Video: THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT "FOOTWORK DRILLS FOR MMA" | BAZOOKATRAINING.COM by Bazooka Joe Valtellini. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
MMA footwork has to handle strikes and takedown threats at the same time. These drills build angles, pivots and stance control.
3 key details
- Stay balanced so you can strike or sprawl.
- Use pivots to change angles.
- Keep your stance width consistent.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Stance bounce
- 2:00Forward and back steps
- 3:00Pivots and angles
- 2:00Footwork with level change
- 1:00Calf stretch
Safety
Clear the space and start slow.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
