Original name : Pankration, Mixed Martial Arts, Vale tudo, No holds Barred.
Founded by : Ancient Greeks & Carlos Gracie. UFC founded by Art Davie, Rorian Gracie and Robert Meyrowitz, 1993
Country of origin : Greece
Introduction to MMA - Mixed Martial Arts
Mixed martial arts (MMA or also known as Ultimate Fighting) is a full contact combat sport that takes a combination of martial arts styles from around the world, and mixes them into one well-rounded fight. The style allows a wide range of fighting techniques, from both traditional and non-traditional Martial Arts. Modern MMA relies on standup fighting techniques taken from boxing and Muay Thai kickboxing, and ground techniques based on Jiu Jitsu and Greco-Roman wrestling. The rules allow the use of striking and grappling techniques, both while standing and on the ground.
