Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) This practice is required for anyone looking to compete in MMA. Practice is a combination of all programs offered at Team FVGC and focuses heavily on live drilling and sparring. Required gear includes shorts, a t-shirt, a mouth guard, MMA training gloves and athletic supporter. Optional gear includes headgear, shin guards, and wrestling shoes.
All members are welcome to attend the training, but anyone wanting to fight with the team name will need to meet specific requirements and get approval from FVGC coaches. All competing fighters, corners and trainers must meet State of WI requirements.
Team FVGC Competition Requirements:
Amateur Fighters: Amateurs are required to attend at least 3 practices per week, including one MMA class, one Brazilian jiu-jitsu class, and one Muay Thai or boxing class, for the four consecutive weeks prior to a scheduled fight. In addition, all gym dues must be current by the day of the fight.
Professional Fighters: Professionals are required to attend at least 3 practices per week, including one MMA class, one Brazilian jiu-jitsu class, and one Muay Thai or boxing class, for the six consecutive weeks prior to a scheduled fight. In addition, all gym dues must be current by the day of the fight.
Definition and History:
Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full contact combat sport that allows a wide variety of fighting techniques from a mixture of martial arts traditions. The rules allow the use of striking and grappling techniques, both while standing and on the ground.
Modern mixed martial arts competition emerged in popular culture in 1993 with the founding of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). Initially based on finding the most effective martial arts for real unarmed combat situations, competitors of various arts were pitted against one another with minimal rules or concern for safety. In the following decade, MMA promoters adopted many additional rules aimed at increasing safety for competitors and to promote mainstream acceptance of the sport. Following these changes, the sport has seen increased popularity with pay per view reach rivaling boxing and professional wrestling.
