The Techniques Of Mixed Martial Arts Mixed martial arts is a blend of any martial arts. There is no set combination, you may learn whichever techniques you like and call yourself a mixed martial artist. The disciplines that you ought to learn depend on your mental outlook, body type and personal preferences. Local availability might override these reasons though. We will look at some of the most popular styles below. Kick Boxing: there are different disciplines of kick boxing including a French and a Thai version known as Muay Thai. Kick boxing is a full contact sport which makes use of the fists, elbows, feet and knees to hit the opponent. There are numerous clinches, but the round is stopped when a fighter falls to the canvas as in boxing. Thai kick boxing is one of the most popular styles in a mixed martial artist's repertoire, especially among female fighters, because it requires immense suppleness. Boxing: boxing is the most preferred western martial art. It was practiced in Ancient Greece and was a sport in the early Olympic Games. You may only use your fists. Boxing skills benefit the more powerful upper bodied athlete. Boxing needs to be combined with mat skills such as wrestling or the MMA fighter will be at a disadvantage on the canvas. Judo: judo is in essence a defensive skill and is the first oriental martial art that most people learn. It is a good style to start learning oriental fighting skills, but you will also need to learn some aggressive manoeuvres. Wrestling: wrestling is not instructed to young men as much as boxing any more, but it is a very popular spectator sport. There are various forms of wrestling such as normal western wrestling and Japanese Sumo. It is indispensable to have some wrestling-type skills for when you are grappling on the canvas. Jiu Jitsu: jiu jitsu is essential for MMA, most fighters would suggest. There are several styles, besides the original one, called Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and an offshoot of that called Gracie Jiu Jitsu. These last two variations are the most prevalent in MMA. Jiu Jitsu is aggressive and defensive and includes stand-up fighting and wrestling on the canvas. It is an excellent all-round martial art. Karate: another Japanese martial art that involves strength and speed. Karate is also good for vertical and horizontal combative manoeuvres and so is more flexible than boxing. It is a full contact sport in some disciplines, but not in others, because it is dangerous to hit an untutored person using karate - it can be lethal. Tae Kwando: tae kwando takes great suppleness and lightening-fast reflexes. It is also more popular with female MMA fighters as many of the men are too heavy to carry out the jumps and aerial attacks that are common in this martial art. The octagon might also be a bit too cramped to carry out all the manoeuvres of tae kwando in the right manner as well.
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