Welcome our newest Hardbody contributor… IFBB Bikini Pro, top fitness model and MMA practitioner Monique “Momo” Minton. Momo will be sharing some insight, tips and predictions on the world of MMA.
Hello Everyone!
I am Monique Minton, a MMA fanatic, lover and practitioner. I train every day and that is where most of my cardio comes from. You burn crazy amounts of calories during grappling or sparring. I decided to venture into Brazilian Jiu-jit-su (BJJ) and muay thai because I wanted a different method of cardio, a more fun approach. I didn’t realize I would get addicted, find such passion for a sport and actually suceed in such a displined art. I love MMA because it is a nice way to exercise and also learn something very useful. As my coach says “fighting solves everything.†hahahaha just kidding. But seriously, it is very good for women to learn self-defense.
Many women don’t know what MMA is or what it stands for. They tend to think it’s cage fighting and a blood sport where they put two people inside a cage to beat each other as much as they can. Those who judge the sport this way miss why MMA is the most fun, exciting and fastest growing sport in America.
The sport is so intriguing and so technical. What other sport can a 45 year old man like Randy “The Natural†Couture, fight with guys half his age (Brandon Vera) and still win? Luck? No. Technique! If I were you… this Saturday, get a group of friends together and visit a place where they are showing the UFC Fights. You’ll see some of the best athletes in the world compete and have fun in the process, at least I know I will. Check back with my predictions and thoughts on the UFC 109 fights!
Ossssaa! <3 momo
