Setting Up Takedowns With Strikes
Any experienced fighter can see a takedown coming from a mile away. Takedowns are easily telegraphed and could leave you vulnerable to guillotines or knees/strikes to the head. Thus, in MMA, the element of surprise…
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My Life As An MMA Fighter: Leandro “Brodinho” Issa
If I never followed my dreams, I would probably still be living in Ubatuba, probably working in a supermarket or a restaurant. Or, if I continued to hang out with some of the kids from…
Here’s What No One Tells You About Being An MMA Fighter
Not only is MMA the fastest growing sport in the world, it’s also one of the most challenging. As an MMA fighter, you have to be prepared to think strategically and launch your own attacks while…
According To World Champions, Here’s How To Stay Calm Before A Fight
Any fighter, regardless of how many championship belts he/she has won can attest to the nerves he/she feels before a fight. However, regardless of their nerves, they are able to perform as if it is…
4 Reasons Why You Should Attend Greg Jackson’s MMA Battle Tactics Seminar
Every martial artist knows that it takes more than athletic ability, talent, and hard work to become successful in the highest forms of competition. To stay ahead of the pack, he/she must do anything necessary…
How To Integrate BJJ Into Your MMA Game
When Royce Gracie came out and destroyed some of the world’s best martial artists with his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the early days of the UFC, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu became one of the most feared martial arts around….
WATCH: The Best Wrestling Takedowns For MMA (Videos)
The influx of wrestlers joining MMA and doing well in their respective weight divisions shows that wrestlers have the upper hand when it comes to takedowns. Because of the nature of wrestling, especially freestyle wrestling,…
The Best Boxing Techniques For MMA
Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) are undoubtedly two very different combat sports and fighting systems. To completely adopt a traditional boxing stance, or rely only on boxing as a fighter in the sport of…
Here’s How To Increase Your Punching Power
One of the most important aspects of the art of fighting – especially in Muay Thai, Boxing, or MMA – is punching power. Quite simply because, when it comes down to a fight – whether…
How To Come Up With A Game Plan For An MMA Fight
It’s safe to say that some of the best MMA fighters have certainly reaped the benefits of utilizing an intelligent, controlling game plan. After all, it is what makes all the difference in a fight between…
