Ritschel John. The Mixed Martial Arts Handbook: The Insider's Guide to Fighting Techniques

Skyhorse Publishing, 2010. — 192 p.Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport in which a variety of fighting techniques are used, including striking techniques (kicks, knees, and punches) and grappling techniques (clinch holds, submission holds, sweeps, takedowns, and throws). MMA is exploding in popularity. Packed with more than 300 full-color photographs, this book takes you through all the moves, step-by-step, demonstrating the various techniques required to master this martial arts phenomenon. It’s an essential hand-book for anyone considering entering the ring.John Ritschel has studied karate, taekwondo, hapkido, Western boxing, kung fu, kickboxing, and wrestling. He recently won a silver medal in the Open World Championship and has been awarded Fighter of the Year from the International Martial Arts Hall of Fame.