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Video: Lyoto Machida – Karate Throws, Trips, Sweeps & Takedowns In MMA. Ever watched a Karateka get swept off their feet in the Octagon and wondered, “Was that a mistake, or just bad timing?” At Karate MMA™, we’ve seen it…
Video: Joe Rogan on Karate in MMA. Is traditional karate just a relic of the dojo, or does it hold the secret to dominating the octagon? For decades, critics dismissed karate as “point fighting” with no place in the brutal…
Video: UFC Stephen Thompson Talks How Karate Works for MMA. Remember the first time you stepped into a sparring session expecting a polite exchange of kiai and perfect form, only to get your legs swept out from under you by…
Ever walked into a dojo, watched a master effortlessly throw a 250-pound attacker with a flick of the wrist, and wondered, “Is that guy actually strong, or just magic?” 🤔 We’ve been there. At Karate MMA™, we’ve spent decades dissecting…
Ever watched a karateka get folded in half the moment they stepped into the clinch, only to wonder, “Where did all that power go?” It’s a frustrating sight, but here’s the twist: the problem isn’t the art itself; it’s the…
Video: A Comprehensive Guide To Anti-Grappling Part 1: Distancing – MMA BREAKDOWN. For decades, the martial arts community has whispered a dangerous myth: that a karateka standing in the octagon is nothing more than a sitting duck for a wrestler’s…
Video: Joe Rogan on Karate in MMA. Ever watched a karate master execute a lightning-fast spinning back kick and wondered, “Could that actually stop a UFC champion?” The answer isn’t just a simple yes or no; it’s a resounding yes,…
Video: Amateur MMA Fighter & Bodybuilder vs Kyokushin Karate Master. Imagine this: You’re walking home, and a sudden confrontation erupts. Your instinct screams to throw a spinning back kick, a move you’ve perfected in the dojo for years. But before…
Video: How To Improve As A Fighter | Tom Aspinall. Ever watched a fighter step into the octagon with a bladed stance, hands low, and suddenly vanish from their opponent’s radar only to reappear with a devastating front kick? That…
Video: The Problem With Every Martial Art in MMA. Ever watched a karateka throw a perfect, lightning-fast front kick, only to get swept off their feet seconds later? It’s a heartbreaking sight that happens far too often in the octagon.…
