A Beginners Guide to Winning a MMA Match

To the lay person Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a very difficult sport to understand. Not only there are many different kinds of styles being used, there are many different ways for a fight to end. However, once you have a basic understanding of these fights, then you will enjoy them much more. It should be noted that if you can't stand the sight of blood, you might not want to watch this sport. It is not for the faint of heart.

There are many ways in which to win a MMA match. The easiest way to win the match is to knock your opponent out cold. Usually this is done with punches and kicks to the head. The next way that you can win is to submit your opponent, either verbally or with their hand. Think of a submission as a joint lock. If the person in a submission move does not tap, then they run the risk of blowing out or dislocating their joints; which is not a pleasant experience. Choking is another way to win.

Finally if you don't win by knocking someone out, submitting or choking them, then you can win by points. There are two ways for you to win by points. You can either win by a unanimous decision or a split decision. A unanimous decision is when all of the three judges say that you won. A split decision is when one of the three judges scores it in your opponents favor. Generally fighters try to avoid this because the judging can be highly opinionated. There has been more than one fight where the crowd and all of the fans did not agree with the judging of the match.

The fight score can also be affected by fouls. Since it is a sport, there are rules for fighters to follow. If they do not follow the rules, they will first be warned by the inside referee. If they do it again they will be deducted a point or more during that round. Usually that point is a huge disadvantage against them. If the foul was flagrant enough then they might get disqualified right then and there. While this doesn't happen to often, it still has been known to happen.

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Bruce Lee Push Ups!

Bruce Lee weighed approximately 126-132 lbs at his prime. Using this data, the normal man exerts at least one half of his body weight to his arms while doing push ups. I am saying at least because while doing push ups, you tend to accelerate more when pushing yourself up, that creates temporarily a force or pressure on your arms greater than one half your body weight, we can approximate this to an average of sixty percent of the body weight. That means that seventy eight pounds of pressure is applied to the arms when a 130 lbs man is doing a normal push up.

                                                   

So if he can do a one finger, one arm push up, he applies a minimum seventy pounds of pressure on the tip of his finger. The area of the tip of a regular finger is approximately 0.3 square inches. That's an equivalent of 260 pounds per square inch of pressure. We get that by dividing 78 pounds by 0.3. That means that Bruce Lee's fingers can exert a force greater than 260 pounds per square inch. We just do not know how much can he apply when fighting.

The average human skin will start to rupture when it is applied with 460 pounds per square in of pressure. So, if you will only take the data gathered from the one finger push ups, it is clear that the pressure is not enough to rupture the human skin. But two hundred sixty pounds per square inch can definitely cause serious injury, muscles can rupture, internal organs can get damaged even if the skin is not ruptured. So, the conclusion to the question is, yes, Bruce Lee can definitely kill using a single finger!

But wait, we didn't consider the finger nails of Bruce Lee! If Bruce Lee forgets to trim his nails even for two days, the pressure applied will be focused more on his fingernail tips, that will greatly focus the pressure and the 460 PSI will easily be reached.

So now we know that Bruce Lee can kill using a finger with or without rupturing our skin!

Now go out and share our little "Mythbuster" calculations with your friends, I bet they would like to know that Bruce Lee is truly a legend up to this day.

Choosing Self-Defense Classes - Consider Your Needs

Martial arts and self-defense classes are popular for a variety of reasons, be it sport, fitness, hobby, or socialisation. These classes are actually a lot of fun for people and provide excellent exercise, but when selecting a self-defense class it's important that you choose one fitting to your own needs and purpose.

If your primary goal is to learn how to defend yourself in the event of violent physical assault, some of these classes may be better suited for you than others are. Some of the popular exercises, such as kick boxing, could help you fend off an attacker but they don't provide you with well-rounded training for personal safety.

So, try to identify the true purpose and objectives of any self-defence program before you begin enrollment in its courses. Is its focus on spirituality or on physical and mental defense tactics? Does it promote fun and fitness?

Does it promote competitive martial arts? Or, does it specifically focus on personal safety? You will still get plenty of fun, challenge, and exercise from an effective self-defense program, so it's really a matter of identifying one that focuses on your real-life personal safety needs.

The exercise portion of self-defence training should be in the simulations of real-world attacks. A mock assault gets your adrenalin pumping and is a perfect (and safe) opportunity to practise effective physical fighting techniques. By simulating real violent assaults, instead of having you perform routine defence movements, an effective self-defense class helps you learn to embrace and use your fear response for personal protection. The mock scenario is a strenuous physical workout for you, which is excellent, because fitness is a critical component to avoiding and overcoming an assailant.

In addition to safely practising physical fighting, you'll want to learn how to avoid and escape attackers in real, normal life situations. A self-defence class should focus on psychology and assault prevention, and not solely on the combat manoeuvres needed to dominate another person. In some martial arts and self-defense classes, the primary objective is to win in a competitive battle. In true self-defense, the primary objective is to avoid and escape a dangerous situation. The goal is not to beat the attacker, but to win by preserving your life and wellness.

By attending self-defense classes that focus on your personal safety, you'll gain so much more than fun and competitive exercise from your efforts.