Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) training is provided here at Absolute MMA in West Jordan, Utah. Athletes with different levels of experience and athleticism train here. They all have different goals such as wanting to learn self-defense, weight loss, and the desire to compete in organized matches. We offer classes in a variety of Martial Arts …
Category: Mixed Martial Arts
Boxing vs. MMA: What’s the difference
Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) are two of the most popular sports in the world. Both combat sports have millions of fans with superstars from Canelo to Khabib. There are differences between the two along with key similarities. If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you have goals related to physical fitness and …
What is MMA?
We’re often asked, “What is MMA?”, at Absolute MMA! MMA stands for Mixed Martial Arts and it’s one of the fastest-growing sports in popularity. Thanks to well-known organizations such as the UFC and Bellator, more people are exposed to MMA where they can watch competitors utilize skill sets from various Martial Arts such as Muay …
Striking vs. Grappling: What’s the difference?
The biggest difference between striking and grappling is whether you’re standing or on the ground. You’re in the right place if you’re wanting to learn more about striking and grappling! We teach both striking and grappling here at Absolute MMA in West Jordan, Utah. We help you with whatever your goals might be, in whichever …
Get to know Absolute MMA coach/fighter Joel Haro in 5 questions!
Meet Joel Haro! A real estate agent by day, Joel also trains and teaches at Absolute MMA in West Jordan, Utah. Joel started training at Absolute MMA in 2011 as a junior in high school. As a competitive high school wrestler, Joel found training at Absolute MMA an effective way to stay in shape all …
How proper hydration helps you improve your physical health and fighting skills
You probably already know that your body needs water to survive and function properly. Each part of your body relies on water to fulfill its role in keeping you alive. Your body needs water to function properly and stay healthy. Proper hydration also helps you maintain great health and will help you become a better …
9 hygiene rules every fighter needs to know
A key part of staying healthy and being a great teammate is following hygiene best practices. It’s important that you do your part to follow health and safety precautions to protect yourself and everyone you train with here at Absolute MMA. Proper hygiene provides many benefits which include keeping everyone free from illness and skin …
These stretches will help you increase your flexibility and improve your mobility for fighting
Everyone needs to stretch on a regular basis in order to maintain mobility and overall strength. Flexibility isn’t just something for runners or yoga practitioners. Fighters of all disciplines need to stretch as well. Whether you’re a Muay Thai purist or alternate between grappling and kickboxing each week, you’ll reap the benefits of stretching. On …
Follow these strength and conditioning tips to prevent injury
A key part of injury prevention when training for a fight is strength and conditioning. Injuries are no fun since they can prevent you from training and can even keep you out of the gym for months depending on the severity of the injury. When your body is not healthy, you’re not able to do …
4 simple tips that will help you get more out of every MMA class
Achieving the goals you’re pursuing as a student of Mixed Martial Arts takes focus and hard work. It can seem daunting as you regularly put in the work to improve as an individual and as a fighter. To help you stay motivated and continue to progress, we’ve compiled a handful of practical tips that will …