MMA Training Book Review - FEDOR: the Fighting System of the World’s Undisputed King of MMA
Written by Mike on October 10, 2008 – 12:34 pm -Fedor Emelianenko is probably the greatest mixed martial artist who has never set foot inside the Octagon (i.e. the UFC). Fedor’s wins through the years reads like a who’s who of the whole world’s heavyweight division. He has wins over former UFC heavyweight champions Mark Coleman (twice), Kevin Randleman, and Tim Sylvia as well as two victories over current UFC interim heavyweight champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. He has defeated Pride 2006 Grand Prix winner Mirko Cro Cop. He beat multiple-time K-1 World Grand Prix champion and former King of Pancrase Semmy Schilt. His only loss came from Tsuyoshi Kohsaka which Emelianenko brutally avenged. This impressive record is the reason Fedor is often mentioned as number one when ranking mma fighters pound-for-pound.
Fedor’s mma training secrets are now revealed in what may be the most complete instructional ever in the sport, “FEDOR: the Fighting System of the World’s Undisputed King of MMA.” Training found in the book does not exactly dwell on Fedor hitting a tire with a sledgehammer but It includes basic strikes, clinching and the ground game.
MMA training - FEDOR: the Fighting System of the World's Undisputed King of MMA
Striking in Fedor’s Fighting System includes punches, knees, kicks and counters as well. The format is well done here. Fedor does his technique while shadowboxing and then with a partner. Key concepts are noted at the last page of each move to ease learning.
Fedor discusses clinch fighting for mma training very well too. Those who are into dirty boxing tactics will definitely get a lot from Fedor’s Fighting System. Takedowns are good but it seems as if there were not as many pages as can be expected from Fedor, a practitioner of sambo. Perhaps judo or wrestling-based mma training instructionals can be more help there.
The emphasis in the section on ground fighting appears to be on guard passing. As one may guess from watching Fedor’s matches in Pride, Emelianenko sets up most of his passes with ground and pound. He shows how his fists would bounce off the head of an opponent who insists on playing guard. Slick submissions such as armbars (the kind that work even on giants) are also presented as well as transitioning between positions (e.g. using a kimura attempt to kick off and stand up).
As can now be expected from a book bearing the names Victory Belt, Glen Cordoza and Erick Krauss, the images are clear and full-colored with alternate angles as necessary. No steps are missed when it comes to instruction. Explanations are very detailed for easy comprehension.
Personally, I think Fedor’s mma instructional material is perfect for training, even more so than BJ Penn’s own fantastic book. It includes all domains of the fight game and has a lot of effective techniques in each aspect of mma. The only things not shown are how Fedor managed to choke Kazuyuki Fujita despite getting wobbled by a huge right and how he survived Kevin Randleman’s belly-to-back suplex. Those and a DVD. Those training in mma will need a DVD of this one.
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