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Why you are training mixed martial arts incorrectly.
Common misconceptions with separating training into 1 focus (only BJJ, only boxing).
Mixed Martial Arts can be divided into 4 dominant skill areas
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Common misconceptions with separating training into 1 focus (only BJJ, only boxing).
Mixed Martial Arts can be divided into 4 dominant skill areas
Continue reading to learn more...
PHASE 1
When 2 athletes have no connection with one another,
Draws skills from western boxing, Muay Thai, karate, free style wrestling etc.
The fighters are jockeying for position, and trying to dominate the DIRECTION of the fight.
Will it go down? Will it stay up?
When 2 athletes have no connection with one another,
Draws skills from western boxing, Muay Thai, karate, free style wrestling etc.
The fighters are jockeying for position, and trying to dominate the DIRECTION of the fight.
Will it go down? Will it stay up?
PHASE 2
The Clinch: The 2 athletes are standing, but have a hold of each other.
Its key components, form Muay Thai, Greco Roman Wrestling, freestyle wrestling, judo
The Clinch: The 2 athletes are standing, but have a hold of each other.
Its key components, form Muay Thai, Greco Roman Wrestling, freestyle wrestling, judo
PHASE 3
Fence Fighting: Fence boxing,
The 2 athletes are in a clinch, but locked on a fence, which dramatically changes the skills required for success.
Under and over hooks are a key in this phase, as well as taking your opponent away from the cage for takedown.
Fence Fighting: Fence boxing,
The 2 athletes are in a clinch, but locked on a fence, which dramatically changes the skills required for success.
Under and over hooks are a key in this phase, as well as taking your opponent away from the cage for takedown.
PHASE 4
The ground: Divided into top and bottom position.
Most have a Jiu Jitsu framework, but it is a combination of Muay Thai elbows, but these are very different from standing position elbows.
The ground: Divided into top and bottom position.
Most have a Jiu Jitsu framework, but it is a combination of Muay Thai elbows, but these are very different from standing position elbows.
You are throwing boxing hooks on the ground, but these are very different from standing, as your body position is squared.
You can not train all 4 of these PHASES in 1 MARTIAL ART.
Nor can you simulate the 4 PHASES unless you are integrating them all together in a single training session.
Yes refining technique in single component training (just boxing, just BJJ) is beneficial
Nor can you simulate the 4 PHASES unless you are integrating them all together in a single training session.
Yes refining technique in single component training (just boxing, just BJJ) is beneficial
But the skills of mixed martial arts go BEYOND one single martial art, this is how MMA is constantly growing and the fighters are getting better and better.
A jab isn’t just a striking threat, it is also a blinder for a take down opportunity, GSP used his superman punches effectively due to his ability to close distance, blind with the jab and secure takedowns.
You have both a boxing and wrestling threat in this instance.
You have both a boxing and wrestling threat in this instance.
The 4 PHASES are where the biggest changes are seen in MMA,
It is constantly evolving, new techniques for all the 4 phases will continue to develop as the sport grows.
The ability to effortlessly combine striking with grappling, with clinching and fence control is the key.
It is constantly evolving, new techniques for all the 4 phases will continue to develop as the sport grows.
The ability to effortlessly combine striking with grappling, with clinching and fence control is the key.
So when you are training boxing, BJJ, Muay Thai seperately,
Be aware that someone training both in a mixed martial arts setting will be much better prepared to dominate the encounter.
It is like practising 3 point shooting in basketball, but never simulating matches.
Be aware that someone training both in a mixed martial arts setting will be much better prepared to dominate the encounter.
It is like practising 3 point shooting in basketball, but never simulating matches.
Combine the arts.
