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MMA – Mixed Martial Arts

Posted by MMA Fight Gear
at April 21, 2011

What is MMA? The acronym stands for Mixed Martial Arts. This is a type of fighting that mixes a number of different techniques from various martial arts. It is sometimes called no holds barred fighting. Historically, mixed martial arts started around the late 1800s but it was not until the 1970s that MMA became popular through cinema. Bruce Lee and his series of Dragon films brought his unique combat style of fighting to worldwide attention. His style combined every kind of fighting from Jiu-Jitsu and karate to more western styles such as boxing.

Mixed martial arts were not recognized as a sport officially until 1992 with the introduction of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. One form of mixed martial arts, Pankration, which has its origins as an Olympic sport in Greece way back to 648 B.C. is currently under consideration for inclusion as an Olympic event. It combines the arts of both wrestling and boxing. Pankration has made a remarkable revival in the last few decades and particularly since the mid-1990s. This revival is mainly due to the increase in mixed martial arts (MMA) competitions. MMA is today one of the fastest growing sports disciplines which provides added impetus for it to be part of the Olympics.

The structure of MMA rules is still very rudimentary and non-standard. In fact, up until approximately ten years ago there were none at all. This at one point meant that mixed martial arts was a brutal combat sport which that posed a high health risk to anyone who took part. The approach of ‘anything goes’ resulted in many serious injuries for fighters.

The introduction of rules aimed to make certain injurious moves illegal. This included head butting, gouging of eyes and biting. Other areas that were deemed off limits were the groin, throat and kidney areas. There have been growing calls for a uniform set of rules; but because there is no global MMA governing body, each country has a different set of rules. Usually, professional fights have less strict rules than amateur bouts since amateurs are assumed to require more protection.

A mixed martial arts contest will consist of three stages. The first stage is stand-up fighting and includes kicking, punching, elbowing and kneeling techniques. The second stage is clinch fighting and entails holding your opponent to prevent them from hitting you. The final stage is ground fighting which is where you hold down and immobilize your opponent by.

The majority of MMA fighters wear small gloves when fighting. Some prefer to use open-finger gloves whilst others prefer closed ones, which are a bit like small boxing gloves. Sometimes the type of glove allowed will depend on the type of fight, which weight category the fight is under and in which country the fight is being staged.

There are different ways to win a mixed martial arts fight; from straight knockout (KO), technical knockout (TKO) and doctor intervention. Referees may end a contest if they believe that a fighter has taken enough punishment before serious injury is inflicted. Fighters can also be disqualified following a certain number of warnings or use of illegal moves.

Andy Janis

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Mixed Martial Arts Training Gym

Posted by MMA Fight Gear
at April 21, 2011

With mixed martial arts gaining a lot of popularity, it didn’t take long before mixed martial arts training gyms have sprouted around.

People may join to simply increase their fitness levels or train themselves to also participate in mixed martial arts competitions.

Since mixed martial arts are a combination of various fighting techniques, the trainers there will teach you the various disciplines. These may include kick boxing, boxing, judo, jujitsu and wrestling.

Members will be able to practice in a MMA octagon, utilize weights and cardio equipment as well as heavy and speed backs.

Mixed martial arts gym offer different packages to choose from. For instance, you can sign up for the gym membership which allows you to use the facilities but you will not be able to join any of the classes. But if you pay a little more, this will entitle you to join the classes.

The class schedule is usually posted in the bulletin board. There is also a copy which you can bring home. While browsing around the web for a gym, you can also look at it since this is also featured in their website so you this into your schedule. If you are busy at work during the weekdays, don’t worry because you can make up for it since many of them have classes on weekends.

Rates are usually billed on a monthly basis with no time obligation. This means you can cancel your membership any time you like or even freeze it for a short period of time if you will be out of town.

If you don’t want to attend a class, see if there are private lessons being offered. This usually last a hour long and if you paid in advance for 10 sessions, you could get a discount.

But how will you know if this is a good martial arts training gym? For that, you will have to do some research by asking those who are currently the members there or go online since there are websites that review such facilities. The important thing to consider is the ability of the trainer to help you reach your desired fitness level.

