Zerling - Sumo for mixed martial arts: winning clinches, takedowns, and tactics

SUMO

FOR Mixed Martial Arts

Winning Clinches, Takedowns, and Tactics

ANDREW ZERLING

YMAA Publication Center, Inc.

Wolfeboro, NH USA

YMAA Publication Center, Inc.

PO Box 480

Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, 03894

1-800-669-8892

ISBN: 9781594394096 (print) ISBN: 9781594394102 (ebook)

Copyright 2016 by Andrew Zerling

All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form.

Edited by Doran Hunter

Cover design by Axie Breen

Photos by Kristopher Schoenleber unless noted otherwise

This book typeset in 12 pt. Adobe Garamond.

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Publishers Cataloging in Publication

Names: Zerling, Andrew,

Title: Sumo for mixed martial arts : winning clinches, takedowns, and tactics / Andrew Zerling.

Description: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire : YMAA Publication Center, Inc., [2016] | Includes bibliographical references.

Identifiers: ISBN: 978-1-59439-355-6 (print) | 978-1-59439-356-3 (ebook) | LCCN: 2016952681

Subjects: LCSH: Mixed martial artsHandbooks, manuals, etc. | Mixed martial artsTechnique. | SumoTechnique. | WrestlingTechnique. | Wrestling--Takedown. | Hand-to-hand fighting, OrientalThrows. | JudoThrows. | Martial artsTechnique. | BISAC: SPORTS & RECREATION / Martial Arts & Self-Defense. | HEALTH & FITNESS / Exercise.

Classification: LCC: GV1102.7.M59 Z47 2016 | DDC: 796.815dc23

Editorial note: In Japanese tradition, the family name precedes a persons given namethat is, the last name comes first. English-language publishers often reverse these names for the benefit of their readers. For example, while the Japanese may speak of Funakoshi Gichin, many Western readers know him as Gichin Funakoshi. We have observed the Western style in this book.

The authors and publisher of the material are NOT RESPONSIBLE in any manner whatsoever for any injury that may occur through reading or following the instructions in this manual.

The activities, physical or otherwise, described in this manual may be too strenuous or dangerous for some people, and the reader(s) should consult a physician before engaging in them.

Warning: While self-defense is legal, fighting is illegal. If you dont know the difference, youll go to jail because you arent defending yourself. You are fightingor worse. Readers are encouraged to be aware of all appropriate local and national laws relating to self-defense, reasonable force, and the use of weaponry, and to act in accordance with all applicable laws at all times. Understand that while legal definitions and interpretations are generally uniform, there are smallbut very importantdifferences from state to state and even city to city. To stay out of jail, you need to know these differences. Neither the author nor the publisher assumes any responsibility for the use or misuse of information contained in this book.

Nothing in this document constitutes a legal opinion, nor should any of its contents be treated as such. While the author believes everything herein is accurate, any questions regarding specific self-defense situations, legal liability, and/or interpretation of federal, state, or local laws should always be addressed by an attorney at law.

When it comes to martial arts, self-defense, and related topics, no text, no matter how well written, can substitute for professional hands-on instruction. These materials should be used for academic study only.