5 comments about Fighting Strategies of Muay Thai: Secrets of Thailand's Boxing Camps.

1. This is a great book. I bought 3 Muay Thai Books and I stopped buying it after I purchased this one. This book is compilation of author's training experience at Thailand and at his gym(Dojo) with his students. If you are a beginner, it gives clear conditioning plan with things to consider and also it gives tips on fighting strategies. However, this book is little light on technical side.
   
   All in all, this is a good book and if you are serious about training and want a book to supplement your training, this is where you should start.



2. Muay Thai is one of the few external martial arts styles I greatly admire. No-nonsense but deep, it is perfect for self defense or competing. So far this is the best book on Muay Thai I read. I wouldn't say: "Read this book and go bust skulls"- but if you are wondering what's Muay Thai like before you want to start training, and don't want to rely on some hear-say info, this book is for you.



3. A must have in the library of any muay thai practitioner. Real advanced topics adressing types of opponents, defensive and offensive manuevers for and against each style fighter, plus workout programs and dietary guidelines. Really well written.



4. As a professional Muay Thai instructor under Surasute Surachai...I am not impressed....pretty common sense unless you are a Beginner...Study with a certified Muay Thai instructor for insights....this book was bought for a student...after reading the other review Hypes...got nothing out of this book...



5. This book is a very good reference. It has lots of good strategies that, when applied into a sparring session, works very well. Not ideal for beginners but a must for intermediate or advance fighters .

3 comments about Fighter's Mind / Fighter's Body.

1. This book provides innovative conditioning programs for fighters and martial artists of all skill levels, both competitive and non-competitive. The programs focus largely on calisthenic workouts, but also incorporate drills to improve cardiovascular endurance, footwork, speed, and coordination. Backed by empirical research into kinesiology and tailored to the specific conditioning needs of the competitive fighter, the Fighter's Mind / Fighter's Body training system builds physical and mental skills that are essential to good fighting.
   
   Being a self-defense instructor, MMA practitioner, and boxer, I would highly recommend this guide to any serious martial artist who wants to improve his game.



2. WOW!
   This book has it all, from fundamental training philosophies to advanced conditioning techniques!
   
   The book is broken up into well established sections that really guide you. First from understanding and creating an effective training system tailored to your style and skills. With the later chapters advancing you through higher skilled level exercises as well encompassing all aspects of training such as exercise, mental conditioning, to rest, and nutrition.
   
   I doubt you will find a book that has as many different training drills and exercises anywhere.
   This one is a must for all serious Martial Artists.



3. As an avid runner, I have incorporated several of the exercises decribed in this book in my daily training routine. I have noticed drastic results in my core strength. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is looking to try new exercises or looking to improve technique.

5 comments about The Complete Idiot's Guide to Kickboxing.

1. This book is outstanding. I have 13 years experience in different martial arts (tae kwon do, kickboxing, Brazilian Jujitsu) and think that this is a very complete resource. I was impressed by the explanations and photos of techniques related to kickboxing and training, but what makes this so wonderful are these added features.

   1. actual self defense techniques using palm hand strikes instead of a closed fist

   2. advice on ground fighting (using striking techniques)

   3. advice for young children on self defense

   In addition, the training routines presented and pad drills are first rate. They even work with Thai boxing's elbow and knee strikes.




2. I really thought this book was a 3, but after some thought I gave it a 3.5. The main reason I gave it the higher score is because, as many other reviewers point out, it is a very complete reference. It's loaded with information. The author is clearly very experienced.
   
   Unfortunately, as a beginner, this book came up short in several key areas. First of all, the pictures and diagrams were simply not clear enough. While not true of all books in this series, I find this issue does crop up from time to time. The pictures are dark and dated, and it's very difficult to clearly see the poses. The publisher should have sprung for new pictures for this book.
   
   The book's other shortcoming is in the area of organization. The information is dropped on you as if you were reading a dictionary. It's very difficult to learn something new by going through so much information. The book could have been better layed out, starting with some basic exercises and then delving into the more complex.
   
   In my opinion, these changes would make this a tremendously better book.



3. Brillant book on Kickboxing for both beginner & advanced student. Lots of interesting compination. Excellent to compliment your training in Kickboxing Karate or Tae Kwon Do.



4. This is the first martial arts book I have read that is written with women in mind. Don't get me wrong, it's not all about women kickboxers. It's just the first time I've read any martial arts book with specific paragraphs for and about women in martial arts. This is a good book for beginners or someone just trying to decide if they want to try kickboxing. It includes techniques, conditioning and theory. This book needs more pictures explaining the moves, positions and combinations. This book seems like it would be inspirational for women.



