Mixed Martial Arts: Ultimate Fighting Combinations Contributor(s): Wells, Garrison (Author) |
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ISBN: 0761384553 ISBN-13: 9780761384557 Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm) OUR PRICE: $25.32 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: January 2012 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Martial Arts - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Ancient |
Dewey: 796.815 |
LCCN: 2011038724 |
Lexile Measure: 910 |
Series: Martial Arts Sports Zone |
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 6.7" W x 9.4" (0.50 lbs) 32 pages |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 149023 Reading Level: 5.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Wells, Garrison: - 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. |