Sage-Tips

Does watching MMA make you a better fighter?

Watching fights isn’t going to condition your body. It’s not going to improve your muscles. It’s not going to train your muscle memory. Don’t expect to go in against a trained fighter and win just because you watch boxing or the UFC every weekend.

Do you need to spar to be a good fighter?

Hard sparring is important for the fighter and should not be overlooked in training. Nothing will ever push you harder and simulate the stress of a real fight more than a good hard sparring session. Just make sure that hard sparring happens only occasionally.

How long do you have to train MMA to fight?

The time you need to learn MMA will depend on the amount of experience you have had in the past. If you’ve already trained in some martial art, you will be able to learn in two to three years. If you haven’t received any experience, you shouldn’t expect anything less than five years.

How many fights do you need to go pro in MMA?

There isn’t a specific number. It depends on your record, your skill, and the promotion. For example, if you’ve had 10 amateur fights, some against pretty good competition, and your record is 10–0 or 9–1 or 8–2, then you certainly can go pro.

How do I become a better fighter?

7 Tips to Becoming a Better Fighter

1. Train once or twice per day. Make a plan of attack and stick to it.
2. Control and Measure the Intensity and Volume of Each Session.
3. Warm up.
4. Breath deeply everyday.
5. Eat Good Quality Food.
6. Take a day or two off every week.
7. Pass on the night life.

Is sparring like a real fight?

To be honest, it doesn’t really. If you condition yourself for sparring you will tend to be underprepared for a street fight. No matter who you spar or how good your partners are, it’s very unlikely that sparring will have the same intensity as an actual fight.

How hard is MMA training?

As fun and rewarding as MMA can be, it’s also HARD. Preparing to fight for as much as 25 minutes in the cage (which is the amount of time in a championship 5-round fight that goes the distance) is physically taxing. There are days where the brutal warmups alone are going to make you want to quit.

How do I get good at MMA?

9 Ways to Get Your MMA Training on Track

1. MMA Training Tip #1: Get a Plan of Attack. You’ve got to plan your training.
2. MMA Training Tip #2: Commit to It. Taking the time to set goals and make a plan is one thing.
3. MMA Training Tip #3: Get in the Gym. Strength and conditioning is essential, but beware!