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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.

Boxing Stances: Orthodox, Southpaw and a Beginner Setup Parrying in MMA: A Beginner’s Guide to Deflecting Punches MMA Footwork: Basic Steps and Beginner Drills Southpaw Stance: Setup, Footwork and Beginner MMA Drills

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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. Read article 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. Read article 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. Read article Feature • 2 October 2026 • 8 min Southpaw Stance: Setup, Footwork and Beginner MMA Drills Set up your right-side lead, learn which foot moves first, and understand orthodox matchups with a simple, non-contact southpaw practice for MMA beginners. 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.