sparring
Because mixing light and hard sparring is crucial for MMA fighters
If you spent enough time on the mats or inside the cage, you have probably heard two very different schools of thought when it comes to Sparring. “Go hard or go home” or “flow, don’t go.” But the truth? Both are right, and both are wrong if taken in insulation. In the modern MMA, preparing […]
How Sparring works in different martial arts: BJJ, Boxing, Muay Thai and MMA
In martial arts, you will often come across a wide range of terms used during training. But when you feel the word sparring, what comes to mind? It means entering the training space with another person to apply your skills in a realistic environment. But how much Sparring works greatly varies between disciplines such as […]
How to make your first sparring session less intimidating
Feeling a little anxious for your first sparring session in martial arts is perfectly normal. You have never had the opportunity to test your skills against the resistance to the opponents and you are not sure of how much you will be able to defend you from their attacks. Don’t sweat, it’s just a sparring […]
How to recover faster after sparring sessions
Difficult sparring sessions in martial arts can make you feel as if you have just crossed a brick wall. You have given your best and your muscles are sending you a strongly formulated memo saying that they need some rest. The good news is that you don’t always have to feel like this after a […]
Embrace unstructured sparring: the benefits of non -linear formation
Not structured or more commonly known as the “open” sparring is a milestone of the preparation of combat of any martial art, and it is the closest thing that you can find in any gym for a real competition. Structured Sparring has its role as it allows you to practice specific combat scenarios until they […]