You will then set an appointment for a free introductory class so you can get a feel of what it is like to workout in a mixed martial arts training gym. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to ask because part of the job of the trainer is to answer any issues you may have.

If you are still having a hard time looking for a mixed martial arts gym, why don’t you go to a local MMA event and ask to fans and fighters themselves so you will know where they train. You can also ask people at work if any of them are members.

Watching a mixed martial arts competition on television could also help because some gyms are major sponsors. All you have to do is check if there is branch that is in your neighborhood.

You will be more self-confident about yourself when you decide to enroll in a mixed martial arts training gym because what they teach you will be very useful if someone tries to mug you. This is also the first step that everyone has to take if they also want to compete in this sport.

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Mixed Martial Arts – More Than a Hobby

Posted by MMA Fight Gear
at April 21, 2011

There are many different sports or activities that we like to do in our spare time. People use the outlet of sports or other recreational activities in order to stay in shape, stay focused, or to get out some stress that is in their lives. Whatever the reason the individual decides to engage in the extra curricular activity does not matter as much as what they get out of it. The latest craze has been getting involved in mixed martial arts due to aggression as well as the fact that it is a way to defend yourself if you are in danger. However, this art is not a new fad; it has been around for hundred of years, even thousands of years. Not everyone views mixed martial arts fights as sports or ways of defense, they view it as barbaric and unnecessary. No matter what your stance on the topic, there is no denying that it takes dedication, discipline and hard work to master this art.

Whatever your motive, if you want to take some mixed martial arts fighting lessons or mixed martial arts classes for self defense, go right ahead. You know what your reasons and motives are so feel free to look up your local mixed martial arts school and see when they have classes that can fit around your schedule. Sometimes there might not be mixed martial arts schools in your area. It is not uncommon for people to look up mixed martial arts DVD online. They purchase these DVDs in efforts to get an idea of what it takes to be in the classes in person and to do the mixed martial arts workouts to get in shape. Make sure that if you are ready to pursue this art, you understand the intense physical requirements and the mental determination to practice and study. Many teachers and schools also educate students on the philosophy and responsibilities of this art, along with the physical combat of the art itself.

When a person wants to get some mixed martial arts training in order to have the opportunity to fight professionally, they have to go a little more in depth than regular DVDs. They will have to train and prepare like they never have before. Their bodies will never be the same after they put their selves through this training program. They will have to go through such a rigorous training ritual to be able to go against those who have been fighting mixed martial arts for years. It is more than just the working out and the mixed martial arts apparel or mixed martial art clothing that you need to pull it off. Many say it is a mental state of mind that you have to be in, in order to step into a ring against a person that wants to beat you up. When you step into the ring you have to realized, that it is going to be either you or them that will be going down or tapping out.

When the people who think they can get into the ring right now without training see a match in person or on television they actually change their mind all together. This sport and discipline is not for the weak of spirit or strength. These gentlemen are well built and skilled in a form of art and have been for much of their adult life. They have dedicated time, money, and effort to the pursuit of their sport. Some get into the ring realizing that there is a strong possibility that they could lose and get knocked out. Many people have tried to fight competitively and not been able to hang with the big boys.

Whether you enjoy watching the tournaments, have a son or daughter in the sport or have mastered the skill yourself, there is a lot to be learned from this art. Taking the time to excel at such a complex art is a life-skill that will carry into other areas and help you be disciplined in any area you pursue.

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Finding the Perfect Mixed Martial Arts School

Posted by MMA Fight Gear
at April 21, 2011

Due to the rising popularity of mixed martial arts, martial art schools are appearing everywhere claiming to offer the best M.M.A training around. Schools that once taught Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, Karate, Sport Jiu-Jitsu and other traditional styles are now incorporating the term M.M.A in all their advertising, hoping to take advantage of the booming rise of reality fighting’s popularity.

The instructors at these types of school are usually very proficient in their respective style: Are they efficient at teaching the high quality, diverse M.M.A skills that you are in search of?

Finding a quality mixed martial arts school can prove very difficult for those who have no clue of what to look for. In this article I will discuss several ways to help you determine the quality of the martial art establishments you visit or call on the phone.

