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Catch Wrestling - The Lost Art of Hooking: Complete 5-DVD Set (10 volumes) + Double Trouble DVD Review

Catch Wrestling - The Lost Art of Hooking: Complete 5-DVD Set (10 volumes) + Double Trouble DVD
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First, let me note that this is in fact a 5-DVD set, covering ten volumes, with different cover art than that shown here.
If you are interested in submission grappling, Cecchine's Lost Art of Hooking is one of the best purchases you can make. He is clear and thorough in his explanations, and he covers in detail some basics not generally found in other submission grappling sets (such as weight distribution for controlling an opponent).
With Brazilian Jiu Jitsu the default ground game for mixed martial arts today, learning a different approach on the ground (personally, I cross train catch and BJJ, with catch as my base) will give you not only an immediate competitive edge (most BJJ guys, for instance, aren't expecting you to launch a leg lock from inside their guard), but also a larger base of knowledge from which to draw as you put together your own unique ground game.
One of the biggest strengths of the set -- in addition to covering leg locks in a way you simply won't find anywhere else save, say, Russian sambo instructionals -- is Cecchine's attention to detail: it is the nuances that turn submission attempts into submissions, and often times the difference between getting the submission or not is as simple as positioning your blade successfully, or twisting the wrist, or levering out rather than back. Cecchine shows you plenty of that, and in doing so will help you make your submission holds that much better. In catch wrestling, submission holds -- or "hooks" -- are intended to break, tear, and maim. So while these holds can certainly be adapted to pure sport fighting, Cecchine also shows how, with the proper finish, they can be used to brutal effect outside of competitive venues.
An excellent companion set to Drysdale's Nth Dimension (BJJ), Ribeiro's Freestyle Revolution (BJJ), Yakimov's Leg Lock set (Sambo), Rutten's Big DVDs of Combat (general mma), Mark Schultz's set (amateur wrestling and mma), and Bravo's Mastering the Rubber Guard (whatever it is that Bravo is calling his stuff these days). I've also heard nice things about Josh Barnett's "Attacking the Guard," but I've yet to see that.


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UFC Ultimate Fighting Championship ULTIMATE JAPAN and ULTIMATE BRAZIL (2 Disc Set) Review

UFC Ultimate Fighting Championship ULTIMATE JAPAN and ULTIMATE BRAZIL (2 Disc Set)
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This two pack includes UFC Ultimate Japan 1 and UFC Ultimate Brazil.
UFC Ultimate Japan 1 (also known as UFC 15.5) features Randy Couture going for his first UFC HW title against Maurice Smith (who had the biggest upset in UFC history up to that point) in the main event.
Also on the card:
- Frank Shamrock has a legendary battle with Olympic Gold Medalist Kevin Jackson for the title
- Vitror Belfort squares off with Joe Charles
- A tournament featuring Sakuraba, Tank Abbott, Conan Silveira, and Yoji Anjo
- And a prelim fight between Lion's Den fighter Tre Telligman and Brad Kohler
UFC Ultimate Brazil (also known as UFC 17.5) features 4 of the most legendary fights in UFC history.
- Frank Shamrock defends his belt against the last man to beat him Jon Lober. It is also the last time Shamrock appears in a UFC octagon.
- Wanderlei Silva squares off with the Phenom Vitor Belfort
- Pedro Rizzo becomes the UFC's posterboy by facing off with Tank Abbott
- Pat Miletich faces Mikey Burnett for the first WW title.
On the prelims:
- Pete Williams faces off with TK (Kosaka)
- Jeremy Horn faces Ebenezer Braga
- Tulio Palhares faces Adriano Santos
- Cesar Marcussi faces Paulo Santos
Both are amazing cards filled with legendary battles. Simply a must have for any UFC fan.
- A tournament featuring K

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X Training with Randy Couture Volume 1 Review

X Training with Randy Couture Volume 1
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If you are looking for an instructional DVD, this really is not it. There is about 5 minutes of actual techniques, the rest of it is just a bunch of dudes hanging out and other behind the scenes footage. On top of which its terribly shot! The cover art and packaging are the best things about this product! Sorry to say, but I feel ripped off! Hence the trouble I went to of writing this review. For value for your money get the Learn to Fight stuff, trust me.
I am a huge Couture fan. It took me years of traditional martial art b.s. to get to the point where I could see the value of what a genius wrestler like Couture can add to your game. Wrestling is the bridge between striking and the ground, and being truly dominant in this phase will win fights in the ring or on the street. Also, for the jiu jitsu people, it is great to get a different perspective on the ground. Randy drew with Jacare in a submission match, so he's no slouch.
You just won't see all that on this DVD! Look elsewhere for instruction, Grasshopper...

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Ufc 57: Couture Vs Lindell 3 (2006) Review

Ufc 57: Couture Vs Lindell 3 (2006)
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Great job blowing the ending results for the people who havent seen it yet, Im sure its appreciated.

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UFC 38-42 DVD Box Set 38 39 40 41 42 Ultimate Fighting Championship Vol 38-42 Review

UFC 38-42 DVD Box Set 38 39 40 41 42 Ultimate Fighting Championship Vol 38-42
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This is the best box set out there I would say, except maybe 1-10.
Genki Sudo in the octagon alone makes this worth it, but the number of classic fights in this era are truly staggering.
Lawler vs. Tiki, Lawler vs. Spratt, Hughes vs. Newton, Cabbage vs. Sylvia, Shamrock vs. Tito (Which is the fight that started this whole new UFC revolution if you ask me), Chuck vs. Babablu, the list goes on.
I'd say if you could find it, get it.

