MMA in Arizona Reves Up

As more and more fighters enter the ranks of the UFC from the state of Arizona it continues to gain prominence. Once, the Phoenix and Scottsdale areas had nothing to offer the MMA enthusiast but with the Lion's Den and a Gracie Jiu Jitsu house, there are more and more options.

If interested in entering the ranks one should consider all the skill sets that are needed to become a successful fighter. What works and what doesn't. Many look to the recent success of Lyoto Machida and think that Karate will make a big comeback but that artform has proven over and over to have little effect inside a mixed martial arts ring. Instead, understand that it's Lyoto's talent that enables him to utilize the few good things about karate (and it's close brothers) and combine them with the basic MMA diciplines.

That means Jiu Jitsu, Mui Thai boxing, wrestling, boxing, ground and pound and those places who teach all the elements of MMA.

Be careful and consult a doctor because this sport is notorious for injuries, both minor and major. Keep safe and think about taking Yoga. Yoga has again and again proven to keep athletes from injuries by keeping them flexible.

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Why is no one talking about Jake Shields? Because his stand up looks so awkward? Against Robbie Lawler the announcers were saying that Shields "was in trouble" even though he landed about 15 kicks while Lawler landed 2 or 3 punches none of which landed on Shield's face.

Lawler was considered a very good fighter in the UFC. But he fell right into that choke almost as if it were made to order. Shields has some exceptional Jiu Jitsu and he has put into play countless times without anyone giving him the least big of credit. It's puzzling.

Jake Shields
23-4-1
Club: Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu
5'11"
170 lbs.

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MMA in Arizona

MMA In Arizona

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is the new term for full contact fighting. MMA has been made popular by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and is an arena that allows a full variety of fighting techniques, from all the martial arts to the non-traditional diciplines such as wrestling and ninjitsu. The fight can take place either on the ground or standing or a mixture of both. One need have no particular degree or level to compete, merely a natural or acquired skill.

What does a person need to do to start working toward the aura of a "Fighter"? Training of course. But what kind of training works best?

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Training Goals:

You need to...

1. Get stronger
2. Get Faster
3. Get more Powerful
4. Get better Cardio
5. Better Training Endurance
6. Better Body Sculpting

MMA in Phoenix, Arizona

1. Get Stronger - This will enable fighters to hold off submission attempts by other fighters (like George St. Pierre.) Gives you greater ability to control your opponents witch allows more solid submissions (think Matt Hughes) and holds such as the Thai Clinch (Anderson "spider" Silva).

2. Get Faster - Movement is the key to MMA. Being able to sprawl quickly (Chuck Lidell), shoot faster (Miguel Torres) and avoid oncoming blows (Lyoto Machida).

3. More Powerful - This is more about the way that you hit and kick. Guys like Rampage Jackson and Rashad Evans have a lot in the punch... which other fighters just as strong as they are lack.

4. Better Cardio - This one is BIG! Guys like Miguel Torres and Uriah Faber attack, attack, attack, attack, etc... until the fight is over.

5. Work Capacity - Being able to train without your body breaking down and becoming susceptible to injury is an MMA fighter's greatest asset. Judges also love guys who are able to work longer. This means a certain kind of muscle build. Guys like Mark Coleman were often consumed by their muscles leading to an imability to defend themselves. (This means late in the fight people punch and kick him in the face all the time.)

6. Looks - Well, this one's a given. Hit up your MMA in Arizona shop and get chisled!

MMA in Phoenix, Arizona