MMA is a very diverse sport, so when we think about how we are going to execute an attack, we can do so with elements from different arts such as wrestling, judo and Muay Thai. Developing all your skills from different arts...

Kickboxing is known for its intense combination and work capacity, mixing kicks and punches in a way that complements each other, so the combination is devastating and smoothly applied. The idea of mixing our attacks is crucial to understand as all our attacks...

  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....

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...

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...

It's generally said in MMA, kickboxing and Muay Thai among other combat sports, that you should set up your punches with kicks. This is done for a few reasons. The first is that punching gets you into a safe range to land your...

Finding the right distance to land strikes is something that a lot of new strikers tend to deal with. Getting into range to land your punches can be tricky, as stepping in range is usually what gets you popped by your opponent. This...

Kicks are heavy strikes that deal a ton of damage. Part of this is due to the weight and strength that are naturally carried in the legs of the human body. While this helps produce a ton of force that is capable of...

There are three generally accepted ranges that a fighter can be in during a match. Long distance is at the very end of a kick, mid range which is where long jabs and crosses are landed, then close range where short uppercuts and...

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...