Duane Ludwig – The Tao Of MMA

Learn the fundamentals to MMA, including striking, grappling, wrestling, transitions, and more in this comprehensive 8-volume series from some of MMA’s best instructors!

• Study from an all-star collection of MMA coaches with a unified approach, including head coach Bas Rutten, Trevor Wittman, Duane Ludwig, TJ Dillashaw, and more
• See how to move on your feet with the most important strikes in MMA, with combinations and drills that you can use to improve
• Wrestle and control opponents with key takedown skills that are specific to mixed martial arts fighting, with set ups and finishes that are perfect for MMA training
• Use the five most statistically successful submissions to end fights with clear technique and effective grappling
• Hear about how to train and attack with unorthodox offense from the MMA pioneer and world champion Bas Rutten, including legendary stories from the man himself

What Will You Learn?

Learn from an all-star lineup of MMA coaches as they teach a comprehensive 8-volume course on the important MMA fundamentals that really win fights. Study from masters of the game like Bas Rutten, Trevor Wittman, Duane Ludwig, TJ Dillashaw, Alberto Crane, and Sam Coutts as they show you the striking, grappling, and transition work that the data shows really makes a difference.

To teach you the best possible techniques for a strong MMA base, Head Coach Bas Rutten and the other instructors have studied MMA data to find what really works and then revolve their teaching around those effective moves. With striking, wrestling, jiu jitsu, and insider training tips from Bas Rutten himself, you can build a much more complete and effective skillset for MMA success.

“The Tao of MMA” is a full service instructional with offensive and defensive breakdowns that students of all levels can use for success. Learn the five most effective submissions in MMA, the striking principles that champions must master, and how to control the fight with wrestling.

Across 8-volumes, each coach has a chance to share their teachings with you, so you can benefit from many masters of their disciplines. With some of MMA’s best coaches and fighters on this series, you can come back again and again for new details and concepts to master.

So, What Exactly Do You Get?

PART 1

STRIKING

INTRO

ADVICE FOR BEGINNERS

ADVICE FOR COACHES

STANCE

FOOTWORK

RHYTHM

WALKING WITH PUNCHES

SPRINT STEP

SHADOWBOXING

HANDWRAPPING

INGRAINED FUNDAMENTALS

THE JAB

THE CROSS

THE LEAD HOOK

REAR HOOK AND OVERHAND

LEAD UPPERCUT

REAR UPPERCUT

PUNCHING BAGS

PART 2

CATCHING PUNCHES

NUMBERS

NUMBERS ON THE MITTS

2 PUNCH FLOW

SLIP ROPE

LOW KICKS

BODY ROUND KICKS

INSIDE LOW KICKS

NUMBERS AND KICKS

WRAP UP

PART 3

WRESTLING

INTRO AND FOOTWORK

FOOTWORK WITH PARTNER

PUMMELING

DOUBLE LEG

SINGLE LEG

THE BODYLOCK USE

STRIKES INTO DOUBLE LEG

STRIKES INTO SINGLE LEG

STRIKES TO BODYLOCK

PART 4

FINISHING THE DOUBLE LEG

FINISHING SINGLE LEG

FINISHING BODYLOCK

DEFENDING THE DOUBLE LEG

DEFENDING THE SINGLE LEG

DEFENDING THE BODYLOCK

CAGE CONTROL

GETTING OFF THE CAGE

CAGE TAKEDOWN

GROUND AND POUND

PART 5

JIU JITSU

INTRO AND BREAKFALLS

WARM UP DRILL

HIP ESCAPE AND UPKICKS

THE GUARD

GUARD AND HALF GUARD

SIDE CONTROL

MOUNT

PART 6

BACK POSITION

BACK ESCAPE WHEN FLATTENED OUT

REAR NAKED CHOKE

GUILLOTINE

ARMBAR

TRIANGLE CHOKE

ARM TRIANGLE

PART 7

BAS RUTTEN PRO TIPS

TRAINING AND CONDITIONING

INJURIES

GAME PLANNING

STEROIDS

TIPS FOR TRAVELING FIGHTERS

DAY OF CORNERING ADVICE

BENEFITS OF A SQUARE STANCE

CORE TWIST DRILL

PROPER KICKING TECHNIQUE

HEAD KICK SET UP

INSIDE LEG KICK COUNTER

PRO TIP FOR IN THE CLINCH

ELBOW IN THE CLINCH

ELBOW FROM THE BOTTOM

ESCAPING THE GUARD

GROUND AND POUND

PART 8

KNEES FROM SIDE MOUNT

PALM STRIKES ON THE GROUND

HEEL HOOK

TOEHOLD

ADVANCED TOEHOLD

SIDE CONTROL REVERSAL

BAS RUTTEN NECK CRANK

CHICKEN WING NECK CRANK SET UP

BAS RUTTEN EXORCIST

TOP 10 COMBOS

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

LEGENDARY STORIES