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Learn,Teach,Heal with Dr. Pete: Nick Osipczak - Tai Chi

Dr Pete - August 9, 2017

Nick Osipczak demonstrates this sequence of movements inspired by the Internal Martial Arts. The harmonizing with, and adding to the opponent’s turning will be particularly familiar to those who study Bagua or Aikido. Word of caution: this takedown will be lower percentage when attempted against a topless and sweaty opponent.

BJJ

TUTORIAL: Rick Marshall shows how to do a Gogoplata from rubber guard

EVOLVE MMA - August 4, 2017

This video was first published on Evolve Vacation. In this video, 10th Planet black belt and Evolve instructor Rick Marshall shows us how to execute a Gogoplata from the rubber guard. The Gogoplata is one of the most creative submissions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. And also one of the most unique submissions in mixed martial arts. You may want to pay attention so you can successfully add this to your grappling game.

Muay Thai

TUTORIAL: Muay Thai World Champion demonstrates jumping roundhouse kick

EVOLVE MMA - July 12, 2017

This video was first published on Evolve Vacation. When utilized in the correct manner, Muay Thai can prove to be an essential skill in combat. Mastering the martial art means continuous practice and perfection. As such, a practitioner must possess unwavering dedication and resolve. He or she must be willing to pay attention to the smallest details in technique.

Sam-A Gaiyanghadao

TUTORIAL: Muay Thai World Champion breaks down scissor kick knockout

EVOLVE MMA - July 12, 2017

This video was first published on Evolve Vacation. Muay Thai, the art of eight limbs, is one the world’s most effective martial arts. It is an essential combat skill that is both effective and highly technical. Mastering Muay Thai means you have to put in the hours and focus on proper execution. Everyone who takes it seriously has to be focused and dedicated to making sure all techniques are correct. There are a lot of small details that we need to pay attention to.

Orono Wor Petchpun

FIGHT BREAKDOWN: Brutal left kick plus left elbow KO

EVOLVE MMA - July 5, 2017

Every fight starts out on the feet. It doesn’t matter how good a fighter’s ground game is. Whenever that bell rings and the referee tells the fighters to touch gloves, they come out swinging. It’s the natural progression of things in a fight. Which makes Muay Thai so extremely important. With a complete set of Muay Thai skills, anything is possible, ground game or not. And as the two guys in this video have proven, Muay Thai can be an absolute killer.

Orono Wor Petchpun
Orono Wor Petchpun

TUTORIAL: Add this spinning back elbow to your Muay Thai weaponry

EVOLVE MMA - July 5, 2017

This video was first published on Evolve Vacation. Muay Thai, and ancient martial art developed by Thailand, is both brutal and beautiful in its artistry. The “Art of Eight Limbs” utilizes the human body’s most potent offensive weapons — the hands, the feet, the elbows, and the knees. With a solid Muay Thai game, fighters can go into battle with confidence.

Olay Sitniwat
Muay Thai

FIGHT BREAKDOWN: Vicious right cross knockout in Muay Thai

EVOLVE MMA - July 5, 2017

This video was first published on Evolve Vacation. On July 18th, 2016, Muay Thai warriors Olay Sitniwat and Thanadet Tor. Pran49 (wicked name right?) went to battle before an epic conclusion that left a packed Rajadamnern Stadium in awe. Thanadet was down and completely out. He was separated from his senses in every sense of the word. The referee had to literally slap the fallen fighter back into consciousness.

Rafael dos Anjos

TUTORIAL: Rafael Dos Anjos throws jumping switch knee

EVOLVE MMA - June 27, 2017

This video was first published on Evolve Vacation. Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos is known as one of MMA’s most vicious offensive fighters. His ability to batter his opponents with lightning quick punches and kicks has led to a series of highlight reel stoppages over the course of his career. Today, Dos Anjos is known as one of the most feared competitors in the UFC.

BJJ

TUTORIAL: 5 ways to set up an armbar

EVOLVE MMA - June 26, 2017

This video was first published on Evolve Vacation. The armbar is one of the most classic finishing submissions in all of mixed martial arts. The world’s most elite grapplers have all used this move at some point in their careers. It is a common move that pretty much everyone should have in their arsenal.

