| Eclectic defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary; selecting what appears to be best in various doctrines, methods, or styles. It is a case of east meeting west. Although there is blending in most styles, these are styles that have left tradition in favor of what works. Some arts are Kickboxing, some forms of Kenpo, Jeet Kune Do, Russian Martial Arts, Krav Maga, and many form of Military hand to hand combat.
Mixed Martial Arts is also called MMA, Submission Fighting, No Holds Barred, Total Fighting, and Anything Goes. Mixed Martial Arts incorporates the best of well established Martial Arts. Techniques from Jiu-Jitsu, Submission grappling, Muay Thai, Boxing and what ever else works, are combined to create an all-around fighting style. The common denominator is reality. Testing what works within the limits of safety. |