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Latest article Kaynan Duarte Shoulder Injury: What We Know Feature • 16 September 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.

Jitsu vs Judo: Key Differences and Which Fits Kids Jiu Jitsu: How to Choose a Safe Program Children's Jiu Jitsu: Safety, Readiness & Gym Checklist Boxing vs Kickboxing: Punching vs Full-Body Striking

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Feature • 15 September 2026 • 11 min Jitsu vs Judo: Key Differences and Which Fits Judo emphasizes standing grips, breakfalls and takedowns; BJJ goes deeper into guard, escapes, positional control and submissions. Read article Feature • 14 September 2026 • 9 min Kids Jiu Jitsu: How to Choose a Safe Program Score a children's BJJ trial class on supervision, tap rules, pairing, hygiene and safeguarding, read what injury data actually shows, and tally the true cost. Read article Feature • 13 September 2026 • 16 min Children's Jiu Jitsu: Safety, Readiness & Gym Checklist Use a low-pressure trial to assess contact controls and injury response, then ask whether your child felt safe and wants to return. Read article Feature • 12 September 2026 • 9 min Boxing vs Kickboxing: Punching vs Full-Body Striking Boxing develops combinations, counters and punch defense; kickboxing adds kicks, kick defense and longer range, with rules varying by format. 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.