A mouthguard is an essential protective gear for MMA, Muay Thai, Boxing, or any other combat sport. But how do you choose a good one? What is the best MMA mouthguard? Missing teeth, jaw injuries, and even head damage are more likely to occur without the right mouthguard, which is why wearing a mouthguard during … Read more
Capoeira is a fascinating Afro-Brazilian martial art that has gained a lot of popularity in the past decade. But can you fight with it, and is Capoeira effective in MMA? Here’s what I know from training in it: Overall, Capoeira is not a great martial art to learn if being an MMA fighter is the … Read more
Judo is a martial art that’s employed by millions all over the world. In addition to being a sport, it is also valuable for self-defense. But is Judo effective in MMA? Judo is very effective in MMA. It is employed by some of the most successful fighters in the UFC including Ronda Rousey and Khabib … Read more
MMA fighters have been entertaining us for some time. And the idea of using a variety of martial arts instead of just one makes a lot of sense. But since I don’t see it used much, can you use Karate in MMA? Here’s what I’ve noticed: Karate can be used in MMA as no martial … Read more
MMA is a rules-based sport where the goal is to win. The fighters are highly conditioned and have studied a few martial arts styles that give them an edge in the Octagon. But why is Aikido not used in MMA? Here’s what I know from having practiced extensively with an Aikido black belt: Aikido is … Read more
You’ve heard that Krav Maga is probably the deadliest and most effective form of self-defense in the world. But the most successful MMA fighters rarely train in Krav Maga, so is Krav Maga allowed in the UFC? Here’s what I discovered: Krav Maga is not officially banned in the UFC, but many of its deadliest … Read more
Everyone knows MMA, otherwise known as Mixed Martial Arts, as popularized by the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). These are often the best of the best martial artists, being experts in several different styles. But I wondered can Krav Maga beat MMA? Here’s what I know from practicing with an MMA artist: In most cases, a … Read more
Some MMA fighters have a Kung Fu background. But some of the most effective MMA fighters practice different martial arts. So, is Kung Fu effective in MMA? Kung Fu can be effective in MMA. However, the most successful MMA fighters typically use a blend of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai as they are … Read more