to help you take charge of your own domain and be able to count on yourself to protect your own life and the lives of those close to you.
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Tough Love (Ultimate, #3)
Lori Foster
4.1
She's playing hard to get…to win the MMA fighter of her ultimate fantasies in a sultry new novel from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster
Vanity Baker loves a good, clean match, but she's not above playing a little dirty. She's wanted Stack "The Wolf" Hannigan from day one. Seems as though the best way to corral the famously commitment-phobic fighter is to insist on keeping it casual. And her plan works—deliciously well—until Stack's past steps out of the shadows.
Stack learned early to stay free of attachments. But with sexy, forthright Vanity, he's the one always left wanting more. Then his troublemaking family comes back into the picture, threatening everything Stack cares about—Vanity included. Suddenly he realizes they're much more than friends with benefits. He's ready to go to the mat for her…but will it be in time to protect the woman who's tamed him for good?
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Training and Conditioning for Judo
Aurelien Broussal-Derval
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Long one of the world's most popular sports, judo is also one of the most physically demanding. Success requires hard work, dedication, support, and a no-nonsense, comprehensive training program--one specific to the sport as well as the individual attributes of the athletes who compete in it. Enter Training and Conditioning for Judo.
A blend of science and tradition, Training and Conditioning for Judo delivers comprehensive, yet practical, programming for serious judokas and their senseis, instructors, and trainers. This integrated approach merges strength, speed, agility, and endurance training with judo-specific drills and activities, ensuring total preparation for combat, competition, and all-around excellence.
With diverse programming options that will help you avoid performance plateaus, you'll discover training methodologies to incorporate into daily workouts:
Muscle strengthening exercises for balance control, increased power, and improved kumikata, as well as to create a stronger, protective "armor" for the body
Endurance training through running, cardio equipment, step, power and lactic circuits, and uchi-komi to improve aerobic and anaerobic conditioning
Planning strategies to combine technical, tactical, and physical training while considering recovery cycles and tapering to time peak performance with competitions
Recovery and prevention protocols such as warm-ups and stretching to keep the body resilient and to avoid injury You'll use body weight, machines, medicine balls, stability balls, ropes, bands, and straps to keep training options fresh. Whether you're a young or senior judoka, male or female, lightweight or heavyweight, you will develop the physical abilities needed to take down your opponent with force and confidence.
With a black belt in both judo and Brazilian jujitsu and experience that includes training the British and Russian Olympic judo teams, Aur�lien Broussal-Derval is uniquely qualified to help judokas--from beginners to competitive black belts--develop the balance, coordination, and power needed for success on the mat.
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Under Pressure (Body Armor, #1)
Lori Foster
4.1
He can protect anything except his heart
Leese Phelps’s road hasn’t been an easy one, but it’s brought him to the perfect job — working for the elite Body Armor security agency. And what his newest assignment lacks in size, she makes up for in fire and backbone. But being drawn to Catalina Nicholson is a dangerous complication, especially since it could be the very man who hired Leese who’s threatening her.
What Catalina knows could get her killed. But who’d believe the sordid truth about her powerful stepfather? Beyond Leese’s ripped body and brooding gaze is a man of impeccable honour. He’s the last person she expects to trust — and the first who’s ever made her feel safe. And he’s the only one who can help her expose a deadly secret, if they can just stay alive long enough...
Bonus Story Included "Built for Love" Contractor Jesse Baker knows all about knocking down walls—but chipping away at Tonya Bloom's defenses has been tougher than he expected. The gorgeous blonde has made it clear she doesn't have room in her life for romance…so what is it about her that makes Jesse determined to prove her wrong?
Realtor Tonya is an expert on houses, but building a home—and family—for her newly orphaned nephew, Kevin, is a challenge she never expected. And while Jesse might be a shoulder to lean on, he's also a distraction she can't afford. But with Jesse set on winning her heart, will she realize once and for all that the perfect love doesn't always happen at the perfect time?
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Gracie Submission Essentials: Grandmaster and Master Secrets of Finishing a Fight
Helio Gracie, Royler Gracie, et al.
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Showcasing their favorite and most effective finishing moves, world-renowned jiu-jitsu experts Helio Gracie and son Royler Gracie share the submission techniques that have helped them win fights for more than three decades. Sections of the book break down each submission procedure, presenting important details on how to put devastating combinations together in order to make practitioners more polished competitors. Personal advice on physical and mental training, combined with a deeper understanding of a match's end game, enables readers to elevate their performance and emerge victorious.
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Musashi's Dokkodo: The Way of the Lone Warrior
Bohdi Sanders
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Got Fight?: The 50 Zen Principles of Hand-to-Face Combat
Forrest Griffin, Erich Krauss
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A New York Times Bestseller, Got Fight? is an hysterical, entertaining, and in-your-face guide to fighting from the most enigmatic and unpredictable fighter in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Forrest Griffin is the light-heavyweight champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and was the winner of the first season of Spike TV’s The Ultimate Fighter; in Got Fight?, he shows you how he did it. With Erich Krauss, Muay Thai fighter and co-author of “The Prodigy” B.J. Penn’s Mixed Martial Arts: The Book of Knowledge.
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Delavier's Mixed Martial Arts Anatomy
Frederic Delavier and Michael Gundill
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From powerful blows to explosive kicks, Delavier's Mixed Martial Arts Anatomy takes you inside the action and impact of one of the world's most popular, grueling, and challenging sports.
Over 230 full-color photos and 120 anatomical illustrations allow you to go inside more than 120 exercises specifically selected for the neuromuscular demands of the sport. You'll see how muscles interact with surrounding joints and skeletal structures and how variations and sequencing can isolate specific muscles to enhance the full arsenal of combat skills.
Delavier's Mixed Martial Arts Anatomy features an anatomomorphological approach to allow you to choose the most effective exercises for your body type, physical conditioning, and fighting style. From boxing to ground fighting, you'll enhance your strengths and minimize your weaknesses with more than 20 proven programs.
Featuring the latest exercises for injury prevention and foam roller techniques for muscle regeneration, it's all here and all in the stunning detail that only Fr'd'ric Delavier can provide.
