Mixed martial arts is a contact fighting sport which allows a large variety of combat skills and techniques. Traditional martial arts competitions only allow one style of fighting, but mixed martial arts incorporates moves and tactics from multiple fighting techniques. Mixed martial arts allow grappling and striking techniques, and fighters scan combat either on the ground or standing. These kinds of competitions allow fighters from many different backgrounds to be able to compete.
This tactical approach to fighting not only results in a variety of styles throughout a fight, but means that the end result is less bloody and much more family friendly than normal "fight nights". Mixed Martial Arts techniques rely on speed and endurance, but above all require a well thought out fight. The thinking aspect stems from the difference between offense and defense.
Offensive based Mixed Martial Arts are incorporated into attacks as a means of wearing down an opponent. Perhaps the most popular is full contact karate, a technique that emphasizes the strength of the legs to wear down the endurance of another fighter and render the capability of his attacks to a much less powerful degree. While karate only uses kicking attacks, full form kickboxing complements attacks with upper body power that can deliver head shots or chest blows, both of which can wear down or even fully incapacitate an attacker.
During mixed martial arts combat, the fighter's hands are protected by small open-gloves which cushions the force on fist when throwing a punch. These gloves help keep the hands from cutting and encourages fighters to use their hands more for striking. The majority of mixed martial arts fighters use 4 oz gloves with minimal protection, but amateurs are required to wear slightly heavier gloves which provide more protection for the wrist and hands. The standard mixed martial arts gloves were first worn through the Shooto promotion by Japan, but they were later used by UFC when it started to become an international sport.
Ground based Mixed Martial Arts are most common in UFC fights given the ease by which one can earn a submission if they can pull their opponent onto the floor. Ground grappling is less "pretty" than stand up form but is far more difficult due to the need to control your entire opponent's weight along with your own.
This tactical approach to fighting not only results in a variety of styles throughout a fight, but means that the end result is less bloody and much more family friendly than normal "fight nights". Mixed Martial Arts techniques rely on speed and endurance, but above all require a well thought out fight. The thinking aspect stems from the difference between offense and defense.
Offensive based Mixed Martial Arts are incorporated into attacks as a means of wearing down an opponent. Perhaps the most popular is full contact karate, a technique that emphasizes the strength of the legs to wear down the endurance of another fighter and render the capability of his attacks to a much less powerful degree. While karate only uses kicking attacks, full form kickboxing complements attacks with upper body power that can deliver head shots or chest blows, both of which can wear down or even fully incapacitate an attacker.
During mixed martial arts combat, the fighter's hands are protected by small open-gloves which cushions the force on fist when throwing a punch. These gloves help keep the hands from cutting and encourages fighters to use their hands more for striking. The majority of mixed martial arts fighters use 4 oz gloves with minimal protection, but amateurs are required to wear slightly heavier gloves which provide more protection for the wrist and hands. The standard mixed martial arts gloves were first worn through the Shooto promotion by Japan, but they were later used by UFC when it started to become an international sport.
Ground based Mixed Martial Arts are most common in UFC fights given the ease by which one can earn a submission if they can pull their opponent onto the floor. Ground grappling is less "pretty" than stand up form but is far more difficult due to the need to control your entire opponent's weight along with your own.
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