The Tao Of MMA by Duane Ludwig
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
Course Content
Volume 1
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Striking. Intro | 0 |
Advice for Beginners | 7:56 |
Advice for Coaches | 12:24 |
Stance | 22:09 |
Footwork | 24:51 |
Rhythm | 32:02 |
Walking with Punches | 35:11 |
Sprint Step | 40:42 |
Shadowboxing | 43:51 |
Handwrapping | 50:22 |
Ingrained Fundamentals | 1:01:39 |
The Jab | 1:09:17 |
The Cross | 1:14:03 |
The Lead Hook | 1:16:28 |
Rear Hook and Overhand | 1:22:45 |
Lead Uppercut | 1:27:08 |
Rear Uppercut | 1:30:38 |
Punching Bags | 1:32:26 |
Volume 2
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Catching Punches | 0 |
Numbers | 3:01 |
Numbers on the Mitts | 5:44 |
2 Punch Flow | 7:57 |
Slip Rope | 11:46 |
Low Kicks | 15:25 |
Body Round Kicks | 40:18 |
Inside Low Kick | 1:08:57 |
Numbers and Kicks | 1:15:19 |
Wrap Up | 1:19:04 |
Volume 3
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Wrestling. Intro and Footwork | 0 |
Footwork with Partner | 2:17 |
Pummeling | 4:45 |
Double Leg | 9:15 |
Single Leg | 12:18 |
The Bodylock USE | 16:02 |
Strikes into Double Leg | 20:06 |
Strikes into Single Leg | 25:57 |
Strikes to Bodylock | 30:48 |
Volume 4
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Finishing the Double Leg | 0 |
Finishing Single Leg | 7:03 |
Finishing Bodylock | 13:02 |
Defending the Double Leg | 15:51 |
Defending the Single Leg | 21:56 |
Defending the Bodylock | 28:32 |
Cage Control | 31:58 |
Getting Off the Cage | 36:16 |
Cage Takedown | 41:39 |
Ground and Pound | 45:53 |
Volume 5
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Jiu jitsu. Intro and Breakfalls | 0 |
Warm Up Drill | 5:05 |
Hip Escape and Upkicks | 14:01 |
The Guard | 18:45 |
Guard and Half Guard | 26:04 |
Side Control | 33:23 |
Mount | 44:56 |
Volume 6
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Back Position | 0 |
Back Escape When Flattened Out | 5:04 |
Rear Naked Choke | 9:18 |
Guillotine | 18:35 |
Armbar | 28:06 |
Triangle Choke | 36:56 |
Arm Triangle | 46:46 |
Volume 7
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Bas Rutten Pro Tips. Training and Conditioning | 0 |
Injuries | 9:00 |
Game Planning | 9:44 |
Steroids | 17:15 |
Tips for Traveling Fighters | 18:45 |
Day Of Cornering Advice | 20:19 |
Benefits of A Square Stance | 21:11 |
Core Twist Drill | 25:53 |
Proper Kicking Technique | 28:38 |
Head Kick Set Up | 31:49 |
Inside Leg Kick Counter | 32:58 |
Pro Tip for in the Clinch | 34:28 |
Elbow in the Clinch | 35:24 |
Elbows from the bottom | 37:25 |
Escaping the Guard | 38:57 |
Ground and Pound | 40:19 |
Volume 8
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Knees from Side Mount | 0 |
Palm Strikes on the Ground | 1:49 |
Heel Hook | 3:50 |
ToeHold | 5:44 |
Advanced ToeHold | 8:15 |
Side Control Reversal | 10:27 |
Bas Rutten Neck Crank | 12:15 |
Chicken Wing Neck Crank Set Up | 14:58 |
Bas Rutten Exorcist | 17:57 |
Top 10 Combos | 20:16 |
Putting it All Together | 36:09 |
Legendary Stories | 39:23 |