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Your first 4 weeks of MMA

Striking, grappling and how they fit together, five lessons a week.

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Footwork

Moving, cutting angles and controlling distance.

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Punches & combos

The jab, cross, hooks and uppercuts, and how to string them together.

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Kicks & clinch

Kicks, knees, elbows and the clinch game.

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Defense

Slipping, blocking, checking kicks and countering.

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Takedowns, the ground game, submissions and escapes.

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Sparring & fight IQ

Sparring, strategy, timing, and the mental side of fighting.

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Conditioning

Workouts, bag work, cardio, strength and recovery.

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Gear

Gloves, wraps, headgear and what to buy first.

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Evolve MMA · Apr 27

What Is The Southpaw Stance? The Ultimate Guide for Boxing, Muay Thai, And MMA

Summary The southpaw stance is one of the most disruptive and misunderstood positions in combat sports. Defined by a right-foot-forward, left-hand-rear alignment, the southpaw flips the geometry of every exchange…

Muay Thai Citizen · Jul 14, 2022

How to Wrap your Hands for MMA

Your hands are precision instruments made up of bones, muscles, tendons, and nerves. Using your hands is a significant part ...

Evolve MMA · Mar 11

Explosive Takedown Transitions: When And How To Mix Wrestling Into MMA Striking

Summary You’re in the heat of battle during a mixed martial arts (MMA) contest. Your opponent throws hard strikes at you with without caution, giving you plenty of opportunities to land precise counters. But then…

Muay Thai Citizen · Jul 19, 2022

Why are MMA Fighters’ Ears Like That?

Heavily inspired by Bruce Lee’s Game of Death, mixed martial arts (MMA) is incredibly entertaining to watch due to the ...

Evolve MMA · Mar 4

The Art Of Closing Distance: Tips For Grapplers Facing Strikers

Summary One of the most incredible things about mixed martial arts (MMA) is the thrilling game of chess that’s played whenever you step on the mat. You must constantly think of ways to solve problems... Source

Muay Thai Citizen · Jul 18, 2022

Does MMA Build Confidence?

Learning martial arts or, for that matter, MMA (mixed martial arts), is anything but easy. Thanks to the influx of ...

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