Step 1 – Ask them if they teach mixed martial arts

If the academy does not teach it, and have no intention of pretending to do so, they will usually be honest with their reply and will often point you in the direction of another school that better suits your needs.

Many other instructors, when asked will claim that they do teach M.M.A so that they will not lose you as a potential customer. This is not a lie entirely since the term mixed martial arts simply means mixing multiple martial arts together and they may indeed know techniques from different disciplines. You next mission is to find out the background, credentials and competitive/coaching history of the school’s instructors.

Step 2 - Search the names of the school owner / names of the instructor’s on the internet

Get on a computer as soon as you find out the name of the school owner, or the names of the various instructors that teach at that academy. You will be amazed at the amount of info you can find out about people by typing their names into the search engine at Google or some other search engine. You can usually dig up some info about the person’s competitive/coaching history and the various belt ranks or credentials earned by them in their combative discipline.

Step 3 – Find out precisely what styles of martial arts they teach

If you are looking for efficient well rounded mixed martial arts training you must find a school that teaches stand-up striking, ground work, and some form of takedown training. Many different martial art blends can be effective.

I suggest you look for a combination of authentic – the instructor has a recognized belt in BJJ — Brazilian jiu-jitsu training (with gi and no-gi classes), wrestling, boxing and kickboxing. Ideally, the different disciplines should be taught in separate classes to maximize your learning experience.

Step 4 – Ask to try a free class

Don’t be afraid to ask for a free lesson. Even schools that don’t advertise a free introductory class will usually give you one if you request it. Be wary of those that refuse. The free class will give you the opportunity to check out some important things: The school’s atmosphere, the way classes are structured, the teaching skill of the instructor, the enjoyment factor, and the talent of the other students in the class. This type of input will assist you in making your decision to join or not.

Step 5 – Repeat this process at all schools that offer mixed martial arts training in your area

Even if you are satisfied with the first school you check out, be sure to first visit the other M.M.A schools in the area to allow you a comparison between several different places. Also, do not always believe what one martial artist or school owner says about their competitors, as there is often some unwarranted bad-mouthing within the martial arts community. Everyone thinks their place is the best! Get out to all the schools, try your free class at each and make you own decision as to what’s the best place for you.

Step 6 – Ask about all the costs, not just tuition

When you’re ready to enroll in the school of your choice, ask about any additional fees in addition to tuition (testing fees, registration fees, organizational fees etc.). Also, you will probably have to purchase a uniform or some training gear.

Step 7 – You are now a beginning mixed martial artist, congrats!

You have found the ideal school for you and have begun your training in an activity that can offer you many things, fitness, improved confidence, real self-defense skills and plenty of enjoyment. Train smart, train hard, have fun, leave you ego at home and remember you have to be the nail before you can be the hammer. If you don’t know what that means you’ll find out soon.

One more thing, if right away, you’re easily hanging with the school’s top students while grappling or sparring, you’ve picked the wrong place to train.

Over the last three decades I’ve used many different training methods and strategies and have been fortunate to have trained under some of the best coaches in the world in a variety of martial arts disciplines. Fighting in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) was a dream come true for me and I look to help you achieve your personal MMA goals.

Train hard, train smart and most importantly have fun!

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Looking For a Mixed Martial Arts School?

Posted by MMA Fight Gear
at April 21, 2011

Mixed martial arts, is a relatively new phenomenon in the United States, however there’s been tremendous demand for MMA training in Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC areas. When you’re looking for a good MMA program, there are some key points to keep in mind.

Mixed martial arts fights contain four basic ranges of fighting. These four ranges are punching, kicking, clinching, and on the ground. A good MMA school will offer classes and training that cover those ranges. Look for a MMA school that offers Muay Thai Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, submission grappling, Greco Roman and freestyle wrestling, and boxing. In order to compete in the MMA competitions, you’ll need to be trained in those disciplines as well as in combinations.

When you choose a mixed martial arts school in Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC or any other state for that matter, think ahead of time what your ultimate learning goals are. Are you interested in competing in “no rules” MMA competitions? Are you interested in specializing in one discipline? Are you not interested in competing, but are more focused on learning the skills and learning about yourself?

