Bas Rutten's "Big Book of Combat," Volume 1

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Summary: Review: Bas Rutten's, "Big Books Of Combat" Volumes 1 and 2,
Review: I recently completed Bas Rutten's, "Big Books Of Combat" Volumes 1 and 2. Published by Master Fighter, these monster books consists of over a thousand pages, with over five thousand detailed step by step pictures. Inside I was stunned by the precise tips and tricks for effective No-Holds-Barred mixed martial arts training and fighting techniques.

In Volume 1, Bas breaks down his own weight and conditioning training regine and shows you how to do each and every exercise on your own. As if that wasn't enough, Bas then goes step by step with every striking technique possible. Jabs, straights, hooks, upper cuts, knees, kicks, elbows and even his world famous palm strikes. He then explains some bag drills as well and speed and reflex drills, and not to mention his thai and focus pad routines.

From there the book moves into basic ground and pound techniques and explains the most effective ways to strike a downed opponent. It covers mount, guard, side mount, and back and even striking from the ground when you are caught on the bottom. Bas then demonstrates takedowns and how to pull them off effectively without being hurt, as well as the proper defense and sprawl to takedowns. Bas Big Book Volume 1 finishes up with explaining on how to take a hit while in combat.

Bas "Big Book Of Combat" Volume 2 is great to use with a sparring partner. Inside are details on the PROPER (And I do stress proper) ways to execute submissions on your opponenet. First you get ran through chokes and neck cranks in all variations and situations possible. After that Bas breaks down arm and wrist locks. Then he moves into leg, foot and ankle locks. After that he moves into some of the most effective reversals and escapes I have ever seen. Showing you how exactly to escape all sorts of perlious situations.

Then as if the striking in Volume 1 wasn't enough, Bas shows you proper thai banana bag training. Which shows you how to hit a bag and an abundance of appropriate professional boxing and muay thai combinations. Bas wraps up Volume 2 by explaining the correct way to physically and mentally prepare for a fight.

Bas Rutten was dubbed "The World's Greatest Martial Artist" by Black Belt Magazine, and by reading his "Big Books Of Combat" Volumes 1 and 2 you'll know why. His intense training and copious knowledge of martial arts and fighting in general is unblemished. I highly recommend them to any aspiring or accomplished mixed martial artist. I rate the Bas Rutten, "Big Books Of Combat" Volumes 1 and 2 with 5 STARS out of 5. Keep a look out for Bas'next project, Volume 3, which is effective and deadly street fighting techniques.

Rating:
Summary: Review: Bas Rutten's, "Big Books Of Combat" Volumes 1 and 2,
Review: I recently completed Bas Rutten's, "Big Books Of Combat" Volumes 1 and 2. Published by Master Fighter, these monster books consists of over a thousand pages, with over five thousand detailed step by step pictures. Inside I was stunned by the precise tips and tricks for effective No-Holds-Barred mixed martial arts training and fighting techniques.

In Volume 1, Bas breaks down his own weight and conditioning training regine and shows you how to do each and every exercise on your own. As if that wasn't enough, Bas then goes step by step with every striking technique possible. Jabs, straights, hooks, upper cuts, knees, kicks, elbows and even his world famous palm strikes. He then explains some bag drills as well and speed and reflex drills, and not to mention his thai and focus pad routines.

From there the book moves into basic ground and pound techniques and explains the most effective ways to strike a downed opponent. It covers mount, guard, side mount, and back and even striking from the ground when you are caught on the bottom. Bas then demonstrates takedowns and how to pull them off effectively without being hurt, as well as the proper defense and sprawl to takedowns. Bas Big Book Volume 1 finishes up with explaining on how to take a hit while in combat.

Bas "Big Book Of Combat" Volume 2 is great to use with a sparring partner. Inside are details on the PROPER (And I do stress proper) ways to execute submissions on your opponenet. First you get ran through chokes and neck cranks in all variations and situations possible. After that Bas breaks down arm and wrist locks. Then he moves into leg, foot and ankle locks. After that he moves into some of the most effective reversals and escapes I have ever seen. Showing you how exactly to escape all sorts of perlious situations.

