Become Fighter
Learn MMA
How striking, wrestling and ground work connect. Starts with what you can drill safely on your own.
What you learn
Striking, wrestling and ground work as one system. You will learn 3 techniques: Sprawl, Hip escape, Technical stand-up.
Lessons
Each lesson has key points, a step-by-step guide, common mistakes and a timed drill. Start at the top and work down.
MMA basics
The stance and the three ground skills that keep you safe when a fight changes range.
- How to stand in an MMA stance FreeA boxing stance adapted for kicks and takedowns: wider, lower and more central.
- How to sprawl against a takedown FreeThe first defence against a shot at your legs: throw the hips back and down.
- How to do a hip escape ProThe shrimp: the movement that creates space when you are on your back.
- How to do a technical stand-up ProGetting back to your feet from the floor while keeping your head and hands safe.
Still to come
- Striking for MMA. Boxing and kicking adapted for a fight where takedowns are always possible.
- The clinch. Controlling the space between striking range and the takedown.
- Takedown fundamentals. How takedowns work and how to stay on your feet.
- Ground fundamentals. The main positions on the floor and how to escape them.
- Transitions. Linking striking, the clinch, takedowns and the ground into one flow.
Who it's for
Beginners, and anyone who wants to tidy up the basics. You don't need a gym, a partner or any kit: every lesson can be practised on your own.
Safety
Combat sports training is hard on the body. Warm up, stay within your limits and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition. Practise in a clear space and stop if you feel pain or dizziness. Learn partner work only under a qualified coach.
Coming soon to the App Store and Google Play.