When you look at a school’s curriculum and you talk to the instructors, ask specific questions about how you can achieve your goals. If you want to learn mixed martial arts but not compete outside the school, get a sense of whether or not that is going to be an acceptable goal for you at that school. If you are uncomfortable with the expectations of the training at a school for any reason, voice your concerns to the director or to an instructor and listen carefully to his answer. If he hears your concerns and reassures you that you’ll be able to meet your goals, that might be the school for you. If he insists on pushing you into something where you don’t feel comfortable, that’s probably not the place for you to sign up.

Learning MMA can do great things for your body. Often, people are looking for something to do for exercise that isn’t the same old, same old. MMA can energize your workout time by creating a new routine. It can invigorate your mind by learning new skills and new ways of thinking and moving. Mixed martial arts can be a challenge both mentally and physically. Many people find it a rewarding way to meet their daily or weekly exercise goals and don’t compete on any significant level.

Many people are surprised to find that they enjoy the atmosphere of a MMA school. These schools have an atmosphere of mutual respect where the teachers and students go out of their way to respect each other. Students often find a sense of community in the MMA school that they don’t find in traditional gyms or on sports teams. That sense of belonging and community can be a powerful force in someone’s life and is just one of the benefits of joining a martial arts school.

Studying mixed martial arts is a great way to get in shape, learn traditional martial arts disciplines, and to discover new things about yourself.

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Terms Used in Mixed Martial Arts

Posted by MMA Fight Gear
at April 21, 2011

Mixed martial arts, has become immensely popular in and around the Maryland, Washington D.C, Virginia and other states around the county. There are rules and regulations surrounding many mixed martial art events, which has caused a major explosion in popularity. Many fans of this increasing popular sport are quite unaware of some of the terms associated with this, which is why some of the terminology are being discussed here.

To help fans familiarize themselves with this fun and exciting sport, the meaning of the terminology used or the terms associated with mixed martial arts, will enable them to enjoy this sport much more. Not every aspect of the sport is being reviewed, but enough so that each individual will have a better understanding as they enjoy watching these fascinating competitions.

A technique that will cause an opponent to give up is known as a submission. This is often times associated with the pain this maneuver can cause, when pressure is applied to either a joint or from being choked. Some submission moves are the kimura, rear naked choke, guillotine choke hold, and the triangle choke.

When pressure is applied to the shoulder joint through a shoulder lock move it is known as a kimura. The rear naked choke hold is a strangulation move applied to both sides of the neck along the arteries, which causes the opponent to stop breathing.

Another choke hold that is applied when the opponent’s neck is grabbed from underneath and pressure is applied upward, while their head is being held under the armpit is known as the guillotine choke hold. This type of hold is applied when a take down move is attempted and the defender has a chance to grab hold of their neck.

The triangle choke hold is another type of submission hold, where the opponent is held securely between the legs of the defender. The defender must get his opponents arm behind his neck and then place his ankle behind the knee of the opponent to secure the choke hold. The arm triangle hold is submission hold, where the arms are secured from either a top or back position.

The arm bar move is when the arm is secured and straightened due to pressure being applied from underneath the elbow. A move that is similar to the arm bar, but focuses on causing pain to the knee joint is the knee bar. A submission hold that tends to cause great pain to the ankle joint or the Achilles tendon is the ankle lock.

There are literally too many techniques used for us to list. Many of these moves are known as control positions such as the full mount and half mount. The full mount is executed when the defender finds himself on top of his opponent. This move is not a successful move, if the opponent can rise up. When the defender is holding one of his opponent’s legs between his legs this is known as a half mount.

Mixed martial arts, has become an elite sport that is made up from a combination of strategies and techniques. Hopefully, this article has help you so that the next time you are watching one of these competitions you will be better informed at the terminology being used.

