Sumo for mixed martial arts : winning clinches, takedowns, and tactics / Andrew Zerling.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Zerling, Andrew, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mixed martial arts--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Mixed martial arts.

Mixed martial arts--Technique.

Sumo--Technique.

Sumo.

Wrestling--Technique.

Wrestling.

Wrestling--Takedown.

Hand-to-hand fighting, Oriental--Throws.

Hand-to-hand fighting, Oriental.

Judo--Throws.

Judo.

Martial arts--Technique.

Martial arts.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (190 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Wolfeboro, New Hampshire : YMAA Publication Center, Inc., [2016]

Summary:

This 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.--Publisher.

Contents:

Front Cover

Back Cover

Advance Praise for Sumo for Mixed Martial Arts

Title Page

Copyright Information

Contents

Foreword by Steve Scott

Foreword by Stephan Kesting

Preface

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1-Sumo Wrestling Overview

Introduction

Sumo History and Practice

Sumo vs. Other Japanese Martial Arts

Professional vs. Amateur Sumo

Sumo's Winning Moves

Overview Conclusion

Chapter 2-Sumo Wrestling Case Studies

Case Study 1: Mainoumi-"Department Store of Techniques

Case Study 2: Akebono-Grand Champion, Yokozuna

Case Study 3: Konishiki-Ozeki "Meat Bomb

Case Study 4: Terao-"Iron Man" of Sumo

Case Study 5: Open-Hand Attacks

Case Study 6: Dominating Techniques

Case Studies Conclusion

Chapter 3-Sumo and MMA

The Clinch Phase

The Over-Under Clinch

Why the Takedown

The Complete MMA Fighter

Mitsuyo "Count Trouble" Maeda: Father of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida: Former UFC LHW Champion

David vs. Goliath

Physical Conditioning

Sumo and MMA Conclusion

Chapter 4-Technical Photos

Breakfalls (Ukemi)

Forward Breakfall (Mae Ukemi)

Rear Breakfall (Ushiro Ukemi)

Side Breakfall (Yoko Ukemi)

Forward-Rolling Breakfall (Mae Mawari Ukemi)

Sumo and MMA Fighting Stances

Sumo Fighting Stance

MMA Fighting Stance

Supplementary Techniques

Grips

Over-Under Clinch

Underhook Technique

Over-Under Clinch Exercise

Push Escape from the Over-Under Clinch

Push Escape from the Double-Underhooks Clinch, Two Ways

Kimarite: Sumo's Winning Moves

Basic Techniques (Kihonwaza)

Front Push Out (Oshidashi)

Front Push Down (Oshitaoshi)

Front Thrust Out (Tsukidashi)

Front Thrust Down (Tsukitaoshi)

Throwing Techniques (Nagete)

One-Arm Shoulder Throw (Ipponzeoi).

Hooking Inner-Thigh Throw (Kakenage)

Hip Throw (Koshinage)

Armlock Throw (Kotenage)

Headlock Throw (Kubinage)

Body-Drop Throw (Nichonage)

Beltless Arm Throw (Sukuinage)

Inner-Thigh-Lift Throw (Yaguranage)

Leg-Tripping Techniques (Kakete)

Leg Pick (Ashitori)

Pulling Heel Hook (Chongake)

Inside Foot Sweep (Kekaeshi)

Twisting Backward Knee Trip (Kirikaeshi)

Inside Thigh Scoop (Komatasukui)

Triple-Attack Force Out (Mitokorozeme)

Ankle-Sweep Twist Down (Nimaigeri)

Outside Leg Trip (Sotogake)

Outside Thigh Scoop (Sotokomata)

Rear Foot Sweep (Susoharai)

Ankle Pick (Susotori)

Inside Leg Trip (Uchigake)

Thigh-Grabbing Push Down (Watashikomi)

Twist-Down Techniques (Hinerite)

Fisherman's Throw (Amiuchi)

Clasped-Hand Twist Down (Gasshohineri)

Two-Handed Arm Twist Down (Kainahineri)

Under-Shoulder Swing Down (Katasukashi)

Armlock Twist Down (Kotehineri)

Head-Twisting Throw (Kubihineri)

Twist Down (Makiotoshi)

Outer-Thigh-Sweep Twist Down (Sotomuso)

Two-Handed Head Twist Down (Tokkurinage)

Armbar Throw (Tottari)

Armbar-Throw Counter (Sakatottari)

Thrust Down Forward (Tsukiotoshi)

Inner-Thigh-Sweep Twist Down (Uchimuso)

Head-Pivot Throw (Zubuneri)

Special Techniques (Tokushuwaza)

Slap Down (Hatakikomi)

Hand Pull Down (Hikiotoshi)

Arm-Pull Force Out (Hikkake)

Armbar Force Down (Kimetaoshi)

Rear Leg Trip (Okurigake)

Rear Pull Down (Okurihikiotoshi)

Rear Throw Down (Okurinage)

Rear-Lift Body Slam (Okuritsuriotoshi)

Head Slap Down (Sokubiotoshi)

Conclusion

Bibliography

Notes

Index

About the Author

Books from YMAA

DVDs from YMAA.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Description based on print record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781594394102

1594394105

OCLC:

967542119