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Sports & Recreation Martial Arts & Self-defense

Brawl

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Mixed Martial Arts Competition

by (author) Erich Krauss & Bret Aita

introduction by Bob Shamrock

Publisher
ECW Press
Initial publish date
Oct 2002
Category
Martial Arts & Self-Defense
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781550225174
    Publish Date
    Oct 2002
    List Price
    $24.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781554902385
    Publish Date
    Oct 2002
    List Price
    $11.95

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Description

Mixed martial arts (MMA) fighting pits masters of every kind of combat—street fighting, sumo, judo—in matches broadcast around the world. This book chronicles the turbulent history of MMA fighting from its inception in the Greek Olympic Games, through its glorification in Japan, to its growing popularity as an American sport. Through personal interviews with legendary fighters, Krauss offers a detailed look into a world of absolute intensity, offering a unique look at the MMA universe—one of honor, vendettas, and drunken back-alley scraps.

About the authors

Contributor Notes

Erich Krauss began his fighting career in the underground gambling halls of Pataya, Thailand. He returned to the United States and now trains at the world-renowned Lion's Den. He lives in San Diego, California.