mixed martial arts

Explains the definition and rules of martial arts, and presents an alphabetical reference guide for common techniques with step-by-step color photographs. Includes a glossary and resources.

Follows four high-level mixed martial arts fighters at Florida's American Top Team, an elite MMA gym.

Discusses the lives and careers of a number of mixed martial arts competitors.

"Mixed martial arts phenom McCutcheon Daniels is recruited to help the FBI but then he is disavowed by the government and abandoned in one of America's most notorious prisons"--.

An account of the experiences and philosophies of two mixed-martial-arts (MMA) cage fighters--one a young yet talented apprentice and the other aging veteran--as witnessed by essayist Kerry Howley as she followed their fights over the course of three years.

Describes the origins and history, philosophy, and techniques of kickboxing, features step-by-step illustrations of kickboxing moves, discusses its popularity in the mixed martial arts, and includes tips on clothing and equipment, as well as a glossary.

Text and illustrations provide an introduction to mixed martial arts.

"Jackson James wants three things: to succeed in MMA, to join the military like his father, and to protect his little brother from the dangers all around him. With so many challenges, and the wrinkle of a new romance, Jackson struggles to maintain control."--Provided by publisher.

"Meghan's the toughest girl in her dojo with a great future in the sport, but behind her is a painful history. Betrayed by a parent and by a coach, Meghan trusts only two old friends: one who pushes her to confront her past, the other who pulls Meghan down with her in a pill-popping daze"--Provided by publisher.

From age three, McCutcheon Daniels, now sixteen, has been trained in Mixed Martial Arts and must keep winning to feed his five-year-old sister and father, but chance presents an opportunity to get out of the Detroit slums using his brain instead of his fighting skills.