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Muay Thai Counter Techniques: Competitive Skills and Tactics for Success
Christoph Delp
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This thoroughly revised edition of Muay Thai: Advanced Thai Boxing Techniques teaches intermediate Muay Thai fighters how to counter a wide range of opponents' attacks. Author Christoph Delp explains the rules and ceremonial procedures unique to Muay Thai competition, demonstrates historical and modern techniques, provides training tips, and details the benefits of training in Thailand--experiencing the art in its country of origin.
The primary focus of Muay ThaiCounter Techniques is on counter-tactics, or techniques used to counter an attack from one's opponent. Muay Thai is a martial art with a variety of impressive techniques; every attack technique can be countered with a large number of variants. No two fighters will react to an attack in the same way, because while most Muay Thai fighters learn the same basic techniques (as presented in Delp's earlier book Muay Thai Basics), each fighter will go on to learn a wide variety of secondary techniques and will adapt them to his or her individual fighting style. This edition includes new full-color photographs throughout in which many well-known Thai boxers--including champions like Saiyok Pumphanmuang, Kem Sitsongpeenong, and many others--demonstrate the most important techniques for competitive success. Suitable for Thai boxers as well as mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters, Muay Thai Counter Techniques is a useful addition to the library of anyone seeking to add more techniques into their repertoire and take their training to the next level.
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Respectful Ninja: A Children's Book About Showing and Giving Respect (Ninja Life Hacks)
Mary Nhin
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Respectful Ninja learns that showing respect is when you care about how your actions impact others and the world. Find out how what happens in this story about respect.Life is hard! It's even harder for children who are just trying to figure things out.The children's book series, Ninja Life Hacks, was developed to help children learn valuable life skills. Fun, pint-size characters in comedic books easy enough for young readers, yet witty enough for adults.The Ninja Life Hacks book series is geared to kids 4-10. Perfect for boys, girls, early readers, primary school students, or toddlers. Excellent resource for counselors, parents, and teachers alike.Collect all the Ninja Life Hacks books and visit the author's profile for fun freebies!Ninja Life Hacks Emotions and Feelings Box SetNinja Life Hacks Growth Mindset Box SetNinja Life Hacks Leadership Box SetNinja Life Hacks Mover and Shaker Box SetNinja Life Hacks Self-Management Box SetNinja Life Hacks Self-Awareness Box SetNinja Life Hacks Decision-Making Box SetNinja Life Hacks Social Awareness and Relationship Skills Box SetNinja Life Hacks Ninjas Go! Box SetNinjas on Holiday Box SetNinja Life Hacks Mindsets Box SetNinja Life Hacks Behaviors Box SetAngry Ninja Toy Box SetNinja Life Hacks Emotions and Feelings Toy Box SetNinja Life Hacks Reversible Toy Box Set
The tactics and techniques of two of the greatest competitors in the history of mixed martial arts combat, Renzo and Royler Gracie, are captured in this book. Their "grappling" style of martial arts is explained-methods that focus on holds and throws rather than kicks and punches, and come closer to the spirit and nature of real fighting than other martial arts. Covered are the history, rules, philosophy, strategy, and positions of submission grappling, providing a complete account of this increasingly popular sport.
Author Biography: Renzo Gracie is a two-time winner of the Brazilian jiu-jitsu national championships, as well as two-time world champion in the prestigious Abu Dhabi World Submission Wrestling Championship. He teaches Brazilian jiu-jitsu at his elite academy in New York City. He lives in New York City. Royler Gracie has won the world title four times and the Abu Dhabi World Submission Wrestling Championship for two consecutive years. He is the head instructor at the Gracie Humaita Academy in Rio de Janeiro. John Danaher is an instructor at Renzo Gracie's New York City academy. He lives in New York City.
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Jiu-Jitsu on the Brain
Mark Johnso
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Jiu-Jitsu on the Brain is a little book about Brazilian jiu-jitsu. It’s not a grab-the-lapel-with-your-left-hand kind of book. There are no techniques in it; it’s not an instructional text. Those books already exist, and some of the most brilliant masters of jiu-jitsu have written them. This is a book about the everyday jiu-jitsu, the lessons that we learn on and off the mat, lessons we absorb from not only our professors, but also our peers, lessons about BJJ and life.
Section Titles include:
Alligator Arms Cooking Your Opponent: A Recipe for Meathead Soup Jiu-Jitsu as Mistress If the Bone is Poking Through the Skin, it’s Broken Wipe your Bum Technique: The Great Equalizer An Expensive Gi will not Improve your Jiu-Jitsu There is no Dim Mak Technique Freaks
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Misadventures in the Cage (Misadventures, #27)
Sarah Robinson
4.1
Callan Walsh kicks ass. In fact, he’s famous for it. As one of the brightest up-and-coming stars on the MMA scene, he’s an absolute beast in the cage…and out. Everything he’s trained for has brought him to this moment. Going toe-to-toe with reigning champ Xavier Gray will make or break his career. Nothing can distract him from his lifelong goal. Nothing. Until he meets…his opponent’s little sister.
Josie Gray is hell on wheels, gorgeous AF, and has a mouth that doesn’t stop. The reluctant reality-television star is every man’s dream, but she’s about to become Callan’s nightmare. Tired of being in her brother’s fight-club entourage, Josie desperately desires her own life out of the limelight. Her loyalty to family keeps her tangled in faux fame, but what she feels for Callan is the realest thing she’s ever known.
Sparks fly when Callan comes to Josie’s rescue, leading to an all-consuming fire after a single night together. Forever is right at their fingertips, if only everything—and everyone—wasn't working to keep them apart. Will Callan and Josie fight through family ties to come out on top? Or are they both caged into lives they never wanted?
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Perseverance: Life and Death in the Subarctic
Stephan Kesting
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In Your Corner (Redemption, #2)
Sarah Castille
4.1
He rules in the ring
Two years ago, Jake and Amanda were going hot and heavy. But when Jake wanted more, Amanda walked away. Jake immersed himself in mixed martial arts, living life on the edge. But that didn't dull the pain of Amanda's rejection-until a chance encounter throws them together.
A high-powered lawyer, Amanda was a no-strings-attached kind of girl. But two years after her breakup with Jake, she still hasn't found anyone who gets her heart pumping the way he did. And then he shows up in her boardroom, hot as sin and needing help...
But can he rule her heart?
Jake is darker, sexier, and impossible to resist. As their chemistry builds, Amanda's not sure if she can stay in control, or if she's finally willing to let him claim her body and soul.
