Ideal for aspiring or practicing no-holds-barred (NHB) athletes or for anyone seeking an elite fitness routine, this manual employs the regimens of top NHB athletes. Explaining how to apply the scientific concepts of specificity and synergy to create tailored workout routines, this manual features scores of exercises--from old standbys to modern training techniques--for any type of athlete. Requiring minimal time and equipment, the programs in this resource add excitement to routines and keep readers stimulated while providing fundamental training information for all skill levels.

Mark Hatmaker is the author of Boxing Mastery, No Holds Barred Fighting: The Clinch and Boxing Mastery, No Holds Barred Fighting: Savage Strikes, No Holds Barred Fighting: Takedowns, and More No Holds Barred Fighting: Killer Submissions. He is the founder of Extreme Self Protection, a research body that compiles, analyzes, and teaches unarmed combat methods. He lives in Knoxville, Tennessee.