When we talk about the clinch we instantly think of traditional Muay Thai, which works extremely well in a Muay Thai fight. Competing in Mixed Martial Arts the clinch work has to be slightly adapted to cater to the many variables MMA has...

There has always been talk about which Martial Arts is the most effective, anybody who is anybody knows that Muay Thai, also known as Thai Kickboxing is the real deal. There are a lot of current and former Mixed Martial Artists that use...

Combat sports have common principles. Arts as disparate as boxing and judo each have an emphasis on timing. Karate and wrestling each manage distance. One particular point of emphasis that is ubiquitous in martial arts is positioning.  Layers Of Positioning Positioning is a...

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...

When we look at most fights, the naked eye sees chaos, but a good fighter puts order into the chaos and takes the fight into his own hands to lead the dance. But how is it that some people seem to do it...

Kicking is essential for strikers as it uses our legs which are the strongest and longest part of the human body.  Because it is so effective, good kickers dominate the long-range where only kicks are viable, and damaging our opponents from afar keeps...

  Throwing leg kicks in MMA or other combative sports is a very effective weapon, when you're trying to win the stand up battle. A good leg kick comes when you have angled off on your opponent and delivered your shot with power...

Nowadays in Mixed Martial Arts fighters will often throw kicks after a jab, the main problem with this is when you throw a jab, your opponent often steps backwards to evade the punch. This makes it hard for you to follow up with...

  Building a solid foundation in footwork is one of the most important things a fighter can do when learning how to strike. Sure...having the ability to trade punches may give you a tough reputation, but a seasoned veteran knows it’s better to...

  You can be one of the most formidable strikers on the planet but you still need a defensive mindset. Knowing where to leave your hands and how to protect yourself from incoming strikes is an extremely important aspect of the fight game....

While there are many tools boxing and MMA trainers use to increase their fighter’s punching power and footwork, one stands out as a great way to gauge a fighter’s power while continuing to develop it—the punching shield.  In this video, Coach Brandon Gibson...

There are unspoken rules to kickboxing or striking in MMA. Executing a well trained combination is one thing, but you must back it up by mixing up your striking combinations. Throwing the same combo in a fight over and over will make it...

When it comes to all the punches in the world, many experts say that the jab is the most important. The jab does a lot of work when you think about it. It helps start off the vast majority of combos in basically...

  One of the first signs we look for in a talented fighter is his ability to counter opponents. When we see a fighter performing a counter, we know that he has an excellent technical understanding of Muay Thai.   The beauty of...

  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...

  Boxing is not a game, but it can be played in many different ways. Most people are used to see boxing fought in a closed stance (when both fighters use the same stance), but if we look at an open stance (where...

  Knees are a devastating weapon. If you can land them safely and consistently, the body will turn off, and the opponent will get very tired after a few good knees. No matter what the level of the opponent or how well conditioned...

Punches to distract followed up by low kicks. A tactic the Dutch Kickboxers used heavily in the golden era of striking the 90s to early 2000s K1 and earlier the Dutch Kickboxers used in the late 80s and early 90s used very successfully...

When we look at MMA, we can notice that it is a unique sport. No combat sport is as vast as MMA is. Unlike other combat sports, you can use all types of martial arts inside its ruleset and combine different elements to...

The back kick is probably one of the most powerful techniques that the human body can throw. It can damage organs, break bones and very easily knock out opponents. However, that's only if you have solid technique with it. If you’re just throwing...