Every fighter should know how to work their opponent’s body. Not only do body shots drain your opponent’s stamina and leave them weak during the later rounds, a well-placed liver shot can end the fight in a matter of seconds—even in the...

Body punches are one of the most critical aspects of fighting; when we see a fighter working the body, we know that he is experienced. Beginners are usually called “head hunters” as they forget the body and commit to hitting the head.   ...

When you look at fighting in general most people instinctively punch to the face, after all we have all watched the UFC and seen some ferocious knockouts! Anyone who has trained in Martial Arts for a while, has realised it takes more than...

“I wanna know how to fight” a common question asked by young men and women around the country everyday. The reason the question is asked could be any number of motivations.. Watching the UFC or Kickboxing which sparks an interest, or possibly a...

  Back to basics? Smart! After all, it is a common thought that there is no such thing as advanced techniques but rather, basic moves performed at advanced levels. Regardless of what art you practice, Stephen Whittier is the person to give you...

  As one of the most accomplished martial artists in the world, Stephen Whittier has the answers to all of your questions and has probably already given them to you, either in person, through online meetings, in books, or in instructional dvds.  Stephen...

  How many different ways can you kick someone? Between two completely different styles like Muay Thai and Karate, a fighter can learn more ways to kick then they would probably use in a fight. Due to the major influence Karate has had...

  Kicking is done while either moving forward or staying place 99 percent of the time. This is because it takes a lot of technique, balance, hip dexterity and control to kick while moving in any other direction.  This is also because most...

Want to be the one-punch knockout contender?  Stephen Whittier’s knowledge of when and where to throw a straight punch could make the difference between throwing a knockout punch or retracting a broken hand. It is this type of basic fight knowledge that, when...

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...

  It is not enough to just be able to punch hard and fast, you must know where and how to place the punches to do any significant damage. Here, Stephen Whittier shows the target in which he aims for when throwing his...