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Footwork Wins Fights: The Footwork of Boxing, Kickboxing, Martial Arts & MMA
David Christian
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Funky: My Defiant Path Through the Wild World of Combat Sports
Ben Askren
4.1
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Against the Ropes (Redemption, #1)
Sarah Castille
4.1
He scared me. He thrilled me. And after one touch, all I could think about was getting more…
Makayla never thought she’d set foot in an underground mixed-martial arts club. But if anyone needs a medic on hand, it’s these guys. Trouble is, at her first sight of the club’s owner she’s the one feeling breathless.
All sleek muscle and restrained power, the man they call Torment plays to win at any cost. Whether it’s in the ring or in the bedroom, he knows exactly when to use a soft touch and when to launch a full-on assault. He always knows just how far he can push. And he’s about to tempt Makayla in ways she never imagined…
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Diaz: Lessons from Nate's Rise from the Stockton Street to Dethroning Mma's Elite
R Shaw
4.1
19 Lessons From Stockton's ShogunPrinciples, Techniques & Tactics From Nate DiazAre You Ready To Learn Lessons To Improve Your Life In All Aspects? If So You've Come To The Right Place...Here's A Preview Of What This Nate Diaz Book Contains... An Introduction to Stockton's Diaz Brothers How to Rise Up Regardless of Your Upbringing Becoming a Master of Control - The Diaz Way Building Physical & Mental Endurance - The Key to Success How To Use Psychological Warfare & Play On Emotions The Mindset Shift From Person To Business (And Making Cash) The Art of Modelling (Diaz & McGregor Use This!) How to Play to Your Strengths in ALL Fields Mastery & The 10 Dark Years That'll Ensure Your Success And Much, Much More!
Order Your Copy Now And Implement These Lessons To Improve Your Life!
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The Wisdom of Fighters: Inspirational wisdom and advice from the greatest MMA and UFC fighters of all time
Neil C
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The Complete Kano Jiu-Jitsu (Judo)
H. Irving Hancock and Katsukuma Higashi
4.1
The best guide to learning jiu-jitsu ever written in English, this is the most comprehensive study available. It describes the authentic form of judo developed in the late 19th century by Professor Jiguro Kano — not the many imitations often called by this name. Officially recognized by the Japanese government as the preeminent school of jiu-jitsu, the Kano system was the method in which Japanese armed forces and police were trained. The complete system of 160 holds and throws is clearly explained, with 487 photographs and four charts providing further clarification. Pressure points, balance, falling, and every other important aspect receives full and complete treatment. The first section presents 60 "tricks" of combat in strict sequence that prepare for part two, in which readers learn how to apply the advantages of the tricks they've learned. The third section deals with highly scientific tricks of combat, by which an opponent may be incapacitated — and the methods of kuatsu, or resuscitation, by which a fallen opponent may be revived. Martial arts students at every level of experience will find this classic guide a source of valuable information and instruction.
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A Roadmap for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
Stephan Kestin
4.1
This book is part of the materials provided in a FREE e-Course designed for people starting out in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, available at www.beginningBJJ.com. The goal of this book is NOT to teach you specific techniques - you can learn those from your instructor, your fellow students, and other resources such as books and DVDs. My goal here is to give you a basic framework to help you make sense of all the different techniques you are learning. In essence I am trying to give you a big picture which functions as a kind of filing system to help you learn more efficiently, and to access the correct technique quickly in the heat of battle.
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Ultimate Conditioning for Martial Arts
Loren Landow
4.1
Strike and kick with explosive power. Take down and grapple with sustained brute strength. Counter and evade with unmatched speed and agility. Be the best. Be your best with Ultimate Conditioning for Martial Arts, the complete guide for physical and mental dominance.
Whether you practice MMA, Brazilian jiujitsu, taekwondo, karate, judo, aikido, kung fu, muay thai, krav maga, wrestling, or a combination of these, you have discovered your go-to training guide.
Ultimate Conditioning for Martial Arts eschews the traditional one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, you'll learn to evaluate your conditioning along with physical strengths and weaknesses. You'll select from 120 exercises--each tailored to improve a key martial arts skill or attribute--to enhance performance in the discipline you practice and the goals you set. Then you will learn how to structure a conditioning program for short-term gains and long-term success--success you'll see and your opponents will feel.
Loren Landow has been featured on The Ultimate Fighter and has trained some of the best martial artists and UFC fighters in the world. Now you can learn his secrets and follow his proven program in Ultimate Conditioning for Martial Arts.
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Sumo for Mixed Martial Arts: Winning Clinches, Takedowns, & Tactics
Andrew Zerling
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ForeWord Reviews Indie Award FINALIST - 2016 USA Best Book Award FINALIST - 2017 CATCH YOUR OPPONENT OFF GUARD WITH WINNING CLINCHES, TAKEDOWNS, AND TACTICSThis innovative book demonstrates how the study of sumo wrestling techniques can benefit practitioners of modern mixed martial arts (MMA), as well as other grappling arts. Sumo, Japan's ancient martial art, has its own particular variations of MMA-style body locks, throws, and trips, among other techniques.MMA competitors know their sport grew with the evolution of jujitsu, but many do not realize sumo can be seen as the root of jujitsu. Sumo uses distraction, angles, and leverage to steal an opponent's balance and take him down.Sumo for Mixed Martial Arts focuses on kimarite, or winning moves. Knowledge of these techniques can allow competitors to catch their opponents off guard with unorthodox clinches, takedowns, and tactics. The author places special emphasis on how smaller players can defeat larger adversaries. This book features- In-depth demonstrations of 48 sumo kimarite (winning moves) with step-by-step instructions- Over 300 photos- Case studies of famous rikishi (sumo wrestlers)- Discussion of sumo's development, rules, and training, as well as recent changes in sumo techniques The author provides analysis of the three basic types of fighters in MMA and how sumo techniques and tactics can enhance their skills. He examines the fighting style of former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida, who made highly effective use of sumo wrestling in MMA competition. In Sumo for Mixed Martial Arts Andrew Zerling casts an ancient martial art in new light. He combines his decades of training with a passion for research. MMA competitors, grapplers, wrestlers, and fans of sumo will appreciate the author's analysis and attention to detail. They will also come away with a wealth of new techniques.
