{"product_id":"2940014264587","title":"Nei Jia Training for Mixed Martial Arts and Self-Defense","description":"This text explains how “Mixed Martial Arts” (MMA), or “cross-training,” has historically been an approach in certain circles of Internal Martial Arts, throughout their history. It discusses the history of modern Mixed Martial Arts, as well as how – with the shift from “No holds barred” Vale Tudo bouts, into a widely-popular, commercialized tournament sport – training which has been modified to accord with known restrictions has slowly slouched into a self-limited approach. Such a limited approach to cross-training is one which early Mixed Martial Arts, and even (it might surprise the reader to discover) many traditional Martial Arts circles historically never had. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a result, there is something of a “formulaic” approach to Mixed Martial Arts training today; one where training primarily consists of basic Muay Thai stand up, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on the ground. Very little else, often nothing, is typically focused on. Most Mixed Martial Arts schools assert that the ingredients for Mixed Martial Arts training are already well-known, and have been evolutionarily selected by process of elimination; those systems which did not fare well in early Ultimate Fighting Championships (for instance), were not focused on in later Mixed Martial Arts training. This text will explain how and why this assumption is simply not a reflection of reality. It will similarly show how a vital component of traditional power training in Martial Arts of a variety of styles, has been completely over-looked by the modern Mixed Martial Arts phenomenon. It will delineate major systems of “Internal” Martial Arts which are highly focused on those methods neglected by modern Mixed Martial Arts schools. It will give a brief introduction to, and instructions for, the serious Mixed Martial Artist to begin training in these traditional methods for developing whole-body power. It cannot be stressed enough that this is only an introduction, and for further development, the reader will need to obtain real-world, face-to-face instruction. For this reason, this work will conclude with a discussion of what to look for in a qualified Internal Martial Arts instructor.","brand":"Three Temples Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47070551507184,"sku":"2940014264587","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940014264587_p0.jpg?v=1763604460","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940014264587","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}