Category: "MMA 101"

Back to the Basics in MMA

It’s the nature of most sports that there are subtleties that are best understood by those who’ve trained in them. MMA is no different, but the gap between the action and spectator comprehension is a little big larger due to a few factors.  Newer fans often have no idea of what’s going on in the [...]

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MMA 101 – Class 06

How’s it going class? It’s another Thursday, so you know what that means. However, I have some good news. After today’s class I’ll be giving you guys a short break. Yes, no class next week. You’ve earned it. No need to thank me, I know you appreciate it. Now, notepads and pencils ladies and gentlemen, [...]

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MMA 101 – Class 05

How’s it going class? Everyone make it on time? Where’s Thomas? That kid is always late. We’ll start without him. It’s another Thursday, so you know what that means. Notepads and pencils ladies and gentlemen, because today, as promised, I will be presenting you with part two of my favorite part of MMA, the striking [...]

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MMA 101 – Class 04

Greetings class. It’s another Thursday, so you know what that means. Take out your notepads because today, as promised, I will be presenting you with my favorite part of MMA, the striking game. I’ll be breaking this part up into three parts: Punches, Kicks, and Knees/Elbows. Today’s class will cover Punches, four basic and one [...]

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MMA 101 – Class 03

Greetings class. It’s Thursday so you know what that means. Take out your notepads because today, as promised, I will be presenting you with part two of the submission game. As last week, today’s class will be longer than usual. I hope you brought your energy drinks. Today I’ll be teaching you two advanced choke [...]

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MMA 101 – Class 02

Greetings class. It’s Thursday so you know what that means. Take out your notepads because today, as promised, you will be getting your first look at the submission game. I will be breaking this topic into two parts because of the length of the subject, so today’s class will be longer than usual. I hope [...]

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MMA 101 – Class 01

Greetings students. Today is the first day of MMA 101. This will be a short lived series geared toward getting “rookies” up to speed with us “veterans” of the MMA game. How short? Depends on how fast you learn. I hope you are well rested and ready to learn. I will be your instructor. You [...]

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