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Jiu-Jitsu Superpower: Discover Your Strength!: A fun and inspiring BJJ book for kids ages 4–8 to build confidence, focus, respect, and heart — whether ... superpowers every young warrior has inside!
Dario Childeson
4.1
UNLEASH THE POWER INSIDE YOUR CHILD!Some kids dream of flying. Others want to be as strong as superheroes.This book shows them that true power... is already within."Jiu-Jitsu Superpower" is an inspiring journey through the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — filled with adventure, heart, and life-changing lessons.Kids will meet young warriors who discover that being strong isn’t about fighting — it’s about character, courage, and kindness.💥 Instead of violence – wisdom.💥 Instead of competition – connection.💥 Instead of pressure – confidence.Through fun stories and powerful illustrations, your child will explore the 5 Jiu-Jitsu Superpowers that help them grow on — and off — the mat:💪 Perseverance – Never give up, even when it’s hard🧠 Self-Control – True strength means staying calm❤️ Respect – For others, and for yourself🤝 Friendship – Because we’re stronger together🌟 Confidence – Believe in yourself, one roll at a timeThis book will help your child:✔️ Build inner strength and resilience✔️ Develop positive habits in a fun, age-appropriate way✔️ Realize that real heroes don’t need capes — they need heartPerfect for ages 5–11, whether your child trains jiu-jitsu or is just curious about martial arts.Includes a bonus personality quiz, reflection prompts, and fun activities that turn every page into an empowering experience.🎁 Give your child a book that inspires, strengthens, and stays with them for life.Because jiu-jitsu isn’t just a sport. It’s a superpower.
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: For Experts Only: Classic Jiu-Jitsu Techniques from the Master
Carlson Gracie and Julio Fernandez
4.1
The moves that Carlson Gracie has taught to such stars as Vitor Belfort, Amauri Bitteti, Murilo Bustamante, Wallid Ismael, Mario Sperry, Kevin Costner, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Mickey Rourke are revealed in this book on the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu style of martial arts.
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Ninja Claus!
Arree Chung
4.1
After missing Santa in previous years, Maxwell is determined to catch Santa this year. He puts his skills to the test in the pursuit of one goal—to catch a glimpse of Santa Claus. But WAIT! Does Santa have some super-special ninja tricks of his own? Will Maxwell catch Santa, or will he come up empty handed?
Find out who is the ultimate ninja in the third installment of the Ninja! series.
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Judo For Beginners: Your Comprehensive Guide To Judo Techniques, Takedowns & Tactics (BJJ, Judo, Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing)
Takanori Diaz
4.1
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Part Reptile: UFC, MMA and Me
Dan Hardy
4.1
For fans of Ronda Rousey's My Fight Your Fight and John Kavanagh's Win or Learn comes the first book from UFC fighter and now analyst Dan Hardy, who lifts the lid on his own career and writes with insight and eloquence on all things MMA and UFC, the brutal and ever-evolving sport that launched such superstars as Conor McGregor, Michael Bisping, Georges St-Pierre, Nate Diaz and Amanda Nunes.
Dan Hardy's first book is much more than a straightforward MMA autobiography. Taking the key fights from his career, Hardy explores the sport with the unparalleled insight that has made him the best analyst working today.
From training in China with Shaolin monks, to how MMA helped him channel his rage, to psychedelics and the ceremony in Peru that changed his life, to tapping into his 'reptilian brain' and the psychological warfare of UFC, to his epic title fight with Georges St-Pierre.
Hardy also speaks eloquently of the heart condition that forced him to stop fighting, the road to recovery, and the evolution of a sport that flies in the face of mainstream disapproval to entertain and thrill millions of obsessives around the globe.
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Cage Kings: How an Unlikely Group of Moguls, Champions & Hustlers Transformed the UFC into a $10 Billion Industry
Michael Thomsen
4.0
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Heart for the Fight: A Marine Hero's Journey from the Battlefields of Iraq to Mixed Martial Arts Champion
Brian Stann
4.0
This is the story of a kid from the wrong side of Scranton who made it to the Naval Academy, played linebacker for the Navy football team for four years, became a Marine officer, graduated first in his infantry officer class, led his men in two intense combat tours in the Anbar Province, received the Silver Star for gallantry, and now has emerged as one of the most interesting figures on the mixed martial arts (MMA) professional circuit.
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Basic Techniques
Fabio Gurgel
4.0
This comprehensive guide to “the gentle art” by one of its foremost practitioners and teachers helps readers master the fundamentals on which a confident self-defense or professional competition career are based. The book covers the history and theory of jiu-jitsu; contains extensive sections on practical techniques such as strikes, holds, locks, throws, and evasions; distinguishes Brazilian lineages such as ground fighting and sudden attack techniques from other traditions; and shows readers how they can overcome any attacker, with as little effort and physical strength as possible.
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Let's Get It On!: The Making of MMA and Its Ultimate Referee
"Big" John McCarthy
4.0
An intimate profile of the legendary mixed martial arts (MMA) referee, this first full-length autobiography of pop culture icon s ongoing struggles for acceptance.
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Strong Hold (Redemption, #5)
Sarah Castille
4.0
"Shayla?" For the longest moment Zack's brain couldn't process the sight in front of him. Seven years, ten months and twenty-seven days. That was how long it had been since he'd seen her. That was how long it had been since he'd lived a life without regret.
Fight promoter Zack Grayson is on the prowl for a rising star. As the top recruiter of a prestigious MMA promotion company, he wants to take someone where he was never able to go: the top of the professional league. He didn't expect that someone to be the woman he loved...and left.
Top-ranked MMA amateur fighter Shayla "Shilla the Killa" Tyler built walls around her heart when Zack left her seven years ago--and again when her husband turned violent. Now, seeing Zack is nearly enough to send those walls crumbling. But she can't risk the exposure of the limelight, and she definitely can't risk another heartbreak.
As Shayla and Zack grow closer, though, business turns personal. And once their passion unleashes, there's no going back...
