I teach both striking and grappling, training them separately as well as in combination. We work on the transitions between the two—striking to enter the clinch safely, setting up takedowns or throws, and striking from the ground. I wouldn’t call this “MMA training,” though newer students might. For us, it’s simply martial arts—training to fight effectively. We do use MMA gloves at times, but our approach is rooted in a broader understanding of combat.

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