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Video: Demian Maia Highlight Reel

Post author:MMA Fan
Post published:February 2, 2017
Post category:Videos

Demian Maia is a slick, slick fighter. He comes away from almost every fight untouched. He did say himself that the point of a match is to win, not take (or give) punishment. And his fighting style fits his philosophy. He is probably one of the last pure Jiu Jitsu guys to do well in MMA. And by well, I mean run through the UFC welterweight division in record time. And did I mention that he’s almost 40?

Anyway, here is a pretty slick highlight reel of all his wins. Enjoy! (more…)

Basic Jiu Jitsu Drills You Can Do Alone

Post author:MMA Fan
Post published:February 2, 2017
Post category:Grappling Jiu Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) puts a big emphasis on the importance of drilling techniques. This practice of repeating a technique over and over again is a great way to refine…

Video: Donald Cerrone working pads with Henry Smith

Post author:MMA Fan
Post published:January 31, 2017
Post category:Videos

Here is a sick video of Donald Cerrone working the pads with his pad man Henry Smith. You can see that Cerrone and his pad holder have been working together for awhile—they are so in sync! It’s not about how hard Cerrone throws, but it’s how smooth he is. Anyway, watch the video for yourself to see. This is a video of Cerrone getting ready for UFC 187. (more…)

The Benefits of Training Judo for Jiu jitsu

Post author:MMA Fan
Post published:January 31, 2017
Post category:Grappling Jiu Jitsu Judo

Judo is an internationally renowned grappling style of martial arts that originated in Japan. Even though Judo means the “gentle way” in Japanese, the application of its throwing techniques could…

9 Benefits of Training Martial Arts

Post author:MMA Fan
Post published:January 29, 2017
Post category:General Martial Arts

If you have never tried mixed martial arts training, you must be wondering how it can benefit you. The training can be beneficial for everyone regardless of gender or age…

5 Useful Tips for MMA Sparring

Post author:MMA Fan
Post published:January 27, 2017
Post category:General Martial Arts

Hitting pads and drilling techniques will only get you so far. If you want to learn how to truly defend yourself, to the best of your ability, you have to…

How to Become a Better Boxer Or Kickboxer Quickly

Post author:MMA Fan
Post published:January 25, 2017
Post category:Boxing Striking

So you wanna improve your striking (kickboxing or boxing) and you want to do it quickly? Then follow these tips. These tips apply to both boxing and kickboxing as they…

The 5 Best Sparring Tips for Better Boxing

Post author:MMA Fan
Post published:January 24, 2017
Post category:Boxing Striking

Boxing is a great martial arts for developing the ability to throw beautiful punching combinations with accuracy and power. While drilling the technique is important for skills to become second-nature,…

How Long Does a BJJ Blue Belt Take?

Post author:MMA Fan
Post published:January 20, 2017
Post category:Grappling Jiu Jitsu

Jiu Jitsu is a grappling style of martial arts that traditionally incorporates a training uniform (Gi) and a belt ranking system. This belt system consists of different colors and stripes…

How to Increase Your Cardio for MMA

Post author:MMA Fan
Post published:January 17, 2017
Post category:General Martial Arts

If you actively train in mixed martial arts (MMA), then you know that MMA sparring sessions are intense and downright draining. Sparring must be incorporated into your training to improve your skillset.…