Redemption Series: Against the Ropes (Book 1) In Your Corner (Book 2) Full Contact (Book 3) Fighting Attraction (Book 4) Strong Hold (Book 5)
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K.O. Power: Complete Strength Training for Devastating Punches, Kicks & Throws
Mark Ginther
4.0
Explosive Speed and Power isn't something you are either born with or not, but like all things can be developed. K.O. Power will show you how to unlock your hidden potential, allowing you to be faster and more powerful than you thought possible. In K.O. Power you will learn: -How to design a personalized training routing to develop explosive power and speed in your punches, kicks and throws -How to optimize training time and properly peak for competition -Which are the most effective strength training, plyometric and ballistic exercises for fighters -Why big muscles aren't necessarily strong, and why strong muscles aren't necessarily powerful -How improper endurance training can inhibit your speed and power. -Why light-weight, high-speed training can actually make you slower. Praise for Mark Ginther and K.O. Power: "Mark's workouts for explosive power are really impressive. When it comes to training for speed and power, K.O. Power is the undisputed champion!" -Mark Hunt, MMA fighter in the UFC, Pride FC, and winner of the 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix "I was an avid reader of Mark's strength & conditioning column in Full Contact Fighter, and was impressed by how dead-on his information and advice was. For those that want to become heavy hitters, K.O. Power is a must read." -Phil Baroni, Veteran MMA fighter of the UFC, Pride FC, Strikeforce and others. "In preparation for my fight in K-1 Dynamite, Mark devised a routine that improve my endurance without sacrificing power! Mark has the ability to take what you think you know, and throw a whole new light on it. Anyone interested in developing knockout power should definitely read K.O. Power." -Bob Sapp, Veteran fighter in K-1, Pride FC, and others, professional wrestler, actor, comedian and former professional NFL football player
This guide to grappling presents jiu-jitsu practitioners with 112 advanced positions that will give them the tools they need to excel in the sports of submission grappling and no-holds-barred fighting. Master grappler Jean Jacques Machado reveals the minute adjustments in holds and positions that can make the difference between victory and defeat at the championship level. With these tips, high-level competitors will be able to fortify their arsenals with devastating moves that will catch their opponents off guard and end fights quickly, efficiently, and emphatically.
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Master Jiu-Jitsu Master Life: How To Create An Extraordinary Life Through Jiu-Jitsu
Paul Kindzia
4.0
Compelling and captivating stories of jiu-jitsu icons and influencers that reveal the 22 scientifically proven principles for success on and off the mats.
Jiu-Jitsu will change your life. But are you paying attention to the right things? When you are exposed to the jiu-jitsu community, you will meet countless people that share a similar message which is, "Jiu-Jitsu changed my life!"
The first few times you heard this, you probably rolled your eyes and internally snickered. You thought to yourself, "How could so many people say that jiu-jitsu changed their lives? That is just ridiculous." But practitioners keep training. Weeks turn into months and months turn into years. Many fall in love with jiu-jitsu and then start saying, "Jiu-Jitsu changed my life.
The book includes compelling and captivating stories of icons, influencers, legends, and champions in the jiu-jitsu world. It highlights 22 scientifically proven principles for success on and off the mats. This book is for those that love jiu-jitsu and have a love for learning. Master Jiu-Jitsu Master Life has dozens of stories that are fun to read but more importantly allow you to pull out and apply these principles of success in your own life.
Among the stories, you will learn;
- How RVCA founder PM Tenore and Shoyoroll founder Vince "Bear" Quitugua escaped poverty to build hugely successful brands that have impacted the jiu-jitsu community.
- How Rener Gracie turned a major injury into a life-changing opportunity.
- How Keenan Cornelius went from an unknown and average jiu-jitsu competitor to a breakout star creating his own techniques.
- How Kit Dale earned his jiu-jitsu black belt in four years while winning major championships using science-based learning principles.
- How UFC Champion Georges St-Pierre's coach Firas Zahabi trained countless athletes to reach the highest levels in combat sports including jiu-jitsu.
- How Royce Gracie's first U.S. jiu-jitsu blackbelt Rob Khan systematized jiu-jitsu for mixed martial arts and how that led to changing the lives of countless practitioners and students.
- How jiu-jitsu legend Marcelo Garcia approached the development of his students and turned them into world-class champions.
- How Bernardo Faria became a multiple-time jiu-jitsu world champion and business success at the same time.
- How Jocko Willink went from success as a U.S. Navy Seal to top podcaster, gym owner, best-selling author, management consultant, entrepreneur, and jiu-jitsu blackbelt.
- How Karel "SilverFox" Pravec immigrated to the United States from a country that no longer exists to become one of the top global influencers in the jiu-jitsu world.
- How Roger Gracie became one of the most dominant jiu-jitsu competitors of all time.
- How John Danaher transformed himself from a philosophy student at Columbia University to full-time legendary jiu-jitsu coach and originator of many modern jiu-jitsu sequences.
- How Joe Rogan became a comedian, television host, podcaster, health enthusiast, UFC commentator, and a jiu-jitsu black belt.
If you are looking to change your life through jiu-jitsu, this book is for you.
If you are looking to lose weight, compete, and have better relationships through jiu-jitsu, this book is for you.
If you are looking to progress your jiu-jitsu game at a much faster rate, this book is for you.
How much more productive would you be on and off the grappling mats if you knew the proven principles of success used by those at the top of the game?
"I created this book, my ultimate guide-book of highly effective principles, for myself. It changed my life. It improved my jiu-jitsu. It improved my life off of the mats. I hope it does the same for you."
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A is for Armbar
Blaine Lavigne
4.0
Learn the ABCs of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu; 26 colour-illustrations of cats demonstrating techniques and positions. armbar brabo choke closed guard d'arce ezekiel choke figure-four armlock gogoplata half guard inside trip japanese necktie kimura lockdown mount north-south choke omoplata peruvian necktie quarter nelson rear-naked choke side-control triangle choke underhook von flue choke whizzer x-guard yoga z-guard
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Physical Chess: My Life in Catch-As-Catch-Can Wrestling
Billy Robinson, Jake Shannon
4.0
In this fascinating autobiography, professional wrestling and mixed martial arts (MMA) guru Billy Robinson recounts his upbringing amid a family of champion fighters, his worldwide travels, and his time as a pro-wrestling television star. The memoir fills a crucial gap in the history of catch-as-catch-can wrestling while simultaneously chronicling the subject’s life in his own inimitable voice. Starting with Robinson’s upbringing in a working-class family in post–World War II England, the record journeys through his career as a professional wrestler, concluding with his current profession as a highly sought-after MMA coach, training legends such as Kazushi Sakuraba and Josh Barnett. For the first time, this narrative sets the record straight on the author’s infamous street fight with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and the accomplishments of some of the world’s greatest competitive grapplers. Both eye-opening and inspiring, Robinson’s story spans wrestling from before its first appearances on television to its presence in today's social media, demanding a unique place on the bookshelves of pro-wrestling and MMA fans alike.
