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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 |