The ultimate mixed martial arts training guide

A must-have resource for all warrior athletes! Regardless of your skill or fitness level, The Ultimate Mixed Marital Arts Training Guide—with more than 300 step-by-step photographs, detailed callouts, and comprehensive instruction—is the personal trainer you need to accomplish your workout goals and sharpen your techniques. You'll learn: Cardio and strength training exercises like mountain climber push-ups, partner closed guard sit-up reaches, and the Muay Thai scarecrow; Striking and defense techniques such as the jab, cross, hook, overhand, Muay Thai knee, inner/outer thigh kick, and head kick; Wrestling and countering techniques including the dirty boxing clinch, the over-under clinch, and the Muay Thai clinch; Takedowns like the hip throw, shoot takedown, and single and double leg takedown; Jiu-jitsu passing and escape techniques for the full mount, knee mount, closed guard, open guard, and more; Winning submission moves like the arm bar, Kimura, omoplata, guillotine, ankle lock, and triangle choke; Drills to improve your punching and kicking speed and accuracy; Mental exercises to sharpen your focus, reduce your fears, and increase your concentration; Diet and nutrition techniques the pros use to stay in top fighting condition — whether they're in training mode or cutting weight before a match. Whatever your personal fitness and fighting ambitions might be, The Ultimate Mixed Martial Arts Training Guide is your all-in-one resource to peak physical conditioning, clear mental focus, increased confidence, and superior fighting skills.