Mixed Martial Arts: The Book of Knowledge by BJ Penn, Glen Cordoza, Erich Krauss
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Book Reviews of Mixed Martial Arts: The Book of Knowledge
Book Review: Excellent Resource
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great training aid for someone with grappling experience looking to transition to MMA or for someone currently training in MMA.
The techniques and explanations are very well written, and the photos show the techniques from multiple angles. The latter are exceptionally helpful as many of the techniques would be considered advanced or MMA specific and the book does not focus on the basics at all.
The book does give some insight and strategy - spcifically BJ's - in regards to fighting and technique, but is not at all preachy.
This is a great resource with quite a few neat tricks worth learning.
Book Review: Great step-by-step
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a BIG book. Nicely organized with at least 6 color photos of each move from two angles.
Be sure to have this book out WHILE training. You want to be able to drill each of these moves to properly learn them.
Keep in mind that this is primarily a grappling book. BJ does strike but it is usually to gain a better position for take-down. Look to Muay Thai, Capoeira, boxing, etc books to improve your stand-up game.
This book is pretty well-rounded but I would like to see a few escapes added to the mix, or at least a theory of escaping submissions, take downs, etc.
Book Review: The First True Professional MMA Blueprint
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the first mixed martial arts book to give all the detail a true fighter (or trainee) needs, and it is written by one of the most accomplished and colorful fighters in the sport. Not only does Penn cover all aspects of the MMA game -- from striking to takedowns to setting up submissions and finishing -- but he does it all step-by-step. Whether you're just starting out in the sport or already a BJJ blackbelt, this book will become your bible. Just beware, at over 300 pages, it might take some time to digest all of the techniques.Book Review: The greatest MMA book in existence!
Summary: 5 Stars
In terms of his experience his application of kickboxing, wrestling, boxing, jiu-jitsu, and raw talent, BJ Penn is the best pound for pound fighter in the world. This book is simply a guide to his knowledge, experience, and talent. There's no other book in existence that will provide the necessary tools for being a complete mixed martial artist.
-Dave Camarillo
Head Grappling Coach
at American Kickboxing Academy.
Trainer of UFC Fighters
Book Review: BJ Penn Rocks!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm more of a fan then an actual fighter but after seeing GSP cheat him out of his victory I had to support BJ by buying his book.
The forward where he talks about all his fights is awesome,he should come out with a autobiography where he talks about his experiences as a MMA fighter.
I only hope I can learn a move or 2 from the book.
Its more inspirational for me to see someone follow their passion in life.