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Latest article Boxing Bag Workout: A 20-Minute Beginner Session Feature • 15 October 2026 • 4 min Read itRecent work. From the desk.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Feature • 7 October 2026 • 4 min
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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Feature • 4 October 2026 • 4 min
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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What we write about
- 01 Striking Basics Stance, jab, and defense first — the order that keeps you healthy.
- 02 Grappling Foundations Positions before submissions; survival before offense.
- 03 Training Smart Sparring intensity, recovery, and how many sessions a body with a job can absorb.