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UFC - The Ultimate DVD Collection Review

UFC - The Ultimate DVD Collection
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This is simply a sick collection. The discs are bundled nicely in this good-looking DVD package, contained in a book of hard protective plastic.
In this collection, you get UFC 40, 43 through 50, plus Ultimate Knockouts Volumes 1 & 2! These particular UFC events took place mainly during the era of Matt Hughes, Randy Couture, Chuck Lidell and Tito Ortiz. You get to see Rich Franklin and Andrei Arlovski beginning their rises that ultimately led them both to championships. You see Matt Hughes dominate his opponents and even lose a bout, proving that he was not, after all, invincible. There are so many terrific fights in this collection and there is bonus material included on each DVD where you get insight into the events and fighters involved. It's truly interesting material.
Finally, you get Ultimate Knockouts 1 & 2, filled with some of the most devastating blows ever seen in UFC competition. I couldn't have asked for anything more! Amazing fights and action.
Highly recommended.

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Mario Sperry Vale-Tudo Series 1 - Re-Mastered-The Ultimate 6 DVD No Holds Barred Instructional For Mixed Martial Arts, Grappling And Street Fighting Review

Mario Sperry Vale-Tudo Series 1 - Re-Mastered-The Ultimate 6 DVD No Holds Barred Instructional For Mixed Martial Arts, Grappling And Street Fighting
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....i'm not a bjj student...or an mma meathead... 'ol skool okinawan kempo guy from the 70's who used to work doors and backstage security.... methinx Sperry has put everything u need on the 3 vale tudo sets...100% compatible with traditional jutsu stuff....get Sperry and cechine...argamemnon had archilles...we got sperry...



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This is the original Vale Tudo Series that has changed the way grapplers train for MMA! Mario Sperry Vale Tudo Series One has been the highest rated instructional series ever and has become mandatory for anyone looking to win in a street fight or no holds barred match. With 6 massive volumes of instruction, this is not just sport techniques without a uniform but a step by step guide to using Brazilian Vale Tudo in a street fight or Octagon and destroying anyone! Mario takes you through every phase of an MMA fight teaching you the most devastating strikes and submissions you'll need to finish your next opponent including, takedowns, armbars, chokes, leg locks and more. You will not find a better set of instructional videos for winning a street fight or your next no holds barred match anywhere! This set also contains real no holds barred footage starring the Zen Machine in action fighting and using the very same techniques! Learn the moves, see them used live! This DVD set is the remastered 2007 version that included's chapter breaks and bonus moves that were not on the original series. Volumes Include: The Vale Tudo Takedown, Defeating the Guard, Crossbody and Knee on Stomach, The Vale Tudo Mount, Finishing from the Back and The Vale Tudo Guard.

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Phil Ross' Street Combat Mixed Martial Arts: The Complete Collection 4 DVD Set (2008) Review

Phil Ross' Street Combat Mixed Martial Arts: The Complete Collection 4 DVD Set (2008)
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I learned a lot from these DVDs...didn't know there were like 5 in the set. Physical and mental training and conditioning along with basic moves and defenses. It was easy to learn but hard to do some of the more advanced stuff. Guess I have to work up to them.

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UFC: Ultimate 100 Greatest Fights Review

UFC: Ultimate 100 Greatest Fights
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All of these posts have NOTHING to do with this DVD, The product on this page is the ULTIMATE 100 GREATEST FIGHTS... Not UFC 100 which all of you are ranting and raving about... UFC 100 would never sell for $90... you are all tools.... this is a recap of the top 100 fights in the UFC, Fans voted for their favorite fights of all time, they had a series on Spike that lasted about 5 episodes briefly covering all 100 bouts, this DVD *probably* has the entire length of the 100 fights on it, instead of just the Highlights like the show. Ha, even the front of this DVD has Chuck Liddell and Wanderlei Silva on it, which was one of the most exciting fights of all time at UFC 79:Nemesis... Far from UFC 100, Next time you write a review and start telling everyone how great it is, make sure your writing a review on the correct product, in this case, the correct DVD. I do not own this DVD, and Im not saying what this DVD is or is not, but it is obviously not what the other posts are referring to. So Buyers beware, this product is not even for sale until November 2009, and the people below that are "Reviewing" this product, are sadly mistaken.

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Shogun And Ninja - Secrets Of Chute Boxe, The Ultimate Fighting System Blending Muay Thai Striking And Jiu-Jitsu Groundfighting For Mixed Martial Arts Review

Shogun And Ninja - Secrets Of Chute Boxe, The Ultimate Fighting System Blending Muay Thai Striking And Jiu-Jitsu Groundfighting For Mixed Martial Arts
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This is a good video. It gave me a lot to think about in terms of how to transition between upright fighting and grappling.

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Secrets of Chute Boxe stars Pride and UFC fighting champions Mauricio Shogun Rua and Murilo Ninja Rua. Filmed on location at the Chute Boxe fight headquarters in Brazil and at the groundfighter.com production studios in NY, Secrets of Chute Boxe is an in-depth look at the total Chute Boxe fight game from start to finish. The Chute Boxe fighting style is one of relentless Muay Thai style strikes and clinching with a devastating ground game that involves stomps, knees, elbows, submissions and much more. The set contains 6 massive DVDs and is loaded with the best very MMA techniques in the Chute Boxe arsenal. Many of these devastating techniques that were once highly guarded fight strategies used by the team over their many years of MMA dominance in Pride and other top shows. As an added bonus, we take you behind the scenes of the actual workouts of Shogun and Ninja as they prepare for fights in Pride and other top shows. This is a must have DVD set for all Mixed Martial Arts practitioners looking to add the powerful striking and ground game of these two top fighters to their own fighting arsenal! DVDs Include MMA Striking, The MMA Clinch, Defending MMA Takedowns, Top Position For MMA, Bottom Position For MMA and Advanced Groundfighting

