Counter punching is an effective method of boxing, seen chiefly with experienced and technical fighters. In order to counter an opponent effectively, a boxer must lay traps and use his superior knowledge to lead the dance and catch the opponent once he falls...

Setting up and landing knees can be tricky. As you have to get within close quarters to land them and avoid counters or being controlled by the opponent. With knees in the clinch you can have your opponent preoccupied with hand controls or...

As an athlete competing in combative sports, you need to develop your skills as a striker. A fighter can work hard on refining their power or technique in their punches, but there is more to striking than meets the eye. To become a...

  Nowadays in all forms of combat sports, utilizing a lead leg kick is very common and is an extremely effective weapon. It can be used to keep your opponent at a distance away from you or it can be great for you...

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again—body shots win fights.  They are a great way to drain stamina from your opponent and can end a contest outright if they were not expecting a little fire to the gut. Once a beginning...

Kickboxing is known for its intense combination and work capacity, mixing kicks and punches in a way that complements each other, so the combination is devastating and smoothly applied. The idea of mixing our attacks is crucial to understand as all our attacks...

  Muay Thai fighters are well known for their striking from the clinch, they develop their elbows and knees so they can land devastating blows. There are systems in place to execute functional Muay Thai strikes, some of the most brutal attacks come...

  Landing effective strikes in any fight can be tricky, because of the work fighters put into their defenses. It is an art form in itself just to close the distance on your opponent, most fighters are ready to counter or block any...

  Striking in Martial Arts can be a dangerous prospect, especially when you step in to throw a jab at your opponent. When you close the distance on your opponent you put yourself inside their range, this can be troublesome as your opponent...

   All striking martial arts have the same elements, offense, defense and counter offense. If you're a martial artist who wants to have a good offense then you need to understand the principles behind having good defenses. Learning a vast array of different...

  Setting up our strikes is the most important aspect when we want to land punches or kicks that can finish the fight. Fighters with the ability to finish fights are always feared; even when facing a better opponent, they will always have...

The right hook is a powerful punch that most boxers don’t use enough today, although it has a high KO percentage behind it. Most practitioners are introduced to the lead hook early in their development, and it is known as their primary hooking...

  The most common attack in the fight game is the jab, an athlete that can utilise a fast and accurate jab can be extremely hard to beat. As a counter striker you need to develop ways to defend and counter the jab,...

  Having the ability to create angles with your footwork after throwing a combo will dramatically increase your chances of beating your opponent. While they are trying to catch you and counter, you’re already on their peripheral giving them all the smoke they...

Combat sports have been around for a long time and even though the fight game has evolved in many ways over the years, there is one aspect that is always the same. Having a good process in place in order to make the...

Countering the Jab is one of the most important skills practitioners need to develop as they get better. The Jab is the most used punch in boxing, and even in MMA today, we see it used as better strikers enter the scene. The...

The knee strikes are the bread and butter of Muay Thai, and there’s a good reason for that; it’s a powerful strike that carries tremendous force with it, which can break even the most formidable opponents. Muay Thai fighters love throwing the knees,...

  Setting up your ground and pound from inside your opponent’s full guard has it’s elements of risk, you are giving your opponent an opportunity to use his maneuvers against you, to gain the upper hand. With the right adjustments in your posture,...

If you’re planning on practicing combat sports that involve striking—boxing, Muay Thai, MMA, ect.—it’s wise to learn how to parry your opponent’s punches and quickly counter. This technique can help you defend against strong punches thrown by your opponent while knocking them off-balance...

  It doesn’t matter if you’re new to striking in combat sports or a seasoned veteran—developing and drilling fundamentals is the cornerstone to any successful fighter’s training. Far too often, those with natural talent gloss over the basics once they become intermediate fighters....