Mixed Martial Arts
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a system of training which incorporates many techniques from many different martial arts (typically including Boxing, Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) with the goal of preparing the practitioner for ring competition. The Ultimate Fighting Contest and Vale Tudo are examples of events in which professional fighters compete in no holds barred contests.
The Mixed Martial Arts movement believe that full contact competition is the true test of the efficacy of techniques, and train in various techniques borrowed from many arts. Training is geared to achieve maximum physical fitness and strength, with the MMA practitioner studying striking, ground work, submissions, kicking and any other tools which can help gain victory in the ring.
