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Learning Mixed Martial Arts In Calgary
Mixed Martial Arts or MMA is defined as a full contact sport that offers a wide variety of techniques from different styles, both stand-up and on the ground. Kick boxing, Karate, Judo, wrestling and Muay Thai are just a few of the skills utilized. Whole body fighting is acceptable in MMA by combining joint manipulating techniques with throwing and striking.
An example of one art is Muay Thai that was utilized for warfare in the 1800's. As it modernized, these fights became spectator sports for Kings in various countries. Muay Thai makes use of eight contact points and its name means "Art of Eight Limbs." These include knee hits, kicks, punches, and elbow strikes performed in stand-up fighting. This is no comparison to the sport of Western boxing that only has two points, hands and feet.
Holding the opponent down through grappling moves similar to wrestling is known as ground fighting. Clinched fighting is when the opponent tries to prevent strikes or get the dominant position while on the ground. Very little equipment is needed and usually only requires small gloves, open-fingered or closed, depending on the type of fight. Victory in MMA is determined by knockout, doctor stoppage, and submission. Referees have the ability to stop a fight if one of the opponents has sustained serious bodily injury or there have been numerous warnings and fouls causing disqualification.
Mixed Martial Arts did not become an official sport until the US held the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in 1992. The first no-holds-barred fights were disciplined into a sport including time limits and restrictions to prevent bodily harm. In 2008, the UFC expanded from the United States to Canada. Pay-per-view events began drawing huge audiences making Calgary comparative to large cities such as Los Angeles or Chicago. People stand in line for hours and shows are sold out within minutes.
Individuals from all over the world travel to Calgary to attend one of the many schools prominent in MMA to learn from the best teachers. If this sport interests you, it is cautioned that one should watch a few sessions before committing. Instructors are willing to speak with potential students and enroll them in starter classes to make sure this is an adequate sport for that person. Competitive martial arts are much different than self defense. Some of the techniques may overlap, but many of the strategies are not sensible for someone to utilize in an attack type situation.
This website will provide more information about MMA:
Calgary Muay Thai
Calgary BJJ
Fairtex grappling gloves is selected as part of the Asian Martial Arts Games 2009
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