Mixed Martial Arts Pakistan visited the famous Akharas of Lahore in a Fite Selektor recruitment drive. The Pehlwans of Pakistan hold great promise as International Champions of MMA with education regarding the sport and cross training in other arts to round out their own existing ones. They are also in great shape and great care is taken to regiment their training and diets. They train twice a day and eat up to 500 rs worth of food daily to maintain their strength.

Mixed Martial Arts Pakistan got the chance to visit the home of Bashir Bohla Bhala on the back side of Lahore Fort, Bhamma Pehlwans Akhara, the largest Akhara of the area. For those who follow the local wrestling scene Bashir Bhola Bhala is currently at the top of the food chain throughout Pakistan having recently won another Championship. The Akhara houses about 2 dozen wrestlers and training sessions are watched by a number of former wrestlers who comment and advise throughout training.

Mixed Martial Arts Pakistan discussed MMA competition with the Ustads (teachers) and athletes of the Akhara. Mixed Martial Arts Pakistan looks forward to further working with the wrestlers of Pakistan to strengthen our traditional sports and to provide fame for Pakistan through international MMA competition.

Please watch the video below for some footage of our trip to the Akhara and don’t forget to spread the word and sign up for Fite Selektor. Keep yourself posted for more updates regarding Mixed Martial Arts in Pakistan.

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Here are some pictures from the Dec. 15th Seminar with Gohar Gul.

“Pak-MMA fan getting the rear naked choke experience”

“bent arm lock technique”

“Triangle Choke”

“Gohar Gul practicing Mount escape”

“Guard Fundamentals”

“Explaining the history and training approach of MMA”

“Members of Pak MMA with Gohar and his senior instructors”

A big thanks once again to Gohar and his academy. Be on the look out for much more coming your way from Mixed Martial Arts Pakistan.

The first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu seminar ever in Pakistan was held on December 15th at the Body Impact club in Gulshan Iqbal, Karachi. Martial Arts Master Gohar Gul uses the premises a few times a week to teach Muay Thai classes. The seminar started at 7 and ended around 8:45 and covered the basics of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu including its philosophy and techniques. The first thing that was explained to all those who attended was the dominance of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the first few UFC events. The reason for this dominance was explained as being due to the fact that back in 1993 no one ever considered grappling to be an important aspect of fighting. In the end what happened was that strikers who had trained only striking for years were clueless as to what to do once the fight fell to the floor. After this early history was explained to the class then a brief summary of how Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can serve as a great tool for self defense using the idea that any one that tries to start a confrontation on the street who is an unskilled fighter is going 99.99% of the time try and pummel you with his fists. No matter what level of fighter, if you are a black belt or a multiple champion there is always a chance of getting hit with a lucky punch. Often the best strategy is to take the fight to the ground and avoid the chance of being knocked out since there is no such thing as a lucky submission.

Then came the technique portion of the class which I started by explaining the positional hierarchy that exists in Jiu Jitsu going from the best position to be in (having back mount) to the worst position to be in (being back mounted). Once everyone got some idea of the positions of Jiu Jitsu, it was then explained how to get out of the common pins. How to escape from side control, how to escape from mount using one or two techniques for each position. I finished this part of the seminar by showing you to sweep your opponent from the guard.

The second part of the seminar dealt with being in the top position. First was how to control your opponent while in the mount, than in side control and finally how to pass your opponents guard. This finished the second part of the seminar.

The last part of the technique portion of the seminar dealt with what most people find the most interesting part of Jiu Jitsu – submissions. It was at this point that other individuals not even attending the seminar began to form an increasingly bigger and bigger circle around us and a crowd that had gathered around the door had to be told to come inside and sit down. Some of the more common submissions that occur in MMA competition were shown.

The seminar ended with some questions and answers most of which involved explaining what MMA was. The confusion usually dealt with people had to get away from the “style” mentality and understand that any style and any competitor could enter MMA competition but that it was heavily advised to be well rounded to ensure success. Everyone was also told about Fite Selektor recruitment and 3 individuals expressed their interest and a list of all applicants will be posted in a weeks time.

Throughout the seminar instructor Gohar Gul played a very active role and after each technique was shown to the class he would grab a partner and try it out a few times over to ensure he understood the fundamentals behind it. Hopefully, with a few more sessions a BJJ class can be arranged in KHI under the instruction of Gohar.

Overall, the seminar was a great success and MMA Pakistan looks forward to having similar seminars in Lahore.

Pictures will be posted within approximately 24 hours.

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Who is the best fighter in Pakistan? Which martial arts style is the best? Who has what it takes to be a fighter? FiteSelektor wants to know.

Prize is 5 Lakhs rs and a contract with Fite Selektor. Wanted are tough individuals who have what it takes to make their family, friends and nation proud in international MMA competition. Is having a martial arts black belt enough to guarantee victory? In Mixed Martial Arts anything can happen and all are encouraged to reply regardless of experience. Weigh between 70-90 kg and believe that you have what it takes and you can come try out for the show and be seen on National TV aired on LIVE events on Pakistani TV. Whether or not a contestant wins a show, a future in the sport of MMA is possible in future MMA events in Pakistan and around the world.

Mixed Martial Pakistan is helping Fite Selektor recruit the first generation of Pakistan’s MMA stars. Be a pioneer for Pakistani MMA.

Those interested please send an email along with a picture in a fighting stance. Please answer ALL the questions or your application will not be reviewed until the very end of the selection when there may not be any spaces left.

We will try and visit as many cities and possible looking for candidates in clubs and gym all around the country. We strongly recommend making attempts at arranging a face to face interview before the show. This will greatly increase your chances at being selected as one of the original 20 fighters that will start Fite Selektor.

Remember to enter the show you must be -

* Over 18 years of age
* Between 70-90 kg
* Confident in yourself in your style and your abilities

Applications will be closed end of December.

MMA Pakistan will be holding a seminar at Body Impact Club in Gukshan Iqbal Karachi on Dec 15th. Members get in free and non members will have to pay 300 rs. The seminar will be in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, for those wishing to be part of Fite Selektor please come and increase your chances of entering the show increase your chances of WINNING the show by learning some new techniques.

Send application to info@pak-mma.com with

Name
Age
Height
Weight

Style (If any, if you you do not train you can simply write in what you offer to FS)
Location
Picture

A lot is going to be happening with Mixed Martial Arts Pakistan in the  coming weeks, so everyone stay tuned and be active.

An instructor is available in Lahore for those wanting to learn Mixed Martial Arts. BJJ, Muay Thai or Boxing. Please do not expect a reply regarding any other martial. These are the only ones available. Please call 0334 413 7036

Grappling will be held soon in Model Town Park by Link Road. For those who can attend please send an SMS to 0334 413 7706 or email info@pak-mma.com. First session aimed for Sunday afternoon in Model Town Park.

Press conference from PTV regarding fite selektor. Please watch video below

If anyone wishes to compete in fite selektor please mail the following information along with PICTURE IN FIGHTING STANCE to info@pak-mma.com

Name
* Age
* Weight in KGs (Minimum Requirement 70 kgs)
* Height
* Experience in Years
* Style
* Wins / Loses / KOs
* email
* Phone
Referal Person

Please send all information by Dec 15th! Thanks.

We will also have the latest interview with Shah Hussain up in a few days. We apologize for the delay.

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