MMA with the emergence of the UFC and other upcoming events it is one of the fastest growing sports in the world today.  Mixed Martial Arts consist of cross training in different martial arts that  combine strikes, throws, takedowns and ground grappling.  It was here that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was made popular.  In the early Ultimate Fighting Championships Royce Gracie proved his families style Gracie/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to be superior to other styles of martial arts.   After winning the first three UFC’s and showing his technique to the world it is now imperative that martial artists stepping into the cage or ring cross train in  Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or a grappling art to be sucessful.  The mixed martial arts fighter encompasses the ability to combine all of the elements involved in a fight.