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Machida-Do Karate for Mixed Martial Arts (Boxed Set) Review

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LYOTO MACHIDA
Volume 1
Movement and Fundamental Strikes
© Marc Wickert May 8, 2009
w[...]One thing that makes Lyoto Machida so unique in the world of mixed martial arts is that he has risen to the top whilst using a traditionally-based martial arts system.
Lyoto commences Volume 1with basic stretching exercises before using his brother Chinzo Machida to demonstrate the below techniques. `The Dragon' also spars with Chinzo at the end of each strike segment to illustrate how he puts it all together in free-flowing combos.
As with all Victory Belt books, all techniques are displayed from a variety of angles for more clarity.
*Movement: Shows the viewer how to develop a practical base, to make the movements flow freely, and how to close the gap when attacking. Being able to switch stance from orthodox to southpaw and to launch strikes from both stances is recommended. Pivoting whilst attacking, defending and counterattacking is demonstrated.
*Kicks: A wide variety of kicking weapons are illustrated. Lyoto shows how to use one's legs for defense by keeping opponents at a distance through powerful kicks and the use of evasive pivoting and cutting angles. He showcases kicks on mitts, focus pads, Thai pads and whilst sparring, and explains the best method to set up decoy strikes before landing devastating kicks. This section also reveals how to set up sweeps when one's opponent is most vulnerable.
*Punches: Lyoto possesses an extensive arsenal of punches and he shows what part of the hand to impact with in order to maximize damage delivered whilst minimizing damage to one's hand. Other techniques include: maintaining an effective guard, faking strikes to set up bigger punches, correct posture when delivering punches, and punch and kick combos. Machida then demonstrates how to deliver explosive finishing punches.
*Elbows: A wide variety of elbow techniques are illustrated from an even wider variety of angles. The viewer is shown the best methods for unleashing long-range and close-range elbow strikes, juicy targets to zone in on, how to set up spinning elbows, as well as employing elbows for attacking, defending, counterattacking, and countering kicks with elbows.

*Knees: Machida explains the difference between good and bad knees, then reveals how to set up knee strikes, tactics to close the gap before delivering the strikes, and the best ways to combine other strikes with knees. Flying knees and clinching to unload knees are also demonstrated before Lyoto mixes it up in a sparring session with Chinzo while incorporating all of the above techniques.
*Katas: Machida performs four katas that are both strenuous workouts and include powerhouse strikes and blocks. The last two katas are more complex and are shown at both normal speed and in slow motion.
And this is all on the first disc! LYOTO MACHIDA
Volume 2
Striking Attacks and Takedowns
© Marc Wickert May 15, 2009
[...]In Volume 1 Lyoto Machida began fusing his wide variety of strikes together to create destructive combos, and in Volume 2 he weaves together more powerhouse combos that are suitable for both MMA competition and street defense.
Again, as with all Victory Belt books, all techniques on this DVD are displayed from a variety of angles for complete clarity.
*Break and Enter: Lyoto shows how to break an opponent's guard and provide a corridor for unloading strikes. He then demonstrates the use of decoy tactics to set up primary hits, the use of low and high kicks, and combos incorporating all weapons earlier employed.
*Combos: Machida serves up more combos here than a Chinese chow mein restaurant, including attacks to the body and head, fighting same-stance opponents, fighting opposite-stance opponents, and correct positioning of shoulders to avoid telegraphing one's strikes.
*Mixed Bag: Lyoto reveals a variety of offensive sequences whilst altering the speed of strikes and the height of the targets he zones in on to keep his opponent on edge and guessing. Other areas covered are attacking off centerline and the use of closing distance with combos, which are particularly effective against adversaries with a reach advantage.
*Mind Game Techniques: Here Machida unlocks a vault of sneaky tactics to disrupt an opponent's focus and unsettle his balance. He also incorporates blinding decoy strikes to set up heavier shots and maneuvers that distract and confuse the enemy before punishing them with power blows.
*Pad Drills: Lyoto works with his brother, Chinzo, to illustrate 10 focus-pad drills and 11 Thai-pad drills for the viewer to practice. The pair also covers hand-trapping sweeps, and scoop sweeps against same-stance opponents and opposite-stance opponents.
*Machida Medley: Lyoto and Chinzo perform a medley of all of the above techniques to showcase their unique methods of combining devastating firepower with debilitating takedowns.
Although this DVD represents one disc from the 4 DVD Box Set, all four volumes are interrelated and blend perfectly to reveal the secrets of one of MMA's most destructive gladiators.LYOTO MACHIDA
Volume 3
Intercepting Attacks, Takedown Defense, & The Clinch
© Marc Wickert May 20, 2009
[...]
In Volumes 1and 2 Lyoto Machida focuses a lot on the dynamics involved in delivering crushing strikes. Volume 3 flows on from the previous DVDs, explaining how to use timing and distance to deliver those blows with maximum impact to your opponent and minimum risk to oneself.
Also covered on this disc are launching counterattacks, defending against takedowns, and fighting from the clinch.
During the introduction to Volume 3, Lyoto states: "In addition to learning the basic techniques, it is also very important that you focus on timing. As you will soon see, timing is very, very important. If your timing is off, utilizing one of the countering measures I lay out could be hazardous: instead of evading your opponent's attack and landing one of your own, you suffer the hit.
"Along these same lines, it is very important to develop a keen sense of distance. If you attempt to throw a kick and there's not adequate distance between you and your opponent, again you will suffer rather than your opponent," says Machida.*Intercepting Attacks: Lyoto reveals how to base your counter responses on your opponent's movements, and how to fight at long range in order to read those movements. Other techniques covered include closing range with strikes, and combining blocking with footwork.
Lyoto incorporates the above techniques in a sparring session with Chinzo before illustrating how to intercept round kicks, jabs, rear hooks and looping punches.
*Countering Takedowns: Machida demonstrates takedown defense through sprawling and redirecting your opponent's energy, fist and knee intercepts, and Thai clinching and counter attacks. He also focuses on counters to single- and double-leg takedowns before applying all of the above tactics in a spar with his brother.
*Clinching: This section deals with establishing the Thai clinch and delivering knee strikes, use of Thai clinches to off balance your opponent, and elbow strikes from the clinch.
*Basic Overhook-Underhook Positioning: Lyoto demonstrates striking from over-under, inside knee blocks and leg trips from the clinch, double underhook takedowns, and basic clinch defense.
As the rear cover states, "If your goal is to steer the direction of a fight and inflict damage without taking abuse, this DVD is for you."LYOTO MACHIDA
Volume 4
The Ground Game
© Marc Wickert May 23, 2009
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As with the three previous volumes, Lyoto commences this disc with appropriate stretching exercises to prepare practitioners for his upcoming techniques.
*Attacking the Downed Opponent: Lyoto reveals a variety of weapons at one's disposal, and methods for delivering them whilst avoiding up-kicks. He also demonstrates how to apply a nasty foot-lock submission.
*G'N'P from Full Guard: Machida shows how to keep your hands free to ground and pound while pinning your opponent down. He then illustrates ways to strike an adversary from the guard and employ optimal dynamics, and tactics to pass the guard and move to side control or the mount.
*G'N'P from Half Guard: Lyoto covers positioning to avoid counter submissions, and the strategy of varying the targets you select in order to confuse your opponent. Other techniques shown include: submissions from half guard, passing half guard, leg locks from half guard, and ways to escape your opponent's kimura attempts before submitting him with an arm bar.
*G'N'P from Side Control: `The Dragon' runs through straight g'n'p, knee-on-belly positioning, arm traps, immobilizing one's opponent to apply submissions, and side control to mount transitions.
*G'N'P from Mount: Techniques covered include stabilizing your mount position, pinning your opponent whilst unloading g'n'p, and setting up submissions from the mount.
*Taking Opponent's Back: Machida explains how to create openings and to submit adversaries through rear naked chokes, arm bars and katagatames.
*Defending from the Ground: Lyoto demonstrates ways to avoid a prolonged closed guard, how to use your feet and knees to hamper your opponent's attack, and methods to control his hands and arms. Sweeps and submissions from below are also illustrated...Read more›

