Common martial arts fighting styles found and used in MMA.
As the name implies, mixed martial arts uses a variety of combat styles. The beauty of MMA is the ability to blend these different techniques into a unique style of fighting. Most mixed martial artists use a combinaiton of these popular styles.
Ground fighting style based on dominant positions, submission holds, and chokes.
Fighting style consisting exclusively of punching strikes and quick footwork.
A striking style martial art using punching, kicking, knees, elbows, knife-hands, and heel-palm strikes.
Uses stand-up striking with fists, elbows, knees, and shins along with various clinching techniques.
Combat style using clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds.
Martial art style that emphasizes head-height kicks, spinning jump kicks, and fast kicking techniques
Martial arts permiates through many different cultures and regions. Though these martial arts styles provide common tools in MMA, they are by no means the only forms of martial arts! Other popular styles include Kung Fu, Judo, Krav Maga, and Aikido!