{"product_id":"9781594394096","title":"Sumo for Mixed Martial Arts","description":"Author: Andrew Zerling\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781594394096\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: YMAA Publication Center\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Feb 2017\u003cbr\u003ePages: 192 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003eSumo 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 author places special emphasis on how smaller players can defeat larger adversaries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book features:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-depth demonstrations of 48 sumo kimarite (winning moves) with step-by-step instructions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 300 photos\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase studies of famous rikishi (sumo wrestlers)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscussion of sumo's development, rules, and training, as well as recent changes in sumo techniques\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47920602546334,"sku":"ING-9781594394096","price":27.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781594394096.jpg?v=1782825637","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781594394096","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}