The mental side of fighting might be the most crucial aspect leading to the results of many fights. All fighters feel the mental effects, whether in preparation or inside the ring/cage; the mental aspect lurks inside our head, and we are the only...

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...

Back in 1941, when heavyweight world champion Joe Louis was asked about his game plan against the younger, faster Billy Conn, his response coined a phrase that would be echoed for years to come: “He can run, but he can’t hide”.  In the...

  The mental side of boxing was always a controversial topic, everybody knew the effects it had on a fight, but not everybody gave it attention. Although it is totally normal to slack mentally and give up a little or feel emotional and...

The uppercut is one of the most devastating strikes in boxing, and the blow is so popular that it appears in almost every boxing display; whether it is - boxing games, illustrations, or even movies, the uppercut is there to showcase the beauty...

  When you hear the word "footwork" most will immediately picture someone bouncing on their feet like Willie Pep, Sugar Ray Leonard, or Ali. But cutting the ring off and knowing where to position yourself using your feet relative to the opponent's feet...

  In this day and age athletes that compete inside the ring or the cage are always looking for the knockout. Whether it’s a flashy spinning manoeuvre or just an ordinary straight punch the result is always the same, to knock out your...

  It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or a seasoned veteran of the squared circle—drilling the fundamentals is essential in the development of a fighter and helps commit striking movements to muscle memory.  The uppercut is a fundamental strike every fighter needs...

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...

The pivot is one of those moves that any striker needs to have on a high level, even though it doesn’t look as flashy and exciting as other techniques. The pivot is essential because it is our most superficial way to gain an...

Inside fighting is one of the most exciting styles to watch in boxing; when both boxers get in close on each other, fight fans know that there will be action. A good inside fighter looks to pressure the opponent and overwhelm him with...

  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...

Throwing a good jab-Cross or a one-two if using the number system is fundamental in boxing. When learning how to punch the first day in training you will probably be shown a one-two. There are good variations of a one-two and you need...

Ever since boxing pioneer Dutch Sam Elias first threw one of these back in the early 1800s, the uppercut has gained a nasty reputation for causing maximum damage to those who are unfortunate enough to get caught with one. An uppercut can be...

Drilling is one of the most popular ways to train in the martial arts world, and it is widely seen worldwide in different gyms. But drilling is a vast subject, and we can drill in many different ways to develop different types of...

The Peekaboo is one of the most exciting styles in boxing history. It’s a devastating style made known by the legend “Iron Mike Tyson,” who has left a mark on the boxing world and showed us how beautiful the violence in boxing could...

  Timing is the key to an effective boxer, as it doesn’t require speed nor power; it only requires the ability to read your opponent and anticipate his move at the right moment for a maximum impact.   Besides just being an effective...

Unlearning Basic Mechanics Trevor Wittman has some bad news for you: every step you’ve ever taken in your regular life has been reinforcement of incorrect boxing footwork. Too often, we learn proper punching techniques with our upper body and then target footwork on...

Throughout a fighter’s career, they will typically throw more jabs than any other punch in their arsenal. Its versatility is unparalleled—the jab can be used to get a better feel for how your opponent moves, it can be used to create space while...

  The peekaboo style of boxing is one of the most exciting and explosive styles fighters have been practicing for more than a half-century. Developed by legendary trainer Cus D’Amato and made popular by Jose Torres, Floyd Patterson and Mike Tyson, the peekaboo...