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The Ultimate Guides
Topics include striking techniques taken from the farthest corners of the globe, ranging from American boxing to the far-flung Samoan art of lima lama; the earliest days of the mixed martial arts to the reality TV boom period of today; Brazilian jiu-jitsu, which helped launch the MMA phenomenon; and the cultural impact of the ground game, which is vital for today’s fight-sport athletes.
The Ultimate Guides
Black Belt Books presents an ever-growing collection of art-specific compilations from the 48-year-old family of Black Belt publications, including Black Belt, FightSport, Fighting Stars, Martial Arts Training and Karate/Kung Fu Illustrated. Each volume delves deeply into one aspect of the martial arts universe with classic material and the latest information available from the ever-evolving fields of self-defense, sport and reality-based martial arts. Every book contains original illustrations, diagrams and technique sequences to assist in your study.Topics include striking techniques taken from the farthest corners of the globe, ranging from American boxing to the far-flung Samoan art of lima lama; the earliest days of the mixed martial arts to the reality TV boom period of today; Brazilian jiu-jitsu, which helped launch the MMA phenomenon; and the cultural impact of the ground game, which is vital for today’s fight-sport athletes.
