<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Mixing The Martial Arts: Videos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Video breakdowns]]></description><link>https://www.mixingmartialarts.com/s/videos</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2_3z!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F63f68c19-1ba6-4a95-963b-4c11e6235a6d_1183x1183.png</url><title>Mixing The Martial Arts: Videos</title><link>https://www.mixingmartialarts.com/s/videos</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:23:21 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.mixingmartialarts.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Ryan's MMA Space]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[ryanawag@gmail.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[ryanawag@gmail.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Mixing Martial Arts]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Mixing Martial Arts]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[ryanawag@gmail.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[ryanawag@gmail.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Mixing Martial Arts]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[ Wrestling for MMA: Split Step Takedown Entries ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch now | The split step is one of the fastest and most convenient ways to enter a takedown in MMA.]]></description><link>https://www.mixingmartialarts.com/p/wrestling-for-mma-split-step-takedown</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mixingmartialarts.com/p/wrestling-for-mma-split-step-takedown</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mixing Martial Arts]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:44:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/183574810/a5b936fe09888661dcff44b515472478.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The split step is one of the fastest and most convenient ways to enter a takedown in MMA. </p><p>I look at how it works, why it's so effective, and how to pair it with strikes for cleaner takedown setups. </p><p>For a more in-depth breakdown of takedown setups, check out my recent article where I go into detail on mechanics and tactics behind entering into takedowns:</p><div class="digest-post-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;nodeId&quot;:&quot;7372985f-27ee-4dfe-80ff-af5443ef3f70&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Priming The Takedown&quot;,&quot;cta&quot;:&quot;Read full story&quot;,&quot;showBylines&quot;:true,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;lg&quot;,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Takedown Taxonomy: A Guide to Takedown Entries in MMA&quot;,&quot;publishedBylines&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:111982195,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Mixing Martial Arts&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Mostly thoughts about combat sports. 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Yodnumchai uses his extended hands to control pace and distance, limit his opponents&#8217; offensive options, and force them into attacking on his initiative, where he can land devastating coun&#8230;</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Film Study: Michael Chandler]]></title><description><![CDATA[A thorough examination of Michael Chandler's skillset, from his crafty power punching setups to his grindy wrestling.]]></description><link>https://www.mixingmartialarts.com/p/film-study-michael-chandler</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mixingmartialarts.com/p/film-study-michael-chandler</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mixing Martial Arts]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:06:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/148810226/ef45e422fb29d50092eeccbfe2fef8c4.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I made this video before Chandler&#8217;s fight with Dustin Poirier and thought I&#8217;d re-post it now, since it doesn&#8217;t seem like he&#8217;s ever going to fight again at this point.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Film Study: Funk Rolls in MMA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funk rolls are a common late-stage takedown counter in Folkstyle wrestling, but they have several applications to the grappling meta of MMA. We explore the technique and how it can be useful in MMA.]]></description><link>https://www.mixingmartialarts.com/p/film-study-funk-rolls-in-mma</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mixingmartialarts.com/p/film-study-funk-rolls-in-mma</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mixing Martial Arts]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 14:58:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/139781332/73a4ed9c5b7c0cca7d907c1c5d2e7e10.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tawanchai: The Art of The Teep ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tawanchai P.K. Saenchaimuaythaigym is one of the best Muay Thai fighters in the world today and the teep is one of his most powerful and versatile tools. I look at his uniquely powerful teep, examining how it fits into his footwork and plays off his other attacks, as well as the system of footwork he's developed to control distance with the teep.]]></description><link>https://www.mixingmartialarts.com/p/tawanchai-the-art-of-the-teep</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mixingmartialarts.com/p/tawanchai-the-art-of-the-teep</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mixing Martial Arts]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 16:28:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/ccaed86d-84a9-4405-b7fd-115c39ea753a_1280x720.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tawanchai P.K. Saenchaimuaythaigym is one of the best Muay Thai fighters in the world today and the teep is one of his most powerful and versatile tools. </p><p>I look at his uniquely powerful teep, examining how it fits into his footwork and plays off his other attacks, as well as the system of footwork he's developed to control distance with the teep. </p><p>For a &#8230;</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rani Yahya's Single Leg to Half Guard Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[I look at Rani Yahya's high crotch to deep half guard entries and the single leg to underhook half guard.]]></description><link>https://www.mixingmartialarts.com/p/rani-yahyas-single-leg-to-half-guard</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mixingmartialarts.com/p/rani-yahyas-single-leg-to-half-guard</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mixing Martial Arts]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 15:00:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/97b153c8-be4f-4c35-be3d-9dcd000d856a_1280x720.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vicente Luque, The Left Hook, and The Corkscrew Punch]]></title><description><![CDATA[I look at the tactics that make Vicente Luque's left hook so versatile, as well as his unique twisting "corkscrew" punch]]></description><link>https://www.mixingmartialarts.com/p/vicente-luque-the-left-hook-and-the</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mixingmartialarts.com/p/vicente-luque-the-left-hook-and-the</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mixing Martial Arts]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2023 17:24:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/12673d13-1a3b-4ec1-ad05-2292a3fb0d34_1280x720.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rob Font: Killing the Cross Counter ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rob Font is a UFC fighter who relies mostly on his jab. With such a jab-heavy focus, he frequently has to deal with opponents attempting to slip inside his jab and counter. In this video I talk about how he exploits his opponent's attempts to counter his jab.]]></description><link>https://www.mixingmartialarts.com/p/rob-font-killing-the-cross-counter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mixingmartialarts.com/p/rob-font-killing-the-cross-counter</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mixing Martial Arts]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:12:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/8fcaa461-7453-44f5-b565-3a7f36460b49_1280x720.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rob Font is a UFC fighter who relies mostly on his jab. With such a jab-heavy focus, he frequently has to deal with opponents attempting to slip inside his jab and counter. In this video I talk about how he exploits his opponent's attempts to counter his jab.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvin Vettori's Defensive Wrestling]]></title><description><![CDATA[I explore how Marvin Vettori stops initial shots and funnels opponents looking for a High Crotch into his single leg defense, as well as taking a look at a few scrambles.]]></description><link>https://www.mixingmartialarts.com/p/marvin-vettoris-defensive-wrestling</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mixingmartialarts.com/p/marvin-vettoris-defensive-wrestling</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mixing Martial Arts]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 18:20:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-video.s3.amazonaws.com/video_upload/post/128580972/ae467ab4-2f35-4ca3-b722-95ade8fe31e1/transcoded-00002.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p>
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