Training Solo with an MMA Grappling Dummy

Getting consistent mat time is tough, especially when your partners flake out, but picking up an mma grappling dummy can seriously change your solo training sessions. Let's be honest, we've all had those nights where the gym is closed or you're just too beat up for a full-contact sparring session, but you still feel that itch to move. That's exactly where these things come in. They aren't just big stuffed toys; they're the only training partners that will let you practice your hundredth armbar of the night without complaining about their elbow hurting. ...

May 13, 2026 · 7 min · Aviel Saagar