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The Spirit of Mixed Martial Arts

Posted by MMA Fight Gear
at April 20, 2011

In the early times of the history of the world, men were divided within their own groups. Their beliefs and identities were locked upon the ideals of just one dogma. A dogma that they believed as absolute and whose rules shouldn’t be bent even in the slightest. This strong and sometimes blind devotion leads men is what created that division in the ancient times. This kind of loyalty has created the wars witnessed by the past, the discriminations defined by society, and the incomplete development of different crafts, including the martial arts. For thousands of years martial artists around the world, particularly in Asia, have battled over which style is most powerful. They have broken their bones, sacrificed their lives, and have taken those of others in order to prove whose fist wields all the power in the world. The clash of the fists, both from the east and from the west, has continued on and on until young gangster from Hong Kong learned Wing Chun and supplemented his studies with other styles of martial arts and the discoveries of science. This young hooligan from Hong Kong, with his technically selective adoption and discarding of techniques from many styles, and a precise application of anatomy and physiology, gave birth to mixed martial arts, and his name is Bruce Lee.

Perhaps, some people with deeper knowledge and understanding of the martial arts and its history could claim that it is not Bruce Lee who created the concept of mixed martial arts, and they could be right. But history grants the crown of original creation to the people whose names resound up to the ends of the earth, thus it is safe to say that Bruce Lee is the godfather of mixed martial arts. According to him, a martial artist should not tie himself to just one style because every man is unique; so he must only adopt those that is useful to him and discard what is useless from the styles that he is studying. To him, the essence of being a martial artist lies in the search of an artist to find his own style by selectively learning from others and if he could, by discovering things on his own. This is what Bruce Lee meant when he said that a student of Jeet Kune Do should one day make his own Jeet Kune Do.

Many people believe that the idea of mixed martial arts that Bruce Lee supported through the Jeet Kune Do is just another style; just another set of rigidly defined techniques and patterns among a countless number of styles that were created for the past three thousand years. One should understand that the spirit of mixed martial arts is the ability of a practitioner to mix the styles that he has learned throughout his life. The concept of mixed martial arts that Bruce Lee promoted is not a product of mixing styles, it is a process, a continuous process, of keeping what is useful and discarding what is useless.

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The Many Benefits of Introducing Your Kids to Mixed Martial Arts

Posted by MMA Fight Gear
at April 20, 2011

In general, sports are a great outlet for kids. Kids need plenty of free time to play around and imagine or create. But kids also need to learn about their bodies and what their bodies are capable of. Mixed martial arts are a great tool for teaching children about their bodies, their minds, and how to deal with others. Kids from Maryland, Washington DC and Virginia area are enjoying the many benefits that are associated with MMA.

Mixed martial arts provides a great workout for young kids. In a structured environment, kids get strength training without the use of weights that can be dangerous for younger children. They get great cardio workouts that help develop their endurance. They will be trained in the basics of Muay Thai Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and they will learn the basics of other martial arts as well. These classes are always held in a supervised environment and the students are never encouraged to try out moves on each other.

MMA students from Maryland, Washington DC and Virginia and various other places, are students of self-discipline and self-control as well as the physical moves involved. It’s important for parents to understand that these are key aspects of studying MMA, more so than any other sports that children can learn. The students are also taught to respect their teachers and to respect each other. In turn, the other members of the MMA community respect the students. While talent can play a role in being a successful martial artist, the skills that are taught are skills that can be cultivated and developed over time.

Martial arts teach patience and perseverance as well as goal setting. Learning MMA in this sort of school setting helps kids learn that hard work and dedication can bring about the desired results. Hard work is rewarded by having the student rise up to the next level, getting closer to his ultimate goal.

Mixed martial arts teaches kids not only to respect their teachers and their classmates, but it also teaches them to respect themselves. Having respect for themselves means that they will not do anything to impair themselves physically or mentally. It teaches them to respect their physical being as well as their emotional and intellectual being. Martial arts teaches children to approach things with a positive, can-do attitude all the while emphasizing that results come through hard work and discipline. MMA allow your child to both succeed and to fail, understanding that there are things to be learned from both outcomes.

Mixed martial arts teach children to be in control of their thoughts, emotions, and their bodies at all times. This does not promote fighting or any type of abusive or aggressive behavior. The emphasis of martial arts is defensive, not offensive. The goal of any MMA program is to teach the child to be in control of himself in whatever situation he finds himself.

After a child has been studying MMA for even a short period of time, parents will be able to notice a difference in their child. The child will have a greater attention span, he’ll be more respectful, and he’ll be more confident.

