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.
Most mixed martial arts competitions have weight classes so fighters can take on opponents who are close to their own body size. There are nine main weight classes which are super heavyweight (120+kg), heavyweight (120kg), light heavyweight (93 kg), middleweight (84 kg), welterweight (77 kg), lightweight (70 kg), featherweight (66 kg), bantamweight (61 kg), and flyweight (57 kg).
Offensive attacks are certainly effective, but many find that defensive based Mixed Martial Arts can be superior in the contest for submission. Perhaps the most awe inspiring form of defensive fighting is Brazilian Muay Thai, a stance that requires the full weight of a fighter to constantly be perched upon their toes. This gives the defender the chance to instantly kick out as hard as possible, catching his opponent off guard in the midst of an attack or approach. Likewise, American kenpo is a style that emphasizes several lightning fast strikes in the course of only one or two seconds, causing an attacker to reel for the surprise of the combination counter blows.
They first take the opponent to the ground, star a grappling position, and then strike until their opponent is knocked out or submits. Although this is not a traditional style of mixed martial arts fighting, the reliability and effectiveness of these moves have made them a popular tactic in many mixed martial arts competitions.
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