Mixed Martial Arts

From the top position in MMA, the objective is to mix in ground and pound attacks with submissions. You can also work to advance your position. In this video, US Olympian and Head Coach of the Evolve Fight Team, Heath Sims, teaches ground and pound from the side control position.

Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.  A well rounded MMA fighter should be able to wrestle offensively and defensively.  Solid defense against wrestling takedowns is a critical skill for every fighter.  In this video, ONE superstar Mark Striegl teaches 3 of his favourite takedown defenses.

Once you have secured the top position, you can begin working your ground and pound.  In MMA, you can do a lot of damage inside an opponent’s guard by utilising ground and pound techniques.  In this video, UFC top contender Tyron Woodley teaches ground and pound techniques from full guard.

In order to be successful in modern day MMA, the ability to wrestle both offensively and defensively is an absolute necessity.  The development of a strong wrestling base will pay great dividends in MMA.  A good wrestler will be able to link together multiple techniques to finish a takedown.  In…

MMA submissions are largely derived from BJJ and no-gi grappling.  The front choke is a variation on the standard guillotine.  It is highly effective against an aggressive opponent that is working for takedowns.  In this video, ONE Championship World Champion Shinya Aoki teaches the front choke.

In this video, ONE Atomweight World Champion Angela Lee from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates 3 ways to set up a triangle submission.

Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA.  A well rounded fighter must be able to wrestle both offensively and defensively.  The superior wrestler will hold the advantage of determining where the fight takes place.  In this video, ONE Championship World Champion Ben Askren teaches one of his favourite…

From the top mount position, you can work to finish a fight via TKO or submission.  Depending upon how your opponent defends on bottom, you can transition among a wide range of attacks.  In this video, ONE Lightweight World Champion Shinya Aoki teaches the arm triangle choke.

The side control position is a dominant position in MMA.  Once you have secured side control, it is time to begin landing strikes and hunting for submissions.  In this video, ONE Championship superstar and BJJ World Champion Herbert Burns teaches a D’arce choke from side control.

In order to be a complete MMA fighter, you must be able to transition fluidly among striking, wrestling, and submission attacks.  Once you have secured a dominant position on the ground, the next step is to attack for a fight ending submission.  Depending on which position of control you are…

The arm bar is one of the most common submissions in MMA.  There are a wide range of setups and positions from which you can attack for the arm bar.  In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Ataides teaches the arm bar from the turtle position.

From the bottom half guard position, the objective is to work for a sweep and escape from underneath your opponent.  In this video, UFC Lightweight World Champion teaches a transition from bottom half guard to back control.

In MMA, it is critical to learn how to effectively blend multiple disciplines into one fluid style. Two of the key disciplines in MMA are Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and wrestling. In this video, you will learn how to use a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and wrestling technique in conjunction with each…

From the top position in MMA, the objective is to mix in ground and pound attacks with submissions. You must be able to move fluidly from strikes to submissions while maintaining a dominant position. In this video, UFC Lightweight World Champion Rafael dos Anjos teaches an arm bar to full mount…

In order to be a complete MMA fighter, you must be able to transition fluidly among striking, wrestling, and submission attacks.  On the ground, the objective is to secure a dominant position to land strikes and attack for submissions.  From side control, there are a wide range of attacks available…

From the top position in MMA, the objective is to mix in ground and pound attacks with submissions. You must be able to move fluidly from strikes to submissions while maintaining a dominant position. In this video, UFC Lightweight World Champion Rafael dos Anjos teaches a high level finish for the…

From the top position in MMA, the objective is to mix in ground and pound attacks with submissions. From inside the opponent’s half guard, there are a number of highly effective submission attacks that can be used. In this video, UFC Lightweight World Champion Rafael dos Anjos teaches an arm triangle…

The top turtle position is a dominant position in MMA.  Once you have secured the turtle position, you can land powerful strikes and attack for submissions.  In this video, UFC Lightweight World Champion Rafael dos Anjos teaches a back attack from the turtle position.

Cage work is a skill that is unique to the sport of MMA.  When your back is against the cage you must be able to defend against takedowns and dirty boxing.  You must also learn to be offensive against the cage.  In this video, UFC Lightweight World Champion Rafael dos…

In order to be a complete MMA fighter, you must be able to transition fluidly among striking, wrestling, and submission attacks.  On the ground, the objective is to secure a dominant position to land strikes and attack for submissions.  From the full mount, there are a wide range of attacks…

Arm Bar To Full Mount Transition – Dos Anjos & Pucci Difficulty level: 6 Description: From the top position in MMA, the objective is to mix in ground and pound attacks with submissions. You must be able to move fluidly from strikes to submissions while maintaining a dominant position. In…