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Lyoto Machida, son of karate master Yoshizo Machida, is one of the top-ranked mixed martial arts competitors in the world. After earning his karate black belt at thirteen, he mastered a number of other martial arts disciplines, including sumo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Combining techniques from the various disciplines to form an unorthodox and highly effective fighting style, Machida took the martial arts world by storm, defeating legendary mixed martial artists such as BJ Penn, Rich Franklin, and Tito Ortiz. Now, for the first time, Machida divulges the secrets to his revolutionary fighting system.Whether you re new to the martial arts or an experienced fighter, Machida-do is for you. Detailing everything from stance to complex combinations to elaborate counterattacks to intricate ground fighting tactics, Machida has left no stone unturned. In Machida-Do, Lyoto Machida shares the fighting system that elevated him to the top of the MMA mountain.

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Dirty Street Fighting Self-Defense System - Complete 5-DVD Boxed Set, Starring Adam "Pit Bull" Hutchins Review

Dirty Street Fighting Self-Defense System - Complete 5-DVD Boxed Set, Starring Adam Pit Bull Hutchins
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This set is a steal for all the good information you get. Adam Hutchins covers lots of effective techniques for dealing with attackers standing up and on the ground. I have many books and tapes on martial arts combat and this set is at the top of my self-defense list. A good buy!

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Now you can get Adam "Pitt Bull" Hutchins Complete 5 DVD Mixed Martial Arts "DIRTY STREET FIGHTING SELF-DEFENSE SYSTEM" for ONLY $99.95! With this sensational offer you SAVE $100 and get over 4 Hours of Professional Fight Instruction you can view time and time again in the comfort of your own home! The renowned Adam "Pitt Bull" Hutchins Mixed Martial Arts "DIRTY STREET FIGHTING SYSTEM" 5 DVD BOXED SET gives you the worlds most complete striking, take down and ground fighting techniques needed to win in a brutal street fight! These are hard core realistic fighting strikes and submissions your renowned instructor Adam "Pitt Bull" Hutchins has used to win numerous titles in the brutal sport of No-Holds-Barred Combat! The Adam "Pitt Bull" Hutchins Mixed Martial Arts "DIRTY STREET FIGHTING SYSTEM" 5 DVD BOXED SET includes all Coach Hutchins Bestselling titles! These Titles Include:1. "DIRTY STREET FIGHTING" Self-Defense Volume 1"Engaging the Enemy" Fundamental Techniques2. "DIRTY STREET FIGHTING" Self-Defense Volume 2Take Downs, Ground Fighting Positions, Escapes and Reversals3. "DIRTY STREET FIGHTING' Self-Defense Volume 3Arm Locks, Foot and Ankle Locks, Escaping Submission Holds4. "DIRTY STREET FIGHTING" Self-Defense Volume 4Street Fighting Chokes and Ground Fighting Submission Combinations5. "DIRTY STREET FIGHTING' Self-Defense Volume 5Striking Combinations to Take Downs to Ground Fighting Submission HoldsNote: For a complete description of each DVD view each title on Amazon.com.Owning this complete Self-Defense Library will give you a lifetime of techniques designed to protect you and your loved ones! Don't Wait! Instantly learn to defend your self by ordering the complete Adam "Pitt Bull" Hutchins Mixed Martial Arts "DIRTY STREET FIGHTING SELF-DEFENSE SYSTEM" 5 DVD BOXED SET today for ONLY $99.95! You SAVE $100.00!

