The rear hook is probably the least thrown technique in most striker’s arsenals. There’s a few different reasons for this. A lot of coaches, especially old school boxing coaches, consider the rear hook to be a useless punch. They’ll say that the risk...

The right hand is the signature punch in boxing. It quite possibly is one of the most important weapons in any striker's arsenal, whether they compete in MMA, Boxing, Kickboxing or whatever sport. If you aren’t able to use this technique competently, then...

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...

  Head Muay Thai coach at the legendary Black House MMA Gym, Coach Daniel Woirin has helped shape some of the world's most elite MMA fighters. Fighters such as Anderson Silva, Lyoto Machida, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Pedro Rizzo have all trained at...

  Daniel Woirin is one of the world's most acclaimed combat sports coaches. Head Muay Thai coach at the famous Black House MMA Gym, where fighters such as Anderson Silva, Lyoto Machida, Pedro Rizzo and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira trained! Here Coach Daniel Woirin...

  Carlos Condit is a legend in the MMA community, holding the last WEC Welterweight  Champion title as well as previously being the Interim-Welterweight Champion title holder in the UFC. Fighting out of Jackson-Wink MMA Academy in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Carlos Condit has...

  Coach Mike Winkeljohn is one of the most highly respected coaches in MMA, coaching out of the legendary Jackson-Wink MMA Academy located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Coach Mike Winkeljohn has coached some of the top MMA fighters, such as John Jones, Carlos...

Carlos “The Natural Born Killer” Condit is an American MMA fighter, fighting out of Jackson-Wink MMA Academy in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Carlos Condit is a veteran MMA fighter with over 40 fights, previously holding the Interim UFC Welterweight Champion and the final Champion...

A lesson that’s taught to pretty much every person on their first day in a striking class is to set up your roundhouse kicks with punches. This is because throwing a roundhouse kick “naked” without any punches makes the kick easy to see....

Master The Rear Hook With This Inside Look At The Technique! Having coached some of MMA’s biggest stars such as Jon Jones, Holly Holm, Carlos Condit and Donald Cerrone, Coach Mike Winkeljohn and his team at Jackson Wink MMA Academy in Albuquerque, New...

A great way to get your opponent to stop throwing strikes at you is to defend and counter against their strikes. If you’re able to punish your opponent for every attack they make, you’ll make them start to second guess themselves real quick. ...

There is one problem that a lot of new strikers, no matter what discipline, tend to face. This is the problem of range, mainly when it comes to landing bigger shots. Whether it’s Boxing, Kickboxing or MMA, when it comes to actually landing...

  The more you drill combinations, the easier they will come when sparring or fighting. One of the best feelings one can have is when a combination is so etched into your mind, you are able to become creative and start building and...

The rear low kick is the cornerstone of all kickboxing styles. Whether it’s K-1, Muay Thai, Sanda or Dutch Style Kickboxing, learning how to throw a low kick with your rear leg is day one stuff. There’s a few reasons for this, mainly,...

The hook is a fundamental punch in boxing, it’s the second thing you learn just after straight punches. There are a ton of good reasons why the hook, especially the lead hook is important to learn. One, it is the shot with the...

The Importance of Setting Traps with Teddy Atlas Good strategy is imperative in striking. Sure, the power behind the punch is important, but that is not nearly as hard to achieve as good strategy is. So much goes into good overall striking strategy,...

Level changing is a part of all combat sports, whether they’re grappling or striking based. If you're a grappler, level changing helps get you into the proper position for trips, throws, sweeps and takedowns. There are entire game plans and sequences built around...

  The clinch can be a complicated place for some people. Some may go there purposely to try and protect themselves or to attack. Others may end up there but not have a ton of options in their arsenal. It is important to...

Warming up before training or competition is, unfortunately, a very important part of any kind of athletic endeavour. You will never be able to perform as well as you are when you're warm when you’re cold. You won’t move as fast, you won’t...

In combat sports, especially striking based ones, there’s something known as the southpaw advantage. It’s exactly as it sounds, in most fights, fighters who use a southpaw stance have an innate advantage. At least that is the case for southpaws fighting against orthodox...