MMA Sparkhttps://www.mmaspark.com/2026-10-13T12:00:00ZMixed Martial Arts: A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing Traininghttps://www.mmaspark.com/blog/mixed-martial-arts-mixed-martial-arts2026-10-13T12:00:00ZUnderstand mixed martial arts, compare beginner classes, check sparring culture, and choose a training schedule that fits your day job.Boxing Stances: Orthodox, Southpaw and a Beginner Setuphttps://www.mmaspark.com/blog/boxing-stances2026-10-10T12:00:00ZLearn orthodox and southpaw boxing stances, set up a balanced base, and practice a short non-contact drill—with adjustments for MMA training.Parrying in MMA: A Beginner’s Guide to Deflecting Puncheshttps://www.mmaspark.com/blog/parrying2026-10-07T12:00:00ZLearn what parrying is, how to practice a compact jab parry, and which mistakes to avoid before adding counters or MMA sparring.MMA Footwork: Basic Steps and Beginner Drillshttps://www.mmaspark.com/blog/footwork2026-10-04T12:00:00ZLearn which foot moves first, how to keep your stance, and three non-contact footwork drills that fit around recreational MMA classes.Southpaw Stance: Setup, Footwork and Beginner MMA Drillshttps://www.mmaspark.com/blog/southpaw-stance2026-10-02T12:00:00ZSet up your right-side lead, learn which foot moves first, and understand orthodox matchups with a simple, non-contact southpaw practice for MMA beginners.How to Train for a Sparring Match Without Wrecking Your Workweekhttps://www.mmaspark.com/blog/how-to-train-for-a-sparring-match2026-09-28T12:00:00ZPrepare for an MMA sparring match with a coach-led six-week plan for technical rounds, conditioning, recovery, tapering and safety.100 MMA Techniques: Comparing Learning Demandshttps://www.mmaspark.com/blog/mma-techniques-ranked-by-beginner-difficulty2026-09-25T12:00:00ZSubmission patterns average sequence complexity 1.50, strength 0.84; striking averages 0.62 and 1.10, on 0–2 scales.14 oz Boxing Gloves: Uses, Fit and Sparring Limitshttps://www.mmaspark.com/blog/14-oz-boxing-gloves2026-09-22T12:00:00ZChoose 14 oz boxing gloves by training use, fit and gym rules—not body weight alone. See where they work and when sparring may require 16 oz.Kickboxing Classes: How to Choose the Right Programhttps://www.mmaspark.com/blog/kickboxing-classes2026-09-19T12:00:00ZCompare cardio, bag-based, Muay Thai and MMA formats, then use a trial to assess coaching, contact rules, total cost and recovery demands.How Long to Hold a Rear-Naked Choke in Traininghttps://www.mmaspark.com/blog/how-long-to-hold-a-rear-naked-choke2026-09-18T12:00:00ZApply pressure gradually and release immediately at the tap—or whenever responsiveness is uncertain. Timing estimates are not training targets.