If you can't seem to get enough of mixed martial arts by just watching the fights and discussing fighters on MMA forums, there is a wealth of great MMA books out there to enjoy. Whether you want to learn about MMA history or improve your fighting techniques, there is something for everyone.
An MMA library would hardly be complete without at least a few books about Brazilian jiu-jitsu and its founding family, the Gracies. For a comprehensive, if somewhat idyllic, history of the family, Kid Peligro's volume "The Gracie Way: An Illustrated History of the World's Greatest Martial Arts Family," is a must read. Another great choice would be "Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory and Technique," written by Royler Gracie, Renzo Gracie and John Danaher.
Fighter B.J. Penn has written several excellent MMA books, but "Mixed Martial Arts: The Book of Knowledge," is probably one of his best and a great primer for anyone looking to really improve their MMA game plan. Penn's philosophy incorporates the idea that you should create a strategy that is based around your strengths but be able to incorporate a fluid mix of striking, submissions and takedowns. You also might consider reading Penn's personal autobiography entitled, "Why I Fight."
"Blood in the Cage," is another idea, a look back at the early days of MMA and the career of Pat Miletich, the first UFC welterweight champion. Written by Sports Illustrated writer L. Jon Wertheim, the book is a great book for those who are just beginning to become hooked on the sport, as it basically traces the history of the sport from the early 1990s onward.
To gain the prospective of another MMA great, consider reading "Becoming the Natural," by UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champ Randy Couture. This book details his early years as a wrestler into his career as an MMA fighter. He also has written several manuals for MMA fighters and "Xtreme Training," which offers an abundance of helpful photographs and step-by-step instructions to keep you continuously improving your fighting skills.
For a more philosophical look at martial arts in general, consider reading something by the master himself, Bruce Lee. Lee always maintained that the best fighters were those who could adapt to multiple fighting styles. In addition, his own form of martial arts, detailed in "Tao of Jeet Kune Do," is both about martial arts and a way of life.
An MMA library would hardly be complete without at least a few books about Brazilian jiu-jitsu and its founding family, the Gracies. For a comprehensive, if somewhat idyllic, history of the family, Kid Peligro's volume "The Gracie Way: An Illustrated History of the World's Greatest Martial Arts Family," is a must read. Another great choice would be "Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory and Technique," written by Royler Gracie, Renzo Gracie and John Danaher.
Fighter B.J. Penn has written several excellent MMA books, but "Mixed Martial Arts: The Book of Knowledge," is probably one of his best and a great primer for anyone looking to really improve their MMA game plan. Penn's philosophy incorporates the idea that you should create a strategy that is based around your strengths but be able to incorporate a fluid mix of striking, submissions and takedowns. You also might consider reading Penn's personal autobiography entitled, "Why I Fight."
"Blood in the Cage," is another idea, a look back at the early days of MMA and the career of Pat Miletich, the first UFC welterweight champion. Written by Sports Illustrated writer L. Jon Wertheim, the book is a great book for those who are just beginning to become hooked on the sport, as it basically traces the history of the sport from the early 1990s onward.
To gain the prospective of another MMA great, consider reading "Becoming the Natural," by UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champ Randy Couture. This book details his early years as a wrestler into his career as an MMA fighter. He also has written several manuals for MMA fighters and "Xtreme Training," which offers an abundance of helpful photographs and step-by-step instructions to keep you continuously improving your fighting skills.
For a more philosophical look at martial arts in general, consider reading something by the master himself, Bruce Lee. Lee always maintained that the best fighters were those who could adapt to multiple fighting styles. In addition, his own form of martial arts, detailed in "Tao of Jeet Kune Do," is both about martial arts and a way of life.
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