Going to a Jui-Jitsu gym for the first time is probably not at all like you imagine. It’s no a bunch of guys waiting to choke you out or tear your arms off. And it’s not a closed-circle of lifelong martial artists who have no time for beginners. It’s actually a very inviting and open atmosphere. The thing about Jui-Jitsu that makes it so open to newcomers is that it is always evolving. From each position that you can find yourself in while doing Jui-Jitsu there are usually several options, some Read more [...]
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Finding The Perfect Jiu Jitsu Gym
Posted: 27th February 2012 by Travis Luta in MMA TrainingTags: gym, jiu jitsu, mixed martial arts
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Should Kids Learn MMA?
Posted: 17th February 2012 by Travis Luta in MMA TrainingTags: child, judo, karate, kid, kids, kids mma gear, MMA Training, taekwondo
It seems that a popular trend emerging as of late is youth Mixed Martial Arts. Kids have always been participants of other forms or martial arts such as karate or Taekwondo, but in recent years more kids are taking up Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or MMA classes. Gyms have specific classes designed for young athletes to teach them the same things that adult Mixed Martial Artists are learning. There is no shortage of kids MMA gear that can help keep your child safe while they are training. Some people feel Read more [...]
TacFit Warrior – Are You One Of The Lucky Ones?
Posted: 11th December 2011 by Travis Luta in Cardio & Fitness, MMA Training, Training ProgramsTags: tacfit warrior
Go directly to the official Tacfit Warrior Website. We are looking for participants in the Tacfit Warrior workout and training system that focuses on losing fat and growing functional muscles. This program we have heard is perfect for MMA training and we wanted to find out from users of the system. Have You Used The Tacfit Warrior System, If So please contact us via Contact form or simply through a comment and let us know your email we would like to talk to you. It will certainly be worth Read more [...]
Leg Exercises for Developing Powerful Kicks
Posted: 21st July 2011 by stephen in MMA TrainingTags: mixed martial arts, MMA Training, taekwondo, training tips
For most mixed martial artists, it’s important to develop strong legs to not only keep you stable but to deliver some powerful strikes to either knock your opponent down or to straight up knock him out. The kick is one of the most important weapons in the ring. It is the extent of your reach from any one spot and depending on how strong your legs are, you may be able to break through your opponent’s defenses, or at least impair them. “There are many leg muscles that aid in kicking. The exercises Read more [...]
Over at sherdog.com there is a very good article written by writer Al Kavadlo about MMA training and the “Pull Up”. We often take the natural body weight exercises for granted and don’t give them enough credit. We look for the latest and greatest workout, lift, or routine and assume the basics only worked yesterday. However, there is not a movement more time tested than the classic pull up for getting a large number of the upper body muscles. So, instead of thinking that the classic pull Read more [...]
Taekwondo Color Belts & What They Represent
Posted: 5th June 2011 by Travis Luta in MMA TrainingTags: martial arts belts, taekwondo, taekwondo belts
White Martial Arts Belt The white belt is representative of the birth. The martial arts students that are wearing the White Belt they are just starting out and beginning to study Taekwondo. Yellow Martial Art Belt The Yellow Belt represents the sun that is now hitting the student and bringing them into the light. Just like the morning sunrise the Yellow Belt is beginning their journey into the light of day in the art of Taekwondo. Green Martial Art Belt A green belt is the symbol of growth, Read more [...]
Just like in our last post, “Cardio training like GSP” training for martial arts can be hard but exciting. One toughest martial arts to train in is the discipline of Muay Thai. So, we wanted to let you know how to find the perfect Muay Thai school for you and how to to start your Muay Thai training. Studying Muay Thai is really thrillling no matter why you are there to learn. Whether it is for to become a great Muay Thai champion boxer, for the sake of getting into fantastic shape, or Read more [...]