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Training for Warriors: The Ultimate Mixed Martial Arts Workout
Martin Rooney
4.0
To be a warrior, you must train like a warrior
Discover the training secrets that have produced World Champions in MMA, Submission Grappling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Judo. More than 750 color photos will show you how to perform hundreds of exercises designed to specifically target each area of your body. You'll also learn:
Nutrition and safe weight-cutting tips Information on dealing with injuries Advice on the warrior mind and mental game The ultimate 8-week warrior workout plan Whether you are a fighter or just want to look like one, Training for Warriors is a proven, comprehensive system to get you fit for whatever battle life throws at you.
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Fedor: The Fighting System of the World's Undisputed King of MMA
Fedor Emelianenko, Erich Krauss, Glen Cordoza
4.0
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My P.E. Teacher is a Ninja
Joey Acker
4.0
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The Book of Speed for Martial Artists: Everything That You've Never Been Taught About How To Develop Dominating Speed
David Howell
4.0
Speed you can put to work right now!No gimmicks, no bogus methods, no fluff, and none of the junk you've heard before.The Book of Speed for Martial Artists is the most comprehensive, informative, and practical book ever written about speed for the martial arts. Speed is covered in every aspect of martial art training.Hand speed and movement speed: Hand speed is extremely important. But don't stop there. Hand speed and movement speed is covered in more detail than ever before. From the science of fast movement to breaking habits that kill your hand speed and movement speed. Speed is much more than just hand speed and moving fast.Speed for martial arts is much more than hand speed and foot speed. In this book you will learn everything that you've never been taught about how to develop dominating speed. This book is detailed and in-depth but it is written in plain spoken language with a coach-like tone and an emphasis on achieving maximum results. There is useful speed on nearly every page that can be put to work in your sparring, competition, and self-defense right now. Then there are advanced concepts that can fuel a lifetime of speed development. What you get: - The basics for beginners and intermediate ranks. - Advanced concepts for those who are dedicated to speed. - Explanations of the science behind maximum hand speed and movement speed. - "Making it happen" sections that help you put the information to work right now. - "What this means to us" sections after complex concepts are introduced. - Skills on nearly every page that you can put to work right now. - Coaching to break bad habits that rob you of your speed. - Concepts that you've probably never heard before. - Simple skills that make you faster now. - Complex concepts that you can build on for a lifetime. - Unapologetic countering of cherished beliefs that kill your speed. The Book of Speed for Martial Artists is primarily for stand-up fighters but it has tons of concepts that are useful for anyone who wants to move fast. The Book of Speed is packed with practical skills that you can put to work right now but they're presented with an emphasis on the concepts involved so that you can easily adapt them to your body, your style, and your chosen martial art.
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Tapped Out: Rear Naked Chokes, the Octagon, and the Last Emperor: An Odyssey in Mixed Martial Arts
Matthew Polly
4.0
An aging amateur takes his shot at glory in the world of mixed martial arts.
As a younger man, Matthew Polly traveled to the Shaolin Temple in China and spent two years training with the monks who had invented the ancient art of kung fu. Fifteen years later, his weakness for Chinese takeout and Jack Daniel’s had taken its toll. Firmly into middle age and far removed from his past athletic triumphs, Polly decided to risk it all one last time. Out of shape and over the hill, he jumped headlong into the world of MMA.
In Tapped Out, Polly chronicles his grueling yet redeeming two-year journey through an often misunderstood sport. From Thailand to Russia, Manhattan to Las Vegas, Polly studied with the best trainers, concluding with a six-month fight camp at Randy Couture’s legendary gym. He explores the history of fighting sports and joins a fascinating subculture of men who roll around on sweaty mats with one another in appreciation of the purity of contained combat. And in the end, Polly straps on the gloves, gets into the cage, and squares off with a fighter fifteen years younger.
An honest and humorous look at a hard-core sport, Tapped Out is a fascinating look into the fastest growing sport in America and what it takes to be an MMA fighter.
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The Most Incredible Sports Stories Ever Told: Inspirational and Unforgettable Tales from the Greatest Athletes Ever
Hank Patton
4.0
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Muay Thai Training Exercises: The Ultimate Guide to Fitness, Strength, and Fight Preparation
Christoph Delp
4.0
Effective martial arts training, especially for a demanding sport like Muay Thai, requires a prudent training plan. In Muay Thai Training Techniques, professional trainer Christoph Delp shows amateur as well as advanced fighters how to best utilize their training time, whether at home or in the gym, alone or with a partner or coach.
A comprehensive guide for Muay Thai fighters as well as those utilizing Muay Thai techniques in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Muay Thai Training Techniques teaches effective exercises to improve flexibility, stamina, and strength as well as basic fighting techniques such as feints, counters, and combinations. Muay Thai champions Saiyok Pumphanmuang and Kem Sitsongpeening are featured, demonstrating their own training methods and most effective techniques. Training is broken down into core components that any Muay Thai fighter or instructor can use to help build an individual training plan; several ready-made, detailed training plans are also included for beginners, intermediate, and advanced practitioners. Rounded out with crucial information on nutrition, weight classes, and the importance of regeneration to effective training, Muay Thai Training Techniques will help all Muay Thai fighters to take their practice to the next level.
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Calisthenics for Beginners: 50 Bodyweight Exercises the #1 Bodyweight Training Starter Guide
Pure Calisthenics
4.0
Calisthenics for Beginners: The #1 Bodyweight Training Starter Guide ► On Sale + FREE Bodyweight Workout Program, Limited Time! ◄ Bored of the same old workout plan? Hit a brick wall in your progress? Want to SHOCK your body with something NEW? Keep reading!
