The elbow strike is a primary weapon in Muay Thai where it serves as a knife from close range that will cut anyone that gets hit by them. Elbow strikes are unique and special, but they require a lot of skill and...

Distance management is one of the most important aspects of fighting. An athlete that is good at managing distance can fight with anybody and dictate how the fight will go as he can initiate the breaks and the action whenever he wants to....

When it comes to striking, distance is king. Being able to manage the distance will make it so that you can hit and not get hit, which is basically the entire point of any fight. Being able to dictate the distance of a...

Make Them Miss! In combat sports, at least on the striking end, it is commonly said that there are three ways to defend against oncoming strikes. The most conventional and done a vast majority of the time is simply blocking the strike by...

  In this video, the legendary head coach of Kings MMA, Rafael Cordeiro, goes over the importance of distance control and a simple drill that teaches you about the concept.  Coach Cordeiro starts off the video talking about the importance of distance control...

  Whether your goal is to close the distance and clinch, hit a takedown, or land a kick, Kyle Bochniak has you covered! Using hands, footwork, and head movement to close the distance and do some damage.    Kyle Bochniak explains that because...