Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full contact combat sport that allows a wide variety of fighting techniques, from a mixture of martial arts traditions and non-traditions, to be used in competitions. The rules allow the use of striking and grappling techniques, both while standing and on the ground. Such competitions allow martial artists of different backgrounds to compete.

The America Kickboxing Academy in San Jose, CA is the home for many professional MMA fighters including Jon Fitch, Josh Koscheck, Bobby Southworth, Josh Thomson, Mike Swick, and Cain Velasquez. Theses fighters were the subject of a documentary called Such Great Heights by my film company Flying Penguin. To see my promotional shots for the film, go to the Music & Film section of my website