Welcome to the world's most effective training program. This is a beginners guide to bodyweight exercises GUARANTEED to get RESULTS. Let's take a closer look. The #1 Starter Guide When we say we're #1 we really mean it! This is the most complete calisthenics starter guide available today. Here's a sneak peak of what's inside:
How calisthenics works What calisthenics can do for YOU 50+ bodyweight exercises you can learn + photo demonstrations Expert advice on sets, reps and form Nutritional advice to maximize your results Guide to warming up and preparing for calisthenics Core lessons in flexibility Cardio and conditioning drills to blast body fat and get shredded How to transition from beginner > intermediate level smooth and fast Every Exercise Explained with Photos Calisthenics experts break down every exercise into simple to follow steps with pictures. It's as easy as 1, 2, 3! Also included are precise recommendations for numbers of sets, reps and hold times for every exercise. It's like having a personal trainer in your pocket! Packed with EPIC Extras When you purchase this book you will receive our calisthenics bumper pack to help you on your journey. Here's what's inside: BONUS #1
Get your very own beginners bodyweight training program FREE with this book! Features a full week of exercises to help you master the fundamentals of calisthenics. BONUS #2
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Free expert calisthenics advice and support! Inside this book is your invitation to join our community and mix it with the pros. Start the Road to SUPERHUMAN Today! There is simply no better way to build a superhuman body than with calisthenics. So, what are you waiting for? Let's get started! Buy now and get it FAST!
Shooters: The Toughest Men in Professional Wrestling
Jonathan Snowden
4.0
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Strong Hold (Redemption Book 5)
Sarah Castille
4.0
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Infinite Kung Fu
Kagan McLeod
4.0
Infinite Kung Fu walks you through familiar corridors in the house of martial mayhem, but still smashes your face through walls of wonder and into rooms where kung fu is afraid to go! The Martial World is ruled by a mysterious emperor whose five armies are each headed by a cruel and highly skilled kung fu master. Lei Kung, a soldier in one of these armies, grows tired of his master's evil ways and seeks enlightenment elsewhere. However, he soon finds that he's been chosen as the one who will put an end to the emperor's tyrannical rule - personally! Allegiances are blurred as techniques are perfected, and Lei Kung becomes less certain who's friend and who's foe in each chapter! Fists fly, limbs are lost, and blood vessels burst in this tale of furious rivals, supernatural masters, walking corpses, and above all, raging kung fu!
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Small-Circle Jujitsu
Wally Jay, Mike Lee, Doug Churchill, Dan Inosanto
4.0
The complete presentation of the system developed by Wally Jay, this book brings together elements from different arts, Jay’s broad-based yet focused and effective system incorporates theories, principles, and techniques essential to the development of every martial artist, whether a novice or a seasoned veteran. In this definitive instructional text, Jay covers the history of small-circle jujitsu; techniques for warm-ups, falling and resuscitation; details on weaknesses of the human body; locking techniques for wrists, fingers, arms, and legs; throwing and choking techniques; and self-defense against strikes, chokes, body grabs, and wrist grabs.
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Calisthenics: The SUPERHUMAN Stack: 150 Bodyweight Exercises - The #1 Complete Bodyweight Training Guide
Pure Calisthenics
4.0
Calisthenics: The #1 COMPLETE Bodyweight Training Guide ► 3 Books in 1 + FREE Workout Program, Limited Time! ◄ Bored of the same old workout plan? Hit a plateau in your progress? Want to SHOCK your body with something new? Keep reading!
Welcome to the world's most effective training system. This is a complete bodyweight exercise guide GUARANTEED to get RESULTS. Let's take a closer look. The ULTIMATE Total Body Training Guide When we say ULTIMATE really mean it! This is the ONLY calisthenics guide you'll ever need. Here's a sneak peak of what's inside:
How calisthenics works What calisthenics can do for YOU 150 bodyweight exercises + photographic demonstrations Expert advice on sets, reps and form How to eat right to maximize your results How to warm up and prepare for calisthenics How to become more flexible Cardio and conditioning drills to blast body fat and get ripped How to transition from beginner > intermediate > advanced calisthenics FAST Every Exercise Explained with Photos Calisthenics experts break down every exercise into simple to follow steps with pictures. It's as easy as 1, 2, 3! Also included are precise recommendations for numbers of sets, reps and hold times for every exercise. It's like having a personal trainer in your pocket! Packed with AMAZING Extras When you purchase this book you will receive our calisthenics bumper pack to help you on your journey. Here's what's inside: BONUS #1
Get your very own beginners bodyweight training program FREE with this book! Features a full week of exercises to help you master the fundamentals of calisthenics. BONUS #2
Get our exclusive 'Six Pack Secrets' guide FREE with this eBook to help you build a rock solid core in double quick time! BONUS #3
Free expert calisthenics advice and support! Inside this book is your invitation to join our community and mix it with the pros. Go SUPERHUMAN Today! There is simply no better way to build a superhuman body than with calisthenics. So, what are you waiting for? Buy now and get it FAST!
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Basic Wing Chun Training: Wing Chun For Street Fighting and Self Defense
Sam Fury
4.0
Discover the Martial Arts Training that Made the Legends Bruce Lee and IP Man: Wing Chun Kung Fu!
Basic Wing Chun Training: Wing Chun Kung Fu Training for Street Fighting and Self Defense is a Wing Chun Kung Fu training manual designed to progressively teach basic Wing Chun techniques and principles and shows how to adapt the Wing Chun techniques learnt for use in street fighting and self defense.
Although anyone with an interest in martial arts will gain value from this basic Wing Chun training it, it is primarily intended for:
People who are thinking about learning Wing Chun Kung Fu but first want an insight. People who know they want to learn Wing Chun but want some basic knowledge of principles and techniques before joining a professional Wing Chun class. Beginners who are already learning Wing Chun and want to supplement their training and/or learn how to adapt the Wing Chun techniques and concepts to street fighting and self defense. Teachers of Wing Chun Kung Fu who want some ideas on training beginner students. Anyone that wants to self-train in Wing Chun Kung Fu. Basic Wing Chun Training is Jam packed with Wing Chun Techniques
Please Look Inside at the contents to see everything you will learn.