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Passing Guard for MMA Review

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ANTONIO RODRIGO NOGUEIRA
Passing Guard for MMA
© Marc Wickert July 23, 2009
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No fighter's ground game is complete without powerful skills for conquering an opponent's guard. On this disc Antonio Nogueira shares dozens of his battle-proven techniques shot from multiple angles for you to practice and use to demolish any adversary's guard. This is top-shelf power coaching from the ground master of MMA.
Passing Guard for MMA is broken up into three main parts:
Full Guard Passes
Half Guard Passes
Inside Hooks Guard Passes
Full Guard: Ground &Pound
Includes:
*Closed Guard Striking (controlling opponent's biceps, and addressing your posture and striking options)
*Guard Control: Following Hips (following opponent's hips to ward off his submissions)
*Guard Control: Throwing Shoulders (another technique to ward off opponent's submissions)
*Guard Control: Trapping Hips (preventing opponent from closing his guard and helping to set up your passing of his guard)
*G'N'P Strategy Review (the Nogueira Brothers grapple to illustrate the application of all above techniques)
Full Guard: Ground Passes
Includes:
*Cross-Over Pass (moving from opponent's guard to half guard or side control and exploring g'n'p options)
*Step-Over Pass (causing opponent to open his guard, then passing it)
*Leg Press to Foot-Over-Foot Pass (softening up opponent before isolating one of his legs to enable pass)
*Leg Trap to Foot-Over-Foot Pass ( using your knees to force open his legs and escape guard)
*Step-Over Pass [half-guard variation] (isolating one of your opponent's legs and using your weight on that limb to gain side control)
*Arm Trap to Step-Over-Pass (applying an arm lock to crawl out of closed guard)
*Underpass to Side Control (roughing up your opponent, upsetting his posture to take side control and apply submissions)
*Underpass to Back Transition ( same as previous technique, but taking his back instead of side control)
*Underpass to Anaconda Choke (same as previous two techniques, but this time progressing to a perfect anaconda-choke application)
Full Guard: Standing Passes
Includes:
*Clearing the Legs to Side Control (standing in closed guard by posturing up, then g'n'p-ing downed opponent)
*Step-Around Pass (standing in closed guard, escaping his guard and taking side control)
*De La Riva Guard Pass (standing in closed guard, defending against his leg lock, and taking side control)
*Cross-Over Pass (standing in closed guard, opening his guard, breaking his attempted under hook, and taking side control)
*Step-Through Pass (standing in closed guard, opening his guard and controlling his legs to avoid up-kicks, then taking side control)
*Clearing the Legs to Downward Cross (standing in Closed Guard, deflecting opponent's legs and g'n'p-ing from standing position)
*Clearing the Legs to Knee On Belly (standing in closed guard, deflecting opponent's legs and pinning him with your knee on his midsection, and attacking with g'n'p)Half Guard Passes
Includes:
*Striking and Controlling (compressing opponent's legs and sprawling to secure half guard before attacking)
*Leg Press to Mount Pass (moving from half guard to mount whilst inflicting maximum damage to opponent)
*Kimura (progressing from half guard to side control and submitting via the kimura)
*Cross-Over Pass (slipping out of half guard, then taking up side control before punishing him with g'n'p)
*Double Jump Pass (squeezing his legs and employing arm control in order to shoot free from half guard and taking side control)
*Side Roll to Back Transition (breaking out of half guard to take opponent's back)Inside Hooks Guard Passes
Includes:
*Inward Pin Pass (countering his attempted sweep and capturing side control)
*Cross-Over Pass (breaking his control, taking side control, and g'n'p-ing)
*Jump Pass (escaping butterfly guard before springing over his knees and assuming side control)
Passing Guard for MMA Bonus Section
Includes a complete ground-game development program: 28 total grappling drills and conditioning exercises specifically designed for training in MMA.
This is a massive addition that will revolutionize the way you prepare for every ground workout.


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Half, Inside Hooks, and Downed Guard for MMA Review

