Great Reads For MMA Fans

By Nolan Barias


Many huge MMA fans not only spend time watching fights, then read the MMA magazines and hit the MMA forums. But if you want even more MMA, consider grabbing a few of the following books which are among the best MMA-related titles.

You can't really have an MMA library without a few great books about Brazilian jiu-jitsu and its most famous family, the Gracie family. For a look back at the history of the family, consider the book "The Gracie Way," which was written by insider Kid Peligro. Writer John Danaher along with Renzo Gracie and Royler Gracie penned another popular book about this martial art, "Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory and Technique."

B.J. Penn is arguably one of the greatest MMA fighters in history, and his book "Mixed Martial Arts: The Book of Knowledge," is an excellent volume for anyone who wishes to improve their overall fighting skills and create a successful game plan for actual fights. He discusses his own fighting philosophy and shares how to complement your strengths by incorporating multiple styles of fighting. Penn also wrote the autobiographical work, "Why I Fight," which an interesting read, as well.

Even those with just a rudimentary knowledge of MMA have heard of Pat Miletich, the UFC's first welterweight division champ. If you want to learn more about this legendary fighter, check out "Blood in the Cage," which chronicles his rise as a fighter as well as the general growth and history of MMA, from small cage fights into a multi-million dollar industry.

To gain the prospective of another MMA great, consider reading "Becoming the Natural," by UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champ Randy Couture. This book details his early years as a wrestler into his career as an MMA fighter. He also has written several manuals for MMA fighters and "Xtreme Training," which offers an abundance of helpful photographs and step-by-step instructions to keep you continuously improving your fighting skills.

If you truly want to delve into the philosophy side of mixed martial arts, consider reading up on Bruce Lee, who was truly one of the first to bring the idea of combining multiple fighting styles to the forefront. His book, "Tao of Jeet Kune Do," is a legendary work and definitely worth a serious read.




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