MMA – Page 3 – Martial Arts Videos

Jab cross combo
Jab & cross is a very important combo in MMA and Western Boxing. To execute it, stand with feet shoulder-width apart and staggered, left in front of right. Bend knees slightly and turn right foot out to right. Keep hands in fists next to chin. Left jab Keep right arm tucked close to your... more »
Judo vs Kickboxing
Civilizations around the world have created many forms of martial arts. Throughout time the lines between some of these styles have become blurred. Kickboxing and judo are two popular fighting styles still used in today’s combat sports. Judo is a martial art that was invented in Japan in the late 1800s. Kano Jigoro is... more »
Judo vs Wrestling
Judo uses the “moment of equilibrium” or breaking posture method for most of their throws. This means that you will work for grips, then utilize one of many throws that uses the grips you’ve got to break the balance and equilibrium of the opponent. This can be seen in the various hip throws employed... more »
Judo vs. Aikido
Judo and Aikido came from traditional Japanese Jujutsu. Both martial arts belong to modern Budo (way of the warrior). Judo aggressively attacks and defends major joints (knees, shoulders and so on), using triangular and circular movement. One “wins” either through submission -typically a shoulder lock/arm bar or choke hold- or through a really clean... more »
Karate vs Boxing
Boxing and karate both have the goal of damaging the opponent aggressively. Unlike boxing, the Karate fighter keeps his center of gravity low to the ground and depends upon his legs, buttocks, and upright torso to power his strikes. Therefore, the Karate enthusiast does not lean in while punching. Also unlike boxers, Karate enthusiasts... more »
Karate vs Kung Fu
The meaning of the word karate is “empty hands.” It refers to the fact that Karate originated as a system of self-defense which relied on the effective use of the unarmed body of the practitioner. Karate is primarily a striking art, with punching, kicking, knee/elbow strikes, and open-handed techniques. The movements are crisp and... more »
Karo Parisyan
Karapet (Karo) Parisyan (Armenian, born August 28, 1982) is an Armenian-American mixed martial artist. His fighting style is primarily Judo but has been modified to fight without the use of a judogi (sometimes called no-gi style). Karo currently competes for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Karo’s family migrated to America when he was six years... more »
Kyokushin vs Judo
A MMA fight between a Judo black belt and a Kyokushinkai Karate... more »
Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Carvalho Machida (born May 30, 1978) is a Japanese-Brazilian mixed martial artist from Belém, Brazil who fights as a Light Heavyweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and holds notables wins over former UFC champions Rich Franklin, B.J. Penn, Tito Ortiz, Rashad Evans, Randy Couture,... more »
Marco Ruas
Marco Antônio de Lima Ruas (born January 23, 1961) is a retired mixed martial arts fighter and instructor. Most notably, he was the UFC 7 Tournament Champion and is considered one of the earliest examples of the complete mixed martial artist, highly skilled in both striking and grappling. Ruas is famous for being the... more »
Masahiko Kimura vs Helio Gracie 1951
In 1951, Kimura defeated Hélio Gracie of the Gracie Jiu Jitsu family in a submission Judo match held in Brazil. During the fight Kimura threw Gracie repeatedly with many Judo techniques. However, Helio Gracie had made sure the ground was heavily padded to prevent Kimura from being able to knock him out with throws. Unable... more »
Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes was born on October 13, 1973 in Hillboro, Illinois. He is the two-time UFC welterweight champion and an icon in the sport of mixed martial arts. Until 2007, he fought for the Pat Militech team, but recently formed Team Hughes and started his own gym along with a couple other fighters. Hughes... more »
MMA best Judo throws
Various clips of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Judo throws (nage waza). Judo is one of the best suited martial arts to use in MMA fighting. The style’s focus on closing distance and shooting for take-downs can immobilize an opponent who doesn’t have the same kind of grappling mastery that judo provides its... more »
Muay Thai low kick
As with many other Muay Thai techniques, the low (roundhouse) kick has gained wide popularity due to its extensive use in K-1 kickboxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) competitions due to its effectiveness in inflicting damage to the opponent, as a properly executed Muay Thai roundhouse kick has been compared by many martial artists... more »
Muay Thai vs Boxing
Boxing contests are found throughout antiquity. Greek boxers would wear boxing gloves (not padded) and wrappings on their arms below the elbows, but were otherwise naked when competing. The word “boxing” first came into use in England in the 18th century to distinguish between fighting to settle disputes, and fighting under agreed rules for... more »
Neil Adams effective fighting
Neil Adrian Adams is a British judoka who won numerous Olympic and World Championship medals in judo. His achievements include a gold medal at the 1981 World Judo Championships in Maastricht, the Netherlands, plus silver medals in the 1980 and 1984 Summer Olympic Games and the 1983 Judo World Championships. Adams was also five-time... more »
Pankration
Pankration was a martial art introduced into the Greek Olympic Games in 648 BC and founded as a blend of boxing and wrestling but without any rules. The term comes from the Ancient Greek παγκράτιον [paŋkrátion], literally meaning “all powers” from πᾶν (pan-) “all” + κράτος (kratos) “strength, power”. Spartan soldiers were taught to... more »

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