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...

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...

For every strike, you need to have setups before it lands. The strike usually lands for reasons that happen before the strike lands, especially knockouts. The head kick is not different. You can not just land the high kick by throwing it hard...

Defensive footwork is an essential skill to develop as a martial artist, as our feet will take us wherever we want and keep us safe if used currently. We have different ways of using defensive footwork. We can use it to maintain distance...

When we Think of Muay Thai fighters, the first thought that comes to mind is their ability to throw kicks that will break through the opponent’s defense with crushing power, and the way they do it is through the usage of their conditioned...

Some would say that proper footwork is more than half the battle in the art of striking. Good punching form is obviously important, but being in a position to land punches has to come first. When it comes to footwork there are two...

There is a general rule when it comes to kicks in combat sports like Muay Thai, Kickboxing and MMA. That rule is that when you want to throw a kick, you should set it up with your hands first. This is because kicks,...

  If you ever went into a Muay Thai gym, you know that working the bag has an essential rule in developing the fighters, but why is that? When we work the bag two main things happen: The impact on the bag will...

Kicks are great aren’t they. They’re long range and they hit really hard and there’s so much variety in the different types of kicks that you can throw. One kick that has flown fairly under the radar for a while in MMA is...

One of the most important aspects of martial arts is our ability to escape bad positions, and why is that? A fighter who trusts in his ability to escape bad positions will take more risks and would be more active as he knows...

Being successful in combat sports takes more than just lifting weights, practising techniques and hitting the pads. Working hard in the gym will only get you into the cage or the ring, once the bell rings the fight goes beyond your training. You...

Catching kicks is a big part of Muay Thai, as Fighters spend most of their time in the kicking range because punches don't score many points. This makes defending kicks a crucial subject, and Muay Thai fighters are known for their beautiful, beautiful...

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....

Body shots win fights—just ask Micky Ward or Bas Rutten. It doesn’t matter if it’s a strike to the sternum or slap to the liver, taking a hard shot to the body takes its toll and can change the course of a contest...

When we look at the Kickboxing knee and the Muay Thai knee, we notice that they are a little bit different; the Kickboxing knee comes from a more bladed stance which makes us rotate our hips and shoulders to throw the knee, unlike...

Leg kicks, especially calf kicks, are becoming more and more popular as MMA fighters on the largest stages are beginning to realize just how effective and devastating they can be. A few good kicks to the leg can really take the power out...

The low kick is one of those viable strikes for everyone as they require very little athletic ability from a practitioner to perform. As we can see in many fights, the low kick is a vicious tool that can kill the opponent’s leg...

Body shots are what separates the best from the rest most of the time, but they don’t get enough credit for their immense impact on the fight; using body shots is money in the bank as they accumulate and slow our opponent.  ...

One of the best things an emerging fighter can do to improve their striking ability and move up to the next level is learning how to fight on the inside. More importantly, being able to stay calm and see those split-second opportunities to...