Mixed martial arts (MMA)
Mixed Martial Arts, or MMA, is a combat sport that gives students the freedom to combine techniques and moves from all existing martial arts allowing individuals complete creativity to fight the way they choose. The sport takes place inside a cage and the focus is to submit your opponent through KO, submission, or decision.
MMA training at Ocelotl Martial Arts will include a variety of techniques, curated by your coaches. Each class will focus on different techniques that ultimately build your fight IQ and improve your striking and groundwork
Classes are available for adults and children ages 5 and up.
Equipment Needed: Shin Guards, Boxing Gloves or MMA Gloves
cognitive skills
CREATIVITY
PROBLEM SOLVING
DECISION-MAKING
CONFIDENCE
DISCIPLINE
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
benefits
SELF-DEFENSE
MMA is arguably one of the best self-defense classes that someone can take. Mixed Martial Arts not only teaches you a variety of martial arts techniques, but it exposes you to defend yourself against different strategies that can be used by opponents. MMA can be used in real-world defense because you have trained yourself to observe and predict potential threats used by your opponent. Sign up for a class today!
PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENT
The physical benefits of MMA cannot be measured because students have the opportunity to explore the different schools of martial arts and therefore, the sky is the limit. Learning MMA overall will lead to increased strength, speed, power, coordination, and grit. Each session will undoubtledy provide you with a physically challenging workout that also leads to weight loss and muscle gain. Try out a class today!
MENTAL ACUITY
Mixed Martial Arts requires that students respond to anything therefore they experience growth in quicker decision-making, better stress response, respect for differences in cultures & techniques creativity, problem-solving and situational awareness. MMA will teach you to observe before making a conclusion and to respond to stressful challenges and situations with calmness so that you make the most rational decision to resolve the issue. Sign yourself up for a class today!