Then as if the striking in Volume 1 wasn't enough, Bas shows you proper thai banana bag training. Which shows you how to hit a bag and an abundance of appropriate professional boxing and muay thai combinations. Bas wraps up Volume 2 by explaining the correct way to physically and mentally prepare for a fight.

Bas Rutten was dubbed "The World's Greatest Martial Artist" by Black Belt Magazine, and by reading his "Big Books Of Combat" Volumes 1 and 2 you'll know why. His intense training and copious knowledge of martial arts and fighting in general is unblemished. I highly recommend them to any aspiring or accomplished mixed martial artist. I rate the Bas Rutten, "Big Books Of Combat" Volumes 1 and 2 with 5 STARS out of 5. Keep a look out for Bas'next project, Volume 3, which is effective and deadly street fighting techniques.

Rating:
Summary: Review: Bas Rutten's, "Big Books Of Combat" Volumes 1 and 2,
Review: I recently completed Bas Rutten's, "Big Books Of Combat" Volumes 1 and 2. Published by Master Fighter, these monster books consists of over a thousand pages, with over five thousand detailed step by step pictures. Inside I was stunned by the precise tips and tricks for effective No-Holds-Barred mixed martial arts training and fighting techniques.

In Volume 1, Bas breaks down his own weight and conditioning training regine and shows you how to do each and every exercise on your own. As if that wasn't enough, Bas then goes step by step with every striking technique possible. Jabs, straights, hooks, upper cuts, knees, kicks, elbows and even his world famous palm strikes. He then explains some bag drills as well and speed and reflex drills, and not to mention his thai and focus pad routines.

From there the book moves into basic ground and pound techniques and explains the most effective ways to strike a downed opponent. It covers mount, guard, side mount, and back and even striking from the ground when you are caught on the bottom. Bas then demonstrates takedowns and how to pull them off effectively without being hurt, as well as the proper defense and sprawl to takedowns. Bas Big Book Volume 1 finishes up with explaining on how to take a hit while in combat.

Bas "Big Book Of Combat" Volume 2 is great to use with a sparring partner. Inside are details on the PROPER (And I do stress proper) ways to execute submissions on your opponenet. First you get ran through chokes and neck cranks in all variations and situations possible. After that Bas breaks down arm and wrist locks. Then he moves into leg, foot and ankle locks. After that he moves into some of the most effective reversals and escapes I have ever seen. Showing you how exactly to escape all sorts of perlious situations.

Then as if the striking in Volume 1 wasn't enough, Bas shows you proper thai banana bag training. Which shows you how to hit a bag and an abundance of appropriate professional boxing and muay thai combinations. Bas wraps up Volume 2 by explaining the correct way to physically and mentally prepare for a fight.

Bas Rutten was dubbed "The World's Greatest Martial Artist" by Black Belt Magazine, and by reading his "Big Books Of Combat" Volumes 1 and 2 you'll know why. His intense training and copious knowledge of martial arts and fighting in general is unblemished. I highly recommend them to any aspiring or accomplished mixed martial artist. I rate the Bas Rutten, "Big Books Of Combat" Volumes 1 and 2 with 5 STARS out of 5. Keep a look out for Bas'next project, Volume 3, which is effective and deadly street fighting techniques.

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Summary: Rutten's Masterpiece: Bas "Big Books Of Combat"
Review: I was amazingly impressed with Ultimate Fighting Champion Bas Rutten's, "Big Books Of Combat". These books are loaded with hundreds of excellent fighting and training techniques geared for the real world of combat. The mammoth volumes give a fascinating insight into how brutal yet intelligent and sophisticated the art of NHB combat really is. It will take days just to look through the hundreds of techniques Rutten has to offer. The books have helped my understanding of combat and how well rounded a fighter must be to compete in NHB competition. If you think your a tough guy and know how to fight think again after you see what Bas Rutten has to say about combat. These books are a must have addition to every martial artist fight library.

