MMA & Combat Sports Posture
The fighting stance trains chronic flexion into the body. Clinch work compresses the cervical spine. Sprawling and shooting demand hip mobility that constant fighting positions gradually destroy. This 20-video program is built specifically for fighters, reversing the structural patterns that combat sports create without taking you off the mat.
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Do any of these sound familiar?
- Chronic neck tightness and stiffness
- Forward head posture that persists off the mat
- Tight hip flexors limiting kicks and takedown explosiveness
- Rounded shoulders from constant guard position
- Lower back pain from sustained fighting stance
- Thoracic spine locked and unable to rotate fully
Why this happens
The root causes behind mma & combat sports posture.
- The fighting guard trains sustained hip and thoracic flexion, the opposite of good posture
- Clinch work, head control, and takedown defense compress the cervical spine repeatedly
- Combination throwing creates thoracic rotation bias in the dominant direction
- Hip mobility lost from constant fighting positions makes sprawling and shooting less explosive
Why this works
Mike trained MMA and knows the guard position from the inside. The chin-down, shoulders-rounded, hips-loaded stance is structurally the opposite of good posture, and training in it daily teaches the body to default to it everywhere. This program uses this corrective method to decompress the cervical spine, open the thoracic, and restore the hip mobility that fighters need.
Why not just watch free videos?
Free YouTube videos
- ✗Random exercises with no sequence
- ✗No explanation of root cause
- ✗No progression structure
- ✗Hope something works
This program
- ✓Specific sequence that targets your root cause
- ✓Mike explains the why behind every movement
- ✓Progressive structure over 4+ weeks
- ✓Designed for your exact issue
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Unlock all exercises, $67Frequently asked questions
I train twice a day. Is this additional work worth it?
This is recovery work, not training. Done after training, it reduces next-session stiffness and protects the structures that take the most abuse in combat sports.
Can this help my neck pain from training?
Neck pain in fighters is almost always cervical compression combined with suboccipital tightness from the guard. This program specifically addresses both.
Will this help my hip mobility for guard positions?
Yes. Hip external rotation mobility is a primary focus. The pigeon pose and hip crossover work directly restore the range you need for effective guard.
I have a cervical disc issue. Is this safe?
The cervical retraction in this program is gentle and decompressive, it reduces compression rather than adding it. Always consult your doctor if post-surgical.
Let pain be your guide. This program is for general wellness and education — it is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and Posture Guy Mike is not a physician or physical therapist. Always consult your doctor before starting a new exercise program, especially if you have a pre-existing condition, injury, or chronic pain. Stop immediately if you feel sharp, shooting, or worsening pain.
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What's included
- 10 corrective exercise videos
- Mike explains the combat-specific structural patterns behind each exercise
- Full demonstration with form cues
- Lifetime access on any device
- No equipment needed
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