Jab Set-Ups for MMA

Learn how to use striking with takedowns to create openings and catch your opponent off guard. This is another video from the jab article at http://damagecontrolmma.com/the-jab/

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Sports

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• mma
• jab
• takedowns

[xc8759]

where can i find a video of one of these guys competing?

[TakingItToTheMMAT]

@xc8759, do a youtube search for "MMA Techniques In Fights" (Parts 1 and 2) and "Utah NHB MMA Thai Boxing I" as well as "MMA NHB Thai Boxing Utah II" These are clips of our students, Coach Kiser and I. You can see a newer highlight reel at vimeo i you do a search for "Damage Control 2009 Training Montage" And we're currently working on the 2011 clip.

[bbqufc]

As a boxer, I think a pretty cool mma combination would be my fav 3 jab combo ended with a muay thai kick to the leg. Slip, jab solar plexus, jab head, slip, jab solar plexus, leg kick. Ahh...can't wait to join Muay Thai next year..

[ccslax6]

@bbqufc How's that going for ya?

[Aimran479]

@tomygirl652 You can try throwing a cross/overhand instead, while shifting yourself diagonally. Move to the left of your opponent if you're orthodox, and right if you're southpaw. I've seen a vid of anderson silva knocking someone out by feinting that takedown and going for a spinning elbow. The general idea is that you want your opponent's hands to drop as he goes for a sprawl.

[xc8759]

@TakingItToTheMMAT Thanks, awesome videos. That ankle crank and chin choke are insane

[tomygirl652]

for the first example you gave during your shot fake to jab my opponent generally would throw an uppercut or a knee to prevent the shot in the first place any tips?

[randomhero20022]

great video

[AdrianAwesome69]

@bbqufc i guess thats how you learn then.. lol

[bbqufc]

@AdrianAwesome69

If your serious, go join either a Muay Thai gym or a boxing gym. I'd recommend boxing for one year and pulling some amateur fights. Amateur boxers can pull a fight per weekend in the peak season if they want. From there, you can move to Muay Thai poses serious problems for boxers. With all this being said....never doubt a boxer. And a starter tip....if you have to clinch when you're getting slaughtered. You'll be getting destroyed for at least the first 6 months brutally