One of the most beautiful things about the art of striking is the ability for people to take their understanding of certain concepts, and discover other entire avenues of the sport with it. This seems to be the goal of so many coaches;...

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...

  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...

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...

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...

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...

  Souleymane Cissokho is a Senegal born French Professional Boxer who won Bronze in the 2016 Summer Olympics held in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. Souleymane has a ton of fighting experience, having over 150 amateur fights and a professional record of 11-0. Here...

High kicks (known as Tei Kan Kor in Thai)  are probably one of the most highlight reel worthy techniques in all of combat sports. High kicks are one of the techniques with the highest chance to completely knockout an opponent if it lands....

The clinch is one of the most vital aspects of Muay Thai and MMA. Entire fights can be won or lost in this position. The clinch allows a fighter to maintain a level of control over their opponent while standing and also land...

  Morgan “The Last Pirate” Charriere is French fighter fighting out  of Team Chapa Quente located in France with a Pro MMA record of 15-7-1. Here Coach Morgan Charriere shows one of his favorite combinations to practice countering the opponents jab!    ...