What is MMA? The acronym stands for Mixed Martial Arts. This is a type of fighting that mixes a number of different techniques from various martial arts. It is sometimes called no holds barred fighting. Historically, mixed martial arts started around the late 1800s but it was not until the 1970s that MMA became popular [...]
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Mma: Mixed Martial Arts
April 5th, 2011 
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No Comments »The History Channel : Learn the History , Style and Methodology of 16 Forms of Combat : Bokator , Eskrima , Kung Fu , Muay Thai , Judo , Karate , Krav Magna , Marine Corps Martial Arts , Mixed Martial Arts , Ninjitsu , Pankration , Savate Streetfighting , Sambo , Silat , Taekwondo : Box Set Over 12 Hours
August 8th, 2010 Product DescriptionIn the ultimate search for a HUMAN WEAPON mixed martial artist Jason Chambers and former football pro Bill Duff put their bodies on the line as they train in the most lethal forms of combat.THE HISTORY CHANNEL follows Jason and Bill across the globe to learn the history style and methodology behind 16 unique [...]
Posted in MMA DVDs Tags: streetfighting, history, pankration, judo karate, savate, history channel, learn, magna, ancient relics, silat No Comments »The First Mixed Martial Art: Pankration from Myths to Modern Times
July 27th, 2010 Product DescriptionDetailing the evolution of the Hellenic combat arts, this handbook chronicles the history behind the art of pankration. Beginning with the myths and traditions behind the art’s development, this examination also touches on pankration’s modern methodology and techniques, fully explained in illustrative photographs and easy-to-follow captions. Revealing and informative, this exploration is a must-have [...]
Posted in MMA Books Tags: traditions, from, captions, ultimate fighting championship, pankration, martial, history art, mixed, mixed martial arts, first 2 Comments »Pankration: Traditional Greek Combat Sport and Modern Mixed Martial Art Book
July 9th, 2010 Product DescriptionMassad Ayoob of Black Belt magazine called pankration “the most practical street combat form of the martial arts that I have ever seen.” Now you can learn pankration from Jim Arvanitis the world’s leading authority on the legendary Western combat art and its modern descendant. Throughout this fascinating and completely updated volume Arvanitis provides [...]
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