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Mixed Martial Arts: Ultimate Fighting Combinations
Contributor(s): Wells, Garrison (Author)
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.

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


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.