Half, Inside Hooks, and Downed Guard for MMA
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Have you ever watched an MMA or BJJ bout and wondered what just happened? How did the champion end that scramble or escape that submission and take the win? What was that weird technique he used?
Well, look no further! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Mixed Martial Arts: The Ultimate Instructional Set is here, and Half, Inside Hooks, & Downed Guards for MMA is another great volume in this three-DVD set.
The disc is broken up into three main parts:
Inside Hooks Guard
Half Guard
Downed Guard
Inside Hooks Guard (Butterfly Guard)
Includes:
*Inside Hooks Transition & Inside Hooks Sweep (used to initiate sweeps whilst hooking your feet inside opponent's thighs and using your shins to prevent his pass)
*Inside Hooks Sweep: Leg Strike Variation (sets up half guard)
*Body Lock Sweep (sets up side control, then the mount)
*Underhook Reverse Sweep (moves from butterfly guard to side control dominance)
*Elevator To Back Transition (used to progress from inside hooks guard to taking opponent's back)
*Arm Drag To Back Transition (used to progress from inside hooks guard to taking his back and applying RNC)
Half Guard: Attacks from Underhook Control
Includes:
*Back Transition: Crossface Variation (prevents opponent from applying bodyweight before you escape and take his tied-up leg)
*Back Transition: Base Shift Variation (escaping half guard and taking his back)
*Ankle Pick Sweep (transferring his weight to sweep him and take side control)
*Elevator To Back Transition (upsetting his balance and escaping to take his back)
*Whizzer Counter To Back Transition (escaping from below and overriding his arm lock before capturing his back)
*Duck Under To Back Transition (an alternate escape from half guard and whizzer before seizing his back)
Half Guard: Attacks From Crossface Control
Includes:
*Escape To Inside Hooks Guard (breaking opponent's half guard and forcing him into butterfly guard)
*Inside Hook Sweep ( breaking his half guard and securing side control)
*Escape Through Legs To Back Transition (forcing him into a high posture, then escaping through the backdoor)
*Inverted Arm Bar and Arm Drag (transferring his bodyweight and having option of arm barring him or dragging his arm and getting back control)Half Guard: Attacks From Failed Underhook [Contingency Plan]
Includes:
*Bridge Sweep (employed to reverse positions and shift to half guard)
*Overhook Sweep (a variation to reverse positions)
*Pass Counter To Back Transition ( tactic used to counter his guard pass before taking his back and applying a RNC)
*Triangle (method to escape his half guard whilst counterattacking with an arm triangle)
Downed Guard [Attacking from your back while opponent is standing]
Includes:
*De La Riva Sweep (leg-hooking one of his legs whilst maintaining distance from his hand strikes, then taking his back)
*Inside Hook Push & Pull Sweep (sweeping your opponent before moving into guard)
*Inside Hook Trip Sweep (sweeping him and taking half guard)
*Heel Hook (sweeping him whilst securing an ankle lock)
*Kneebar (sweeping opponent before applying a kneebar submission)Half, Inside Hooks, & Downed Guards for MMA
Exclusive Bonus Feature:
An Intense Half-Hour Jiu-Jitsu Sparring Session Between the Nogueira Brothers.

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Mastering The Rubber Guard Review

Mastering The Rubber Guard
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I have been training in BJJ for only 5 months and obviously still a white belt. One thing I noticed is how I always found myself in the half guard (about 70% of the time), constantly trying to keep my opponents leg from passing into side control. At the same time I was taught to stick in the butterfly hook in and sweep him before he is able to finagle his leg out and control me from the side. Needless to say my percentage was very low in sweeping anyone, unless they were a newbie white belt. I was extremely frustrated and never wanted to be on my back, but all of the bigger and stronger guys were able to muscle me to the floor at the beginning of rolling.
Then I came across the half guard game that Eddie teaches with the lock down. What a difference! With the Rubber Guard DVD I started practicing mechanics of Old School, Electric Chair, and Returning to Full Guard. It has been about two months since my start, and I have become proficient, but not perfect; But no one in my gym seems to know about this system, or want to learn it so I got away with moves even if they are semi sloppy. This gave me the comfort and confidence on being on my back! I think a couple guys have the Rubber Guard book, but no one has shown me or attacked with a lock down/grape vine, or any rubber guard for that fact. Maybe they are not flexible or are embarrassed to use it because it is not taught in my school.
WHAT THIS REVIEW IS ULTIMATELY ABOUT:
The other day I had to roll with the second head instructor of my school. No doubt, a black belt, given by Carlos Gracie Jr. I had never rolled with him before, but everyone told me how strong, efficient, and great he is. He let me fall into his guard and the first three minutes and as we were moving and rolling, he caught me in a arm triangle choke. I was kind of embarrassed because I saw it coming and was almost able to defend it, but it was to late. Then, I decided to let him come to me, and I pulled him into my half guard. Quickly I pulled the lock down, softly, not to alert him to what I was trying to do. Then as I went for the Old school Sweep, I noticed there was also an opportunity to go for the electric chair. I figured if there was ever a chance to submit my instructor, this would be it! I under hooked his leg and I tried to whip my leg up and across, but all of his weight was on the back leg. For a split second I thought to myself, "Damn, this guy also studied Eddie Bravo's Guard!" But no more then 3 seconds later, I felt his weight shift off the back leg, and I quickly whipped my lock down to the left and he fell right into the Electric Chair. In hopes that he would realized he was done, I didn't want to go to hard because I was afraid of hurting his hamstrings. But, I could tell on his face that the discomfort was not enough for him to tap. He tried to defend by grabbing my head, but I jolted it back and cranked it up. All I could hear was my other instructor/friend in my head say, "Never Let go!" Needless to say he tapped a couple seconds later. It was almost surreal to see a black belt on the floor ashamed that a white belt just tapped him out.
I can't wait to utilized the other 90% of the DVD's instructions. If this is what the 10 percent can do for me, then I can't wait to use the rest. Just always remember to work on flexibility, and repeat the drills over and over, until you get the mechanics engraved into your brain. If it worked for me, it can work for anyone!


