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The Ultimate Guide to Grappling

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Ultimate Guide to Grappling
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Raymond Horwitz
Edited by Jon Thibault
SeriesUltimate Guide
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:232
Dimensions(mm): Height 228,Width 152
Category/GenreCombat sports and self-defence
Oriental martial arts
ISBN/Barcode 9780897501606
ClassificationsDewey:796.812
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Black Belt Communications
Imprint Black Belt Communications
Publication Date 1 August 2007
Publication Country United States

Description

More than 30 years worth of tutorial essays and interviews with martial arts professionals compose this extensive resource on the art of grappling. Instructional chapters demonstrate a variety of moves and approaches, including reality-based ground techniques used by police officers and soldiers as well as the central aspects of classical jujustu and submission wrestling. The history of ground fighting is also addressed, including its origins in the Greek sport of pankration . Articles featuring such fighting legends as Mike Swain, John Machado, and Gokor complete this definitive grappling reference.

Author Biography

Raymond Horwitz and John Thibault are the editors of the Ultimate Guide series. Raymond Horwitz lives in Sherman Oaks, California. Jon Thibault lives in Valley Village, California.