MMA Newcastle
MMA is a full contact sport that involves striking disciplines (Boxing, Muay Thai) for standing and grappling techniques (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo) for the ground. The sport has several different organizations and promoters and many different rules. In general the fights involves two persons in the same weight class that combat each other using various martial arts techniques.
MMA started to become more recognized when the Ultimate Fighting Championships started in 1993. Competitors were pitted against one another to find out the most effective martial art.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art based on grappling and ground fighting techniques. The aim of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is to control and subdue a larger and stronger opponent through the use of superior techniques, leverage, and body mechanics. With an emphasis on grappling rather than striking, students are able to practice with varying levels of intensity, without the threat of serious injuries which can occur more often in martial arts focused on punching and kicking.
Traditionally, the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu student practices in a gi or kimono, a martial arts uniform similar to a judo outfit. In recent years, many schools and academies have incorporated no-gi BJJ, commonly referred to as submission wrestling, to their teaching curriculum. In no-gi BJJ, students typically wear t-shirts and shorts, instead of the typical gi.