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Striking Combos for MMA Review

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ANDERSON SILVA
STRIKING COMBOS for MMA
a Brian Rule Production
presented by Victory Belt
© Marc Wickert February 21, 2010
[...]
This is the third installment in DVDs from "The Spider" and Striking Combos for MMA is definitely another valuable member in the series, featuring killer combos from the most successful middleweight in UFC history.
All tactics on Striking Combos for MMA are in revolutionary technique presentation featuring both orthodox and southpaw optical flow replays, and cover five main categories:
Boxing Combos: Attacking
Boxing Combos: Countering
Muay Thai Combos: Attacking
Muay Thai Combos: Countering
Combo Drills
BOXING COMBOS: ATTACKING
*Lead hook (close-range), lead hook (mid-range) - strikes ideal for when separating from clinch.
*Jab, outside slip, lead uppercut, lead hook, cross - attacking with jab and countering opponent's cross.
*Jab, outside slip/counter cross, lead hook - disrupting opponent's cross variation.
*Jab, cross, lead hook, outside slip, jab, cross, lead hook, inside slip, cross, lead hook, cross - drill for improving timing and reaction speed under fire.
*Rear uppercut, outside weave, lead hook, rear uppercut - using weaving and angle variation to elude opponent's strikes whilst launching your attack.
*Jab, jab, inside shoulder roll, cross - providing a difficult target for opponent whilst attacking him with rapid-fire strikes.
*Jab, outside slip, lead hook, lead hook, outside slip/counter cross - stealth attacking from your opponent's blind spot.
*Jab, jab, lead outside block, jab, cross - jabbing while incorporating the lead forearm to block, then closing with a cross.
*Jab, lean back, jab, cross, lead hook - leaning back to avoid opponent's strike, then counterstriking before he can launch another attack.
*Jab, cross, inside slip, jab, cross, jab - countering your opponent's counterstrikes.
BOXING COMBOS: COUNTERING
*Rear parry/counter jab, lead hook, cross, lead hook - frustrating your opponent's attacking game, causing him to compromise his posture before launching your own attack.
*Lead parry/counter jab, cross, lead hook, cross - variation of previous technique.
*Lead outside block, rear outside block, cross, lead hook, cross - intercepting your opponent's haymakers before countering.
*Inside slip/counter jab, rear uppercut, lead hook, rear uppercut - attacking your opponent's initial jab.
*Inside slip/counter jab, backward-stepping cross, backward-stepping lead hook, cross - retreating from opponent's attack whilst remaining on the offensive.
*Outside slip/counter cross, lead hook, rear uppercut, lead hook, overhand right - countering his initial cross while maintaining your ground.
*Inside shoulder roll, rear uppercut, lead hook - dodging his cross before countering.
*Inside shoulder roll, rear uppercut, lead hook, cross, lead hook - variation of previous technique.
*Lean back/counter jab, cross, rear uppercut, rear hook, lead hook, cross, lead hook - advanced combo countering his jab.
*Lead sidestep/lead hook, rear uppercut - evading the cross with sidestep slip before counterstriking.
*Lead sidestep slip/lead hook, lead hook, rear hook, lead hook, rear hook - variation of previous techniques employing minimal hip rotation, but more intercepting.
*Lead outside block/counter cross, lead hook, cross - countering rear hook with block, then retaliation.
*Rear parry/counter cross, lead hook - parrying jab and counterstriking.
*Inside slip, outside slip, inside slip, cross, jab, cross - slipping opponent's jabs and returning fire.
*Rear sidestep slip, cross, jab - working off his attacking angle and countering.
*Outside slip, lead uppercut - evading his rear hand, then countering.
*Inside weave, outside weave, lead hook, cross - ducking under his hooks before answering them.
*Back-stepping jab, back-stepping cross, back-stepping jab, back-stepping cross - drill for countering over-aggressive opponent by retreating whilst returning fire.
*Inside slip, lead outside body block, lead hook - punishing opponent for his combo while blending your defense with offense.
*Outside slip, lead hook - close-range slipping and attacking.
*Inside slip/outside slip, rear outside body block/lead outside body block, lead hook/cross, jab, cross - another drill for blending offense with defense whilst maintaining your base.
*Inside slip, shovel hook, lead hook, cross - slipping his lead while attacking his body and head.
*Outside weave, lead hook, rear uppercut, lead hook - ducking under opponent's lead hook and countering.
*Outside slip, inside slip, cross, lead hook - advanced variation for countering his jab.
*Inside slip, rear uppercut, lead hook, cross step, cross/jab/cross - creating dominant angle of attack before unloading power shots.
MUAY THAI COMBOS: ATTACKING
*Double rear Thai kicks - kicking consecutive shots to penetrate his checking.
*Double lead Thai kicks - lead variation of previous technique.
*Double knees - attacking midsection with powerful knee strikes.
*Lead uppercut, rear side elbow, lead side elbow, rear Thai head kick - forcing opponent into defensive mode in order to open up with your combo.
*Jab, cross, lead parry, rear side elbow - launching counterstrike in middle of combo to nullify and capitalize on opponent's reactions.
*Jab, lean back, rear knee - attacking, then employing lean back rather than parrying.
*Jab, cross, lead cross block, rear spinning elbow - unorthodox technique to stun and open up opponent to your strikes.
*Jab, outside block, lead push kick, rear Thai head kick, lead Thai head kick - attacking, countering his kick, then continuing your attack.
MUAY THAI COMBOS: COUNTERING
*Lead parry, rear side elbow, rear knee - parrying his jab and punishing him with your own strikes.
*Lead parry, rear side elbow, rear knee cross, rear Thai head kick - more advanced version of previous technique.
*Crosscheck, cross, rear outside block, rear outside elbow - checking his inside kick and countering.
*Outside slip, lead hook, rear side elbow, rear knee - dodging opponent's jab with a slip and using the slip to launch your counterattack.
*Inside slip, lead uppercut elbow, rear side elbow - advanced technique to avoid his cross and launch your elbows.
*Inside slip, cross, rear head kick - slipping his cross, then attacking with a punch- and kick-combo.
*Outside slip/counter lead uppercut, lead hook, rear side elbow - dodging your opponent's jab while in opposite stances and counterstriking.
*Rear front kick parry, jab, rear side elbow - scooping his front kick then retaliating with a punch- and elbow-combo.
*Lead upward block, rear downward elbow (knee block), rear side elbow - blocking his looping punch, elbowing his knee strike and countering with your own elbow.
*Lead downward elbow (block of cross to body), lead uppercut elbow - countering with elbow strikes.
*Rear upward block/rear side elbow, lead upward block/lead side elbow, rear knee, lead knee - shutting down opponent's looping punches with elbows and knees.
*Lead outside block (with cross-body parry), rear side elbow - blocking his rear hand with your forearm, then attacking with an elbow.
*Counter push (switch step), lead head kick - intercepting his cross with a shove and changing stance before kicking to his head.
*Lead downward elbow (counter to rear knee), lead uppercut elbow, rear side elbow - intercepting his knee with a nasty elbow, then punishing him with elbows.
COMBO DRILLS
*Focus-pad work and Thai-pad work with partner.
*Drills include: Free flow boxing combos, free flow Muay Thai combos and continuous uppercuts.Also available from Amazon:
ANDERSON SILVA
MIXED MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL/STRIKING

