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Everybody is into MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) these days. We are obsessed with watching it on TV and we fantasize about being in the ring. From UFC to BJJ to Pride to Reality Fighting and more, MMA is popular with men and women of all ages. But what is it?
MMA, as we know it in America, is a cross of stand-up fighting skills, like Muay Thai Kickboxing, and ground fighting skills, like judo and jiu-jitsu. The basic idea is to learn to fight standing and on the ground, hence the term ‘mixed martial arts’. Why is this mixed? Because in America we think of martial arts as purely Oriental fighting methods, like karate, kung Fu, and taekwondo. In this respect, the Oriental martial arts have usually been neatly divided between the ‘kick/punch’ arts and the ‘grappling’ arts.
Most Americans think that the Gracie’s invented MMA. What many people don’t know is that MMA has been practiced for many centuries all over the world. The most notable of which is the Greek art of Pankration which can be traced back to the original Olympic games in 648 BC. And, while they may not be known for it, many karate styles from Japan have incorporated wrestling, grappling, and joint-locking skills into their curriculum for centuries. In fact, MMA was very popular as a spectator sport in Japan before it was brought into the American spotlight.
So what is “Recreational MMA”?
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Well, if you have ever watched an MMA match on TV, you may have noticed that the fighters are in great shape, they have terrific practical self-defense skills, but they also get pretty banged up. Most of us watch this and think that would be pretty cool to do if only I didn’t have to get my nose broken. After all, we do have to go to work the next day and we would prefer to do it without black eyes.
If you have looked into training at the few MMA clubs in the area (heavy emphasis on ‘clubs’ not ‘schools’), you will find that they are populated mostly with guys in their mid-twenties who think they are the next Cage Fighting Champion of the world. If that’s what you want, then jump in. But if you are the average woman or business professional who wants to get in shape like a top MMA athlete without being surrounded by muscle heads and Neanderthals, then Recreational MMA is right for you.
In Recreational MMA we train like champions, not in a basement or dungeon dojo, but in a clean and modern facility. We train with partners who want to “look tough, act tough, and play nice”. We use all the best techniques and training methods, but we go home with our nose in the same place as when we walked in. Best of all, we get a great workout and learn real ring fighting skills without ever having to set foot in a ring.
THIS IS NOT SISSY TRAINING! Recreational MMA is real kickboxing training, with a tough workout, and professional instructors. The difference is that the people you are training with are in it to have fun and get in shape. They are not trying to kill you and they are not trying prove how macho they are. It is what the title implies, a workout in MMA for those who want recreation, not title belts.
If you are tired of bouncing to the same beat in an aerobics class, tired of working out with muscle heads, tired of fake kickboxing at the gym, tired of being out-of-shape, or just tired and bored with your current workout, then give us a call and try some real MMA without the bumps and bruises.
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Matt Randall’s Black Belt Academies, Inc.
Dover, NH - 603.743.6500
