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MMA Spark is written for the hobbyist: how to start, what a good gym looks like, how hard to spar, and the honest timeline for each skill.

Wanderlei Silva’s 2010 Knee Surgery and UFC Return Wrestling vs BJJ: Differences by Training Goal BJJ Kimura: Grip, Mechanics, Setups & Defense Submission Fighting: Control, Rules and Training

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Feature • 11 September 2026 • 2 min Wanderlei Silva’s 2010 Knee Surgery and UFC Return The contemporary surgery report, Silva’s layoff, and his July 2011 return against Chris Leben. Read article Feature • 10 September 2026 • 9 min Wrestling vs BJJ: Differences by Training Goal Wrestling emphasizes takedowns, hand fighting, scrambles and top control; BJJ emphasizes guard, positional transitions, submissions and defense. Read article Feature • 6 September 2026 • 22 min BJJ Kimura: Grip, Mechanics, Setups & Defense Learn five control checkpoints, entries from guard and top positions, stage-based defense, troubleshooting, transitions, and safe drilling. Read article Feature • 5 September 2026 • 21 min Submission Fighting: Control, Rules and Training See how position creates permitted finishes, why legality varies by event, and why beginners should learn defense and safe tapping before submissions. Read article
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  1. 01 Striking Basics Stance, jab, and defense first — the order that keeps you healthy.
  2. 02 Grappling Foundations Positions before submissions; survival before offense.
  3. 03 Training Smart Sparring intensity, recovery, and how many sessions a body with a job can absorb.