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 …
Category: Mixed Martial Arts
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 …
Here’s what the top MMA fighters have in common
To be the best MMA fighter you can be, it’s important to learn from successful fighters. Paying attention to what great fighters do will empower you to overcome the challenges you’ll deal with as you train and improve your craft. Learning to fight takes time and dedication. You can’t become the best MMA fighter you’re …
Why it’s important to train with a beginner’s mentality
Here at Absolute MMA, beginners start every day. It’s important to train and participate in every class you attend with beginner’s mentality. There’s value in approaching every class as a chance to learn new skills and be better than you were the day before. This approach holds true in the different combat sports we teach …