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Training Tips For Your First MMA Fight

Joshua — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:00:24 +0000

If you’ve been training for awhile, you might be ready to try your first amateur MMA bout. The best way to gauge as to whether you are ready or not for that first step into the cage is to talk to your instructors and trainers at your MMA gym. Of course, if you don’t belong [...]

Obscure Forms Of Martial Arts

Joshua — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:00:40 +0000

When one thinks about martial arts, words such as Karate, Kung Fu or Jiu-Jitsu probably spring to mind. There are Taekwondo schools in just about every town and many MMA gyms offer classes in any of these aforementioned arts, as well as Muay Thai and possible Judo. However, there are many martial arts that most [...]

Kids & MMA: What You Need To Know

Joshua — Mon, 27 May 2013 16:00:22 +0000

Millions of children in the United States enjoy taking martial arts classes. They offer a great way to teach discipline and self-defense as well as building confidence. If your kid wants to take it a step further and take MMA lessons, you probably are a bit concerned about safety. Mixed martial arts certainly can be [...]

New To MMA: What You Need To Know

Joshua — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:00:18 +0000

While mixed martial arts has only been organized and televised for the last 20 years or so, the sport’s roots go back many hundreds of years. Fighters use skills from the world’s most ancient of martial arts as well as new styles of fighting. This versatility is what makes MMA so excited to watch and [...]

Why You Need To Join An MMA Gym

Joshua — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:59:39 +0000

There are many reasons why joining an MMA gym is a better idea than heading to one of those traditional fitness centers. While you certainly can get a decent workout using treadmills, cross-trainers and weight equipment, an MMA gym can provide you with a much more enriched experience. Mixed martial arts gyms provide plenty of [...]

The World’s Best Boxing Movies

Joshua — Sun, 05 May 2013 15:00:16 +0000

Boxing is a fantastic form of exercise and just as much fun to watch as it is to participate. For those who love everything about boxing, it is a good idea to take your love of boxing onto the big screen and make sure to catch the following great boxing movies. The top two boxing [...]

MMA Facts You Probably Did Not Know

Joshua — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:00:55 +0000

Just three decades ago, few people had ever heard of mixed martial arts, but since the first UFC back in the early 1990s, this sport has definitely gained a massive following. MMA fans know that the sport combines elements of everything from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to boxing to wrestling and Muay Thai, but there are some [...]

Great Quotes About Mixed Martial Arts

Joshua — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:00:02 +0000

Baseball Hall of Famer Yogi Berra once said, “I never said most of the things I said.” He also said, “It’s like dj-vu all over again.” These head-scratching comments are just a few of the more memorable sports quotes from athletes throughout the years. Of course, there are plenty of inspiring quotes from athletes and [...]

Strengthen & Condition: An Essential Part Of MMA Training

Joshua — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:00:19 +0000

Becoming a mixed martial artist requires a great deal of commitment and plenty of hours of training each week. Not only will you take classes in specific forms of martial arts, such as a Jiu Jitsu class or a Muay Thai class, you also will need to include strength training and conditioning classes. Each of [...]

Building Your MMA Skill Set

Joshua — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:00:16 +0000

MMA training is serious business, and in order to become successful, it is imperative that you find a professional gym that offers a myriad of training options. You need to become skilled in multiple fighting styles, training with experts in each of the main components of mixed martial arts. While you can’t depend on boxing [...]