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In Striking Combos for MMA, UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva unveils for the first time ever, all the striking combinations that have made him the best pound-for-pound MMA fighter on the planet. Through descriptive analysis and slow motion sequences, he teaches you not only how to attack your opponent with aggressive punching combinations but also how to halt your opponent in the middle of his attacks with highly technical counterpunching combinations. He shows you how to overwhelm your opponent by combining punches, kicks, knees, and elbow strikes into fluid, sealmess assaults. Furthermore, he demonstrates a host of deadly Muay Thai counterattacking combinations to make your opponent pay every time he comes forward with an attack of his own. Leaving no stone unturned, he even includes combination drills to increase the speed, power, and timing of your striking.Whether you are a beginner martial artist of a professional MMA figher, Striking Combos for MMA is for you.

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UFC: Ultimate 100 Greatest Fights Review

UFC: Ultimate 100 Greatest Fights
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This set features many classic fights and is a worthy addition to any fight fans library, but is mainly targeted for the casual fan.With that said, the set is missing many important, or otherwise, some of their greatest fights. When the concept of this set was created, SpikeTV listed X number of fights on their website and the fans voted the order. The top 100 from the poll were included in this set, in the order which they were voted. This created much controversy within the MMA community, when some of their biggest stars from the past and several key fights were nowhere found on the list of fights that the UFC allowed the fans to vote for.
Zuffa/UFC/Dana White decided to re-write history, by not including fights from fighters who were on bad terms with them or left to compete in rival promotions. Instead they only included bouts which shows their former draws lose to their current fighters (Tito Ortiz, Tim Sylvia, Nick Diaz, Josh Barnett, Ken Shamrock, and Vitor Belfort) or just pretend that others don't exist (Frank Shamrock & Andrei Arlovski). By them doing that, they ruined the credibility of a release that truly could have been something special.
Most notably are the lack of any Frank Shamrock fights (the UFC's first ever 5X MW/LHW Champ and their poster boy of the late 90's). Where's his stunning debut against the undefeated 2X Pan Ams champ Kevin Jackson? Where's his first title defense that ended with an absolutely brutal career ending KO? Where's the exciting grudge match against John Lober? Most importantly, where is his title defense against Tito Ortiz? It's a travesty that his title defense against Tito Ortiz is not included. The fight alone is widely regarded as the greatest fight of the UFC's pre-Zuffa era and is still regarded as not only one of the UFC's greatest fights, but as one of the greatest title fights in the short history of this sport we call MMA.Shame on you Zuffa, UFC, and Dana White for trying to bury the past and re-write history to satisfy self-promotion, while giving the fighters, who made the UFC what it is today, a slap on the face.A list of key fights that you won't find on this release and may want to look somewhere else, if you're expecting to find them here.
Frank Shamrock vs. Tito Ortiz, Igor Zinoviev, Kevin Jackson, and John Lober
Ken Shamrock vs. Tito Ortiz 1, Dan Severn 1, Kimo 1 & 2
Nick Diaz vs. Robbie Lawler
Tito Ortiz vs. Evan Tanner, Vitor Belfort, Guy Mezger 1 & 2, Ken Shamrock 1-3, Forrest Griffin
Yves Edwards vs. Josh Thomson
Marco Ruas vs. Paul Varelens
Vitor Belfort vs. Tank Abbott, Marvin Eastman, Wanderlei Silva, Tito Ortiz
Josh Barnett vs. Randy Couture
Ricco Rodriguez vs. Randy Couture, Andrei Arlovski, Tim Sylvia
Andrei Arlovski vs. Pedro Rizzo, Matyushenko, Tim Sylvia 1 & 2, Marcio Cruz, Cabbage
Mark Coleman vs. Mo Smith, Don Frye
With the exception of the Don Frye fight, all of Tank Abbott's infamous early fights, including the Oleg fight are missing. If you're new to the sport and want to see a little history of the UFC first hand and watch some of their best fights that were omitted from this release because of politics, the list I provided should be a good start for you.***The Blu-Ray version includes all 5 episodes of The Ultimate 100 Countdown Show, which is Blu-Ray exclusive and not included on the standard DVD version***
There is also a production mishap, where discs 5 and 6 are labeled incorrectly. Disc 5 is actually disc 6 and vice versa.

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