COMBATIVE SPORTS

 A combat sport, sometimes known as a fighting sport, is a competitive contact sport in which one
person fights another. Many combat sports require a participant to outscore their opponent,
submit the opponent with a hold, disable the opponent, or assault the opponent with a specific or
designated technique.

MIXED MARTIAL ARTS

Brief History

 Mixed martial arts (MMA), commonly known as cage fighting, is a modern combat sport in
which the competitors use a variety of martial arts in a single fight. While MMA is a single
combat sport, the fighters in MMA fights use a variety of martial arts and/or combat sports.
MMA is now a worldwide phenomenon with a sizable fan base, but it wasn't always thus. Not
only has MMA's popularity risen in recent years, but the sport is also still very young; television
reviewer Howard Rosenberg invented the phrase "mixed martial arts" in his review of the UFC 1
event, the first UFC event ever held. Mixed martial arts have their origins in Ancient Greece. It
was inspired by the sport of pankration. There were no regulations at first, except that no one
could bite, no one could strike the groins, and no one could gouge the eyes. So, while mixed
martial arts in the contemporary sense has only been around for about 30 years, is it possible that
the concept is truly new? Obviously not. Mixed martial arts (MMA) has been around since
Classical Antiquity, and I'm going to use today's article to give you a little history of the sport's
evolution so you can understand how the sport you love came to be.

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BASIC SKILLS
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 The Jab
- In MMA, the jab is the most fundamental technique to master. In each mixed martial arts
fight, the jab is a crucial tool, regardless of your skill level. The jab, which has its origins in
Western boxing, has become a staple weapon in a variety of combat sports, including mixed
martial arts.
 The Single-Leg Takedown
- The single-leg takedown is a must-have MMA technique for any beginner. However,
perfecting the single-leg will require time and work, just like anything else. If you don't have
a strong wrestling history, you may find yourself at a disadvantage inside the cage if you
don't comprehend this method.
 The Low Kick
- The Muay Thai low kick, like the jab, exists in a variety of styles and serves a variety of
objectives. But that's hardly the end of the analogies. Simply said, the low kick is one of the
most crucial MMA fundamentals, and it's one you should strive to perfect as quickly as
possible. If you can't defend against low kicks, you're in big trouble, whether you're
competing in the regional or elite categories.
 The Sprawl
- A pupil who understands the fundamentals of movement, range, and distance management
will always impress a coach. However, if any fighter inside the cage does not have a sprawl
in their arsenal, it might be a rough night for that opponent. Another important MMA move
to master is the sprawl.
 The Back Mount Escape
- Being trapped in rear mount is one of the most aggravating feelings in mixed martial arts. For
the boxer in the dominant position on back mount, there are various submit alternatives.
Whether the opponent is a blue belt or a black belt, there is enough potential leverage to
attack in a variety of ways. As a result, the rear mount escape is one of the most
underappreciated MMA moves for beginners to learn.
 The Clinch
- How to operate inside the clinch is one of the most important MMA tactics to master. Muay
Thai is the most effective striking discipline on the planet, therefore it's no surprise that the
"Art of the Eight Limbs" has had such a profound influence on MMA. The various sorts of
clinches have a significant role in this influence.

 The Overhand
- The overhand is an extremely efficient tool in mixed martial arts and should be learned as one
of the fundamental moves. This technique originated in Western Boxing, but it has since
become a mainstay of many mixed martial artists' shot repertoires. The reason for this is that,
if used correctly, it is a devastatingly effective weapon. The trick is to master the
fundamentals in the gym before attempting to employ it in battle, like with most of the
techniques on this list.
 The Roundhouse Kick
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- If you're seeking for MMA techniques to master, the roundhouse kick is unquestionably one
of the most lethal. You'll be at a disadvantage inside the cage if you can't throw a solid
roundhouse kick. For starters, there's a slim chance you'll know how to defend a roundhouse
kick without actually launching one. You will not have the same technical grasp of how to
throw a roundhouse kick as your opponent, allowing your opponent to pepper or belt you
with painful hits.