The legendary Wing Chun punch. Arm-locks. Wing Chun strikes including punches, kicks, elbows, knees and the chop. Trapping and grabbing. Interception and counter-attack. Repeating punches. Defending against common attacks and combinations. Contains 42 Wing Chun Lessons, 97 Training Exercises and a Never-Ending Training Timetable! Basic Wing Chun theory is embedded into practical lessons. Conditioning exercises to give your body the strength to do the techniques. Basic footwork for speed and balance. The Centerline Principle (a core concept in Wing Chun). Wing Chun training drills for developing lightening fast reflexes. The direct line principle. Use of training equipment. Correct body alignment and weight distribution for maximum stability, speed and power. Traditional Wing Chun Positions and Movements Tan Sau (Dispersing Hand) Pak Sau (Slapping Hand) Bong Sau (Wing Arm) Lap Sau (Pulling Hand) Kau Sau (Detaining Hand) Fut Sau (Outward Palm Arm) Gum Sau (Pressing Hand) Biu Sau (Darting Hand)
... and much, much more!
Basic Wing Chun Training Also Includes a Comprehensive Wing Chun Training Schedule 132 training sessions using the lessons and exercises in this book. Training sessions 89 to 132 can be repeated indefinitely - You will have a never-ending Wing Chun training schedule! Starts with the basics and progressively increases in difficulty. Practices repeat exercises so they are ingrained into your muscle memory. Easily modified for those want want to train more or less.
In modern times Wing Chun Kung Fu (also known as Wing Tsun) has been made famous by Bruce Lee and Yip Man. It is regarded as one of the best martial arts for not relying on strength or physical size.
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The Four-Pack Revolution: How You Can Aim Lower, Cheat on Your Diet, and Still Lose Weight and Keep It Off
Chael Sonnen
4.0
Not everyone can achieve a six-pack like a fitness magazine cover model, but anyone can achieve a four-pack. By adjusting your expectations to attainable and healthy goals, you can achieve long-term and lasting fitness.
Written by famed MMA fighter Chael Sonnen and MMA sports performance expert Ryan Parsons, The Four-Pack Revolution uses the latest science and motivational exercises to guide you on a journey toward a healthier and--just as importantly--more sustainable weight-loss program. Instead of a simplistic or one-concept gimmicky diet, The Four-Pack Revolution presents a total-life approach for attainable goals by:
- Debunking the myths and revealing the science of weight loss - Arguing that "system resets" or breaking your diet can actually have health benefits - Presenting how to manage key hormones through diet - Designing intense, 10-minute workouts that are more effective than more time-consuming cardio workouts - Illustrating the healthy ratio of carbs, fat, protein and how to practice portion control - Sharing tips for maintaining a plan even while eating out - Providing a shopping list for a four-week meal plan
With The Four-Pack Revolution, you can achieve a four-pack--while still enjoying life.
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: The Path to the Black Belt
Rodrigo Gracie, Kid Peligro
4.0
All students of jiu-jitsu benefit from this step-by-step textbook, which takes them from the white belt right up to the ultimate, coveted goal of black belt. The comprehensive method assembled here by the well-regarded Gracie family lets fighters know exactly what they need to learn, when and why they need to learn it, and what they can do to progress more quickly. How and how often to train, pacing, training objectives, and how to measure success are all addressed according to the different goals students might have, from the casual practitioner to the self-defense student to the competitor bent on going pro. The plan detailed in the text can be customized to fit the trainee's body type and strengths. Instructors of jiu-jitsu will also find the manual helpful to their teaching, as it provides advice on program management, student evaluation, the selection of techniques for lessons, and recognizing a prodigy.
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MMA Cardio: 6 Week 16: 8 Fasting Diet and Training, UFC Cardio Conditioning, MMA Fitness, How To Build The MMA Body, Building a MMA Physique, The MMA Workout
M Laurence
4.0
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Scientific Jiu-Jitsu: A Unified Theory of Grappling (Martial Science)
Will Weisser
4.0
Unlock the Secrets of Jiu-Jitsu: A Revolutionary Guide to Mastering Grappling Through Science and BiomechanicsScientific Jiu-Jitsu A Unified Theory of Grappling offers a groundbreaking approach to understanding and mastering the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu.This book delves into the science behind grappling, presenting a unified theory that connects every technique, movement, and strategy to the fundamental principle of increasing relative strength. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this guide provides valuable insights to enhance your skills and understanding of jiu-jitsu.Weisser's approach is rooted in scientific principles, making complex concepts accessible and applicable to real-world training. By focusing on the mechanics of force, alignment, and misdirection, the book equips martial artists with the tools to optimize their performance on the mat. Through detailed explanations and practical exercises, readers will learn how to apply these concepts to improve their grappling game.Key Highlights:Explore the unified theory of grappling to enhance your jiu-jitsu skills.Understand the science behind force, alignment, and misdirection in martial arts.Learn how to increase your relative strength against opponents of any size.Discover practical exercises to apply scientific principles to your training.Gain insights into the mechanics of internal and external alignment.Master the art of misdirection to outmaneuver and control your opponents.Develop a deeper understanding of jiu-jitsu as both an art and a science.Scientific Jiu-Jitsu is more than just a technique manual; it's a comprehensive guide that provides the missing "why" behind the "what" of jiu-jitsu. By integrating scientific concepts with practical application, this book empowers martial artists to train smarter and achieve greater success in their practice. Whether you're looking to refine your skills or gain a new perspective on grappling, this book is an essential resource for any martial arts practitioner seeking to elevate their game.
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Lives Laid Away (An August Snow Novel)
Stephen Mack Jones
4.0
Detroit ex-cop August Snow takes up vigilante justice when his beloved neighborhood of Mexicantown is caught in the crosshairs of a human traffickingscheme.
When the body of an anonymous young Hispanic woman dressed as Queen Marie Antoinette is dredged from the Detroit River, the Detroit Police Department wants the case closed out fast. Wayne County Coroner Dr. Bobby Falconi gives the woman's photo to his old pal August Snow, insisting August show it around his native Mexicantown to see if anyone recognizes her. August's good friend Elena, a prominent advocate for undocumented immigrants, recognizes the woman immediately as a local teenager, Isadora del Torres.
Izzy's story is one the authorities don't want getting around--and she's not the only young woman to have disappeared during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid, only to turn up dead a few weeks later. Preyed upon by the law itself, the people of Mexicantown have no one to turn to. August Snow, ex-police detective, will not sit by and watch his neighbors suffer in silence. In a guns-blazing wild ride across Detroit, from its neo-Nazi biker hole-ups to its hip-hop recording studios, its swanky social clubs to its seedy nightclubs, August puts his own life on the line to protect the community he loves.
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