5. Though I dislike the series titles(Complete Idiot's guide)of these books, they do have a formula which makes the guides very detailed and informative. This is one of the best books on kickboxing. The material is organized to make the learning of the material simple and efficient. The twenty chapters are divided into six parts, which covers every aspect of kickboxing. In conclusion, if you are seeking an excellent guide to kickboxing, you will want to get a copy of this book. Rating: 4 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Samurai Aerobics, Monadnock Defensive Tactics (MDTS) System, Use of the Monadnock Straight baton, Police Yawara Stick Techniques, PR-24 Police Baton Advanced Techniques, Martial Art Myths).

2 comments about Mixed Martial Arts Unleashed: Mastering the Most Effective Moves for Victory.

1. This is a terrific book with a unique approach to MMA strategy and training. It combines historical methods proven successful for warriors of the past with modern training techniques to create an outline for MMA success for the present day warrior.
   
   I've found a lot of great training tips and advice in this book for all phases of the game (standing striking, clinch, and ground), and think the fundamentals and fighting strategies are spot-on.
   
   If you want to excel in MMA, I think this is an important book to read!



2. Superb book written by a great team including MMA coach Mickey Dimic, UFC Champion Carlos Newton, BJJ whiz Mark Bocek and Britain's kickboxing/MMA star Gary Turner. This book is unique in that it actually explains WHY and HOW everything works. Excellent theory and practice book! Adds a lot of depth to your MMA! A big help in training!
   
   When I ordered this book, I didn't know what I was going to get, but it looked good: written by a combination of UFC champions, amateur MMA champions and grappling and striking specialists in pro MMA, some in UFC others in other leagues. However, besides Carlos Newton, I wasn't too familiar with who the others were, but this is probably more due to my interest in MMA being more in participating than in keeping stats on all the fighters. But, WOW, the book does impress! It takes the mystery and confusion out of the sport by starting with the building block techniques like strikes, takedowns, pins, guard work and subs, and then shows how you link them together, and then how to strategize and train to maximize your chances against an opponent. What I really like is how, unlike it seems every other book out there, they prioritize moves, showing which ones are most common and effective, and not just throwing out an unorganized mess of moves that the player has to experiment with to see what he finds better than what. One other thing I really like is that the book is written for amateur players too. There are more restrictions on amateur events, and this book helps you to navigate through them. The drills in the book are very useful and even fun, and opened my eyes to more efficient ways of training. Many of them are situational based, and the book describes the most "go for" moves from each, for both attacker and defender, and how to do them. The book even discusses about how to transition from a base art, like wrestling, BJJ or Muay Thai, to MMA and what your major holes are that you have to fill when making that transition. This book actually explains everything and doesn't just throw a bunch of moves at you to figure out. Excellent book.

5 comments about Muay Thai Kickboxing: The Ultimate Guide To Conditioning, Training, And Fighting.

1. This book is a mix of kickboxing techniques and drills with weight training and exercises.

   The techniques and explanations are very detailed which is a plus. I would recommend this book for beginners or intermediates. This is because the emphasis is on basic techniques and pad training, with some detail on sparring styles.

   As others have included in reviews there is a big section with information on strength training, exercises, and fitness, which martial artists may or may not be interested in.
   If someone is looking for strength and fitness as well as basic kickboxing then this is a good feature. The list of shorthand drills is a nice addition and gives many possible examples.

   The author credits the Thai's for the striking style that is used most in the No Hold's Barred fighting today, and focuses on the techniques more than the culture of Muay Thai itself. For advanced books on pure Muay Thai culture and rituals there are better available, such as "A Living Legacy" and "Thai Boxing Dynamite".

   This book is a good introduction to the techniques and training methods that can be used to excel in Thai kickboxing and to get in shape. But there is likely nothing new for advanced fighters.




2. Chad Boykin writes a solid book on kickboxing technique and tactics. The book has plenty of illustrative and high contrasting photos to demonstrate his concepts. The book layout is logical and covers a wide variety of bases (those already familiar with weight training and aerobic training may want to skip it). The real value of the book, I believe, is in his use of combinations and pad drills. These parts provide a great reference and empower the intermediate fighter in making his/her own favorite personal combinations. Too few books provide such detail and examples for this important material... As in any case this provides a good supplement and/or refresher of muay thai, though people truly wanting to learn this great style of fighting should start with a qualified instructor. More advanced fighters will not get too much out of this manual; there is very little material on the culture of Muay Thai and how it is practiced in Thailand, very little coverage of principles and mechanics of the style (which should also be addressed for true beginners) and very little on fighting strategy. Boykin provides a solid book for those interested in tactics which ideally suits advanced beginners and intermediate practitioners of the martial sport.



