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Foundations of MMA Striking Curriculum by Charles Martinez
- Learn the barebones basics that are so important in MMA, including how to walk forward, backward and side to side
- See the different kinds of footwork that you can use in MMA to keep you safe and set up attacks
- Understand the mechanics behind different strikes so that you can throw them with maximum efficiency
- Defend yourself against strikers and takedowns so you can decide where the fight goes
Course Content
Volume 1
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| Intro | 0 |
| Footwork - Stance/Weight | 2:40 |
| Basic Step And Slide | 6:11 |
| Push Shuffle And Slide Shuffle | 10:04 |
| Circling - Normal And Change To Switch | 11:36 |
| Anchor Stepping | 13:54 |
| Bump Step | 14:56 |
| Pivot/Step & Pivot, Post And Pivot | 16:48 |
| Double Cross Fwd/Back | 21:51 |
| Switch Step | 24:23 |
| Hook Shift | 24:57 |
| Footwork Combos - Walking Fwd, Push And Retreat To Evade Jab And Counter | 26:32 |
| Stalking & Advancing And Slide Shuffle Retreat Kick Defense | 29:26 |
| Retreating Then Meeting Opponent By Pushing Forward | 31:21 |
| Maintaining Distance, Person Presses Fwd And Then Evade By Circling Off | 32:53 |
Volume 2
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| Partner Drills - Mirror Image | 0 |
| Mirror Image With Jab | 3:22 |
| Pressure To Circle | 5:12 |
| Punches - Mechanics, Common Mistakes - J, C, LH, RH, LUC, RUC, BHX2, ROH | 6:49 |
| Glove Drills VS Offense/Defense | 27:28 |
Volume 3
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| Basic Mechanics Of Throwing A Kick - Spinning Back Kick | 0 |
| Side Kick - Body | 3:37 |
| Low Kick | 6:01 |
| Body Kick | 15:06 |
| Teep | 19:04 |
| Lead Leg Switch Kick | 21:21 |
| Basic Mechanics Of Throwing A Knee - Throwing Knee In The Open | 22:40 |
| Elbows - Rear 3 Direction And Lead 3 Direction | 25:24 |
Volume 4
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| Layers Of Defense - Punch Defense | 0 |
| Kick Defense | 18:44 |
| Takedowns - The Level Change And The Penetration Step In MMA | 29:24 |
| Outro | 39:58 |