| Getting started with MMA training at home is a great | | | | exercise machine, bike or treadmill, while others can |
| choice. Before committing yourself to a gym or before | | | | get good cardio without the use of any equipment, i.e. |
| starting to take classes, you should build up a solid | | | | doing sprints. Whichever you choose, cardio training is |
| base by doing MMA training at home. There have | | | | a vital aspect of mixed martial arts training, so set |
| been top mixed martial arts athletes who started their | | | | aside space, if space is needed. |
| training out in their own home. | | | | Kettlebells or weights. For your strength conditioning, |
| Setting up your own MMA gym in your home: | | | | consider kettlebells. These are great for MMA training |
| Former UFC champion Rich Franklin began his training | | | | at home as they take up no space and are incredibly |
| in a small shed in his backyard. Creating your own gym | | | | effective for developing strength. Another option is a |
| doesn't have to be, and really shouldn't be, too difficult | | | | traditional weight training setup. |
| or complex. | | | | Instruction. Since you are training in your own home |
| Start with the basics: | | | | you most likely aren't going to have a coach or |
| You want to first get a heavy bag. Make sure it is a | | | | instructor showing you how to train. Don't worry, as |
| long bag which enables you to perform both strikes | | | | their are instruction manuals out there which are great |
| and kicks. You can choose either a hanging or free | | | | for learning how to train on your own, in your own |
| standing type bag. You'll need bag gloves as well, | | | | space. Getting some sort of proper instruction is vital |
| along with wrist wraps (some gloves have decent | | | | for getting the best results from training. You don't |
| wraps included in the glove). | | | | want to waste your time with ineffective and improper |
| Next you need to figure out your cardio. This is going | | | | routines. |
| to vary individual to individual, some prefer a particular | | | | |