What is MMA? It is not Jiu Jitsu
April 30th, 2007 | by |There have been some discussion on the effectiveness of Jiu Jitsu in the sport of MMA. For the most part, the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighters have lost to US wrestlers.
Dan Henderson soundly beat Wanderlai Silva ( a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt) with a knockout at the last Pride. Matt Hughes demolished Royce Gracie last year in the UFC.
What happened to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in MMA?
Like anything else, you can not rely on one martial art or one skill set to win an MMA match. It really takes a mix of stand-up, takedowns, and ground work to complete the win. Matt Hughes and Dan Henderson are prime examples of this recent change.
Knowing this, OC Jiu Jitsu and MMA have the best takedown specialist, stand-up specialists, and ground specialists to complete your game. We have 3 professional MMA fighters with wins in K-1, WEC, IFL, and King of the Cage.
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