9781594394096-1594394091-Sumo for Mixed Martial Arts: Winning Clinches, Takedowns, & Tactics

Sumo for Mixed Martial Arts: Winning Clinches, Takedowns, & Tactics

ISBN-13: 9781594394096
ISBN-10: 1594394091
Edition: 1
Author: Andrew Zerling
Publication date: 2016
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
Format: Paperback 192 pages
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ISBN-13: 9781594394096
ISBN-10: 1594394091
Edition: 1
Author: Andrew Zerling
Publication date: 2016
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
Format: Paperback 192 pages

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Sumo for Mixed Martial Arts: Winning Clinches, Takedowns, & Tactics (ISBN-13: 9781594394096 and ISBN-10: 1594394091), written by authors Andrew Zerling, was published by YMAA Publication Center in 2016. With an overall rating of 4.0 stars, it's a notable title among other Exercise & Fitness (Safety & First Aid, Sports Health & Safety, Martial Arts, Individual Sports, Mixed Martial Arts, Training) books. You can easily purchase or rent Sumo for Mixed Martial Arts: Winning Clinches, Takedowns, & Tactics (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Exercise & Fitness books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.78.

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CATCH YOUR OPPONENT OFF GUARD WITH WINNING CLINCHES, TAKEDOWNS, AND TACTICS


This innovative book demonstrates how the study of sumo wrestling techniques can benefit practitioners of modern mixed martial arts (MMA), as well as other grappling arts. Sumo, Japan's ancient martial art, has its own particular variations of MMA-style body locks, throws, and trips, among other techniques.


MMA competitors know their sport grew with the evolution of jujitsu, but many do not realize sumo can be seen as the root of jujitsu. Sumo uses distraction, angles, and leverage to steal an opponent's balance and take him down.


Sumo for Mixed Martial Arts focuses on kimarite, or winning moves. Knowledge of these techniques can allow competitors to catch their opponents off guard with unorthodox clinches, takedowns, and tactics. The author places special emphasis on how smaller players can defeat larger adversaries.


This book features:



  • In-depth demonstrations of 48 sumo kimarite (winning moves) with step-by-step instructions

  • Over 300 photos

  • Case studies of famous rikishi (sumo wrestlers)

  • Discussion of sumo's development, rules, and training, as well as recent changes in sumo techniques


The author provides analysis of the three basic types of fighters in MMA and how sumo techniques and tactics can enhance their skills. He examines the fighting style of former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida, who made highly effective use of sumo wrestling in MMA competition.


In Sumo for Mixed Martial Arts Andrew Zerling casts an ancient martial art in new light. He combines his decades of training with a passion for research. MMA competitors, grapplers, wrestlers, and fans of sumo will appreciate the author's analysis and attention to detail. They will also come away with a wealth of new techniques.

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