“To South Paw or not to Sout Paw, that is the question this post will answer.” – Thacker

MMA and Your Boxing Stance

Inside the world of Mixed Martial Arts there is a dilemma that many beginners face which remains a point of contention and honestly even for the more advanced MMA fighters:  Should face my opponent with my power punching hand to the rear or front?

UFC MMA Gloves

There are a huge assortment of brands that are associated with the retail sales of mma sparring gear. It usually helps if you narrow your search some by looking for the brands with the best reputation. UFC is a brand that we all know better as the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and they are also known for their quality. Everlast has also been a widely used and trusted brand amongst many different sports, even more so in mixed martial arts. MMA brand mma gear is also another quality brand that you should really consider when making your purchase decisions because of the quality that they offer.

Just starting a mixed martial arts routine? Maybe your child has just enrolled? Either way you will need to be knowledgeable about the types of gear that are really needed to protect yourself or your child. You should build your sparring gear set with a mouth guard, shin guards, some groin protection and sparring gloves. There are several other items that should be considered too, like a couple sets of hand wraps and a set of knee pads. The fact is that it is a dangerous sport if you do not protect yourself with the proper sparring gear.

Those martial artists that have taken up Tae Kwon Do can find that sparring and competing is quite different than with most other martial arts. Besides Tae Kwon Do’s unique style the biggest difference is that sparring and competitions are for points not knock outs or submissions.  Whether or not you see yourself as a skilled fighter already, point sparring is a whole different game that is challenging for everyone.

A great Tae Kwon Do competitor is one who is fast, agile and knows how to make it look good for the judges.

Sparring is one of the most essential elements in any type of martial arts training. However it is all to easy for most to

Sparring Leads to Better Skills

fall into the habit of martial arts training with the same sparring partner for every class. You may great at beating this opponent week after week. However even if you think they are the toughest competitor in your class or gym this is a dangerous pitfall you need to change. The problem is that you become far to used to how the same opponents react and what moves they use.

To most people, the continents of North and South America are not immediately associated with the martial arts. On closer inspection, however, the region reveals itself as a cultural melting pot in which vibrant, indigenous, tribal fighting methods stand side-by-side with martial arts traditions from Europe and Asia. Central and Not America’s most popular martial arts are hybrid systems that have emerged through the continual evolution and amalgamation of indigenous and imported systems.

Fabric Of Modern Culture

“Fast, functional, comfortable, safe and good looking,” describe the ProForce? Velocity Chest Guard from Master Nick Patakos.

Once the rear straps are adjusted for the first time, students can put on this chestguard like a jacket (in a matter of seconds), which closes in the front with a hook and loop fastener.

MMA concentrates on strikes and grappling techniques. Martial arts strikes use either a weapon or body part to execute an attack on an opponent. Mixed martial arts competitors use fist punches, leg and foot kicks, and head butts. Grappling involves gripping and controlling the opponent without the use of strikes. A variety of holds and choke holds are used during MMA competitions.

Popular Fighting Styles

Whether you are in Taekwondo, Karate, or any type of MMA you have worked on learning the sidekick. Here is a great video on the foundation of many martial arts, the sidekick:

Announcement from Sensei Hans Ingebretsen:

Dear Fellow Martial Artists,

I would like to personally invite you to take part in Camp bushido West, the premier judo and ju jitsu summer camp on the West Coat. Each year we host around 100 participants at this week-long training camp, held at the beautiful Old Oak Ranch near Sonora, California. We employ a staff of some of the highest-level instructors, including former Olympic competitors, national and world champions, and teachers from the Kodokan.

This week-long camp is perfect for family vacations, as it is in the Sierra Nevada Gold Country, with many tourist sites nearby, and with Yosemite National Park just a few miles away. Martial artists come from around the United States to attend this camp, with participants coming from as far away as Alaska, Vermont, Colorado, Idaho, Arizona, Ohio, New York, and many other far-flung states. I guarantee your skill level will be elevated from this week-long intensive. With air-conditioned rooms and air-conditioned workout areas, a large swimming pool, paintball, fishing, and hiking, this camp has something for everyone.