Mixed Martial Arts

Mixed Martial Arts
Mixed martial arts, better known as MMA, is a form of
sports that involves the use of a mixture of martial art
combat techniques to win over the opponent. MMA has become
very popular in recent years and MMA championships like the
"UFC" or Ultimate Fighting Championships have become very
popular.

MMA began with pitting one martial art technique with
another under minimal rules, so that the martial art which
would be the most effective in day to day life could be
found. Modern mixed martial competitions have evolved from
such events, but rules are much stricter due to which, the
sport has been promoted into acceptance. However, there is
no centralized sanctioning authority for mixed martial arts
and the rules vary from place to place or organization to
organization.

Striking and grappling are the common techniques used in
MMA. Striking techniques involve kicks, knees and punches
while grappling techniques involve the use of holds, sweeps
and throws. Techniques like eye-gouging, biting and fish
hooking are considered illegal in most MMA competitions.
Other techniques like head butts, spinal locks and elbows
may or may not be considered legal in different MMA
organizations.

In MMA competitions, victory is based on the judge's
decision, submission or knockout. A competitor's corner man
can also decide the outcome of the match and so can the
match doctor if the competitor is injured to an extent that
he/she can no longer fight properly.

Competitors participating in MMA have to train themselves
in a variety of fighting styles so that they can
effectively overcome their opponents. MMA training usually
involves stand up, clinch and ground combat. To make the
stand up combat effective, boxing and kickboxing are
taught. These improve kicking, punching, kneeing and most
important of all-footwork. Freestyle wrestling is taught to
improve clinching. Additionally, competitors are trained in
Muay Thai to improve the striking power during a clinch.
Training in Brazilian Jujitsu and Sambo improves ground
combat by improving the competitor's positioning. Further,
shoot wrestling, catch wrestling and judo are taught to
enhance the competitor's ground combat abilities.

Some of the best competitors are well rounded fighters.
But, they all specialize really well in one aspect of mixed
martial arts. Sometimes this style is so dominant that it
is overwhelming for the other opponent.

Success in modern martial arts lies in adapting many
styles. These styles have to be altered accordingly. Today,
MMA competitors do not train in a particular style but
train all the styles together. Flexibility plays a very
important role in succeeding in MMA competitions. MMA is
physically a very demanding sport and being competent is
the only key to success.

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