Mark C Hatmaker

One of the most feared and useful weapons in mixed martial arts (MMA)competition isdissected and discussed in this fully-illustrated guide to both perfecting and defending against the low kick. Many competitorsview this technique as a single tool in their arsenal, limiting themselves when they could...

With its complete focus on a single fighting position, this handbook unsparingly examines the clinch. In the clinch, theno-holds-barredcombattechniques of striking and grappling meet,posing new challenges andcallingfor newstrategies. With these detailed explanations of each aspect of positioning in ...

Going beyond the standard workout for boxers, this innovative manual introduces a diverse set of training methods, integrating them into drill sets that build the athletic attributes for which past and present fighters are known. From Leroy Jones sparring with chickens and Ken Norton’s 15 combined r...

How did the old school, all time champs — like Jack Johnson, Jack Dempsey, Gene Tunney and Stanley Ketchel — do it? This manual examines some of the best and most interesting rounds in boxing history and gets inside the historical import of what occurred. Examining exactly what happened in some of t...

This guide to the finer points of boxing provides the wisdom needed to make the transition from enthusiastic beginner to proficient pugilist. The ABCs of ring generalship, offensive and defensive ring movements, feints, and draws and fakes are examined and explained along with clinching techniques, ...

This instructional guide explains the origins of submission wrestling, the underlying fighting skill associated with such events as the Ultimate Fighting Championships and the King of the Cage. It explores its various offshoots and influences and features hundreds of photos to demonstrate techniques...

Although dramatic head kicks and garrote-tight submissions may get most of the airplay in highlight reels, the stats show that punching combinations and knockouts reap more MMA victories than any other fighting technique. This boxing primer not only covers the basics, including stance, footwork, pun...

When violence becomes unavoidable, it's best to be informed, and this self-defense book provides revolutionary information that could mean the difference between life and death in the event of a physical assault. Included are drills to increase awareness, examples for using the environment as a self...