Learn the fundamentals to MMA, including striking, grappling, wrestling, transitions, and more in this comprehensive 8-volume series from some of MMA’s best instructors!

• Study from an all-star collection of MMA coaches with a unified approach, including head coach Bas Rutten, Trevor Wittman, Duane Ludwig, TJ Dillashaw, and more.

• See how to move on your feet with the most important strikes in MMA, with combinations and drills that you can use to improve.

• Wrestle and control opponents with key takedown skills that are specific to mixed martial arts fighting, with set ups and finishes that are perfect for MMA training.

• Use the five most statistically successful submissions to end fights with clear technique and effective grappling.

• Hear about how to train and attack with unorthodox offense from the MMA pioneer and world champion Bas Rutten, including legendary stories from the man himself

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN IN THIS FIGHT COURSE ?

Take A Systematic Approach To The Effective Basics of MMA, With The Whole Game Broken Down By Some Of The Best Coaches In History To The Winning Fundamentals You Need For Success - From Instructors Like Bas Rutten, Trevor Wittman, TJ Dillashaw, Duane Ludwig, and More!

Learn from an all-star lineup of MMA coaches as they teach a comprehensive 8-volume course on the important MMA fundamentals that really win fights. Study from masters of the game like Bas Rutten, Trevor Wittman, Duane Ludwig, TJ Dillashaw, Alberto Crane, and Sam Coutts as they show you the striking, grappling, and transition work that the data shows really makes a difference.

To teach you the best possible techniques for a strong MMA base, Head Coach Bas Rutten and the other instructors have studied MMA data to find what really works and then revolve their teaching around those effective moves. With striking, wrestling, jiu jitsu, and insider training tips from Bas Rutten himself, you can build a much more complete and effective skillset for MMA success.

“The Tao of MMA” is a full service instructional with offensive and defensive breakdowns that students of all levels can use for success. Learn the five most effective submissions in MMA, the striking principles that champions must master, and how to control the fight with wrestling.

Across 8-volumes, each coach has a chance to share their teachings with you, so you can benefit from many masters of their disciplines. With some of MMA’s best coaches and fighters on this series, you can come back again and again for new details and concepts to master.

IN THIS COURSE

PART 1

• STRIKING
• INTRO
• ADVICE FOR BEGINNERS
• ADVICE FOR COACHES
• STANCE
• FOOTWORK
• RHYTHM
• WALKING WITH PUNCHES
• SPRINT STEP
• SHADOWBOXING
• HANDWRAPPING
• INGRAINED FUNDAMENTALS
• THE JAB
• THE CROSS
• THE LEAD HOOK
• REAR HOOK AND OVERHAND
• LEAD UPPERCUT
• REAR UPPERCUT
• PUNCHING BAGS

PART 2

• CATCHING PUNCHES
• NUMBERS
• NUMBERS ON THE MITTS
• 2 PUNCH FLOW
• SLIP ROPE
• LOW KICKS
• BODY ROUND KICKS
• INSIDE LOW KICKS
• NUMBERS AND KICKS
• WRAP UP

PART 3

• WRESTLING
• INTRO AND FOOTWORK
• FOOTWORK WITH PARTNER
• PUMMELING
• DOUBLE LEG
• SINGLE LEG
• THE BODYLOCK USE
• STRIKES INTO DOUBLE LEG
• STRIKES INTO SINGLE LEG
• STRIKES TO BODYLOCK

PART 4

• FINISHING THE DOUBLE LEG
• FINISHING SINGLE LEG
• FINISHING BODYLOCK
• DEFENDING THE DOUBLE LEG
• DEFENDING THE SINGLE LEG
• DEFENDING THE BODYLOCK
• CAGE CONTROL
• GETTING OFF THE CAGE
• CAGE TAKEDOWN
• GROUND AND POUND

PART 5

• JIU JITSU
• INTRO AND BREAKFALLS
• WARM UP DRILL
• HIP ESCAPE AND UPKICKS
• THE GUARD
• GUARD AND HALF GUARD
• SIDE CONTROL
• MOUNT

PART 6

• BACK POSITION
• BACK ESCAPE WHEN FLATTENED OUT
• REAR NAKED CHOKE
• GUILLOTINE
• ARMBAR
• TRIANGLE CHOKE
• ARM TRIANGLE

PART 7

• BAS RUTTEN PRO TIPS
• TRAINING AND CONDITIONING
• INJURIES
• GAME PLANNING
• STEROIDS
• TIPS FOR TRAVELING FIGHTERS
• DAY OF CORNERING ADVICE
• BENEFITS OF A SQUARE STANCE
• CORE TWIST DRILL
• PROPER KICKING TECHNIQUE
• HEAD KICK SET UP
• INSIDE LEG KICK COUNTER
• PRO TIP FOR IN THE CLINCH
• ELBOW IN THE CLINCH
• ELBOW FROM THE BOTTOM
• ESCAPING THE GUARD
• GROUND AND POUND

PART 8

• KNEES FROM SIDE MOUNT
• PALM STRIKES ON THE GROUND
• HEEL HOOK
• TOEHOLD
• ADVANCED TOEHOLD
• SIDE CONTROL REVERSAL
• BAS RUTTEN NECK CRANK
• CHICKEN WING NECK CRANK SET UP
• BAS RUTTEN EXORCIST
• TOP 10 COMBOS
• PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
• LEGENDARY STORIES