Boxing and Muay thai
These two striking techniques are lethal for stand up and great in shaping up your body. When you begin your MMA traininng, performing the drills of boxing alone will chisel your upper body and will increase your cardio.
On the other hand, muay thai will strengthen both your upper and lower body plus will give you good cardio as well. The best thing about learning these two styles is that you will not only have the benefit of physical well being but you will also learn the core of self-defense which is the stand up.
Jiu-jitsu and Wrestling
Ground fighting in MMA is vital as the stand up and these two discipline is great for muscle endurance and flexibilty. Wrestling will buff up your muscles because this is a very a physical intensive sports. Full body strength will require a lot from you for this grappling technique and you need to be physically strong to take down your opponent, to control them on the ground, to submit or to ground and pound.
This part of MMA training is the most physically challenging of them all, and you need to work hard for it.
Wrestlers are known for their hard-work and endurance, training as a wrestler will let you learn more about discipline and dedication equals to great physique.
On the other hand jiu-jitsu is a martial art of grappling where in you punish your opponent through submission alone. Jiu-jitsu drills are very tiring indeed and will make you sweat as hell. Furthermore, this discipline will increase and develop your flexibility and as we all know it can do a lot for your health. It promotes good circulation of blood and prevent you from cramps.
Truly, MMA training is physically challenging. Choosing mma to get fit is a good choice for fitness and sculpting your body. You will not only be lean and healthy but you will also learn the art of self-defense.
