In boxing, we are always talking about defense, but defense is a vast subject, and to understand it, we must learn that no one method can keep us safe from everything.    The most effective defense we can have, for example, is distance...

  The world of boxing is full of different styles, but the most exciting s to watch are the ones that use the pocket where the fighters get inside close to their opponent, and the action begins. The inside fighter looks to pressure...

In boxing, our ability to defend ourselves is essential, and we must understand the different types of defense so we can be confident in the fight. Each type of defense sets up something else, it can set up a counter-attack, or it can...

 Body shots are usually taught in a way where the fighter can either hit the stomach, liver, or spleen. But few trainers will have you think about the sternum, chest, high ribs, and heart. Enter Teddy Atlas, world-famous boxing coach, commentator.  And now...

  Inside fighting is one of the most challenging positions in combat sports. It's a game of inches, and you can not make mistakes in the inside game. Drilling the position of the inside game is essential to have, and The consequences are...

The “cross” is a word thrown around the martial arts world incorrectly; many people relate the cross for a straight right hand, but this is wrong as the cross is not always a straight punch, and it is not a punch we can...

Counter punching is one of the most effective styles in boxing. It shows technical expertise by the boxer using it, and the great thing about counter-punching is that it exploits the opponent’s openings, so defending them will not be easy. Many people mistake...

IT’S TIME TO ADMIT IT - YOU’RE JABBING WRONG AND YOU HAVE A PROBLEM    The first step in fixing your jab is admitting that you have a problem. It’s most likely a bad habit. Habits.  "In life you're gonna develop good ones...

Body shots win fights—just ask Micky Ward or Bas Rutten. It doesn’t matter if it’s a strike to the sternum or slap to the liver, taking a hard shot to the body takes its toll and can change the course of a contest...

One of the best things an emerging fighter can do to improve their striking ability and move up to the next level is learning how to fight on the inside. More importantly, being able to stay calm and see those split-second opportunities to...

When it comes to slowing down your opponent’s movement and output, body punches are much more effective at doing that than punches to the head. Now, obviously getting punched in the head sucks and it can result in things like fractures, broken noses...

When it comes to fighting, seeing is believing.  When people new to combat sports first start to spar, they basically just throw the few combinations that they know and have drilled. While this is good and it makes sense, as you get more...

Inside fighting is one of the most exciting areas in boxing, it is also called the pocket where both fighters can hit each other without managing the distance, and sometimes it looks like a brawl, but there is a science behind it.  ...

  Having good eyesight is a very important aspect in the development of any fighter's style. It takes a lot of mental focus and good vision to be effective in any style of stand up fighting. All it takes is losing focus for...

When it comes to inside fighting, it can be hard to find an opening to land your shots. For the most part when it comes to infighting, especially in boxing, you and your opponent are so close, usually with your guards up, that...

  At the highest levels, boxing is an intricate interplay between the tactics and strategies of two finely trained combatants. Fighters must be schooled in the complexities of moving their feet, throwing punches, and defending punches. Beyond knowledge of these basic components, elite...

When it comes to fighting, there's a lot of talk about the different ways to hit your opponent. This is because everyone wants to hit a person, a bag, some mitts and maybe even their shadow. What there is a lot less talk...

Whether or not you like fighting on the inside, you are probably going to end up there, even if you don’t try to. If you're a taller fighter, most of the people you either spar or compete against are going to want to...

For a lot of people new to combat sports, they might look at a fight and automatically think that the fighter moving forward is the one that is winning. This is because people see the fighter moving back and avoiding the person moving...

It’s often said that the fundamentals are fundamental for a reason. The fundamentals are generally the easiest and first thing that new fighters learn but that's not the only reason that they are fundamental. It’s also because they tend to be very effective...