BJJ is a key component in modern MMA fighting and it has been like that since day 1 and Royce Gracie dominating over other styles. In this day and age, BJJ skills are so important that each fighter must have solid ground skills if they want to succeed in cage fighting. Naturally, some of them…
Professional MMA has fighters with a range of different martial arts backgrounds. But, there are two main fighting styles striking and grappling. I wanted to know what the best fighting style is in MMA, so I did some research, and here’s what I found. On average, striking is the best fighting style for MMA. The…
MMA has recently become very popular. It is a real fight involving strikes and grappling but some moves are not allowed. So, in this article, I will explain if MMA is good for self-defense. As a general rule, MMA is good for self-defense. MMA teaches a skill set that covers all parts of a self-defense…
MMA and BJJ are two separate forms of combat that do not share much in common. Yes, BJJ plays a big role in modern MMA. But if you look at these two as separate martial arts, there are very few similarities. But which one is better and why? MMA is a versatile all-around system, and…
MMA is a game of inches where size plays a big factor. A few inches of reach or height advantage is often a decisive factor and directly impacts the outcome of the fight. That being said, how tall are UFC fighters from each weight class? Who is the tallest UFC fighter of all time? The…
Despite the fact that pro matches look brutal on TV, MMA training actually has many physical and mental benefits which is one of the main reasons why the sport is growing so fast. In this day and age, gyms are opening up on every corner with people of all ages and genders signing up for…
Age is definitely a factor in contact sports such as MMA, and martial arts. As you get older the body doesn’t recover as quickly, and physical output is diminished. But, how old is too old to start MMA? Overall, 36 years of age is too old to start MMA. It takes about 5 years to…
MMA is a great hobby, that both gets you in shape, and builds your self-confidence. Before, signing up for classes it’s a good idea to know what a reasonable price is. I analyzed the price of many different MMA gyms to see how much they cost, and here’s what I found. On average, MMA classes…
MMA fighters are professional athletes. It’s no secret that being in top physical condition is a huge advantage for an MMA fighter. But, they also need to have a high level of technical skill, so today I will cover how MMA fighters train. In general, MMA fighters do a mix of cardio exercises and technical…
MMA is a combat sport that includes 14 weight classes issued by the “Unified Rules of MMA”. Each athlete has to pick the weight class they are going to compete in according to their physical size and ability to cut weight. But how do MMA weight classes actually work? MMA weight classes are weight limits…