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Summary: Great book on submission wrestling
Review: Mark Hatmaker has left a good impression on me with his (I think)first book. Though not realy NHB, as strikes aren't covered, this book had info on takedowns, possitions, reversals, escapes, submissions, drills... Although the book didn't have 'every single move in the world', what was presented would help anyone improve their game. It is as complete as a book of it's size can be on the subject it covers. It is well-written, logically presented, and has me eagerly anticipating the second book. If you are interrested in submission grappling at all, get this book; you will not be disappointed.
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Summary: Submission Wrestling - This is an Ultimate Guide
Review: Mark Hatmaker, with Doug Werner, have simply written and masterfully produced a nice book on submission wrestling. One can get this book, practice the techniques, and have a pretty good idea on the submission wrestling sport. Of course, there are many disadvantages from not taking formal lessons, but this book tries and narrows those gaps.The strengths of this text are the easy to understand instructions and prior advice on safety and equipment. He brings up the losing of ones "ego" and his advice is right on. Many injuries are due to someone who cannot mature and learn. Listen to his advice and learn, grow, and be a better wrestler! The photos are nicely done and, like the written material, easy to mimic and therefore, learn from. Some of the movements are better suited for sport and some are better used for self-defense, and not explaining these differences are probably the book's only weakness; however, this great text still deserves 5 stars. It has great advice, easy to understand, and "bargined" priced (it is a steal). Buy now!!!
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Summary: Submission Wrestling - This is an Ultimate Guide
Review: Mark Hatmaker, with Doug Werner, have simply written and masterfully produced a nice book on submission wrestling. One can get this book, practice the techniques, and have a pretty good idea on the submission wrestling sport. Of course, there are many disadvantages from not taking formal lessons, but this book tries and narrows those gaps. The strengths of this text are the easy to understand instructions and prior advice on safety and equipment. He brings up the losing of ones "ego" and his advice is right on. Many injuries are due to someone who cannot mature and learn. Listen to his advice and learn, grow, and be a better wrestler! The photos are nicely done and, like the written material, easy to mimic and therefore, learn from. Some of the movements are better suited for sport and some are better used for self-defense, and not explaining these differences are probably the book's only weakness; however, this great text still deserves 5 stars. It has great advice, easy to understand, and "bargined" priced (it is a steal). Buy now!!!
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Summary: Must Buy!
Review: Mr. Hatmaker has a unique ability to select and explain the most effective techniques (not every technique). If you're a wrestler or BJJ player you will learn from this book. If you're a boxer or kickboxer then you need to learn the ground game and you should buy this book. If you're a traditional martial artist it is time to step into reality and you should start by watching UFC 1 or any # thereafter. Then you should buy this book.
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Summary: Must Buy!
Review: Mr. Hatmaker has a unique ability to select and explain the most effective techniques. He doesn't show every submission just the ones that you should be working on. The information contained in this book will give you more than enough to succeed at any level of grappling/MMA. If you're a wrestler or BJJ player buy this book! If you're a boxer or kickboxer then you must learn the ground game and you should buy this book too!
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Summary: Solid Grappling Basics
Review: This book describes submission grappling techniques and basics in a very clear format. A compact text with lots of photos it is reasonably priced and well worth the small investment. The book focuses on grappling and is influenced by western submission grappling ("shoot" wrestling). I especially like the early chapters on basic drills (such as shrimping) that lay the basic groundwork for fighting on the ground. Today a fighter and/or martial artist must be well rounded. A mix of boxing, Muay Thai (kickboxing), and grappling is imperative.
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Summary: Stellar
Review: This book gets an 'A' for its noteworthy content and cost. The author has clearly done extensive research in the ever evolving martial science field, and the techniques presented are very effective and efficient. Arguably, one of the best books on mma currently available.
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Summary: Stellar
Review: This book gets an `A' for its noteworthy content and cost. The author has clearly done extensive research in the ever evolving martial science field, and the techniques presented are very effective and efficient. Arguably, one of the best books on mma currently available.
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Summary: Well worth every penny and minute
Review: This book is very well written and very easy to follow. Only on a few positions were the pictures and dialog hard for me to follow (keep in mind that I a visualizing without a partner). The book begins with precautions and what is expected of the reader/student. It ends with routines that tie every aspect of the book together. The book is easy to follow yet lends enough materials and insight, for begginers as well as intermediate fighters, to last several sessions. I feel that the pictures where very adequate. For anyone who has done any fighting (ground or standing) understands that there is no way to show every angle to every lock without causing confusion to the average reader. Thank you for your time.
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Summary: A Good Value and Useful Book
Review: This book should drop the, "No Holds Barred Fighting" from its title as it deals ONLY with submission wrestling - that being said, it's a pretty good little submission wrestling book. The text is very logically presented and all the basics of submission wrestling are covered (grips, stances, gear, takedowns, escapes, drills, etc.). The photos are clear and the descriptions of techniques are top-notch. I counted 27 submissions demonstrated in this book, which isn't a lot; however, there are many books on the market, which deal with just submissions if that's what you're looking for. This book is a good value for the money and contains a load of useful info for persons interested in the sport, as well as for self-defence.
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