One of the oldest martial arts styles is making a comeback as a favorite mixed martial arts fighting style. With the success of karate experts Bas Rutten and Lyoto Machida, it is no wonder that the karate is making its way back into MMA cages across the world. Perfecting karate techniques take years of discipline and training. Most martial artists break into the sport through learning karate at a karate dojo or karate school. Even if you broke into MMA from a background of wrestling, it is never too late to develop your karate techniques. Finding the proper karate instructors and karate schools is step number one.

FightLaunch.com helps MMA fighters to connect with the top Karate instructors and schools from around the country. Fighters interested in learning karate should first post a Seeking Karate Schools ad on FightLaunch.com that explains exactly who they are and what they need from a karate instructor. After the ad is submitted it will then be broadcast out to our entire fight community, putting their name in front of thousands of Karate schools.

Then be sure to go back and complete your fight profile by; adding a profile picture and other fight pictures as well as inviting your friends or training partners in order to build up your following! Then upload your fight videos from YouTube to showcase your fighting skills! The more complete your profile is, the greater the chance you’ll be invited to compete in an upcoming Karate tournament!

The best way to test your karate techniques are by participating in live action karate sparring which can be found at karate tournaments. Search FightLaunch to find Karate fights and tournaments in your area and then talk with your Karate instructors and gym to evaluate the upcoming tournaments and learn about the type of fighters you’d be facing. Finalize your karate regimen and get to work! Adding karate techniques to your mixed martial arts arsenal will only strengthen your core foundation and abilities to be an un-stoppable force in the cage!