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THE TYPES OF MMA
By: Joshua McGahey
AMATEUR WRESTLING
 It is known for excellent takedowns, especially against the legs.
 It uses clinch fighting, throws, takedowns, joint locks, pins, etc.
AIKIDO
 It is considered a grappling art, aikido is a Japanese martial art
performed by flowing with the motion of the attacker rather than
opposing it straight-on.
 This requires much less physical strength, as the practitioner
directs the attacker's momentum with entering and turning
motions, followed by various throws or joint locks.
BOXING
 It is a combat sport in which you use your fists to throw strikes in an
attempt to knock out your opponent.
 Because boxers stand up straight and fight with their hands, they
are not protecting their torso to prevent a take down.
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
 It is mainly considered a ground-based fighting style, with
importance on positioning, chokes and joint locks.
 It concept is that a smaller weaker person can beat a larger
person mainly using ground-styled techniques.
CATCH WRESTLING
 This type of wrestling forms the base of Japan's martial art of
shoot wrestling.
JUDO
 Judo fighters use there knowledge of ne-waza(ground-grappling)
and tachi-waza (standing-grappling).
KARATE
 It is the core of kick-boxing, and specializes in striking techniques.
KICKBOXING
 It is great way to practice stand-up fighting.
MUAY THAI
 It is recognized as the foundation for striking in mixed martial arts.
UNKNOWN TO THE UFC
Types of MMA not used in the UFC.
KUNG FU
 Uses a number of fighting styles that have developed over the
centuries in China.
 Some styles include physical exercises that mimic animal
movements include Eagle Claw, Hung Gar, Monkey, Praying
Mantis, and Wing Chun.
SOURCES
 http://www.buffalotkd.com
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixed_martial_arts
 http://www.ufc.com/discover/fighter/martialArtsStyles

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Mma

  • 1. THE TYPES OF MMA By: Joshua McGahey
  • 2. AMATEUR WRESTLING  It is known for excellent takedowns, especially against the legs.  It uses clinch fighting, throws, takedowns, joint locks, pins, etc.
  • 3. AIKIDO  It is considered a grappling art, aikido is a Japanese martial art performed by flowing with the motion of the attacker rather than opposing it straight-on.  This requires much less physical strength, as the practitioner directs the attacker's momentum with entering and turning motions, followed by various throws or joint locks.
  • 4. BOXING  It is a combat sport in which you use your fists to throw strikes in an attempt to knock out your opponent.  Because boxers stand up straight and fight with their hands, they are not protecting their torso to prevent a take down.
  • 5. BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU  It is mainly considered a ground-based fighting style, with importance on positioning, chokes and joint locks.  It concept is that a smaller weaker person can beat a larger person mainly using ground-styled techniques.
  • 6. CATCH WRESTLING  This type of wrestling forms the base of Japan's martial art of shoot wrestling.
  • 7. JUDO  Judo fighters use there knowledge of ne-waza(ground-grappling) and tachi-waza (standing-grappling).
  • 8. KARATE  It is the core of kick-boxing, and specializes in striking techniques.
  • 9. KICKBOXING  It is great way to practice stand-up fighting.
  • 10. MUAY THAI  It is recognized as the foundation for striking in mixed martial arts.
  • 11. UNKNOWN TO THE UFC Types of MMA not used in the UFC.
  • 12. KUNG FU  Uses a number of fighting styles that have developed over the centuries in China.  Some styles include physical exercises that mimic animal movements include Eagle Claw, Hung Gar, Monkey, Praying Mantis, and Wing Chun.