{"product_id":"sumo-for-mixed-martial-arts-andrew-zerling-9781594394096","title":"Sumo for Mixed Martial Arts: Winning Clinches, Takedowns, \u0026 Tactics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCATCH YOUR OPPONENT OFF GUARD WITH WINNING CLINCHES, TAKEDOWNS, AND TACTICS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis innovative book demonstrates how the study of sumo wrestling techniques can benefit practitioners of modern mixed martial arts (MMA), as well as 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMMA competitors know their sport grew with the evolution of jujitsu, but many do not realize sumo can be seen as the root of jujitsu. Sumo uses distraction, angles, and leverage to steal an opponent's balance and take him down.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSumo for Mixed Martial Arts\u003c\/i\u003e 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 author places special emphasis on how smaller players can defeat larger adversaries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book features: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn-depth demonstrations of 48 sumo kimarite (winning moves) with step-by-step instructions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOver 300 photos\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCase studies of famous rikishi (sumo wrestlers)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscussion of sumo's development, rules, and training, as well as recent changes in sumo techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe author provides analysis of the three basic types of fighters in MMA and how sumo techniques and tactics can enhance 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eSumo for Mixed Martial Arts\u003c\/i\u003e 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 author's analysis and attention to detail. They will also come away with a wealth of new techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Andrew Zerling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1594394091\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781594394096\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e YMAA Publication Center\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 7.20w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/29\/2016\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andrew Zerling","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43979292442879,"sku":"9781594394096","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_33462624-c310-4b36-8dd8-055f970eb11f.jpg?v=1683244775","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sumo-for-mixed-martial-arts-andrew-zerling-9781594394096","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}