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Mixed Martial Arts Training – Muay Thai and Self Defense – Considerations When Bridging the Gap

Posted by MMA Fight Gear
at April 20, 2011

Without a doubt the most crucial phase of a fight whether Mixed Martial (MMA), Muay Thai or self defense is moving from the out of range distance to where we engage the opponent whether offensively or defensively commonly known as “Bridging the Gap”.

This transitional phase is also a part of many MMA fighter’s games that is often not well developed, most relying on speed in their offense of stand up combinations and take down shooting techniques, or on a sprawling and smothering cover tactics to get a clinch that they may or may not win in their defensive tactics.

When we break down this transitional “Bridging the Gap” phase we find that the success of an entry to engage the opponent is dependent on a number of factors that include the movements and intentions of the opponent.

At first, when learning mixed martial arts and Muay Thai fighting, the apparent inability to know an opponent’s intentions may seem to be out of your control, in a mixed martial arts match, and so the reliance on speed of entry or an overwhelming attack flurry is a workable strategy. However, both of these strategies have a degree of risk that is proportional to the speed of the attack launched, particularly against an experienced fighter.

Let us take a brief look at several strategies that we can train, when learning mixed martial arts, Muay Thai or self defense, that will increase our ability to reasonably predict or pre-empt an opponent’s movement in MMA or Muay Thai and therefore greatly reduce the risk factor of our entries and increase our probability of dominating the fight.

1) Learning how to get and utilize angles of entry – The use of angular foot-work for body positioning and the manipulation of the opponent’s position by pushing and pulling are found in this class of entry. The angular concept is also used in defense and counter where the maxim “make him miss, make him pay” is a favorite strategy.

2) Establishing and breaking rhythm – The induction of a rhythm in the process of a fight can give opportunities for manipulation of the opponent that open excellent opportunities for attack. Once a rhythm is induced – often with the jab – it can be broken to give an opening for a decisive attack that catches the opponent completely unguarded.

3) Developing techniques and combinations to misdirect and confuse the opponent – The use of feints, combinations and redirected (progressive indirect attack) attacks are the most commonly known and utilized methods of entry and should be incorporated early when learning mixed martial arts.

4) Developing and drilling techniques for precision and economy of motion – learning, training and drilling attacking techniques that have a minimal amount of preparation and maximum economy of motion is crucial, when learning mixed martial arts, so that the number of potential that your opponent will have a chance to react to (telegraphing of strikes) is minimized. This also requires precision and correct use of body biomechanics to launch an effective attack which, in turn, facilitates…

5) Training and developing speed enhancing movement – as mentioned above correct body biomechanics play an integral role here together with the use techniques that take advantage of the stretch reflex and the use of physiological and neuro-physiological enhancing methodologies such as plyometrics.

6) The use of psychological upsetting tactics that take the opponent of his/her game plan – tactics that unsettle the opponent due such factors as their perceived inferiority, lack of conditioning and accumulation of debilitating hits that slowly weaken them and lead them to “gassing out” and the introduction of self doubt (psyched out).

7) In addition another area we must consider is that of the defensive entry – Attention to good defensive tactics with effective counter-attacks is crucial. When learning martial arts techniques for this situation we must also be aware of the fact that if our purpose is for the mixed martial art and Muay Thai fighting arena there are certain tactics that we should, and must drill, to the point of unconscious competency, whereas, for street self defense these tactics may be totally useless and a different set of strategies must be learned

When learning mixed martial arts, Muay Thai or for that matter any fighting system taking the time to seek out and learn tactics that teach us how to use angles, rhythm, economy of motion, misdirection and speed enhancing movements will pay big dividends in the way we can influence and control the opponent.

This together with disciplined drilling of techniques that maximize economy of motion, reduce telegraph and increase the opponents reaction time, due to confusing entry signals, will greatly enhance your ability to engage the opponent in a manner that increases the probability of domination at this point of the fight.

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Mixed Martial Arts

Posted by MMA Fight Gear
at April 20, 2011

Mixing martial arts have been going on forever in the history of fighting arts around the world. In fact, most systems of martial arts were invented based on a combination and modification of existing arts.

