Getting Stuck into Some Tommy Aaron MMA Study
Alright, so I decided today was the day I’d really try and break down some stuff I’ve been seeing, thinking about that whole Tommy Aaron MMA approach. Not like I’m gonna become him overnight, you know, but just trying to pick apart some elements I like.
Hitting the Gym Floor
Got to the gym, usual routine first. Jumped rope for a bit, maybe 15 minutes, just to get the blood flowing. Did some dynamic stretching, loosening up the hips and shoulders mostly. Didn’t want to pull anything trying new movements cold. Always gotta respect the warm-up, learned that the hard way ages ago.
Trying to Make Sense of It
So, the main thing I wanted to work on was that specific pressure-forward style Tommy Aaron seems to use. It looks simple, but man, it ain’t.
- Focused on just footwork first. Trying to mimic that constant, steady advance. Not rushing, just… present.
- Then layered in some basic strikes while moving forward. Jab, cross, keeping the guard tight. Sounds easy, right? Wrong. Felt super awkward initially. My balance was all over the place.
- Spent a good chunk of time just on shadow boxing, really focusing on that forward pressure concept. Imagining an opponent, trying to cut off angles while staying defensively sound, like I think Tommy Aaron does it.
My coach came over, watched for a bit. He didn’t say much, just kinda nodded. Threw a few pads for me, making me move forward constantly, even when defending. That helped connect the dots a bit more. It’s less about specific combos and more about the relentless presence, I guess. Felt like I was starting to get a tiny feel for it, but it drains the gas tank faster than you’d think, staying that switched on.
Putting it Together (Sort Of)
Did a few rounds of light sparring later. Told my partner I was specifically working on maintaining forward pressure, that Tommy Aaron idea. It was… messy. Got countered quite a bit when I overcommitted. Found it hard to balance the pressure with smart defense. Sometimes I’d get the pressure right but leave openings. Other times I’d be safe but lose that forward momentum. It’s a real balancing act.
End of Session Thoughts
So yeah, that was the session. Definitely didn’t master anything. But I got my feet wet trying to incorporate that Tommy Aaron MMA pressure idea into my own movement. It’s tough. Gonna need way more reps just drilling the footwork and stance while moving forward under simulated fire. It’s one thing to watch it, totally different to actually do it. Still, glad I started working on it. Added something new to think about and grind on next time.
