mma starters advice
subliminal07
Semo-Regulars
Hey guys!recently started an intro program at a local gym...when checking the schedule i realize for now the only time i could make it would be friday afternoons as is. So Ive had a little exp. in past with martial arts and am hesitant thinking that for time being i cant devote enough time...(was wanting to start bjj) so i guess what im asking for is advice from people with exp. I also considered going with standup like muay thai until I figure something out at work as I stated im very interested and serious about getting into it.thanks!
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Your lucky bro. In my state a concealed carry permit is almost impossible to get:mad:
Try to find Bruce Lee's Fighting Method and read it through. Good read and you will learn a thing or too about keeping yourself in shape and shit.
Definitely something I need to read again, I've been out of mma/any physical activity since i messed up my shoulder last january.
When you're on your back always try to shrimp out to a better position. Shrimping works to get you to a better spot from just about every position on your back (except maybe when you're mounted). When in doubt, shrimp out.
The basic defense against a kimura is just to roll onto the side of the shoulder being attacked. There will be know pressure on the shoulder if you do this.
Learn a few really good unique submissions, like anaconda choke, darce choke, or gogoplata for example. Memorize them really hard and pull them out frequently. Most guys won't know how to defend them.
Position before submission. Remember sometimes it's easier to get a submision from side control than from mount.
If a guy turtles up (this happened alot in judo) just stand over his body, wrap your arms around him, and roll over onto your back pulling him on top of you. he will be on top of you but at least you will have his back to choke him. Since its an mma class you could also just wrap one arm around him and keep your legs on one side, keep your weight on his body and punching him in the face with the opposite arm. Don't punch hard in training though.
On the other hand, if he's back mounted on you, roll over onto your back with your feet planted on the ground, slide your body up as much as possible, and roll over into his guard. It works best if you're a tall and skinny guy like me, and you have to be fast about it.
Wind sprints are the best cardio exercise you can do for any fighting style.