3. The emphasis of this book seems to be conditioning more than technique. However, that doesn't mean it isn't good. There are five full chapters on physical fitness, and it's probably the most complete program I've seen in a martial arts book. The conditioning covered is everything from calesthetics to weight training to stretching to cardio. For those who are wondering what fitness has to do with fighting, well, it's a lot easier to defeat a person of equal skill and greater size if you have superior conditioning. Anyway, I found these chapters easy to follow, and very insightful. As far as the techniques go, they are described fairly well, and following a single offensive move are the defenses against it. Punches are given the most detail, with sidebars providing extra tips for each punch. Just for the record, pgs. 15-70 are devoted to these techniques. There's also a chapter on training drills, which covers equipment and different drills to do based on what skill you want to emphasise. On the down side, the "self-defense" section was kind of baren, the history chapter seemed a little rushed, and many combinations seemed to favor no-holds-barred contests instead of Muay Thai, in that there were throws and chokes. Overall, a very good book, I just don't think it truly presented Muay Thai. MMA/NHB atheletes might find it useful, as well as folks who are trying to spruce up their self-defense/full contact training. Also, anyone who wants to use a Kickboxing-based workout program.



4. If you want to be the best striker in your dojo this is the book to buy. Also buy all the Benny Urquidez Martial Arts training books together your knowledge of striking will be awsome. Also join a good Muay Thai School then compete against Tae Kwon Do Stylists. Then see how easy it is to defeat Tae Kwon Do Black Belts. Buy the book its brillant.



5. While this book does have some good information, and lots of photos to demonstrate techniques, the author doesn't even actually seem to demonstrate that he realizes any difference between muay thai and kick boxing. All in all, i would rather not have bought this book, but am not terribly upset that i did. So, not a terrible buy, but don't expect too much.

5 comments about Roundhouse Kick (Achieving Kicking Excellence, Vol. 9).

1. I have been practicing the martial arts since the age of 14. This year will mark the 40th year that I've studied one system of combat or another. Additionally, I have been a police officer for 31 years and my profession has occasionally offered me the opportunity to use the thingS that I've learned in the Dojo. I have an entire set of Shawn Kovacich's superb series on Achieving Kicking Excellence (Vol. 1- 10) and can truthfully say that I have seen no more thorough books on the art of kicking in the all my years in the martial arts. The kicks covered (one per volume) include the back kick, the heel kick, the axe kick, the crescent kick, the reverse crescent kick, the front kick, the hook kick, the hatchet kick, the round house kick, and the side kick.
   Each volume begins with an overview of the kick and instructions on how to make the best possible use of the kick. Chapter 1 delves into the anatomy of the kick and which muscles are used, and in what manner, to achieve the maximum possible efficiency in kicking.
   Chapter 2 outlines a stretching program and offers helpful tips in that area for the student. Chapter 3 deals with the basic principles of kicking movement. These include the striking implement, target areas, stability (a biggie!), balance, alignment, sequence of movement, accuracy. Strength, speed, timing and distance, impact, retraction, and visualization. Each area is explained in detail as it relates to developing your kicking ability.
   Chapter 4 deals exhaustively with the primary kick. It follows the kick from initiation through each phase of the kick to impact, recoil, and recovery. He troubleshoots the problems that many martial artists experience with the kick at each phase and offers corrective actions for each problem.
   Chapter 5 goes over pretty much every variation of the kick known to man and these are dissected with master Kovacich's usual thoroughness.
   Chapter 6 is one of the strongest parts of the book for me. In this chapter, Master Kovacich discusses training and practice methods. He details skill, strength, speed, and power training. Learning how to do the kick is only half the battle. Developing the kick through specific training methods and exercises is the other half and is usually overlooked by other authors.
   As if he hadn't already done enough in this area, Master Kovacich outlines further specific trouble areas for the student in chapter 7. Chapter 8 covers kicking applications for tournament and street.. Master Kovacich shows how the kick is set up and how delivery can be affected by your opponent's actions as well as your own.
   In chapter 9 you can see why Master Kovacich's kicks are so good and why you should pay attention to his advice. He is in the Guiness Book of World records for throwing more high kicks in an afternoon that I believe I have thrown in my life.
   If you desire to become a more powerful, competent kicker, then these books represent an important investment for you . I can tell you that, even after 40 years of fighting experience, there are things in these books that have made me re-think some of my training methods regarding kicking.
   Master Kovacich will be coming out with a new series of books dealing with the combat applications of each kick in the near future. As I'm sure these books will cover combat applications with the same thoroughness of this series, I eagerly await their publishing.



