Straight punches are probably the first thing that are taught to most people when they step into a beginner MMA, Boxing, Kickboxing or Muay Thai class. If they aren’t the first thing taught, they are usually at least the first actual strike you...

Today we are going to be stalking about Mongolian attack methods for MMA. you’re probably asking yourself, what does that even mean, are they talking about Genghis Khan?  The answer is kind of. What we are talking about is one of the methods...

   Brandon Gibson is one of MMA’s most sought after coaches,coaching at the famous Jackson-Wink MMA in Albuquerque, New Mexico,  Gibson has worked with some of the world's most elite fighters. Just to name a few of the high level athletes  Brandon Gibson...

In most Kickboxing styles, Whether it’s Dutch, Muay Thai, Sanda or whatever, it is generally taught that you should set up your kicks with punches. The main reason that this is taught is because kicks are generally not as quick as punches and...

Punches are arguably the most important weapons in any strikers arsenal. This doesn’t change, no matter the sport, whether it’s Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai or Mixed Martial Arts. Punches can not only score knockdowns, knock outs and points but they can also help...

  Fighting a southpaw when you're an orthodox fighter can present a lot of unique problems that the orthodox fighter might not be used to. This is what is known as the southpaw advantage in combat sports. The southpaw advantage is something that...

The overhand right is hands down the number one weapon of choice when it comes to knockout artists. The reason it is so dangerous is because it comes from turning the entire body while stepping through the punch. Putting all the weight and...

Knees are powerful strikes to land that can crack ribs and even break faces. One well placed knee can end a fight in an instant, even if the fight just started, as we have seen with the UFC’s fastest ever knockout. The thing...

Hooks are an awesome punch to land. They are hard quick shots that hit a different target than most punches. Hook punches are also one of the highest percentage strikes for scoring a knockout. There are a few reasons for this, first is...

Stephen Whittier has some suggestions! We all know that a devastating straight punch can be the end of the fight. But where are you aiming? When learning the fundamentals of striking, we understand that the head is a target but simply tagging any...