The Mixed Martial Arts Structure

– LEARN THE BASICS –

POSITIONING

Organize a solid fight stance
– Strong Bases and Balanced Stance
– Economy of Energy and Motion
– Relaxed and Comfortable Posture
– Attack and Defense Optimization
– Strategic and Tactical Disposition

Proper positioning leads to movement efficiency.
The best posture is the one that is most favorable to the mechanical execution of a technique without exposing yourself.

FOOTWORK

Optimize your movement efficiency
– Relaxed and Balanced Athletic Stance
– Logical Weight Distribution
– Capacity for Pushing and Pulling
– Distance and Angle Management
– Think Micro-Adjustment

Basic steps
– Step-Drag
– Shuffle Step
– Pivots
– Slips
– Basic Random Footwork

The ability to move increases the chances of attacking, and reduce the chances of being attacked!
You should always be in a comfortable, relaxed, and balanced athletic position… Try to complete all steps with the same distance between your feet.

There is a  spectrum of possibilities to optimize your footwork, but always keep in mind that simplicity is effective.

BASIC BOXING STRIKES

One punch at a time
– Jab(1)
– Cross(2)
– Lead Hook(3)
– Rear Hook(4)
– Lead Uppercut(5)
– Rear Uppercut(6)

These basic boxing strikes are the core to developing your punches!
I demonstrate them, using only the head has a target but in reality, the targets will vary.

All the punches have many uses and applications, but for now, we will stick to the essentials.

Quality Reps is the key to Perfection and Improvement.

BASIC KICKING STRIKES

Essential kicking techniques
– Lead Front Kick(LFK)
– Rear Front Kick(RFK)
– Lead Round Kick(LRK)
– Rear Round Kick(RRK)
– Lead Side Kick(LSK)
– Rear Side Kick(RSK)

Here are one of the most basic kicks that you’ll learn in every combat sports. I throw them using only the Mid level has a target, but in reality, the targets will vary.

There are kicking techniques that are best suited for certain situation, but for the moment, focus on the quality in order to develop good kicks.

BASIC TAKEDOWNS

Closing the distance
– Single leg (head inside)
– Single leg (head outside)
– Double leg (head inside)
– Double leg (head outside)
– 2 Takedowns from the back

Here are some of the most used takedowns in mixed martial arts!

Those takedowns can vary depending on the fighter’s style and background! Make sure that you’re in a proper stance and that you keep a good balance!

BASIC GROUND POSITIONS

Secure dominant position
– Guard/Half guard
– Side control
– Knee on belly
– North South
– Mount
– Back Mount

The basic ground positions will help you learn and better understand the importance of grappling fundamentals.

Top position means that the fighter is over his opponent. And bottom position means that the fighter is under his opponent.

When you’re in top guard, you’ll be able to throw powerful strikes. Break the opponent’s guard, and get pass his legs. But if you’re in bottom guard, then you’ll have to look for sweeps, submissions ,or other tactics to get a better position.

BASIC SUBMISSIONS

Chokes and locks fundamentals
– Kimura
– Arm bar
– Guillotine
– Rear naked choke
– Try various positions

Basic submissions are very important! Rear naked chokes and guillotines are the most used in MMA. You can use kimuras and arm bars to set them up, or to finish the fight as well. Don’t be afraid to apply them in various positions!