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Summary: Rutten's Masterpiece: Bas "Big Books Of Combat"
Review: I was amazingly impressed with Ultimate Fighting Champion Bas Rutten's, "Big Books Of Combat". These books are loaded with hundreds of excellent fighting and training techniques geared for the real world of combat. The mammoth volumes give a fascinating insight into how brutal yet intelligent and sophisticated the art of NHB combat really is. It will take days just to look through the hundreds of techniques Rutten has to offer. The books have helped my understanding of combat and how well rounded a fighter must be to compete in NHB competition. If you think your a tough guy and know how to fight think again after you see what Bas Rutten has to say about combat. These books are a must have addition to every martial artist fight library.

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Summary: Bas Rutten IS the MAN!! PERIOD!
Review: I've just got my copy of these books - and, I can say, without a doubt in my mind - That these books are totally usefull in everyday training and, in preparation for lessons in mma! They are Extremely complete - the variations and honesty of the techniques - simply amazes, even a pro fighter like myself!!
If i were to get only 2 books on MMA, these would be the ones to recommend - beyond any shadow of a doubt!!
Bas knows what he teaches - as he's tried it all!! And these books stay by my side during training, as an ever usefull guide to MMA!!
indeed - a Must-BUY!!

Very Sincerly, Lars "Bad Boy" Besand - of Skagen Fight Gym .dk

Rating:
Summary: Bas Rutten IS the MAN!! PERIOD!
Review: I?ve just got my copy of these books - and, I can say, without a doubt in my mind - That these books are totally usefull in everyday training and, in preparation for lessons in mma! They are Extremely complete - the variations and honesty of the techniques - simply amazes, even a pro fighter like myself!!
If i were to get only 2 books on MMA, these would be the ones to recommend - beyond any shadow of a doubt!!
Bas knows what he teaches - as he?s tried it all!! And these books stay by my side during training, as an ever usefull guide to MMA!!
indeed - a Must-BUY!!

Very Sincerly, Lars "Bad Boy" Besand - of Skagen Fight Gym .dk

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Summary: Martial Arts Today
Review: What impressed me most about the Bas Rutten, "Big Books Of Combat" Volumes 1 & 2 is the sheer amount of valuable information Rutten has presented. In great detail and with exceptional photos Rutten covers every important aspect of combat including training and conditioning, striking, fight preparation and strategy, take downs, groundfighting, grappling submissions, escapes and reversals, equipment and speed drills, partner fitness routines, and more. These books will help anyone looking to develop a well rounded fight game that will enable you to handle any situation which may occur on the street or in the ring.

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Summary: Very good book on MMA striking
Review: While I didn't think that this book was the best I'd ever read, it was certainly very good. Long on pictures and short on text, it is nonetheless very complete for those looking to learn MMA striking. The basic boxing punches are taught, as well as palm-heel blows and spinning backfist. As well, some (though not all) elbow strikes are covered, as well as Muay Thai style kicks and knee/clinch techniques. Also included are a few karate-style sidekicks and spin kicks, though Bas says he's not fond of using either for MMA. He also cover defense against the different strikes (well, punches, kicks, and knees), and includes counter-strikes and combinations. Also included are various drills for speed and reflex, and mit and Thai pad work. He also covers striking on the ground, in just about every possition imaginable (including IN the mount!), and that alone, to me, makes the book valuable, and certainly different from other books out there. Following the chapters on striking is one on takedowns and takedown defense, with only non-gi throws and takedowns shown. Most of the takedowns are lower-body shots, but also included are throws vs. kicks and takedowns involving a wall or cage. Also included in this volume are several conditioning excercises, which run the gammut from weight training to tumbling to water training. My complaints about this book are minimal: I don't think there's enough detail on the striking techniques, and many of the combinations are redundant and/or unimaginitive. As well, I can't touch any of the pages without getting my fingers covered in black ink powder. Still and all, it is a very good (and thorough) book, and the chapters on striking on the ground, as written by one who knows, may well be worth the price of the book, and are certainly worth a look by everyone.