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...

The Importance of Setting Traps with Teddy Atlas Good strategy is imperative in striking. Sure, the power behind the punch is important, but that is not nearly as hard to achieve as good strategy is. So much goes into good overall striking strategy,...

Warming up before training or competition is, unfortunately, a very important part of any kind of athletic endeavour. You will never be able to perform as well as you are when you're warm when you’re cold. You won’t move as fast, you won’t...

Counter punching is one of the best ways to score points and even a knockout on your opponent. Being able to time your shot perfectly to when your opponent is coming in is a skill that very few strikers will even get the...