mixed martial arts

Chronicles the history of mixed martial arts from ancient Greece to the early twenty-first century, and looks at some of the skills used in modern mixed martial arts.

Examines the history, rules, and regulations of mixed martial arts, discusses the techniques used by fighters during a match, lists major mixed martial arts organizations, and introduces notable fighters.

Krav maga is the unarmed part of Israeli combat, and a contact sport of defense techniques that are growing in popularity around the world. Krav maga combines boxing, Judo, and Brazilian Jui-Jitsu. In this thrilling book, MMA aficionados learn the history and development of the sport, from Imi Lichtenfeld, Haim Gidon, and Eyal Yanilov.

Profile of a career in a highly demanding sport: mixed martial arts fighting.

Alphabetized entries for hundreds of fighters, organizations, and other topics related to combat sports including boxing and mixed martial arts.

Jinho, frustrated by the limitations of his traditional tae kwon do training, finds himself returning to the ancient code when he becomes involved in an underground mixed martial arts club and faces an opponent known as the Ripper.

Provides information on the history of mixed martial arts, the people who have influenced its development, the events that made it popular, and its place in the professional sports industry.

"Nong Vang dreams one day he'll become a MMA superstar, but his real life turns into a nightmare when his bully big brother returns to town. This young Hmong ultimate fighter can trash talk, but inside the cage, can he find the courage and skill to achieve success?"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the life and career of martial artist Tito Ortiz, discussing his childhood, involvement with drugs and gangs, becoming a junior college state wrestling champion, and success as a UFC superstar.