Here’s a 30-minute HIIT MMA Fitness Workout. No equipment is needed, though you can add a punching bag or pads if you have them. Adjust intensity or reps based on your fitness level.
Warm-Up (5 minutes)
- Jumping Jacks – 1 minute
- Shadowboxing (jab-cross combos) – 1 minute, light and fast
- High Knees – 1 minute
- Bodyweight Squats – 1 minute
- Arm Circles (30 sec forward, 30 sec backward) – 1 minute
Main HIIT Workout (20 minutes)
Format: 40 seconds of work, 20 seconds of rest per exercise. Complete each circuit twice before moving to the next. Rest 1 minute between circuits.
Circuit 1: Striking Focus
- Jab-Cross Combo – Throw rapid punches (left jab, right cross) in a fighting stance. Add a slight squat for power.
- Burpee with Push Kick – Do a burpee, then jump up and simulate a front push kick (teep) with one leg. Alternate legs each rep.
- Knee Strikes – In a stance, drive alternating knees upward as if striking an opponent’s midsection. Engage your core.
- Sprawls – Drop to the ground like defending a takedown, then explode back up to standing.
Repeat Circuit 1 twice.
Circuit 2: Grappling & Core
- Wrestler’s Squat Jumps – Squat low, then explode into a jump, mimicking a takedown setup. Land soft and repeat.
- Elbow Strikes – In a stance, throw alternating elbow strikes (imagine close-range combat). Keep it fast and controlled.
- Plank with Shoulder Taps – In a plank, tap your opposite shoulder without letting hips sway. Builds core stability for grappling.
- Mountain Climbers – Rapidly alternate bringing knees to chest, like scrambling in a fight.
Repeat Circuit 2 twice.
Circuit 3: Power & Conditioning
- Hook Punches – Throw left and right hooks with power, pivoting your feet and twisting your hips.
- Jump Lunges – Alternate lunges with a jump switch, building explosive leg strength.
- Sit-Outs – From a push-up position, kick one leg under your body to the opposite side, then return. Alternate sides.
- Shadowboxing Finisher – Go all out with any combo (punches, elbows, knees) at max speed.
Repeat Circuit 3 twice.
Cool-Down (5 minutes)
- Walking with Deep Breathing – 1 minute, focus on slowing your heart rate.
- Hamstring Stretch – 1 minute per leg.
- Cat-Cow Stretch – 1 minute for spinal mobility.
- Chest Opener Stretch – 1 minute, clasp hands behind back and lift slightly.
Always consult a doctor before any type of workout.



