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...

  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...

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,...

  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....

In martial arts, footwork is a vast subject covering more areas than all other aspects of fighting. For example, when we look at boxing, we tend to overlook that an essential part of the sport is footwork, even though it is known as...

Over the years, sports have kept growing and repetitively breaking old records, and why is that?   Through the years, we notice a specific change that is the reason for our never-ending growth, and this is the usage of new tools that take...

Developing a razor-sharp straight punch—also known as a cross punch—is one of the first steps a fighter can do to become an excellent striker. The punch is a critical component of the one-two combo and has been known to ring more bells than...

  The right hand is one of the first strike practitioners learn in their boxing journey. Throwing the right hand is one of the most satisfying punches to throw as they are powerful and look good when you work them on the heavy...

It is well known that studying your opponent and using a game plan is important and can be very beneficial in a fight. Especially when it is a technique or trick you already drill and use. Here Wonderboy Stephen Thompson who uses movement...

These days fighters are looking for any extra advantage they can to better their striking skills. Training hard at the gym and utilising your training partners when sparring, will always enhance your striking abilities. Repetition on the punching bags is a must according...

The Roundhouse kick is one of the most popular kicks in Muay Thai. It has become famous due to its effectiveness in many different competitions like MMA and kickboxing, where it used to inflict a lot of damage and possibly finish the fight....