Sumo for Mixed Martial Arts: Winning Clinches, Takedowns, & Tactics

Description

CATCH YOUR OPPONENT OFF GUARD WITH WINNING CLINCHES, TAKEDOWNS, AND TACTICS

This innovative book demonstrates how the study of sumo wrestling techniques can benefit practitioners of brand new mixed martial arts (MMA), in addition to other grappling arts. Sumo, Japan’s ancient martial art, has its own particular variations of MMA-style body locks, throws, and trips, among other techniques.

MMA competitors know their sport grew with the evolution of jujitsu, but many don’t realize sumo may also be seen as the root of jujitsu. Sumo uses distraction, angles, and leverage to steal an opponent’s balance and take him down.

Sumo for Mixed Martial Arts focuses on kimarite, or winning moves. Knowledge of these techniques can allow competitors to catch their opponents off guard with unorthodox clinches, takedowns, and tactics. The writer places special emphasis on how smaller players can defeat larger adversaries.
This book features

• In-depth demonstrations of 48 sumo kimarite (winning moves) with step by step instructions

• Over 300 photos

• Case studies of famous rikishi (sumo wrestlers)

• Discussion of sumo’s development, rules, and training, in addition to up to date changes in sumo techniques

The writer provides analysis of the three basic forms of fighters in MMA and how sumo techniques and tactics can support their skills. He examines the fighting style of former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida, who made highly effective use of sumo wrestling in MMA competition.
In Sumo for Mixed Martial Arts Andrew Zerling casts an ancient martial art in new light. He combines his decades of training with a passion for research. MMA competitors, grapplers, wrestlers, and fans of sumo will appreciate the writer’s analysis and attention to detail. They are going to also come away with a wealth of new techniques.