MMA (Mixed Martial Arts)
Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full contact combat sport that allows a wide variety of fighting techniques, from a mixture of martial arts traditions and non-traditions, to be used in competitions. The rules allow the use of striking and grappling techniques, both while standing and on the ground. Such competitions allow martial artists of different backgrounds to compete. The term may also be used, less correctly, to describe hybrid martial arts styles.
Modern mixed martial arts competition emerged in American popular culture in 1993 with the founding of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Initially based on finding the most effective martial arts for real unarmed combat situations, competitors of various arts were pitted against one another with minimal rules for safety. In the following decade, MMA promoters adopted many additional rules aimed at increasing safety for competitors and to promote mainstream acceptance of the sport.
A small amount of MMA clubs are represented within NAKMAS.
NAKMAS | NATIONAL GOVERNING BODY | Est.1992
RECENT NAKMAS NEWS
12 August 2010
BSI 's NAKMAS Annual 2010 Audit
06 August 2010
Grass roots warning to UK Sport/Sport England
14 July 2010
NAKMAS releases 2010
national brochure
01 July 2010
CRB Disclosures
Important Update
15 May 2010
NAKMAS gives 'stranded' BNMAA clubs a lifeline
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NAKMAS
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HEAD OFFICE:
T : 01227 - 370055
F : 01227 - 370056
A : NAKMAS | PO Box 262 | Herne Bay |
Kent | CT6 9AW | England
Office Hours :
Monday to Thursday 9 am until 4pm
Friday 9am until 3pm
AT HEAD OFFICE:
NAKMAS Chair - Joe Ellis
NAKMAS Deputy Chair - Richard Fowler
NAKMAS Director of Operations - Sandra Beale
NAKMAS PA to Management - Carmen Tutt
NAKMAS Reception Staff: Kayley, Kate and Beckie
