The difference in strategy between traditional kickboxing and MMA share many similarities, but are very different at the same time. Obviously this is because of the allowance of takedowns and submission grappling in MMA. While the striking itself is similar in both,...

Kicks can be devastating strikes if they land and that doesn't just go for head kicks. Kicks to the body can be absolutely debilitating, whether it’s to the torso or even to the legs. A few kicks to the legs can drastically affect...

Fighting is stressful and for a lot of newer comppetitors it can be hard to settle down and get a sense for it all at the moment. In a fight the adrenaline kicks in and you’re fighting off of pure instinct. While this...

The rear straight is probably the most well known punch in the world. While the jab is probably thrown a lot more than the rear straight, the rear straight is the power punch that the jab sets up. From day one, whether it's...

The clinch is a really important aspect of MMA but it tends to go pretty underrated. For the most part the clinch is just seen as hugging or as a way to escape damage or take a break. This is a pretty bad...

Getting a head kick knockout is a great thing to have on your highlight reel but landing them can be pretty difficult. You need to have good timing, power, speed and flexibility to make sure that your head kick not only lands but...

Hooks are devastating punches. They have a super high knockout percentage and are a great way to change up the targets that you’re throwing at and mess with your opponent’s guard. This means that you should learn how to throw hooks well. What...

If you’ve ever practiced MMA, Kickboxing or Muay Thai, and since you’re reading this, I’m going to assume you’ve trained in at least one, you’ve probably been told about landing with your shin, as opposed to landing with the foot. This is different...

The uppercut is a fundamental strike in boxing and pretty much all combat sports that include punching. The problem with them is that they are also usually the least trained punch in combat sports as well. Unless uppercuts are your speciality strike, they...

Straight punches are probably the first thing that are taught to most people when they step into a beginner MMA, Boxing, Kickboxing or Muay Thai class. If they aren’t the first thing taught, they are usually at least the first actual strike you...

Today we are going to be stalking about Mongolian attack methods for MMA. you’re probably asking yourself, what does that even mean, are they talking about Genghis Khan?  The answer is kind of. What we are talking about is one of the methods...

  Quick instincts are key in fighting. Some of that is personal talent, but it also comes with knowing what to expect and what to do with it when it comes. When you know exactly what you want to do after your opponent...

  In the art of striking, there are so many helpful tools and techniques that can be used for all different kinds of situations. Having a partner to spar with is also important because it gives you an element of the sport that...

Heavy bag work is a fundamental aspect of pretty much all modern combat sports training if that combat sport involves striking. Heavy bag work is an iconic part of any fighter's training and pro level competitors have easily hundreds of hours of bag...

Positions is something that is rarely talked about in the world of martial arts, at least when it comes to striking. This posting is actually talked about a fair amount in grappling, as it is an important part of control. When I say...

Being a southpaw in a world full of orthodox fighters can be an interesting one. There are certain things that as a southpaw that you have to keep in mind that orthodox fighters just don’t have to. This is because when you are...

Elbows are a solid shot, if you can land them, which is not as easy as one might think. Elbows are one of the shortest range strikes that exist. Even the elbow with the longest range is still a short range attack. This...

Alexsandro Pereira is a Brazilian Mixed Martial Artist and Kickboxer. Currently Alexsandro is the GLORY Middleweight Champion and the Interim Light Heavyweight Champion. Coach Alexsandro Pereira has been ranked in the top 10 for Middleweights since 2014, currently ranked the #1 Middleweight, #4...

Finding the right distance to land strikes is something that a lot of new strikers tend to deal with. Getting into range to land your punches can be tricky, as stepping in range is usually what gets you popped by your opponent. This...

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;...