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Have you seen the Ultimate Fighting Championship? If you have, then you already know why this sport uses mixed martial arts . For those who have no idea, here are some the facts you should know about. Mixed martial arts made its introduction in early 1990’s. Its growth was very slow at first and it was always both brutal and violent. In the years that followed, rules were set up which helped gain its popularity among the audience which enabled television channels to broadcast it in the airwaves. Despite the rules, matches between two fighters are still violent. Some leave the ring with a broken arm or leg while others have cuts or bruises. The only good news is that no one has died yet in the ring unlike boxing. Just to give you an idea, there are at least 11 boxers who die every year. The reason why you call it mixed martial arts is because a fighter for instance in judo challenges another fighter in another martial art discipline. The key to winning depends on your technique and yo...

What Does It Take To Be  A Mixed Martial Arts Fighter If you are familiar with one martial arts technique, you may be able to win fighting another opponent using the same discipline. But could you do the same if your opponent is using something else when you meet him in the ring? The chances of you winning are fifty-fifty. But if you are familiar with the technique the opponent is using, then your chances become much higher. For that to happen, you have to learn a variety of martial arts and condition yourself like you have never done before. Being able to this makes you a mixed martial arts fighter and since this is not for everyone, you have to commit yourself to the sport and make a lot of changes in your lifestyle. These changes include how you train, how you eat, sleep and even how you live. The downside is that it will affect your family and even your social life. Every sacrifice you make is important because the moment you lose focus, the greater the chances that you...

Why Do You Want To Learn Mixed Martial Arts We do things for a reason. Sometimes, this could just be a spur of the moment. But when you want to learn mixed martial arts, you have to be committed. Mixed martial arts consists of various techniques. Examples of these include karate, judo, aikido, jujitsu and a lot more. The nice thing about each of them is that you can start learning this regardless of your age. So what do you get from learning the mixed martial art? You become self-confident, get a good workout, build up your endurance and have good balance and coordination. This first begins by learning one technique and then moving on to another. When you know them, the trick is now knowing when you switching from one style to the next especially when the need calls for it. Many people want to learn mixed martial arts for defensive purposes and this is a very good reason. Some say that this is much better than a self-defense course because this is useless if the attacker is much ...

Mixed Martial Arts is Growing Mixed martial arts is growing in popularity ever since rules were implemented for the safety of those in the ring and you can now watch it on television. It captures an audience both young and old since what happens either in the cage or ring is not scripted unlike wrestling. There are two main styles of MMA. These are sport and street. In sport, two unarmed competitors fight it out using the same or different martial art discipline. Here, you can’t bite, insert fingers to any bodily crevices, attack the groin and eye gouging. In street, you are allowed to use a weapon of your choice but the first is more popular that the other. Just to prove how popular mixed martial arts is, various organizations have been formed since the Ultimate Fighting Championships was established in 1993. There is PRIDE, International Fighting Championships and Elite XC. You can watch UFC fights on pay per view which is featured in Spike TV. Elite XC airs their events afte...

Hallo guys, You have probably heard of karate or judo. But did you know that there is such a thing called mixed martial arts? Mixed martial arts or MMA is a full contact combat support which allows players to fight in a competition using various fighting techniques. The rules allow the fighters to use various striking and grappling techniques both while standing and on the ground. But MMA was first introduced by the Greeks in 648 B.C. Back then, it was called the pankration which was introduced into the Olympic Games. Records show that there was a similar version of this in the 1800’s which continued on in the early 1900’s until the MMA came out in 1993 with the establishment of the Ultimate Fighting Championship or UFC. The difference between the MMA and those in the past is that this was initially created to find out which hand to hand combat technique works best to fight in a combat situation so fighters of various disciplines were gathered. During that time, there were only...

