The Throws and Take-downs of Greco-Roman Wrestling
The Throws and Take-downs of Greco-Roman Wrestling

Author: Geoff Thompson

Publisher: Geoff Thompson

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 87

ISBN-13: 9781840240290

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Ground fighting is taking the martial arts world by storm, but how do you get to the ground safely and end in a prone position? What are the dangers of throwing and taking an opponent over? In this book on throwing and take-down techniques of Greco Roman wrestlsing, the author teaches how to control vertical grappling and destroy an assailant with a demolishing throw. Including the original "blow before throw" techniques banned from sport grappling at the beginning of the century.

The Throws and Take-downs of Freestyle Wrestling
The Throws and Take-downs of Freestyle Wrestling

Author: Geoff Thompson

Publisher: Geoff Thompson

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9781840240283

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Ground fighting is taking the martial arts world by storm, but how do you get to the ground safely and end in a prone position? What are the dangers of throwing and taking an opponent over? In this book on throwing and take-down techniques of Sambo, the author teaches how to control vertical grappling and destroy an assailant with a demolishing throw. Including the original "blow before throw" techniques banned from sport grappling at the beginning of the century.

Greco-Roman Wrestling
Greco-Roman Wrestling

Author: Bill Martell

Publisher:

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 9780873224086

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An authoritative introduction to the Greco-Roman style of wrestling, one of the two styles used in the Olympic Games. The rules of Greco-Roman wrestling are almost identical to Freestyle except that athletes may not attack the legs. This results in spectacular upper-body throws and characteristic body positioning which make Greco-Roman wrestling a unique sport.

Three Second Fighter
Three Second Fighter

Author: Geoff Thompson

Publisher: Geoff Thompson

Published: 2005-03

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9781840244595

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The majority of attacks/fights last less than three seconds and are preceded by aggressive or disarming behaviour. This book trains you to read the body language and ritual of attack and 'stop' your attacker in his tracks by using a physical and psychological 'fence' or a cripple-shooting attack. The book also covers 'ambush attacks' and 'match fighting'.

Judo for Mixed Martial Arts
Judo for Mixed Martial Arts

Author: Karo Parisyan

Publisher: Victory Belt Publishing

Published: 2008-07-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780977731572

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In Judo for Mixed Martial Arts,world renowned judoka and UFC fighter Karo Parisyan unleashes the secrets of how to toss an opponent eight feet into the air and then finish him with a bonebreaking submission the moment he hits the ground. Covering thirty of the most practical throws and more than sixty submissions, this book is guaranteed to become the bible amongst MMA fighters.

Chinese Fast Wrestling for Fighting
Chinese Fast Wrestling for Fighting

Author: Shou-Yu Liang

Publisher: Ymaa Publications

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 9781886969490

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San Shou Kuai Jiao (Fast Wrestling for Fighting) is the Chinese martial art of throws and takedowns. A San Shou Kuai Jiao throw can cause tremendous damage to your opponent while keeping you safely on your feet. For centuries, fighters in China have valued this art for its speed and power. Today, China's police and military forces are trained in its techniques. Chinese Fast Wrestling for Fighting presents seventy-five throws and takedowns against punches, kicks, and grabs, and demonstrates basic training methods such as stances, footwork, and strength training. Written by a gold medal winner in Chinese wrestling (Liang), this book is a complete training guide to this powerful martial art. Throw your opponent to the ground - fast! Effective for competition and self-defense. 460 action photos detail every technique. Includes a chapter on ground fighting.

Mu Tau Pankraton
Mu Tau Pankraton

Author: Jim Arvanitis

Publisher: Spartan Martial Arts Ent., Incorporated

Published: 1998-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780965744201

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Greek Pankration, once the cornerstone of the early Olympic games, is the only fully documented fighting form of the preChristian era. It is the first to incorporate ground tacticts, kicking, boxing, and wrestling into one "all-powers" system. Included are hundreds of dynamic photographs and illustrations.

Game of the Gods
Game of the Gods

Author: Jim Arvanitis

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780897501552

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Shows how the cornerstone of the earliest Olympic Games directly influenced the modern techniques of today's fiercest mixed-martial arts fighters. This book contains such topics as submissions and counters, grappling escapes, sweeps and reversals, take downs and take down defense, as well as the myths and traditions of the Hellenic combat arts.