Fans of MMA in Mumbai have been waiting for MMA to make it’s debut in India for a long time now and many martial artists have been cross-training to learn how to win in Mixed Martial Arts. When you consider that many martial artists are one trick ponies i.e. are comfortable in one range only, this is a mammoth task. It is however an undertaking that will help in their evolution of a martial artist. Learning how to box for a karateka can be a jarring experience when coming from a strict background of ‘pull back and punch’ or a boxer may be completely unnerved when he has to lift his leg up to kick to reach what his hands can’t. Grapplers are used to walking straight in and rolling to the ground, but what happens when your opponent is reluctant to get on the mat? Numerous such situations arise and the best a fighter can do is to become well-rounded and master the basics of all ranges while maintaining his proficiency in any one range. Learn Boxing, Kick Boxing, Wing Chun Kung Fu, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Krav Maga, Muay Thai and exclusive MMA techniques at the Academy of Combat Arts and become a well rounded fighter.

But not many are convinced that training in Mixed Martial Arts is good. See the video below for a checklist on why MMA is bullshit! Who says martial artists have no sense of humor? Laugh it up and then join our MMA class in Mumbai if you want to really learn how to fight and win in the cage!Disclaimer: We donot in anyway take this video seriously and it is just a comedy web series about the world of American martial arts schools by Enter The Dojo

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Submission Moves and Techniques from BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) are used often in MMA (Mixed Martial Arts). Submission holds can be grouped into joint locks and chokes. BJJ is very popular amongst the youth across the world today. Joint locks involve isolating the limb and creating a lever with the body position to force the joint to move past its normal range of motion. Pressure is increased in a controlled manner and released if the opponent cannot escape the hold and signals defeat by submitting.

Tap-Out: Opponents can indicate submission verbally or they can tap out (either tap the opponent or the mat). A choke hold, disrupting the blood supply to the brain, can cause unconsciousness if the opponent does not submit or tap out soon enough.

Competition Techniques: Competitions ban or restrict some or all joint locks involving the knees, ankles, and spine. Joint locks that require a twisting motion of the knee like twisting knee locks or twisting knee bars, or techniques such as heel hooks, and toe holds are also usually banned in competitions because successfully completing the move nearly always results in permanent damage that requires surgery. Manipulating the spine is barred due to the inherent danger of crushing or mis-aligning cervical vertebrae. Leglocks are allowed in varying degrees depending on skill level, with straight ankle locks being the only leglocks allowed in the beginner division, straight kneebars being allowed in the intermediate division and toeholds with the pressure applied inwards are allowed in the advanced division. Some competitions also ban submissions involving the crushing or compression of muscle tissue.

Distractions: However, most joint locks involving the wrist, elbow, shoulder or ankle are permitted as there is a great deal more flexibility in those joints and those locks are safe to use under tournament conditions. Also, some fighters practice moves whose sole purpose is to inflict pain upon their opponent, in the hope that they will tap out. This includes driving knuckles into pressure points, holding their opponent’s head in order to tire out the neck and putting body weight on top of the sternum, floating ribs, or similarly sensitive bones. These moves are not true submission moves and used as distractions in lower levels of competition. At upper levels, they are avoided or aggressively countered.

Chokes and Strangles: Often referred to as “air chokes” and “blood chokes”, chokes and strangles are a common forms of submission. In BJJ, the chokes that are used put pressure on the carotid arteries are very fast acting with victims typically losing consciousness in around 3–5 seconds. In contrast, an air choke can take up to two minutes, depending on how long the person can hold their breath, and may cause serious damage to the throat.

Compression: A less common type of submission hold is a compression lock, where the muscle of an opponent is compressed against a hard, large bone such as the shin or wrist, causing pain to the opponent. These types of locks are usually not seen in competition due to the risk of tearing muscle tissue. This type of lock often also hyper-extends the joint in the opposite direction, pulling it apart.

