Mixed Martial Arts: Ultimate Fighting Combinations
Jan 2012 · Lerner Publications
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About this ebook
Did you know that mixed martial arts (MMA) has been around a long time? Ancient Greeks used pankration, an early MMA form, in battle and in training. In modern times, MMA has exploded into TV, movies, and video games as a combat sport. Competitors mix and match styles of fighting to give them the edge in widely watched MMA contests.
Enter the Martial Arts Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and most successful MMA stars. You’ll discover:
• What different martial arts make up MMA.
• What some of the top MMA moves are, including the roundhouse kick and the armlock.
• What the different weight divisions are.
• Why Rorion Gracie started the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the largest MMA organization.
Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!
Enter the Martial Arts Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and most successful MMA stars. You’ll discover:
• What different martial arts make up MMA.
• What some of the top MMA moves are, including the roundhouse kick and the armlock.
• What the different weight divisions are.
• Why Rorion Gracie started the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the largest MMA organization.
Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!
Ratings and reviews
3.4
22 reviews
Steve S
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December 18, 2020
Incorrect telling of MMA history. Author is an MMA noob.
Ben Santos
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July 22, 2015
Not worth anywhere near 20 pounds
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Vihan Kavle
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April 30, 2015
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About the author
Garrison Wells is a third-degree black belt in Nihon jujitsu, a first-degree black belt in judo, a third-degree black belt in Goju-ryu karate, and a first-degree black belt in kobudo. He is also an award-winning journalist and writer, and he lives in Colorado.
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