Aggressive Defense: Blocks, Head Movement & Counters for Boxing, Kickboxing & MMA - Paperback

by David James Christian (Author)

The first comprehensive book on blocks, parries, and head movement in martial arts covers everything you need to know to take your training to the next level.

*Blocks, Rolls, Parries, Head Movement and Counters

*All Pro Guards and Styles
Cross Guard, Philly Shell, Long Guard, Peek-A-Boo, Low Guard and more.

*Beginner To Advanced
In depth explanations with over 1,000 pictures, from the very basics all the way to advanced counters.

*Reference Sections
After each chapter pro fighters are listed that used the techniques shown, along with fights where that technique made a huge difference. If the technique is rare or hard to pull off, specific rounds and even times are given. After learning each technique you can look up the fights referenced to see it used by masters like Muhammad Ali, Anderson Silva, Saenchai, Willie Pep, Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., Floyd Mayweather, Conor McGregor, Manny Pacquiao, GSP, Buakaw, Mike Tyson and many more.

*Southpaw Tactics (For southpaws and those fighting them)
Each chapter has pages of information on how the techniques shown are different for Southpaws, along with Southpaw specific counters. Learn which positions leave you least vulnerable and most likely to counter strike and secure takedowns.

With over 43,000 words and 1,000 pictures, each technique is laid out in a clear, concise, easy to understand manner. Perfect for Boxing, Kickboxing, and MMA Stand Up.