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I recently read a feature article on whether children must be allowed to train in MMA. What sparked the debate was a Tapout commercial featuring the Ruffo brothers training. What marked this different from any other training montage was that the brothers were aged 8 and 9 respectively. And believe it or not, they started training at 18 months of age. Many may find this outrageous and barbaric in today’s domesticated times, but the truth of it is that training is a safe practise and the possibilities of injuries abound in every sport, be it athletics, track, football and other team sports or fighting related arts. Unlike fights on the street, the ring or cage has rules and allows for safety gear like gloves and groin guards. In fact more injuries occur while training than during actual fights in the arena. Training in a slow paced, controlled environment helps keeps injuries at bay.

Not just children, but middle aged corporates and women can benefit from training in MMA. While the traditional benefits like discipline and patience are well known in the martial arts arena, the skills offer self-confidence in an increasingly violent world. Also training promotes healthy living with balanced exercise, nutrition and diet replacing stressful work ethics and sleepless nights. Obesity levels are rising everywhere and more and more people are being afflicted by this disorder. Unlike other sports, you donot have to be of a specific body type in order to participate. Whether you are skinny or overweight, MMA Training is the right way to gain muscle and lose fat.

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MMA Full Fight Video of James Thompson vs. Bob Sapp in the Main Event Heavyweight Bout @ SFL – Super Fight League 1 in Mumbai, India, on March 11th, 2012.

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Interest in Muay thai has risen in the past ten years, due to the popularity of martial arts in film and television. The most notable practitioner of Muay thai is martial arts sensation Tony Jaa. Yet one of the first popular films that included Muay thai was Jean-Claude Van Damme’s 1989 movie Kickboxer.

Muay thai has been represented in quite a few fighting games as well. Sagat and Adon from Street Fighter, Joe Higashi and King and Hwa Jai from King of Fighters, Zack the DJ from Dead or Alive, Bruce Irvin from Tekken, Brad Burns from Virtua Fighter, and Jax Briggs from Mortal Kombat are all known to be practitioners of the martial arts. Muay thai has also become popular in the movie industry with the release of The Ong Bak Trilogy, starring rising muay thai star Tony Jaa. Chocolate, starring Yanin Vismistananda, is another martial arts movie demonstrating muay thai’s increasingly broad appeal. Another reference to muay thai is its use in the anime/manga, “Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple”. Apachai Hopachai, one of the Masters of Ryozanpaku is called, in episode 48, “The Death God of the Muay thai Underworld”; he is also shown to have difficulty controlling his power as well. This stems from his life-long exposure to ruthless opponents in death-match fights. Most recently muay thai has seen an influx in onscreen exposure with the likes of The Contender in 2006 and The Challenger Muaythai in 2011 (Shown on AXN in Asia and airing 2012 worldwide).

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In the most brutal and often most misunderstood sport in the world, becoming a champion takes more than just blood, sweat, and tears. Like Water follows middleweight Ultimate Fighter Anderson Silva as he prepares to crown his four-year run as the unbeaten king of the sport with a record 12th straight win in the UFC. With intimate access to Silva and his intense training, the surprising and inspiring man behind one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time emerges.

Anderson Silva is the longest-reigning UFC Champion, and the most feared fighter in mixed martial arts. Like Water which begins with the famous footage of the Legendary Bruce Le e talking about the philosophy of being ‘Like Water’, offers a unique perspective of the living legend as he trains with fellow fighters Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida, Junior Dos Santos, and Antonio “Minotauro” Nogueira, in preparation for his career defining title defense against challenger, and arch villain Chael Sonnen. Sonnen, a former champion wrestler, has many predicting that he is the one fighter who possesses the skill set required to defeat Silva. A man of few words, Anderson Silva walks the fine line between cockiness and confidence. A philosopher in spirit, and dedicated family man, Silva’s personality contradicts that of Sonnen’s, who uses trash talk and intimidation to get under his opponents’ skin. Balancing family and fighting; respect for the sport, and rage for his opponent; Silva’s mind and body will be put to the test, as first-time filmmaker Pablo Croce peels back the layers of an ultimate fighter to reveal the heart of a champion.

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