What Is Mixed Martial Arts?

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Drills and Fundamental Movements | MMA Training
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Drills and Fundamental Movements
Stance Basics | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Stance Basics
Striking Basics | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Striking Basics
How to Throw a Jab | MMA Fighting Techniques
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How to Throw a Jab
How to Throw a Cross | MMA Fighting Techniques
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How to Throw a Cross
How to Throw a Hook | MMA Fighting Techniques
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How to Throw a Hook
How to Throw an Uppercut | MMA Fighting Techniques
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How to Throw an Uppercut
Basic Strike Combinations | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Basic Strike Combinations
Block Basics | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Block Basics
Parry Basics | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Parry Basics
Slip Basics | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Slip Basics
Weave Basics | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Weave Basics
Footwork Basics | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Footwork Basics
Countering the Jab | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Countering the Jab
Countering the Cross | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Countering the Cross
Countering the Hook | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Countering the Hook
Countering Kicks | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Countering Kicks
Kicks | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Kicks
Knee Strikes | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Knee Strikes
Flying Knee, Pt. 1 | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Flying Knee, Pt. 1
Flying Knee, Pt. 2 | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Flying Knee, Pt. 2
Striking to the Double | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Striking to the Double
Finishing the Double Leg | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Finishing the Double Leg
Failed Double Leg Takedown | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Failed Double Leg Takedown
Takedown Defense: Countering Double / Sprawl | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Takedown Defense: Countering Double / Sprawl
Single Leg Takedown | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Single Leg Takedown
Single to High-C | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Single to High-C
Single Leg Counter, Pt. 1 | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Single Leg Counter, Pt. 1
Single Leg Counter, Pt. 2 | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Single Leg Counter, Pt. 2
Cage Fighting: Clinches / Dirty Boxing | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Cage Fighting: Clinches / Dirty Boxing
Hip Throw | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Hip Throw
Harai-Goshi | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Harai-Goshi
Body Clinch Moves | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Body Clinch Moves
Guillotine | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Guillotine
Back Control Submissions: Rear Naked Choke (RNC) | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Back Control Submissions: Rear Naked Choke (RNC)
Side Control to Mount / Mount to Back | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Side Control to Mount / Mount to Back
Taking the Back: Attack Turtle / Turtle to Back, Pt. 1 | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Taking the Back: Attack Turtle / Turtle to Back, Pt. 1
Taking the Back: Attack Turtle / Turtle to Back, Pt. 2 | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Taking the Back: Attack Turtle / Turtle to Back, Pt. 2
Side Control Escapes, Pt. 1 | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Side Control Escapes, Pt. 1
Side Control Escapes, Pt. 2 | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Side Control Escapes, Pt. 2
Mount Escapes | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Mount Escapes
Scarf Hold Escapes | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Scarf Hold Escapes
N/S Escapes | MMA Fighting Techniques
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N/S Escapes
Escaping Back Control / Basic Turtle Escape | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Escaping Back Control / Basic Turtle Escape
Ground Fighting Defense Techniques | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Ground Fighting Defense Techniques
Ground Work Basics / Passing the Guard | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Ground Work Basics / Passing the Guard
Striking Past the Guard | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Striking Past the Guard
Passing the Open Guard, Pt. 1 | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Passing the Open Guard, Pt. 1
Passing the Open Guard, Pt. 2 | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Passing the Open Guard, Pt. 2
Scarf Attacks | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Scarf Attacks
Mount: Double Attack Mount / Stabilizing Mount | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Mount: Double Attack Mount / Stabilizing Mount
Knee on Belly Attacks | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Knee on Belly Attacks
Standard Guard Tactics | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Standard Guard Tactics
Kimura | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Kimura
Triangle Choke | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Triangle Choke
Finishing the Triangle | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Finishing the Triangle
Arm Bar | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Arm Bar
Arm Bar Variations: Rolling Arm Bar | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Arm Bar Variations: Rolling Arm Bar
Finishing the Arm Bar | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Finishing the Arm Bar
Passing and Striking from Half Guard Top | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Passing and Striking from Half Guard Top
Half Guard Basics | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Half Guard Basics
Half Guard Sweeps | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Half Guard Sweeps
Butterfly Guard Attacks | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Butterfly Guard Attacks
De La Riva Guard Attacks | MMA Fighting Techniques
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De La Riva Guard Attacks
Straight Ankle Lock | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Straight Ankle Lock
Heel Hook | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Heel Hook
Rat Guard / Rubber Guard Basics | MMA Fighting Techniques
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Rat Guard / Rubber Guard Basics
What Is Mixed Martial Arts? | MMA Fighting Techniques
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What Is Mixed Martial Arts?
How to Find a Good MMA Gym | MMA Training
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How to Find a Good MMA Gym
How to Learn MMA Fighting Techniques with Rene Dreifuss, Chris Romulo & Chad Hernandez
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How to Learn MMA Fighting Techniques with Rene Dreifuss, Chris Romulo & Chad Hernandez
 

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Transcript

MMA is a combination of multiple martial art disciplines. MMA is not a martial art in itself. It is a combinations of martial arts disciplines. It is a rule system where any technique from any system works. Why is that good? We see what is the most effective technique for actual fighting. Of course MMA is a sport now, taking away eye-gouging and things like that. So it is a clean sport. It is the closest thing to a street fight one on one. And you see that the arts that are used over and over in MMA are the ones that are most effective in fighting -- Muay Tai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Did I miss one? Yeah that's it. Hey those are the ones that are most effective and most effective for a street fight. The premier fighting MMA is the UFC the Ultimate Fighting Championship. And they have some of the best fighters in the world, and that's about it about MMA.

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  • Coach Rene Dreifuss

    Coach Dreifuss is the head coach of Team Radical MMA, which he led to victory in the 2012 WKA national MMA championships. Since beginning Jiu-jitsu training in 2001, he has trained both in the U.S. as well as Brazil, has fought in MMA, and has had the great privilege to study under a variety of gifted Jiu-jitsu champions. Coach Dreifuss’ primary interest is Jiu-jitsu as it’s utilized in mixed martial arts. It is his conviction that many grappling techniques must be tailored and refined to meet the challenges of modern MMA.