Should you train for MMA with grappling gloves or Boxing gloves?

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In MMA fights, grappling is one of the basic techniques of fighting to outperform one’s competitor. MMA grappling gloves are open-fingered and light. It gives more gripping strength than boxing gloves can do. But Grappling gloves tend to be exposed to injury while training, especially punching heavy bags. This is because MMA training is extensive … Read more

How many times a week will an MMA fighter strength train?

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Strength training involves physical exercises namely bodyweight exercises, isometrics exercises, and plyometric exercises. These exercises are designed to improve strength and endurance. It also incorporates a variety of core physical training techniques that an MMA fighter requires. Today’s topic is about strength training, and how many times MMA fighters are supposed to do it in … Read more

What is sparring in boxing/MMA?

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Sparring is boxing somebody using light blows, usually for practice only. As sparring partners both enjoy friendly fights to the extent they need to fight seriously so that they can fight in a real competitive match. Today we will learn about sparring in boxing or MMA. Sparring is a simulation of a real fight: Sparring … Read more

Can I learn MMA on my own?

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Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is the fastest-growing combat sport that many fans desire to become MMA fighters by learning on their own. There are many reasons for taking lessons in MMA fights. Masculinity is one of them. Some people want to flaunt their physical strength and bodily attraction. But most people prefer taking MMA fighting … Read more

How useful is MMA in a street fight?

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MMA ( Mixed Martial Arts) is the only fighting system close to real fighting. In a street fighting scenario, one has to defend himself from the assailant using all the necessary techniques learned from mixed martial arts. Because these traditional arts were taught to use for offensive and defensive purposes on the battlefield since prehistoric … Read more

Should I join a gym or start with MMA training?

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MMA training from the very beginning gives a committed beginner a better workout. But it does not necessarily mean that an MMA trainee would not care about traditional gym workouts at all. Today we shall discuss the benefits of using traditional gym and  MMA training without a gym. Significance of MMA Gym: Before going for … Read more

What is the difference between Combat Sambo and MMA?

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Apparently Combat Sambo and MMA have little difference in terms of incorporating other martial arts to use it own. MMA originated and developed in the USA, while Combat Sambo is also a martial art developed by the Soviet Red Army in the early 1920s to improve unarmed hand-to-hand combat abilities. Today we will discuss the … Read more

What is the best training to start MMA?

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MMA is a  combat sport. The fighters use different techniques of martial arts from boxing, judo, karate, muay thai, Bjj, and wrestling. So the training of these martial arts is beyond limit. On top of everything, Mixed Martial Arts fights are extreme and ultimate. So the would-be fighters must exercise according to the proven formulae. … Read more