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Mixed martial arts (MMA) has changed the face of martial arts competitions and has become the ultimate test of true fighting skills. MMA is a great way to learn how to protect yourself in a real life situation, and get a workout at the same time. MMA is often referred to as Ultimate Fighting, and has become the fastest growing combat sport the world has ever seen. With our Vancouver mixed martial arts training classes, you will learn to master techniques such as punches, kicks, knees, throws, takedowns and submission holds.
Competitive MMA techniques are split into two categories: Striking techniques such as kicks, knees and punches and grappling techniques such as clinch holds, pinning holds, submission holds, sweeps, takedowns and throws. During sanctioned mixed martial arts competitions, some hand-to-hand combat techniques are illegal such as biting, eye-gouging, fish-hooking, small joint manipulation and strikes to the groin. Depending on the particular MMA competition or organization, other techniques such as elbows, head butts and spinal locks may be permitted,
MMA tournaments became popular in 1993, coinciding with the establishment of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). MMA is based on the concept of allowing different fighting styles to compete in the same ring with minimal rules in place. The purpose of MMA tournaments is to experience which fighting systems prevail in a real, unregulated combat situation. In recent years, MMA events have imposed additional rules to increase the safety of its athletes, and gain wider acceptance for the sport, while at the same time retaining much of the original concept
If you want prepare for any fighting style from street fighting to MMA mastery, discover our Vancouver MMA classes by contacting us through this form.