Category: Techniques

Why you should choose MMA over other Martial Arts!

Being aware of and trained in one or the other martial art is essential in today’s date. Why? Because you always need to be prepared for the uncalled situations, and shouldn’t wait for any reasons to take up martial arts. Whether you sign-up for Karate, Muay Thai, Taekwondo or any other martial art, each of the combat sports has its own set of discipline and rules, which a martial artist has to abide. 

While most of the martial arts will teach you how to defend, only in a particular way, like – Boxing teaches you how to punch, but limits you to when it comes to ground fighting or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaches you how to subdue someone, but restricts you when it comes to standing up & fighting or punching.  

But, when all the Martial Arts are put together – we get Mixed Martial Arts. A blend of boxing, wrestling, judo, brazilian jiu-jitsu, karate, muay thai (Thai boxing), and other disciplines. Training you to master the grappling and striking techniques both, here’s why you must choose MMA over other Martial Art Forms –

1.Realistic Fight Mechanism 

Various martial arts don’t simulate a realistic defense and fight situation. MMA is created to tackle such situation and take charge upon fighting techniques that are beyond a particular style of martial arts. To be able to ace the overall fighting ground, the MMA artists are supposed to master the art of both striking and grappling.

2. Strength and Conditioning

MMA is a very consuming combat sport that requires a little extra effort. Because it is the mixed kind of martial art form, it has the training discipline of different defense styles; which makes it a bit taxing. But this extra effort, strengthens the fighters and conditions them for worst case scenario. 

3. Relieves Stress 

MMA is a great way to relieve stress. Aggression through fighting releases the built up stress and makes you feel liberated and light. A good MMA session after which you’re drenched in sweat, tired to the core, have a big appetite and ready to call it a day, is nothing less than bliss. You don’t get time to overthink and get rid of all the negativity, during your training session. 

4. Inculcate Competitiveness

MMA is a combat sport made on the fighting spirit that triggers the will to win. The drive shall help you take better decisions in life and also improve other aspects that are related to your professional or personal life. With this ‘Never-Back-Down-Attitude’ you’ll be ready to face the challenges thrown at you at any point of time. 

5. Problem Solving Skill

MMA is made with distinct kinds of martial arts that has its own specialties. It incorporates all kinds of techniques that requires the fighter to emerge as a winner. During the fight, an MMA fighter strategies each of his moves in a speck of time to defeat their opponent. This skill comes to use in different aspects of life that only gets polished while practicing MMA. 

With these reasons to back MMA as the ultimate Martial Art Sport, we’re sure you’ve got your own reasons to opt for this too. The mental and physical benefits gained from this combat sport is unmatched. Not only does MMA unleashes a fighter in you, but also refines you as a warrior of your life. Alan, Operations Director MMA Matrix, says…

“There is no life worth living without movement…you’re lifeless if you’re not moving!!!”

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5 Easy Self-Defense Moves Every Woman Should Know

Self-defense is not only about handling uncalled situations. Today, this practice of learning the action moves counts for being fit too. When situations that make you feel uncomfortable and offend your personal space, keep no room for thoughts and actions. Your alertness, quick decision making and confidence accounts for a lot more than what you can imagine.

Make note of things that you must do and be prepared with when you’re stuck in circumstances like these, be smart and:

  • Avoid deserted areas or places that are lonesome or tricky. (We all know them!)
  • Always carry a safety weapon (like pepper spray or a loud whistle etc.)
  • Be confident; this makes the harasser think twice and unsettles their thoughts
  • Create a scene; alert the people around and grab attention.
  • Keep your phone handy to alert people and police immediately. Also, keep the Govt. approved Safety apps. downloaded.

However, knowing some techniques and moves can help you a lot when situation gets out of control. So here, we bring you some hardcore moves that backs your self-defense:

1. A Straight Punch: If you’re in a position wherein the identified threat stands in-front of you, go for a straight power packed punch. Follow this action with a kick from the ball of your foot and thrust your hip and fist forward at the same time. Keep in mind when you’re aiming for a punch, go for a vulnerable area—for example, your attacker’s eyes, nose, or throat. These points will be most effective and shall buy you time to run.

2. Kick in the groin: As effective as the straight punch, a kick in the groin area is a vulnerable spot too. Draw your hips ahead with your knee bent and heel back. Extend your knee and leg with force, making contact with the attacker’s groin area with the top of your foot. This kick can make your attacker go numb and give you some time to deliver more punches and kick, before you leave the spot.


3. Palm Heel Strike: This move holds the potential to damage the nose and throat of the attacker. To implement this move, prepare yourself to face the attacker directly. Aim for the nose, & go upward from the nostrils, or aim for the chin and go in the direction of the throat. Recoil back into your stance. Pulling your arm back will help thrust the attacker’s head up and back. This shall leave the attacker lean backward, giving you a chance to escape.


4. Mind the ‘Bear Hug Attack’: For when you’re attacked from behind, this technique shall help you the most. Bend forward from the waist so that it becomes difficult for the attacker to pick you up. Throw your elbows from side to side to reach the attacker’s face. Turn around and throw some more elbow shots and some kicks too. Flee from the spot immediately.

5. Choke Defense: If your attacker goes on and tries to choke you, don’t waste your time undoing his grip on your neck. It’ll be totally going in vain, especially if you’re smaller than your attacker. Use your hands like hooks with your thumbs against your pointer fingers making a “C” shape.  Pluck at your attacker’s thumbs and if possible, kick at the same time. If you’re successful in plucking your attacker’s thumbs away, it’ll be harder for him or her to maintain the choke and will give it away. Remember, you’ll only have between 3 to 8 seconds to get your attacker’s hands off your throat before you start to lose oxygen and pass out, so make your actions quick and give the attacker no time to process.

These steps are easy to recall and help you to escape the situation. Don’t lose your calm and be alert of what all you can do at that point of time. Even use the materials in your surrounding or anything that you can catch hold of, such as purse, briefcase, umbrella, phone, pencil or book to defend yourself. Remember to be quick on your feet and make noise so that you can alert as much people as you can to get attention on you.

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