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Latest article Ground and Pound: Control, Defense and Beginner Drills Feature • 4 November 2026 • 4 min Read it

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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.

Superman Punch: Mechanics, Setup and Beginner Practice Boxing Combos: 4 Beginner Sequences and How to Practice Them What Is Shadow Boxing? Purpose and Beginner Practice Boxing Moves: Basic Punches, Defense and Movement

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Feature • 4 November 2026 • 3 min Superman Punch: Mechanics, Setup and Beginner Practice Learn the Superman punch’s kick feint, rear-hand mechanics and low-kick setup, with balance checks and a controlled beginner practice progression. Read article Feature • 3 November 2026 • 4 min Boxing Combos: 4 Beginner Sequences and How to Practice Them Learn four beginner boxing combos, with punch numbers, transition cues, range checks and a controlled progression from shadowboxing to pad drills. Read article Feature • 2 November 2026 • 3 min What Is Shadow Boxing? Purpose and Beginner Practice Shadow boxing is non-contact practice against an imagined opponent. Learn what it helps with, its limits, and a simple way to start for MMA. Read article Feature • 30 October 2026 • 4 min Boxing Moves: Basic Punches, Defense and Movement Learn the jab, cross, hook and uppercut, plus basic boxing defense and movement—with technique checkpoints and a controlled way to start practicing. 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.