2. After reviewing this book I can't without hesitation that I learned quite a lot about the proper execution of the roundhouse kick. For a kick that I thought looked simple, I was surprised to see how many details there are to it. It's a surprisingly technical type of kick that requires much practice to deliver it properly.
   
   I've been doing martial arts for the past years and I've had competent instructors show me how to perform the roundhouse kick. However, I was never told the little details about the kick that really makes it work correctly. Either my instructors didn't tell me the details or they were unaware of them. That is why I think it's very important to read this book if you want to learn the roundhouse kick properly because even instructors can miss details with techniques.
   
   The roundhouse kick is broken down into various stages of it's delivery, Shawn writes each stage in extreme detail covering everything about the roundhouse kick. Also included in the book: the basic anatomy of the kick, warm up and stretching, variations of the kick, training and practice methods, trouble shooting guide and even a small section of the applications of the kicks.
   
   Reading this book has definitely improved my understanding of the roundhouse kick, it was very helpful for me to really understand why the kick is done the way it is. Now that I have a better understanding of it, I just need to practice thousands of repetitions :)
   
   Whether you are a complete beginner or an advanced martial artist you will still benefit, even advanced students will learn something from this book.
   
   While it is important to train hard, it is even more important to train smart. This book will show you how.
   
   Thanks Shawn



3. As a student of Martial Arts holding 2nd Dans in Taekwondo and Shotokan Karate and a amatuer competitor in sports karate ,I wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Kovacich's books.
   I own several of Mr. Kovacich's books , Axe Kick , Back Kick , Crescent Kick , Front Kick ,Hook Kick ,Roundhouse Kick, and Side Kick .
   each book stands on its own fully describing each particular kick to the nth detail.
   The muscles needed to throw the kicks , the proper methods to throw the kick different various ways to throw the kick for example front leg , rear leg , spinning , jumping etc are fully described , the strength and conditioning exercises used to help develop the kick. Even common mistakes are discussed.
   I really feel its must reading for any serious student of Martial Arts that uses kicking as a technique to really amp up their kicking abilities.
   Im actually hoping my competitors don't read these books.
   Seriously a great read.
   Well Done Mr. Kovacich . OSU



4. There are four kicks that are the bread and butter of kicking. The front kick, the side kick, the back kick and the roundhouse kick. Shawn has managed to convey to the reader the mechanics of all four and with this book the roundhouse kick. If you have never learned the roundhouse kick try the instructions Shawn gives you in this book. When you think you have it go to a martial arts school in your area and try it. I'm not asking you to challenge anyone, just try the kick. See if yours is at least as good if not better than theirs. This doesn't mean you don't need a teacher only that, this is a good substitue until you can find a teacher to your liking.
   
   Shawn gives you solid training techniques to learn the roundhouse kick. You get to see the progression of the kick in pictures. Shawn also asks you at the end of the book if you see anything improper. That helps to train you to look for errors in your kicking. Shawn Kovacich, has done his research to make sure you have the best information to perform the roundhouse kick correctly. The only way to get better is to get a teacher or at the very least a training partner.
   
   Shawn has done you a service by repeating certain training techniques throughout the book and the series. You don't have to keep flipping pages to find information you need. That was done, I believe, intentionally because this is a reference book. Something to be referred to again and again to help you learn the roundhouse kick.
   Note: For those of you who have an awesome kicking regimine might I suggest you try Shawn Kovacich's kicking application series, who knows you might learn something your classmates don't.



5. As are all Mr. Kovacich's kicking books that I have read, Achieving Kicking Excellence - Roundhouse Kick is a must read for the martial arts practitioner. The Author provides a very detailed breakdown of the roundhouse kicks and variation. As this is one of my most used kicks, I found this publication useful in understanding what I was doing right and what was wrong. I highly recommend this book to all that want to master this important kick.

3 comments about Kick Boxing: The Ultimate Guide to Conditioning, Sparring, Fighting and More.

1. Written by a successful trainer, this book contains all the necessary ingredients one needs to know about kick boxing. It covers the physical, technical and tactical aspects in a clear and comprehensive manner. A definite must-have for all kick boxing enthusiasts.



