MMA Combat Training Techniques Every Tactical AThlete Should know

The modern battlefield is a different place than it was even ten years ago. The services have become very reliant on hardware versus the combat training of the human system. In my military combat experience I have found that a basic understanding and practice of hand to hand combat techniques such as what you may see in a typical MMA match can prove invaluable in combat. I would like to talk about some of the techniques that I have found useful but I don’t want to give the impression that this is a complete system and besides, anyone who says they can train you everything you need to know for combat with a few basic moves is a fraud plain and simple. So here are some of my top techniques that I think could be useful if added to a regimen to make training sessions more focused. . . . → Read More: MMA Combat Training Techniques Every Tactical AThlete Should know

Boxing Boots for Beginners

Boxing boots are a specific style of footwear exclusively designed for the sport. Adopting the old saying which states that great punches ought to begin with the feet, these boots are created with level soles to improve individual’s maneuvring or pivoting when throwing power punches. Also, they are meant to give the fighter with excellent ankle support, avoiding sprains as well as other other injuries to the ankle. . . . → Read More: Boxing Boots for Beginners

Will MMA Ever Be Legal in NY

Despite the success of Mixed martial arts in the last five years, still it hasn’t stated the status it rightfully warrants. While countless fans cannot hardly wait until the couple weeks ultimately end in between Ultimate fighting championship and Strikeforce cards, there are still many cities and states in the USA that have yet to jump to the Mma wagon. Many feel it’s unsafe, and even not regulated properly. . . . → Read More: Will MMA Ever Be Legal in NY

UFC 92 Flashback: Mir, Evans and Rampage Prevail

UFC 92 was a high impact affair, with Rashad Evans defeating Forrest Griffin by TKO to win the light heavyweight title and Frank Mir knocking out Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to claim the UFC interim heavyweight title. The event had been dubbed The Ultimate 2008 and every one of the main cards six matches ended via TKO. . . . → Read More: UFC 92 Flashback: Mir, Evans and Rampage Prevail

Which is Better, Classical Martial Arts or MMA?

Classical Martial Arts against MMA, this is an fascinating question. On one hand, we have the classical practitioner, as in Krav Maga or Tai Chi Chuan and that sort of art. On the other hand we have the people who praise the UFC and regimens such as one would see on Strikeforce. . . . → Read More: Which is Better, Classical Martial Arts or MMA?

UFC 99: Rich Franklin Tops Wanderlei Silva In Thrilling Main Event

From a business standpoint, the UFCs first trip to Germany will clearly fall short of their success in the UK. From poor ticket sales to a downright hostile German media, its been one headache after another for Dana White and company. That was all forgotten thanks to an entertaining if somewhat uneven fight card highlighted by a spectacular main event between Rich Franklin and Wanderlei Silva. Franklin would ultimately win the unanimous decision victory, but the fight itself far exceeded the expectations of most fans. . . . → Read More: UFC 99: Rich Franklin Tops Wanderlei Silva In Thrilling Main Event

Strikeforce Signs Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza

The San Jose, CA based Strikeforce MMA promotion recently announced that they have signed Brazilian middleweight Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza to a multifight contract. He is expected to make his Strikeforce debut on the same October event as recently signed Fedor Emelianenko, which will be broadcast on the Showtime premium cable network. Though it didnt receive anywhere near the media attention of Emelianenko’s rejection of the UFC for Strikeforce, MMA experts know full well that ‘Jacare’ is a top notch acquisition. . . . → Read More: Strikeforce Signs Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza

MMA Flashback: Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Title Changes Hands As Sobral Tops Southworth

Renato Babalu Sobral defeated Bobby Southworth by TKO to become Strikeforce light heavyweight champion at the ‘Destruction’ card. Despite leaving with the belt around his waist, it wont be the centerpiece of Babalu’s highlight reel with the way it transpired. . . . → Read More: MMA Flashback: Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Title Changes Hands As Sobral Tops Southworth

MMA Flashback: Kimbo Slice And Elite XC Debut On CBS

It wasn’t the decisive blowout that EliteXC was hoping far to send Kimbo Slice’s stardom into the stratosphere but with some seriously tense moments for the former street fighter against a game James Thompson everyone concerned is likely happy with a victory of any sort. Kimbo at times displayed some surprising skill on the ground, while at other times looked amateurish and lost. . . . → Read More: MMA Flashback: Kimbo Slice And Elite XC Debut On CBS

UFC 87 Flashback: GSP, Lesnar Dominate

The last time that Georges St. Pierre defended his UFC welterweight title, it quickly turned into the low point of his career. Already facing a number of personal issues away from the cage, he looked sloppy and distracted as Matt Serra defeated him by brutal TKO. This time, things were different as GSP brutalized Jon Fitch over five rounds to win an easy unanimous decision. The judges scores of 50-43, 50-44, 50-44 underscored the one sided victory. . . . → Read More: UFC 87 Flashback: GSP, Lesnar Dominate