What equipment should i buy to continue training MMA at home?

Question

The school i attended is moving south and it was the only one around. I know the basic techniques. so my problem is what equipment is necessary for me to continue training MMA?

Answer 1

If you were really training shouldn't you already know what equipment you were using?

Nice try though.........

Answer 2

I recommend a heavy bag as well, however if you live in a trailer or apartment, a free standing bag, like a wave master will work as well.

you can also use a heavy bag for floor work, like a grappling dummy, except it doesn't have arms.

i would also suggest mark hatmaker's video- the floor bag workout: the ultimate solo training for grappler's and ground fighters; it teaches you an array of techniques and drills, you learn throwing techniques, knee rides, as well as grip strengthening-palm to palm, fat man grip, and three finger grip. getting in your guard n squeezing heavy bag to strengthen guard. http://www.paladin-press.com/product/79/...

as for stand up/striking, i'd recommend bas rutten's panther videos: http://www.centurymartialarts.com/Panthe...

he covers everything from footwork to evasions, striking and kicking.. heck for $6.99 a dvd you can't beat the price.. i recommend the whole series!

speed bag for eye/hand coordination

if you can afford it, bob bag is a great tool to practice chokes, strikes, etc. and it feels real. you can even do grappling drill where you get bob's back sink in rear naked choke n do spoon drill- two guys on each side of you rocking you from side to side, trying to shake you off of bob as you maintain rear naked choke.

if you plan to spar, make sure you have protective gear- head gear, mouth piece, well padded gloves, groin protectors, elbow pads..

if you can't afford all that, make sure you only go 20% with sparring.. you can always practice your power on your bags.

if you can't spar w/people who went to your gym, you can always find someone and exchange your knowledge for someone to roll with you. if not, the equipment and videos mentioned above will suffice.

my husband's 26 yrs of training has been mostly solo, unless he's training somebody, and he's very skilled, he's rolled and sparred with very knowledgable and talented people, that were professionally trained, and has always come out on top. and he's well respected for his skills in professional martial arts circles!

so solo training works, as long as you are committed and do your homework!

~*good luck*~

Answer 3

Well, if you were training at a school consider what equipment you used the most and think about buying those items. If you are solo training then you will definitely need a heavy bag (hung) for striking and some kind of heavy/medium bag that is loose to practice your grappling on, also some free weights (2 dumbells and a barbell) to strengthen your strikes and grappling power. I would also recommend that you meet up with some of the other students from the school and train together at eachother's houses with sparring and practicing.

Happy Training!