2. This is a remarkably well illustrated book which provides an excellent overview of kickboxing, The book begins with a concise discussion of the history of kick boxing and then leaps right in to chapters on "the fundamentals", "secondary techniques", defense and counterattacks, "speed and power" and "conditioning" to name a few. The techniques described virtually always include sequential photos demonstrating the particular move which will be of great value to students of this combat art. Many of the conditioning techniques and as well as the training schedule detailed in the book would likely be applicable to many other martial acts as well as those readers just interested in general fitness. The book even includes a chapter on the role of the coach. This book is certainly recommended reading for all present students of kickboxing as well as those who are curious about this martial art or just interested in physical fitness



3. This is a book on full-contact rules kickboxing, meaning that all kicks, save foot sweeps, are aimed above the waist. O'Keeffe was a world-class competitor during the heyday of this form of kickboxing, and certainly knows what he's talking about. This book covers a variety of stances and guards, basic punching and kicking techniques and their variations, defensive techniques and counters, combinations, footwork, equipment, drills, conditioning, and fight prep routines. He basically takes the reader through a journey from their earliest learning stages to their fight career. On the downside, the text seemed occationally disorganized and unclear. I also feel that some of the combinations were too excentric to find much real use. All the same, it's a very good book, one I'd recomend to those interested in FC rules kickboxing, or maybe to add some spice to their Muay Thai or karate techniques.

5 comments about The Xingyi Boxing Manual: Hebei Style's Five Principles and Seven Words.

1. This thin book in itself contains enough information for more than a few years' worth of study. Even Xing Yi stylists practicing a non-Hebei branch can benefit from it. However, a beginner will be quite lost as to the meaning of some of the poems and words, so first hand explanation by a qualified teacher is needed.
   
   A book that must be in every Xing Yi stylist's library.



2. This book is less than 90 pages long, and 17 of them are dedicated to forewards. The "meat" of the book consists of short verses regarding the five Xingyi techniques (pi, quan, beng, pao, and heng), and since both the original Chinese text and the English translations appear on the pages, they fill up twice the space than the actual content needs.
   
   This book might be good to have in your collection if you're already a practitioner of Xingyiquan, but it would probably be of little interest to anyone else.



3. This type of book is perfect for someone really studying the art of Xing Yi Quan. If you know the base material well, you probably also know some version of the key concepts covered here. There are not enough works like this in English. This book, which is not intended as an introduction to the art in the instructional sense fulfills the needs of practitioners who need to commit to memory the art's key principles. Mr. Groschwitz included the Chinese text as well, which is a big plus for those who can read Chinese a bit. Though I don't always agree with his translation exactly, I still think this book should be on Xing Yi practitioner's bookshelves without exception.



4. At first glance this poetry is straightforward and even boring -- but the details so methodically spelled out here are often those nuances most often forgotten during the early stages of hsing i practice -- this book will bring you back to the basics and move you forward.



5. China doesn't have these type of manuals anymore.
   Taiwan might have a few.
   The translator and publisher
   did an important contribution to Chinese martial arts
   manual preservation.
   
   Difficult Chinese writing, these are truly the old old school writings.
   You need a college level course in Hong Kong to understand this.
   Or hopefully the yahoo hk dictionary would be enough.
   
   So, be glad the translation is here.

5 comments about Complete Kickboxing: The Fighter's Ultimate Guide to Techniques, Concepts and Strategy for Sparring and Competition.

1. As said before me this book lives up to its title. It is very complete, the author talks extensivly not only on every aspect of kickboxing I've ever heard of, but also of many I haven't. The book is easy to understand and the author has a unique style of writing and organization that keeps you interested. This is one of the best martial art books I've ever owned.



2. I teach MMA ,THAI BOXING AND C.Q.C ,i ordered this book out of curosity and I must admit I think its a great COLLECTION of DRILLS/KICKBOXING Knowledge in one book ,the writers have really gone to great lengths to detail kickboxing,the strategy,concepts for training etc and i would receommned this to any teacher and fighter as well as student ,one of the best M.A books i have read in years.



3. this book covers everything that u would ever need to know in kickboxing. it shows correct techniques, drills, sparring, and strategies that are employed in kickboxing. the authors do an excellent job of explaining the methodically correct way to approach the materials discussed in the book. the book also has sections on strenght training and conditioning for kickboxing. it even contains real life stories of what the authors experienced in their years as kickboxer. a must have for anyone wisjing to train proficiently in the sport of kickboxing. 5 star effort!