Take judo for example, it was founded by Kano based on the combination and modification of many different styles of jujitsu. Modern Brazilian jujitsu, in turn, was a modification of japanese judo by Helio Gracie. Western boxing originally was based on the modification of western fencing. Kickboxing was found by combining karate kicks with boxing punches. Wing Chun was based on modification of long hand shaolin gung fu systems. JKD was found by Bruce Lee by combining and modifying Wing Chun, boxing and fencing theories.

The list goes on…..

The irony is that while the founders were men who broke traditions and combine and modify things to create things that work better for themselves, after they died, their followers insist on turning their thesis into a must-not-change system.

Because of this attitude, cross training was looked upon as a martial arts crime of disloyalty.

In the 1990s NHB events such as the UFC took the martial arts world by storm and thanks to them, cross training is no longer a martial sin. At first, grapplers were winning because no one knew how to grapple nor did they know how to stop take-downs.

As the sport evolved, people started to realize how important it is to cross train.

That’s why I think it is funny when fans say things like MMA fighting method is the best. People don’t realize that there’s no “best” fighting method; it is always evolving. Like boxing, the champions of today fought a lot different than the champs from the 20s 30s and so on.

Methods have to change; the minute that you think your way is the best, you are done. A good example was the Gracies in UFC; as their competitors evolved, they stood still, and as a result, they got beat.

It is always a good reminder to yourself not to get too much of a ego and instead keep learning and evolving if you want to stay ahead.

One of the biggest misconceptions was the idea that MMA and NHB events are new. The fact is, throughout history, NHB contests and mixing martial arts are as old as man.

The gladiators, death matches in China until it was outlawed after the Nanking killings in 1935, challenge matches in Brazil, sword duels in ancient Japan etc. MMA is not a new concept it just seems new because it’s the first time it is on cable TV globally.

When people think of mixing martial arts, they automatically think of UFC, K1, Pride and other NHB events. However, the truth is, what you mix with martial arts depends on what you are mixing for.

The success of what you mix depends on what you plan to enter. Are you planning to enter NHB, kickboxing, boxing, sport jujitsu or a stick fighting tournament?

The rules are different, there’s no point mixing kicks into your training program if you are planning to enter a boxing match right? And there no point only training punches and grappling if you are planning to enter a stick fighting tournament right?

This is common sense, but the reason I am writing this is because a lot of people only think of one event when thinking about mixing martial arts.

Again, what you mix depends on what you are training for. Knowing this allows you to design a better training program for yourself. That being said, what you mix for different tournaments (NHB, wrestling, stick fighting, boxing etc.) and what you mix for street fighting and real world self protection is very very different as well.

Some things that you have to take into consideration when mixing martial arts for street encounters compared to sport-fighting are: multiple opponents, starting engagement from close quarters, the use and defenses against weapons, the use of verbal distractions and the element of surprise, fighting in difficult environments( bad lighting, stair cases etc.), escaping before more bad guys come instead of staying to win.

Some sport-fighting tactics, attributes and techniques transfers nicely for street fighting but a lot do not. Just like some things for street fighting can be transfered to sport fighting but a lot cannot. Knowing the differences between the ring vs a street encounter, instead of thinking one method will work for both, is the safest and most effective way to train.

I hope this helps the average person get a little better perspective about Mixed Martial Arts in general.

My name is Adam Chan and I started martial arts in 1986 training in classical Wing Chun under sifu Joseph Boychuck. In 1993 I learned a hybrid version of kung-fu from sifu Mike Smith which contained elements of Tai-Chi, Ba Gua, Hsing Yi, Shaolin, natural gate boxing.

In the end, names and styles do not matter but or convenience sake, my system is called Modified Wing Chun.Tracing back what I learned, I realized that it contains elements of fencing, boxing, savate and karate. Some of my own influences are Aikido and Yi-Quan.

Martial arts training can lead one to confidence, creativity, compassion and many other qualities. This led me to research Taoism, motivational psychology and Zen studies. Little by little, I realized that using martial arts as a medium is a great way to help people.

For questions, discussion and more information about this article and related topics please visit my website http://www.pragmaticmartialarts.com

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