Striking Basics
Stance, jab, and defense first — the order that keeps you healthy.
Your first years in MMA — striking, grappling, and surviving the gym, honestly.
Start MMA without the mythology
Striking, grappling, conditioning, and gym etiquette for regular people with jobs — what the first years actually involve.
Platform
The first-year map
Grappling Foundations
Positions before submissions; survival before offense.
Training Smart
Sparring intensity, recovery, and how many sessions a body with a job can absorb.
Insights
From the blog
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Boxing Stances: Orthodox, Southpaw and a Beginner Setup
Learn orthodox and southpaw boxing stances, set up a balanced base, and practice a short non-contact drill—with adjustments for MMA training.
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Parrying in MMA: A Beginner’s Guide to Deflecting Punches
Learn what parrying is, how to practice a compact jab parry, and which mistakes to avoid before adding counters or MMA sparring.
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MMA Footwork: Basic Steps and Beginner Drills
Learn which foot moves first, how to keep your stance, and three non-contact footwork drills that fit around recreational MMA classes.
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