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Mixed Fighting Styles (MMA) is here to stay. Increased TV time, Pay-per-view success, major partnerships and sponsorships in place; this MMA "fad" isn't going away. We're starting out start to determine the popularity of the sport effect the fitness industry as well. From the professional fighter towards the casual fight fan, more and more clients are to arrive asking for MMA-type workouts.
This growing trend led me to begin with my own "path" of researching and that great sport. Every time a trainer or coach asks me about how they will get more involved in a particular sport or new trend, It's my job to tell these phones get just as much education as possible... so I took my own, personal advice. I purchased a number of books and DVDs, I looked at workshops and certifications, I contacted coaches and colleagues with MMA coaching experience, i even began taking various classes and instruction inside the sport. I wanted to experience what are the athlete's body (and mind) undergoes in training and preparing for the fight (or tournaments during my case). I spent my youth participating in team sports, so this unique sport was a large change to me since it requires an alternative mind-set when training and preparing.
Here are some from the things I've learned...
MMA COMBAT ATHLETES 
Similar along with other professional athletes, these people have tremendous drive and focus. Their training schedule is intense and for your 8-12 weeks before their fight, that is all they concentrate on. Injuries are extremely common inside the sport so an integral with these athletes is to find the appropriate balance between their training and adequate rest (recovery). You can find numerous different skills and backgrounds inside the sport which it is important being well-versed in many disciplines. Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, etc. are common styles used in a typical match. Many from the athletes today originate from one background or another. Many were collegiate wrestlers and do not have a very lots of "stand up" experience. Conversely, a number of athletes use a Combat training or kickboxing background and are not comfortable about the ground. Because of these variables, an athlete's training program can include days with around three sessions per day! An example can include conditioning work on 7:00am, wrestling/ground just work at 11:00am, and Muay Thai/pad just work at 7:00pm.
With these intense programs, it is vital to get adequate rest and, if necessary; massage, physical therapy, and/or other kinds of bodywork (i.e. Active Release Techniques) try to assist in recovery. While three sessions each day might seem being a lot, if they are efficient and well-planned, they might be necessary. Two-a-days tend to be more common during an 8-12 week camp or program, and i also would include one day with just one session and something day's complete rest.
With relation to strength and conditioning, we like to include 2-3 sessions a week through the program. A lot of programs I've come across available just include intense, all out "metabolic circuits", however; if our athletes want to the best, they should be strong, and they also must incorporate resistance training into their programming as well. Metabolic circuits alone are not enough. We have to continue to build that foundational strength that's necessary to get for the next level. We usually do not need to work on developing our endurance and conditioning if our strength base isn't adequate. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBfOd8K2vhI mma personal training certification]