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Latest article Muay Thai Stance: Beginner Setup, Movement and MMA Adjustments Feature • 27 October 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.

Infighting in MMA: Close-Range Basics for Beginners Boxing Bag Workout: A 20-Minute Beginner Session Mixed Martial Arts: A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing Training Boxing Stances: Orthodox, Southpaw and a Beginner Setup

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Feature • 24 October 2026 • 3 min Infighting in MMA: Close-Range Basics for Beginners Understand infighting, how boxing's inside range changes in MMA, and a coach-led way to practice compact punches and clinch control. Read article Feature • 15 October 2026 • 4 min Boxing Bag Workout: A 20-Minute Beginner Session Try a 20-minute boxing bag workout with simple punches, full rest periods and clear technique checks—plus ways to adjust it around MMA classes. Read article Feature • 13 October 2026 • 4 min Mixed Martial Arts: A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing Training Understand mixed martial arts, compare beginner classes, check sparring culture, and choose a training schedule that fits your day job. Read article Feature • 10 October 2026 • 4 min 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. 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.