Mixed Martial Arts Lifestyle (MMAL)

Hi there! I'm Austin, editor & owner of the Mixed Martial Arts Life or Lifestyle (MMAL) blog. Martial Arts have been one of my biggest passions for years & I have spent most of my life learning different types of disciplines. To find out more about my adventures & passion for martial arts, read all about it here on my blog.

Judo in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Judo in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | 8 Awesome Reasons to Apply

Have you ever tried applying Judo in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? If not, it’s a high suggestion that you do. Judo is one of the most effective grappling styles of combat out there & can be obsessive to learn once you get into it.  If you want to know more about the history behind Judo, I suggest reading …

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12 Reasons You Should Train Thai rounds in Muay Thai

Thai Rounds | Reasons You Should Try it in Muay Thai

If you have never tried training Thai Rounds in Muay Thai, you got to try it. A pad session like this requires an intermediate or advanced level holder to do this since it requires countering the hitter back while holding.  So it’s not recommended for beginners to do this. Anyways, Muay Thai pad rounds are a …

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Gym Drama | 6 Reasons You Shouldn't Get involved

Gym Drama | 6 Reasons You Shouldn’t Get Involved

Gym drama is one of the dumbest things to get involved in within a mixed martial arts gym. Not all gyms have this happening within their environment. However, based on my experience over the years, I have witnessed different gyms that have had students & coaches that have problems with one another. The issues they …

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12 Lifestyle Changes That'll change Your Life in 2021

Lifestyle Changes | 12 That’ll Change Your Life in 2021

2021 has been a tough beginning for everyone because of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, since the world is beginning to reduce in cases & places are slowly starting to open back up, making some lifestyle changes is an excellent option. Doing this is a great way to get back on track to feeling healthy both …

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How Martial Arts Can Become Life Changing

Life Changer | How Martial Arts Can Become Life Changing (2021)

If you’re having thoughts about wanting to learn martial arts in 2021, I highly recommend that you should start! Learning to defend yourself builds & changes you in ways that you can hardly even imagine. Once you convert to becoming a better version of yourself day-by-day from training martial arts, it becomes a forever life changer …

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7 Ways to Know You're in the Right Martial Arts Gym

Martial Arts School | 7 Ways to Know You’re in the Right Gym

When people have thoughts about joining a martial arts school, usually, what they think about is how intimidating it is. The truth is, it’s scary at first. But, as you continue to progress & develop confidence, it’s not very fearful at all. As you continue to stick with training martial arts, you’ll eventually find out …

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How Muay Thai & Dutch Kickboxing Toughens You Up

Dutch Kickboxing & Muay Thai is a great combination to learn & put together to strengthen your striking style. These two disciplines have their similarities & differences but combining them also teaches you to become a well-rounded striker.  The difference between these two styles is that Muay Thai has a heavier emphasis on using all …

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