The best of mixed martial arts : [the extreme handbook on techniques, conditioning, and the smash-mouth world of MMA

Chicago: Triumph Books, 2007. — 112 p. — ISBN 1-60078-088-2. With clear, step-by-step information on the moves everyone should know and master to compete in the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA), this workbook provides tips and techniques from the MMA Worldwide Association's training manual on how to parlay these moves into success in the ring. Strength and conditioning are essential ingredients in reaching your potential in the sport, and this book includes the basic regimens you should follow and some cutting edge routines as well. MMA Worldwide Magazine and TapouT Magazine are the premier magazines that cover the growing sport of mixed martial arts and now, for the first time, they are publishing a book that will cover every aspect of this exciting sport. With full color photos throughout, this book provides a mix of the best and most interesting dimensions of the always fascinating world of MMA.

With clear, step-by-step information on the moves everyone should know and master to compete in the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA), this workbook provides tips and techniques from the MMA Worldwide Association’s training manual on how to parlay these moves into success in the ring. Strength and conditioning are essential ingredients in reaching your potential in the sport, and this book includes the basic regimens you should follow—and some cutting edge routines as well. MMA Worldwide Magazine and TapouT Magazine are the premier magazines that cover the growing sport of mixed martial arts and now, for the first time, they are publishing a book that will cover every aspect of this exciting sport. With full color photos throughout, this book provides a mix of the best and most interesting dimensions of the always fascinating world of MMA.

"MMA worldwide magazine, Bodyguard magazine, and TapouT magazine bring you inside the action-packed world of mixed martial arts. This collaboration compiles over three years of articles, columns, and techniques that will bring MMA to life"--Page 4 of cover Front Cover 1 Title Page 2 Copyright 3 Contents 6 Stories 9 Lessons 49 Conditioning 83 Special Features 6 Best of Organizations 7 Carlson Gracie Tribute 42 Cauliflower Ear 43 Top 10 MMA Moments 44 MMA Rankings 45 Index 112 MMA Association 113