PERSPECTIVE

In todays modern era, newer arts of MMA, Krav Maga, Kali and Muay Thai are replacing traditional arts like Karate and Taekwondo. While for the traditionalist, there may be nothing better than the age old Karate, the modern day man is looking for fitness alongwith combat skills in a informal environment, where there are no uniforms and rituals and music replaces loud kiais to encourage the trainee’s performance for fun and fitness. MMA, BJJ, Krav Maga, Mu Thai and JKD-Kali are more calorie burning, shorter duration, easier and fun filled activities burning more calories than traditional fitness workouts. All over the world, these combat arts have become the standard replacement for conventional workouts like Aerobics, Gym, Jogging or Squash/other Ball games. Furthermore all age groups from Teenagers, Adult Men, Women, middle aged Mature executives to elderly are taking to this modern day craze.

What is MMA?

MMA in India is going global with UFC coming to India. Recently the entry of SFL in India brought a taste of Mixed Martial Arts to fans in Mumbai, Chandigarh and Delhi. TUF or The Ultimate Fighter MMA Reality show is expected in India soon. Learn to fight in all ranges to succeed in Mixed Martial Arts. Whether you want to specialize in Stand-up Fighting, Clinch or Ground fighting, you have to learn how best to use these various ranges and become a well-rounded fighter. Mixed Martial Arts has seen increased popularity with a pay per view business that rivals boxing and professional wrestling. It is common for a fighter to train with different styles and work on various aspects of fitness and skill. Cardio-vascular conditioning, speed drills, strength training and flexibility are all important aspects of a fighter’s training.

What is Brazilain Ju-Jutsu?

Ju-Jutsu is a martial art, combat sport, and a self defense system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting. The art was derived from the Japanese martial art of Kodokan judo (itself derived from Japanese Jujutsu). It teaches that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend against a bigger, stronger assailant by using leverage and proper technique – most notably by applying joint-locks and chokeholds to defeat the other person. JJ training is used for mixed martial arts (MMA) competition or self defense. Sparring (commonly referred to as “rolling”) and live drilling play a major role in training.

What is Muay Thai?

Muay Thai is a combat sport from Thailand that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. Muay thai is referred to as the “Art of Eight Limbs” or the “Science of Eight Limbs” because it makes use of punches, kicks, elbows and knee strikes, thus using eight “points of contact”, as opposed to “two points” (fists) in boxing and “four points” (hands and feet) used in other more regulated combat sports, such as kickboxing, boxing, and savate.

What is Boxing?

Boxing is fighting a strength and cardio workout in one. Made of essentially 3 punches- Straights (Jab & Cross), Hook, Uppercut, Boxing has the following benefits.

You'll sculpt every muscle

Boxing improves overall fitness, says Jessica Matthews, an exercise physiologist for the American Council on Exercise. "In addition to boosting your strength and cardio, boxing improves a number of skill-related parameters of fitness, including balance, coordination, reactivity, and agility," she says.

Full Body workout

And if anyone tells you that boxing is predominantly an upper-body workout, they're doing it wrong. While, yes, your arms extend for each punch, you're actually driving power from your hips and legs. You'll also work your back, shoulders, and core.

You'll burn major calories-fast

Boxing improves your resting heart rate and muscular endurance. That lowered resting heart rate and increased stamina can give you in edge in your other workouts.
With a potential burn rate of 13 calories a minute, boxing goes head-to-head with other types of cardio like running and cycling. Thirty minutes of boxing in a ring torches 400 calories

You'll relieve stress like never before.

Whatever's got you ready to snap, boxing will help you calm down. Not only is hitting something a healthy and productive way to help you let go of tension, the rush of endorphins may make you happier too. The mental perks of boxing don't stop there. Boxing builds confidence and discipline at another level," Gonzalez says.

You'll improve your coordination.

Hand-eye coordination is key for boxing. Punching a bag or sparring requires focused movements and amazing recall, challenging your muscles and your mind.

CONCLUSIONS:

Via Combat Training, people get addicted to a life of a fighter in mind, soul and body. Every animal learns to fight for survival. Humans too have a natural ability to fight for survival and one must develop this inherent ability.