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With the sport of mixed martial arts becoming more and more popular every day, there naturally follows the sprout of many different MMA strength and conditioning workouts.

Though this can be a good thing, one important aspect that fighters an… (Read more)

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but for me I suppose that’s my Pre-Breakfast. So let’s just call this what it is—another critical meal in The MMA Diet, because they are all, in fact, critical.

Before I go over what my breakfast typically consists of, I want to apprise you of two crucial nutritional concepts that com… (Read more)

I’m calling this an MMA diet, but it could just as easily be any athletes diet or even someone who wants a lean muscular physique because the same principles still apply.

If you’re not a heavyweight, chances are you have to make a weight class. And the idea is to be the biggest and strongest at that particular weight class that you can possibly be. Which is why you hear about guys cutting a ridiculous amount of weight … (Read more)

Before you can choose a program that will best suit you for an upcoming fight you’ll need to first assess where you’re at currently.

And that assessment will require honesty…something that prideful pugilists always seem to take issue with.

Let’s assume you’re going to be honest with yourself. The next step is to evaluate your fitness level.

I guess the easiest way to judge where … (Read more)

Here are two drills that are taken from my Fast Hands: Boxing Strikes for MMA DVD. The first one is a 17 punch combination that’ll get you accustomed to throwing all the different punches you have available to you and the second one combines your punches with MMA appropriate footwork and defense.

Below the video you’ll find the specific movements written down for you so you can print it out, take it to the gym, and practice.

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