| Sparring is the closest thing you can do as a | | | | get knocked out when sparring because they've |
| fighter to actually being in a fight. It makes sense | | | | let their chin up. |
| to not go as hard in a sparring session as the real | | | | Not to mention when you get the 4oz gloves on |
| fight because in the real fight a lot of damage | | | | there is no room for error in this. Keep it tucked |
| could be inflicted. Champion fighters do a few | | | | in practice so you don't forget on game day. |
| things differently in their sparring sessions that | | | | Breathe. |
| you should be well aware of. | | | | The best fighters learn to train with more agility |
| Throw More Jabs. | | | | because they take the time to breathe. Never |
| Throwing a jab is the easiest way to stay in your | | | | tense up, stay relaxed throughout. |
| opponent's face. Throw a few extra jabs more | | | | You are wasting proper oxygenation and |
| often to really mix up your opponent. | | | | ventilation your body should be utilizing by |
| Having your fist constantly in your opponent's | | | | breathing especially when it needs it. So take the |
| face will not allow them to utilize a game plan as | | | | time to consciously breathe at a regular relaxed |
| effectively because they are constantly in | | | | rhythm. |
| defence. | | | | These are some of the best tips utilized by |
| Keep Your Chin Down. | | | | champions of the sport. Of course these are only |
| This is your most important act of defence. Keep | | | | the beginning. A complete MMA strength and |
| your chin tucked, to avoid getting knocked on the | | | | conditioning program is vital to keep you going |
| jaw. Even with the full helmet on you see fighters | | | | longer in sparring and then your fights. |