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Latest article MMA Footwork: Basic Steps and Beginner Drills Feature • 4 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.

Southpaw Stance: Setup, Footwork and Beginner MMA Drills How to Train for a Sparring Match Without Wrecking Your Workweek 100 MMA Techniques: Comparing Learning Demands 14 oz Boxing Gloves: Uses, Fit and Sparring Limits

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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 Feature • 28 September 2026 • 5 min How to Train for a Sparring Match Without Wrecking Your Workweek Prepare for an MMA sparring match with a coach-led six-week plan for technical rounds, conditioning, recovery, tapering and safety. Read article Ranking Table • 25 September 2026 • 6 min 100 MMA Techniques: Comparing Learning Demands Submission patterns average sequence complexity 1.50, strength 0.84; striking averages 0.62 and 1.10, on 0–2 scales. Read article Feature • 22 September 2026 • 4 min 14 oz Boxing Gloves: Uses, Fit and Sparring Limits Choose 14 oz boxing gloves by training use, fit and gym rules—not body weight alone. See where they work and when sparring may require 16 oz. 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.