Wrestling

TUTORIAL: Bellator champion demonstrates clinch to double leg takedown

EVOLVE MMA - June 26, 2017

This video was first published on Evolve Vacation. Wrestling is an essential discipline for any serious fighter wanting to be successful in MMA. It is also one of the core fighting disciplines in the sport. Wrestling focuses on ontrolling the opponent, and in turn, controlling the outcome of a fight. That is why so many fighters today have wrestling as their base.

Muay Thai

TUTORIAL: How to do an armbar from the back in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

EVOLVE MMA - June 19, 2017

This video was first published on Evolve Vacation. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can be very intricate at times. While some fighters just study the moves diligently on Youtube, to truly learn the technique you have to take direction from the masters. The only way to master Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is by enrolling in a class and learning the art. When a fighter possesses solid Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills, he has a distinct advantage over any opponent.

Rafael dos Anjos

TUTORIAL: Former UFC lightweight champ Rafael Dos Anjos shows how to throw straight knee

EVOLVE MMA - June 15, 2017

This video was first published on Evolve Vacation. Former UFC lightweight champion and member of the prestigious Evolve Fight Team, Rafael Dos Anjos, is one of the most complete fighters in all of mixed martial arts. His unparalleled skill and tenacity inside the cage is only brought about his incredible confidence in his skills. Of his many fight disciplines, Muay Thai is one of his strongest.

Wrestling

TUTORIAL: Ben Askren demonstrates head outside single to dump finish technique

EVOLVE MMA - June 12, 2017

This video was first published on Evolve Vacation. Wrestling, one of the core components of mixed martial arts, is an essential discipline for any serious fighter wanting to be successful in the sport. It is a martial art that focuses on controlling the opponent, and in turn, controlling the outcome of a fight. That is why so many fighters today have wrestling as their base.

Muay Thai

TUTORIAL: Learn this explosive jumping switch push kick!

EVOLVE MMA - June 9, 2017

This video was first published on Evolve Vacation. Muay Thai is such a beautiful thing — the fluidity of the movements, the power of the strikes, the tenacity of the discipline. When used in the right way, Muay Thai could be all that you need to be successful in combat. When the Thais developed this deadly martial art, they had one goal in mind, and that was to emerge victorious in any encounter.

Muay Thai

TUTORIAL: Learn 3 cartwheel kick combos from Muay Thai legend Saenchai

EVOLVE MMA - June 9, 2017

This video was first published on Evolve Vacation. Muay Thai will always be a great weapon to have in any serious mixed martial artist’s arsenal. Learning the proper striking techniques definitely goes a long way. It can also mean the difference between victory and defeat. When used in the right way, Muay Thai could be all that you need to be successful in combat.

Angela Lee
BJJ

TUTORIAL: Angela Lee demonstrates rare Peruvian Necktie submission

EVOLVE MMA - June 2, 2017

This video was first published on Evolve Vacation. Angela Lee is back to teach fans a new move. Once again training with 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu’s Rick Marshall, Lee demonstrates a very rare submission called the Peruvian Necktie. It’s basically an unorthodox choke that is a little uncommon in mixed martial arts. Although Lee herself has used the maneuver many times.

Evolve MMA breaks down Muay Thai KO
Muay Thai

Fight Breakdown: Nasty Muay Thai Elbow KO

EVOLVE MMA - May 15, 2017

This article/video was first published on Evolve MMA. Since all mixed martial arts bouts start on the feet, striking is one of the most important aspects of the sport. In fact, contrary to popular belief, an entire MMA bout can go the duration without ever going to the ground. That makes striking probably the most important part of fighting.

Rafael dos Anjos

Tutorial: Rafael Dos Anjos Shows How to Throw a Head Kick

EVOLVE MMA - May 8, 2017

This video was first published on Evolve MMA. Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos is one of the world’s most devastating strikers. The 32-year old’s ability to stop an opponent has led him to a plethora of highlight reel finishes. He is known as one of the most relentless offensive fighters in the UFC.