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...

When it comes to inside fighting, most people need some work to get really good at it. While there are a certain set of fighters who are capable of handling the stress of an inside fight from the get go, for most people...

The roundhouse kick is probably the most iconic kick in existence. It’s the kick that you see the most in movies, TV shows, video games and even in actual martial arts competitions. The roundhouse kick is popular for a reason, it’s so effective...

Coach Jake Mainini is a veteran Muay Thai fighter with over 20 fights as well as being the head instructor at Hard Knocks Gym located in Boston. Here he coaches many high level fighters who fight in organizations such as the UFC, Glory...

  Fighting is not all about striking as hard as you can. More so, it is the art of finding an opening to attack. Throughout a fight your opponent will inevitably create openings on his own, but it is all the more useful...

  The jab is the most important strike thrown in just about every stand up striking combat sport. A good jab allows a fighter to dictate the range and pace of the fight, keeping the opponent in their range to perform their desired...

  One of the most important things you can do while striking is to use each move to set you up for the next one. While sparring, things transpire quickly and you need to be able to act and react accordingly. Remembering that...

Jake Mainini, a Muay Thai specialist, has so much to bring to the striking community. He has had the opportunity to train in Thailand on two different occasions, and with his 20+ years of training and over 7 years of amateur and professional...

The jab is one of the best techniques in all of striking and maybe even all of martial arts. The jab can be used offensively and defensively, as a rangefinder and a tool to keep your distance, it can even help set up...

  In this video, Coach Jake Mainini covers some Dutch Kickboxing style drills for taking/defending kicks and responding back quickly with a delayed counter. Coach Mainini starts off the video by talking about the importance of your stance and how it is important...

  Being able to land your strikes and get back out of your opponents range is a crucial skill. Jake Mainini, a professional Muay Thai fighter and coach to many fighters currently competing at the highest level of combat sports in organizations such...

In the world of Kickboxing there are only two styles that truly matter. Both identified from their country of origin. Muay Thai from its home in Thailand. The other being Dutch hailing from its home in the Netherlands. Never heard of Dutch kickboxing...