4. This is the most comprehensive stand-up fighting book I've read. The authors are not only incredibly knowledgeable but they are articulate--breaking down the moves to their most basic and understandable forms. My background is ground-fighting, so that ability to break things down in a way that even a thick headed guy like me can understand it is incredibly valuable to those of us who are looking to expand our fight game. Even if you have an extensive stand-up background, I think that you would find this book valuable because of all the information it gives on competing and on the world of pro-fighting. This is just one guy's opinion, but if you are looking to compete either in MMA, kick-boxing or some other kind of stand-up fighting I'd say you definitely need to read this book and keep it as a ready reference in your tool box.



5. I can't say I own all the books on stand up fighting, but I have a few. since this is about kickboxing (the ring sport), I can say it's full of tips, drills, and insights. it's like having an experienced coach, I guess.
   most other books I have on the subject merley describe the tools, but there's usually very few elements on strategy, mindset etc.
   
   well this book is full of it! ( I mean strategy and mindset stuff, and they're excellent.)
   
   either you train in a similar sport or you want to be an enlightened spectator, this book is the most interesting I found.

5 comments about Iceman: My Fighting Life.

1. This book is absolutely amazing. Its a book written by the great MMA fighter Chuck Liddell about his life. From the moment he was born and later raised by his grandfather and mother till his victorious fight he held in the UFC against Wanderlai Silva.
   
   Besides all Chuck's feedback and tips about his different MMA fights, his book gives a lot of fighting principals and lessons that any martial artist would learn from. For example, I particularly liked the part about Chuck's earlier fight in his life against a bunch of bullies in the street where he makes sure his back is against the wall so he can have all his opponents on the same side! He was able to defeat them all together.
   
   He also speaks about his training strategy before the big UFC fights, which we all can learn from and immitate.
   
   Very courageously also, Chuck shares with us his mistakes, which some led to losses, for us to learn from. He was quite honest and straight forward in his book.
   
   The book is well written and very interesting. It is divided into 47 small chapters with very exciting language and ideas, which makes reading the book quite useful and also fun.
   
   I highly recommend this book.



2. this book is a great book if you like the ufc and are interested on the making of a ufc fighter. it is very well written and very easy to follow. i know after reading it i have a very differant opinion of chuck liddel. the book takes you from his birth and his family and tells how he was a cripple as a very young boy. it tells who had a big part of showing him the way to manhood. more importantly it tells of how there is much more to the man than what we see when he fights. i always thought he is a great fighter but now i also think he is a great man out of the ring and i find myself realy bumming out as latly he has fought some very tough men and has not fared well. ide hate to see him quit but i dont want to see him get his brain scrambled either. he is to smart for that. i hope its an intense book by an intense ufc fighter. he is number 1 in my book



3. The 2 stars is not for the book, it is because I never received the book. They said it was the wrong address. I did get a full refund and I'm sure it is a good book. Sorry Chuck.



4. I had interest to read this book,so I bought it.
   It's not terribly long and can pretty much be read in a weekend but is a pretty fun read nonetheless.
   
   Their are a few times you can tell the co-author, Chad Millman takes quiet a few liberties in painting extra detail into events in Liddells life.
   He never over-exagerates anything,but some of descriptions of Chuck made me laugh out loud. It in some points gets a little on the "cheese" side so to speak.
   Another bad mark I give to this book is the way Chuck bashes Joh Perretti.
   I don't know if Liddells claim is true or not that Perretti asked him to keep his fight standing,but I hate to see a guy like Perretti who did so much for this sport,the unsung hero of MMA never get the due respect he deserves.
   
   But other than that I think fans of Liddell with really enjoy reading this somewhat brief biography of "The Iceman".
   Their are plenty of great stories in this book and for that it is worthy of ready.



5. If you are a UFC or Chuck Liddell fan you will likely enjoy this book. It isn't the BEST book I've read in terms of a "behind the scenes" story (see Eric Bishoffs book I also reviewed which I find was the best non-fiction read like this in a while for me) but it does go into detail on chucks life before the UFC as well as in the UFC. He gives somewhat interesting thoughts on each of his big matches, from Tito, the titles, his relationship with Dana White, but I can't say I was turning pages or sharing what I read with friends. It's like an ongoing interview from someone who has been there, done that, and wants to tell you all about how it went each step of the way. It was a good read in general being a UFC fan, and if you are it's probably worth the time to read it.