Mixed Martial Arts is a relatively new and politically correct term for a sport that has been called Submission Fighting, No Holds Barred, Total Fighting, Anything Goes etc. Mixed Martial Arts incorporates the best of well established Martial Arts. Techniques from Jiu-Jitsu, Submission grappling, Muay Thai, Boxing, etc., are combined to create an all-around fighting style. The common denominator is reality. Testing what works within the limits of safety. Full contact. Mixed Martial Arts delivers what martial arts has promised for so long. Something exciting, and something that works. Other names for MMA sports include Vale Tudo, Shootfighting, Pankration and Submission Fighting
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