Training Tips
8 Outstanding Health Benefits Of MMA That You Cannot Ignore
This is a guest post from EliteSports.com MMA comes with a lot of health benefits. The sport also teaches one the importance of having discipline, faith, and regulation in life. With key health benefits coming as the ultimate offering, the sport also provides one with the ability to be focused, determined and motivated to achieve big in life. With proper protective gear, one can have a lot of fun in the training center and master new techniques and tricks in relation to the martial arts that they want to become a pro in. Even if they don’t want to become…
What Is A Haymaker Punch?
In boxing, there are many different types of punches, one of which is referred to as a haymaker. You may have heard this mentioned by a commentator while watching a fight, and perhaps wondered what they meant by ‘haymaker’. So in this post, I am going to answer that question for you. What is a haymaker in Boxing and MMA? In short, a haymaker is a very wide and predictable punch with a lot of power behind it. It is usually a hook that the fighter pulls back and then throws all their momentum into, in hopes of ending the…
Does Muay Thai Have Grappling?
If you’ve ever seen a Muay Thai match, you know that it mostly consists of brutal strikes back and forth from both fighters. However, you may be wondering what to make of the clinch work used in Muay Thai. Is this intentional? What is the purpose? Is this considered grappling? Today, I’m going to delve into and explain the grappling aspect of Muay Thai. Although it is not as vast as Jiu-Jitsu or wrestling, Muay Thai does have a grappling aspect, as Muay Thai fighters work extensively on their ability in the clinch. A Muay Thai fighter is able to…
Types of Weight Training That Can Go Along With Your Martial Arts Training
This is a guest post by BornTough.com Weight training is an inherently integral part of training as a martial artist. However, there’s a lot of speculation and fear around the subject. To the extent that even many experts believe that strength training for a martial artist is quite taxing. The myths are never-ending and way too far-fetched to be true. With outrageous beliefs such as an increase in bulk mass, reduction in flexibility, and a decrease in mobility; the fear is enough to get in the way of aspiring young martial artists. On the contrary, not engaging in martial arts…
How Long Does it Take to Get Good at Muay Thai?
Perhaps you’re just getting started in your Muay Thai training, and have been contemplating your future in the discipline. Maybe you’ve seen how good your instructors are, and have wondered how much time and work they have put into their training. So today, I am going to answer just that: how long does it take to get good at Muay Thai? It takes a few years to get really good at Muay Thai, 3-5 years to be exact. However, it is possible to look good in 1 year with frequent training and a strict diet. Of course, the results of…
How To Develop A Stronger Jab (Muhammad Ali's Technique)
In MMA, Boxing, and Muay Thai alike, the jab is one of the most important techniques to use. Most techniques rely on set up through use of the jab, and an effective jab can be significantly damaging. So in this post, I am going to explain the way great fighters have developed a stronger jab. To develop a stronger jab, you first have to put your body’s momentum behind the punch. As you start to throw your jab, your left shoulder should push forward as your right one moves back, all while you slightly lean into the punch. Your arm…
What Is The Difference Between A Jab And A Cross?
If you’re new to boxing, the different types of punches can sometimes be confusing, especially when considering left vs right hand dominance. If this is you, then no need to worry! In this post, I’m going to help clarify the difference between the two most common punches in boxing, which are the jab and the cross. So what is the difference between a jab and a cross? The main difference between a jab and a cross is that a jab is a straight punch with your lead hand, while your cross is a straight punch with your rear hand. For…
What is the Muay Thai Plum? (Thai Clinch Explained)
If you’re somewhat familiar Muay Thai, you might have heard of a technique called the Muay Thai Plum, or the plum position. And if you’re like me, you might have went searching through the internet for an explanation on what this Thai ‘plum’ even is. Well, look no further my friend. In this post I am going to explain the Muay Thai Plum, as well as how it works, how to perform it, and where it comes from. In short, the Muay Thai ‘Plum’ is the name of a common clinch position in Muay Thai, in which you wrap both…
How Often Should You Spar? (Boxing, MMA, Kickboxing)
I’ve had a few sparring sessions since I’ve started practicing martial arts. Since having those I’ve wondered, how often should I be sparring? It is well known that some sparring sessions can have harmful effects on the brain, depending on how hard you are sparring. But should you limit your sparring sessions, or spar lighter? Is there an optimal amount of sparring sessions one can have? In this post, I am going to discuss some of the research, as well my own experiences in sparring, to answer these questions. The short answer is, you should limit your hard sparring sessions…
What Martial Arts Do Green Berets (US Special Forces) Learn?
If you’re like me, then you’re probably interested in all types of combat, including the combat training received by most military groups. One well known military group is the US Army Special Forces, also known as the Green Berets. They have formidable combat skills, and are trained to kill. But what martial arts do the Green Berets learn during their hand-to-hand combat training? The Green Berets are taught certain techniques from martial arts such as Boxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and several more. The U.S. Modern Army Combatives Program (MACP) teaches recruits how to handle themselves in certain situations using…