 The Best MMA Book on the Market |
| Review Date: November 14, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Muay Thai Student, North Carolina |
| I was skeptical when I first ordered this book because there were so many fighters in it. I thought there would be one or two techniques from each of the big names, but most of them have dozens of techniques. And despite there being so many guys, the organization of the book is really good. It covers so many striking combinations, both advanced and intermediate. It covers counter attacks, striking to the takedown, takedown defense, all sorts of ground techniques, and even many techniques that you can use off the cage wall. Perhaps the best part of this book is that each fighter offers the techniques that they are the best at. Shawn Thompkins, the striking coach at Couture's gym, shows the combos that he teaches to all his fighters. Forrest demonstrates those unorthodox techniques he is so good at. Couture and Fitch show their takedowns. And Anderson shows how to avoid the takedown while pinned up against the fence, and even how to turn the table on your opponent and execute a takedown of your own. the flow of the book is very good, with each technique leading into the next. As with all of Victory Belt's books, the photos are shot from multiple angles and in color. The only downside of this book is that I would have liked to see St. Pierre in it as well. I would have to say that this book is right up there with BJ's Mixed Martial Arts: the Book of Knowledge, but it is more comprehensive because it focuses just on the stand up element to fighting. I read that they are coming out with a second book that covers the ground game. I am looking forward to picking that one up. I have to say, if you into MMA training, you can't go wrong with this book. |
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| Review Date: December 26, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Mr. Marc Wickert, Australia |
The Ultimate Mixed Martial Artist
with Erich Krauss
(Victory Belt)
© Marc Wickert December 26, 2009
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Eleven of cage fighting's most elite gladiators contribute techniques and strategies from their acclaimed areas of expertise to make this an essential MMA bible of ultimate fighting. As Erich Krauss states, "In The Ultimate Mixed Martial Artist, the legends of the sport unveil the secrets that allowed them to climb to the top of the MMA mountain."
The Ultimate Mixed Martial Artist is presented in three sections:
Part One: Striking
Areas covered include stand-up striking (punches, elbows, kicks, and knees), striking combinations, and counterstriking.
Your Mentors: Shawn Tompkins, Forrest Griffin, Shawn Yarborough, and Anuwat Kaewsamrit.
Part Two: Striking to Takedown and Takedown Defense
Areas covered include transitioning from striking to the takedown, counterstriking to the takedown, and defending against being taken down.
Your Mentors: Jon Fitch, Greg Jackson, Forrest Griffin, Shawn Tompkins, Anderson Silva, Karo Parisyan, Erin Toughill, and Dave Camarillo.
Part Three: The Clinch
Areas covered include dirty boxing clinch, Muay Thai clinch, wrestling clinches, takedowns from the clinch, and progressing from the clinch to the takedown and then submissions.
Your Mentors: Randy Couture, Jon Fitch, Erin Toughill, Anuwat Kaewsamrit, Anderson Silva, Shawn Yarborough, and Karo Parisyan.
This outstanding book also contains an introduction by Xtreme Couture's head instructor, Shawn Tompkins, which involves strategies and facets of training for upcoming bouts.
All of the above techniques have been battle-tested by their practitioners and are certain to provide nightmares for your adversaries.
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Very good book!
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| Review Date: February 19, 2010 |
| Reviewer: William Pitts, Merril, Wi. USA |
| This book majors on the striking nuances and the section from Tompkins are especially good. He really brings out good material. One part that bothered me was a couple techniques where they led with left hooks which is a cardinal sin in boxing unless they are counter punches or follow in a combination of punches. Just ask the last guy that fought Fedor Emelienko that tried to lead with a left hook and Fedor jumped all over it with a straight right hand that floored the guy. But they did cover some good material on combinations, going from striking to takedowns and defending against certain techniques. The best book for mixed martial arts IMO is "the book of knowledge" by B.J. Penn. But it covers more ground techniques and doesn't go into detail on the stand-up like this book does. I would highly recommend this book to those with a background in it already. |
Another top notch book from Victory Belt.
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| Review Date: November 24, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Eric D. Schlemmer, Midwest |
| In keeping with the trend from Victory Belt, this book doesn't let us down. This book covers the striking aspect mainly, but the best part is that it shows strikes from the striking range progressing into clinching, striking while in the clinch and then takedowns from the clinch. This is a very complete book, with a whole host of world class instructors such as Shawn Tompkins, Dave Camarillo and fighters like Karo Parisyan, Jon Fitch and Anuwat Kaewsamrit. Packed with high quality instruction, this book is amazing at the Amazon price. This will become a staple of any serious MMA competitor's collection. |
Ultimate mixed martial arts
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| Review Date: December 28, 2009 |
| Reviewer: J. J. Gibbs, Southeast teaxas usa |
Great book ! I have all the Victory belt books, but really, as far as stand up, this is all
l you need. |
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