Zerling Andrew. Sumo for Mixed Martial Arts. Winning Clinches, Takedowns, and Tactics

Wolfeboro , New Hampshire : YMAA Publication Center, Inc ., — 2016 . — 277 p. — ISBN: 978-1-594-9410-2.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.