The History of MMA
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport that allows striking and grappling, both standing and on the ground, using techniques from other combat sports. More precisely, MMA is the amalgamation of Muay Thai Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Greco-Roman Wrestling. The combination of these martial arts is the most holistic and effective form of self-defense.
In 1993, the Gracie family brought Vale Tudo (no-holds-barred fighting) developed in Brazil from the 1920s, to the United States by founding the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) MMA company. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu came to international prominence in the martial arts community in the early 1990s, when Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter Royce Gracie won the first, second, and fourth single-elimination tournaments in the UFC. Royce fought against much larger opponents who were practicing boxing, wrestling, karate, and taekwondo.
It has since become a staple art and key component for many MMA fighters. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is largely considered a ground-based fighting style, with emphasis on positioning, chokes and joint locks. Boxing is also widely used in MMA and is one of the primary striking foundations for many fighters. Boxing accounts for the vast majority of strikes during the stand up portion of a fight. Several aspects of boxing are extremely valuable such as footwork, use of combinations, defensive techniques, guard position, and head movement.
Muay Thai is recognized as a foundation for striking in MMA and is widely recognized for its versatility in a fight. Techniques include long, middle, and short range with everything from kicks to clinch holds, sweeps, and throws. It originated in Thailand and is known as the "Art of Eight Limbs" which refers to the use of the legs, knees, elbows, and fists. Wrestling gained tremendous respect due to its effectiveness in MMA competitions. Wrestling is widely studied by mixed martial artists for its excellent takedowns, particularly against the legs.
In 1993, the Gracie family brought Vale Tudo (no-holds-barred fighting) developed in Brazil from the 1920s, to the United States by founding the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) MMA company. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu came to international prominence in the martial arts community in the early 1990s, when Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter Royce Gracie won the first, second, and fourth single-elimination tournaments in the UFC. Royce fought against much larger opponents who were practicing boxing, wrestling, karate, and taekwondo.
It has since become a staple art and key component for many MMA fighters. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is largely considered a ground-based fighting style, with emphasis on positioning, chokes and joint locks. Boxing is also widely used in MMA and is one of the primary striking foundations for many fighters. Boxing accounts for the vast majority of strikes during the stand up portion of a fight. Several aspects of boxing are extremely valuable such as footwork, use of combinations, defensive techniques, guard position, and head movement.
Muay Thai is recognized as a foundation for striking in MMA and is widely recognized for its versatility in a fight. Techniques include long, middle, and short range with everything from kicks to clinch holds, sweeps, and throws. It originated in Thailand and is known as the "Art of Eight Limbs" which refers to the use of the legs, knees, elbows, and fists. Wrestling gained tremendous respect due to its effectiveness in MMA competitions. Wrestling is widely studied by mixed martial artists for its excellent takedowns, particularly against the legs.
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