Overview
Did you know that mixed martial arts (MMA) has been around a long time? Ancient Greeks used pankration, an early MMA form, in battle and in training. In modern times, MMA has exploded into TV, movies, and video games as a combat sport. Competitors mix and match styles of fighting to give them the edge in widely watched MMA contests. Enter the Martial Arts Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and most successful MMA stars. You'll discover: - What different martial arts make up MMA. - What some of the top MMA moves are, including the roundhouse kick and the armlock. - What the different weight divisions are. - Why Rorion Gracie started the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the largest MMA organization. Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!
Full Product Details
Author: Garrison Wells
Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)
Imprint: Lerner Publications (Tm)
Dimensions:
Width: 17.00cm
, Height: 0.80cm
, Length: 23.90cm
Weight: 0.227kg
ISBN: 9780761384557
ISBN 10: 0761384553
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 01 January 2012
Recommended Age: From 9 to 10 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Awaiting stock
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Reviews
Students who are fascinated by martial arts will find much to enjoy in this series. Each volume includes an overview of the featured sport, its history, equipment and techniques, and a glimpse into national and international competitions. While Gareth Stevens's 'Martial Arts' series (2004) focuses more on form, the emphasis here is on popular culture. Past and present champions are highlighted, along with movies and games where the martial arts are featured. Because of the popularity of mixed martial arts, and the fact that in this sport competitors employ a combination of the other arts, there is some overlap in the content of the books. All the titles mention the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). Action-packed photographs and interesting sidebars will keep readers engaged. --School Library Journal, Series Made Simple -- Journal
Students who are fascinated by martial arts will find much to enjoy in this series. Each volume includes an overview of the featured sport, its history, equipment and techniques, and a glimpse into national and international competitions. While Gareth Stevens's 'Martial Arts' series (2004) focuses more on form, the emphasis here is on popular culture. Past and present champions are highlighted, along with movies and games where the martial arts are featured. Because of the popularity of mixed martial arts, and the fact that in this sport competitors employ a combination of the other arts, there is some overlap in the content of the books. All the titles mention the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). Action-packed photographs and interesting sidebars will keep readers engaged. --School Library Journal, Series Made Simple --Journal
Students who are fascinated by martial arts will find much to enjoy in this series.... Action-packed photographs and interesting sidebars will keep readers engaged. --School Library Journal, Series Made Simple -- (4/1/2012 12:00:00 AM)
Author Information
Garrison Wells is a third-degree black belt in Nihon jujitsu, a first-degree black belt in judo, a third-degree black belt in Goju-ryu karate, and a first-degree black belt in kobudo. He is also an award-winning journalist and writer, and he lives in Colorado.
