Problem: Article: To get better at MMA, you'll need to become proficient in basic strikes and grappling techniques. The basic punches include hooks, jabs, straights, and uppercuts.  You'll also want to learn basic push and roundhouse kicks. In grappling, you'll want to learn the different positions and how to do basic moves like armbars, triangle chokes, and the rear naked choke. Practice mastering these basic techniques before advancing to more elaborate techniques. Going to class regularly will keep your skills sharp and can keep you in shape. Try not to take too much time off in between classes when you're starting off. Go to at least three classes per week and then pace yourself to see how many classes you feel comfortable going to each week. While being sore is natural, you don't want to overdo it. When you get physically fatigued, overly sore, or injured, take time off from training and let your body recover. If you don't let your body recover from training, you can become weaker and less focused. Fatigue, weakness, decreased performance, and constant muscle soreness are signs of overtraining. Sparring is the portion of your training when you get to test your technique on a fellow classmate. Don't be scared to exchange punches and kicks with your classmate. When sparring, go in with an end goal in mind, like scoring a flush roundhouse kick or working to improve your distance making with your jab.  Work on perfecting the basics on a moving target, and remember to pace yourself. The goal of sparring is to perfect your technique, not to hurt your opponent. It's good manners to shake your opponent's hand before and after sparring. Sparring partners will often try to match your intensity, so expect to get what you give. Rolling is when you practice your grappling techniques on a classmate without incorporating strikes. Grappling and wrestling can be grueling, and it takes a lot of endurance, so take your time and pace yourself. Practice getting out of tough situations, gaining superior positioning, and trying various submissions. Even though training and practicing technique is essential, it's also important that you work to improve your strength and endurance. Squats, deadlifts, and bench presses combined with regular sprinting, jump rope, and stretching will make you stronger, quicker, and more flexible. Designate one or two days a week in your training to work on your strength and conditioning along with your technique training. Make sure to check with the local governing body for fighting sports in your state before you sign up to compete so that you're aware of all rules and regulations. Typically when you're ready to fight, your gym or trainer will help you register for an organized competition. Talk to them and make a decision on which kind of competition or fight you want to compete in. Keep track of the things you're eating by writing down the different meals that you have throughout the day and counting your calorie and nutrient intake. You'll want to hydrate yourself and maintain a diet that's high in protein and carbohydrates. If you're training heavily, try to maintain a diet of 1 gram (0.035 oz) of carbs and protein per pound that you weigh. Your diet should also contain plenty of omega-3 fats and traditional vitamins and minerals.
Summary: Get the basics down first. Go to class regularly. Don't overtrain. Spar with your classmates. Roll with your classmates. Work on your strength and conditioning. Sign up for amateur competitions. Maintain a healthy diet.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you are experiencing difficulty completing a back walkover, get advice from your coach or teacher. An experienced gymnast will recognize the difficulty in how you carry out the move, whether it be a lack of flexibility or simple hesitation. If you experience any pain when attempting a back walkover, see a doctor to eliminate the possibility of an injury that might be slowing you down. Completing a successful back walkover will not be possible without adequate flexibility in your back and shoulders.  Do shoulder stretches and back stretches regularly to improve your flexibility. To avoid injury caused by overstretching, have your coach or an experienced teammate supervise your stretching. Doing back walkovers without adequate flexibility can cause injury over time. Psychological blocking is a common issue in gymnastics where a gymnast freezes up and is unable to carry out a skill. There is no specific explanation or solution for this, but overcoming negative thinking is important. Avoid overthinking the problem by giving yourself a fixed amount of time to attempt the move, then moving on to other skills and exercises.  Try doing a back walkover at the beginning of your workout to avoid the stress of thinking about it during other exercises. Recognize that psychological blocking is not a personal flaw and avoid self-blame.

SUMMARY: Seek advice on why you might be having trouble. Do stretches to improve your shoulder and back flexibility. Combat psychological blocking with practice and positive thinking.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Many employers offer the opportunity to automatically put aside some of your income in a 401(K) plan and match your contributions.  Take advantage of this option to reduce the inconvenience of having to manually make deposits each month.  The method by which you set up automatic contributions will vary depending on your employer.  Talk to your employer’s accounting department to learn more about automatic payments at your workplace. The amount of money you decide to contribute automatically with each pay period is up to you.  The more you  put away each month, the more you’ll have to work with when you retire. In addition to employer-provided plans, put some of your income into other investment or savings accounts like an IRA.  Other retirement plans you might want to invest in include Roth IRAs, rollover IRAs, and Spousal IRAs.  Each type of account has different maximum contribution limits and different levels of taxation for withdrawals and earnings.  Since these contribution limits and taxation levels change frequently and depend on your age, consult a financial advisor for the most current information about the specific individual retirement account you’re interested in. You should be able to make automatic contributions to these individual retirement plans, too.  Talk to your employer’s accounting department for more information. Investing in stocks is a great way to make money.  Talk to a certified broker or financial adviser to get started.  Contact the stockbroker in your area who charges the lowest service fees.  Alternately, use a stock investment app to invest on your own.  Stock brokers usually require an initial investment that ranges from $1,000 to $5,000 USD (or more). You can start investing in stocks through some apps with as little as $5 USD.  Other apps will require larger initial investments.  Some of the most trustworthy stock market investment apps are Stash, Acorns, Betterment, and Wealthfront. Steadily add money to your stock portfolio to grow it over time. Robo-advisors (online services that use algorithms to manage your stocks, mutual funds, or ETF investments) tend to charge less than actively managed funds.  Even if you choose to go with an actively managed fund, choose one that charges the lowest possible investment fees. All stock investment entails some risk, but some investments are riskier than others.  For instance, if you invest in emerging foreign markets or initial public offerings (which are untested and possibly prone to volatility), you could lose your money.  On the other hand, riskier investments tend to have bigger payoffs if they succeed and their price rises.  For a safer investment approach, diversify your investments by choosing a mix of different industries (like tech, automobiles, and construction) and put most of your money in long-term mutual funds and ETFs. There’s no right or wrong way to balance your investment risk levels if you want to retire by 40.  Either a high-risk investment approach or a low-risk investment approach could work. Ethical investing means putting your money into companies whose beliefs align with yours.  For instance, if you’re a vegetarian, you might not want to invest in a fund that includes meat or fish companies. Ask your broker or financial advisor for a full list of the companies you’re invested in.  If you’ve invested through a robo-advisors, the list of companies you’re invested in should be available online.
Summary:
Set up automatic contributions to your retirement savings. Don't rely just on employer plans. Invest in stocks. Avoid high investment fees. Consider your risk level. Invest ethically.