Good post on 5 Muay Thai Training Tips
Posted: 15th May 2011 by Travis Luta in MMA TrainingTags: mixed martial arts, MMA Training, training tips
Over at martialartbook.com they wrote a terrific article on “5 tips to improve your Muay Thai” and they even provided 1 bonus tip. The tips they share are very good if you are just starting out in your Muay Thai career. This extremely hardcore martial arts style is not easy to learn and can sometimes be quite painful when training so you must be ready and willing to stick to it even through the tough times. Muay Thai Tip #1: Never take your eyes off your opponent. Muay Thai Tip #2: Read more [...]
High Resistence Interval MMA Training
Posted: 14th May 2011 by Travis Luta in Cardio & Fitness, MMA TrainingTags: cardio training, MMA Training, mma workout
Interval training is some of the best type of training for an MMA fighter. It not only builds and strengthens the muscles but also improves stamina and the cardiovascular system so they are able to go 100% longer in the octagon or ring. However, you must already have a strong base in cardio training before trying this type of interval training, in other words this aint your daddy’s cardio training. Sherdog point out, “In fact, how much power you can generate at your anaerobic threshold is Read more [...]
GSP Just How Does He Do It?
Posted: 9th May 2011 by Travis Luta in MMA TrainingTags: cardio training, cardiovascular, elevation training, high altitude
UFC welterweight champion George St-Pierre who was on ESPN’s Sports Science, explains how and why he has grow to be one of the finest fighters in all of MMA. The ESPN’s Sport Sciences Lab show took a appear at Georges St-Pierre’s (also known as GSP) physiology and making use of biomechanic measurements, scientifically proved that he posses superior stamina, strength and speed very comparable to that with the famous superhero Superman (kidding on that a single). GSP’s VO2max level’s and anaerobic Read more [...]
MMA Training for Balance and Stability
Posted: 27th April 2011 by Travis Luta in General, MMA TrainingTags: balance, MMA Training, stability
At 180mma.com they have a terrific article on developing your Stability and balance within your MMA training routine. This should always be done as a supplemental part of your core MMA training already in place. If you are a beginning MMA fighter just starting out then add this in with your starting MMA training program for accelerated growth. Every MMA Fighter must have stability and balance to get to the elite level. All the top MMA athletes have extraordinary skills when it comes to these Read more [...]
Black Belt Rules and Lessons
Posted: 24th April 2011 by Travis Luta in MMA TrainingTags: black belts, martial arts belts, martial arts training, MMA Training
Nowadays, most martial artist aims to achieve the level of black belt. It is not easy not gain this kind of level, but the benefits and knowledge that you can have are certainly countless. Black belt martial artist always have the time to perform their daily black belt routines. This is one of the rules which they should follow, especially when they are already a black belt artist. Black belters follow the rules which help them maintain their level of skills and discipline as a martial artist. Read more [...]
From sherdog and their awesome training team Sean Patrick Flanery and Rickson Gracie black belt Henry Akins is a demo on taking the back. This shows the way to get your opponents back. This is an excellent video and I actually learned a couple of things I have been doing wrong when doing this in BJJ class. To take a look at the full post and video check this out: Taking the Back Read more [...]
Jeet Kune Do – The Bruce Lee MMA
Posted: 16th April 2011 by Travis Luta in MMA TrainingTags: bruce lee, mma
Over at the martial arts free tip they have a great post on basically the found of MMA, Bruce Lee. Bruce was well known for blending martial arts and taking the best from each and leaving the bad stuff out. Although now we think it was no big deal and makes perfect sense back then there was NO one daring to learn outside of their specific discipline. So, if you new Kung Fu then that is all you knew and you believed it to be the ultimate martial art. Anwyay, Jeet Kune Do (JKD) and Bruce Lee Read more [...]
8 MMA Exercises To Develop Balance and Stability
Posted: 14th April 2011 by Travis Luta in MMA TrainingTags: MMA Training
Over at 180mma Chris has written a great MMA training article. It covers the 8 workout exercises to help you develop your balance and stability. A lot of us focus on building strength, speed, agility and endurance in our MMA training. However, balance and stability is something often overlooked but is absolutely crucial in a fight, tournament, or match. Chris says, “Instead, it should be supplemented to your current routine. Just ten minutes of balance/stability work before an MMA training Read more [...]