With the success of fighters like Ronda Rousey and Kayla Harrison, judo has clearly established its efficacy in MMA. That being said, judo techniques must be adapted – without a judo gi, i.e. gripping, the fighter has to find control of his opponent some other way, like clinching, to effectively throw. The Basics Most importantly, … Read more
The “Notorious” Conor McGregor is undeniably one of the best fighters on the planet. His unorthodox, relaxed style has fascinated fans for years and has proven successful in some of the biggest matchups the UFC has ever seen. His powerful left-hand shots, straight-back stance, a multitude of effective kicks, and dominance of the Octagon make … Read more
Hello again folks and welcome back to our series on tips and techniques for dealing with a taller opponent. In part one (which you can find here and which you should read, digest and apply in that order) we looked at stand up and striking approaches to fighting someone with similar proportions to the BFG. … Read more
This article treats this subject from a striking point of view. If you want to learn about how to fight a taller opponent from a grappling point of view check thi article We’ve all been there. If you’ve practiced any martial art for a decent length of time then no doubt you will have had … Read more
Head movement in MMA is a controversial topic. Some people say you should use as much head movement in MMA as you do in boxing in order to avoid strikes and that you should learn head movement as a vital skill. Other people say too much head movement in MMA opens you up to takedowns, … Read more
Demian Maia is one of the finest practitioners of grappling and BJJ the world has ever seen. Maia is a four-degree black belt. His takedowns and submissions from the top and bottom give him a huge advantage over many of his opponents and it’s not surprising he’s one of the top five in his division. … Read more