Mix Martial Arts (MMA) Introduction

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is the fastest growing sport in the world. MMA is a combination of the best fighting systems. It is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, the name of this martial arts speaks for itself of many martial arts mixed into one.


It includes boxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, wrestling, Muay Thai, kickboxing, taekwondo, karate, judo, kung fu and others. A complete fighter is someone who can fight in the 4 primary ranges of combat: kicking, punching, clinching and ground fighting.


There are several methods to determine which is the victorious fighter of a MMA fight. A fighter could win if the other fighter suffer from a :
• KnockOut(KO) 
• Technical Knockout (TKO)
• Submission
• Doctor Stoppage 
• Corner Stoppage and disqualification. 


Knockout - A fighter loses conciousness due to strikes.
Technical KnockOut - A fighter suffers from technical injury such as broken bones.
Submission - A fighter surrenders and taps out.
Doctor Stoppage - Suffers heavy injuries and unable to continue safely.
Corner Stoppage - a fighters men throwing in a white towel as a sign of surrender on behalf of the fighter.
Disqualification - a fighter is disqualified when he does not follows the rules and regulations.


So, basically, these are the basic information about mixed martial arts. What is better than a video to show you more about training and life in learning MMA?


Here's a short motivation training video of various MMA fighters :

So that's all fellow fighters ! :) Check out more about MMA on my next post. Train hard ! - Lucas