Synopsis:
Wrestling for Fighting is an essential addition to anyone's mixed martial arts library. The first section of the book covers basic wrestling. The second section is Greco wrestling (upper body wrestling/throws). The thrid section covers wrestling techniques used in MMA.
This is a very high quality book (as are all the books co-authored by Krauss and Cordoza). It is full of photos showing the techniques from multiple angles. The written instruction is thorough and easy to understand.
Perhaps the most amazing thing about Randy Couture's career is that he fights in the heaviest weight divisions. Historically, these divisions have been dominated by strikers. Couture has demonstrated that it is possible to fight and beat big, highly skilled strikers with the the right approach to grappling.
This book is a must buy for the serious fighter. Unlike most other grappling books, Couture places an emphasis on positioning rather than takedowns or submissions skills. He systematically demonstrates that these should follow directly from proper balance, arm and head control. While the book's title makes reference to wrestling, it is in fact a more general guide to basic principles of grappling that would be useful in a wide range of grappling sports. Regardless of your level, background, or goals, there is something in this book for every serious competitor. Randy Couture , a world-class athlete and coach has spent over 25 years training in freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling. He has won four national and world team titles and was a three time NCAA All-American. Randy served as assistant wrestling coach and strength and conditioning coach for Oregon State University.
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