The productivity of individuals can be enhanced greatly through proper nutrition and fitness. If you indulge in active physical activities like mixed martial arts, you will become physically fit and healthy individual. With physical activity, nutrition, and fitness, you can live a longer life. Since mixed martial arts involve rigorous training sessions, your body can suffer greatly if you have poor nutrition. In order to perform well during the trainings and in competitions, you should have adequate knowledge about your nutritional needs. One way to find out is by consulting a doctor or a nutritionist. If you don’t want to end up with injuries, you should be aware of your body’s limitations. Before starting your strength training, you should first do warm up exercises. Try to do exercises that involve all the major muscles of your body. Once the muscles are activated, you will have enough strength to do intense workouts. If you do the exercises carelessly and rapidly, you will decr...

Yes they can. It’s actually not that hard to bring them into learning mixed martial arts. Some kids are so eager they are the ones suggesting it to be taught to them. Though with much speculation and worry, parents don’t let their child get acquainted with the sport until they have reached an understanding of what mixed martial arts really mean. On the eyes of a child Watching how fighters do it on television will give your kids a better idea on how the art works although, that would be a bit violent especially on the eyes of a four-year old child. If a parent wishes to let their kids understand how the sport works, it is advisable that the kids are guided as often as possible. Talk to your child about the benefits of the sport and why they are taking it. This will make the child further understand that the sport is not merely for combat but for defending oneself and as a form of creative exercise. As a matter of fact, martial arts, in the general sense can induce discipline and re...

There are various styles adapted from its conventional form like stances used in boxing which lacks efficient counters to takedowns and leg attacks. It is common that a fighter trains under several coaches teaching different methods or techniques to improve different aspects of the game in an instant. Speed drills, flexibility, heart conditioning, and strength training are also important in a fighter’s training. There are schools willing to train certain MMA fighters, leading to a genre within its own category. In the present time, MMA is no longer concerned with only the competitive fighters. This sport is now common among the traditional and non-traditional fighters of this generation. It is now widely taught and has become an accessible sport accepted by wider aspects of ages. Hybrid Hybrid styles can be used by a fighter through the fight course in order to achieve his victory. While some participants have been concluded successful in taking down their opponents through groun...

What do you do when you’re in a hostile situation? Do you cry, ran away, or fight back? You don’t have to be big and strong to defeat your rival. All you need to do is to learn various mixed martial arts techniques and you’re ready to defend yourself. To be able to perform the various techniques involved in a particular fighting system, you should have all the proper equipments; it always begins with the clothes you wear. The clothing used in the different forms of martial arts varies. If you’re into Tae Kwon Do, karate, and judo, you will need to have your own belts, trousers, and jackets. There are little variations depending on the three styles. The jacket used by Judo students are tough and durable cotton fabric because players pull on the clothing to throw their competitor off-balance. The trousers should be above the student’s ankles so that the feet’s movements are not obstructed. Belts are made from thick cotton and to make it durable, it should be double stitched. The sk...

Mixed martial arts is more popularly known as MMA. You can easily defeat your opponents by using a combination of various combat techniques. Recently, MMA has become extremely popular in the different countries of the world. One of the best known competitions is the ultimate fighting championships.  Different martial arts techniques are utilized by various MMA players. The main aim of these MMA competitions is to identify the best combat techniques that can be used in everyday life. Today’s competitions are a bit different because stricter rules are being followed since the sport is already accepted all throughout the world. Still, there is still no established central organization to create standard rules for the game. The MMA rules vary depending on the place where the competitions are held. In most mixed martial arts competitions or tournaments, grappling or striking techniques are used. It can include punches, knees, and kicks. Aside from that, players can also execute swee...

With the rules and sanctioning of certain mma events there has been an explosion of new followers of mma (mixed martial arts) The purpose of this article is to help familiarize the new fans of this sport with some of the terms that are used. If you have a basic understanding with some of the terminology you will find viewing the sport more enjoyable. Keep in mind that this description is not inclusive of every aspect, but more of a guide for the beginner. Submissions: submissions are techniques that cause the receiver to give up due to pain being applied to a joint or strangulation from a choke. Here are some of the basics. Kimura: A shoulder lock that applies pressure to the shoulder joint. Rear Naked Choke: A choke that apples strangulation to both sides of the neck (both arteries) it also impedes breathing. Guillotine Choke: This is where the defender reaches underneath the attacer's neck and applies upward pressure, with the attackers head under the defender’s armpit. I...