What is the cornerstone of fighting? To many the concept is simple as hit another person without getting hit in return. Seems simple enough until you try to do it. Foot Position, head movement, angles and fake attacks all play a role in...

In Thailand stadiums are filled with thousands of people to watch fighting. For Thai’s the stadium is a way of life, whether you are a spectator or a fighter these arenas are more like churches then sports centers.  Muay Thai is Thailand's National...

When someone first begins to learn how to strike, no matter what art it is, from Boxing, to Muay Thai to even more traditional arts like Taekwondo, they are taught to switch sides when they strike in combination. This means that, for example,...

Hooks are an awesome punch to land. They are hard quick shots that hit a different target than most punches. Hook punches are also one of the highest percentage strikes for scoring a knockout. There are a few reasons for this, first is...

A good way to get your opponent to stop punching you is by chopping out their legs whenever they punch. This does a few things to stop your opponent from getting their punches in. First, it will likely cause your opponent to take...

  Kyle Bochniak is a Featherweight professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter, fighting out of Broadway Jiu Jitsu in Boston Massachusetts. Kyle Bochniak amassed an impressive 6-0 record before signing with UFC where he took a fight on short notice as a replacement fighter....

  Morgan Charriere is a professional Mixed Martial Artist from France fighting out of team Chapa Quente in Mantes la Jolie. Morgan Charriere is currently fighting for Cage Warriors and has an impressive record of 15-7! Here, Morgan shows how to use an...

Carlos Condit’s impressive professional Mixed Martial Arts career began when he was 18 years old, winning his first five fights in the first round, and four of those fights in the first minute of the first round. He has coined the titles of...

Range and control of distance is one of the most important aspects of each and every combat sport, from boxing to Muay thai to MMA and even in wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The ability to control the range and distance of where a...

  Stephen Thompson has reached the elite level in fighting with a style that many mixed martial arts fighters aren’t taught at all. Using this style, which for M.M.A is considered unorthodox, Wonderboy won and defended multiple kickboxing titles during his undefeated career....

Most combinations tend to switch between the different sides, going left to right or right to left. This is because doing this allows a fighter to get the maximum amount of power into each shot but utilizing the hip rotation that happens every...

It is so frustrating to see fighters with the same predictable combos over and over. We see it in boxing. Left, right, left, right hook, left hook etc… We have all seen it and the reason it makes for a boring fight is...

  Liam Harrison is one of the few well respected Muay Thai fighters from outside of Thailand. He has fought and won against many legendary Thai figures in the sport. He is known as “The Hitman” for a reason. With over 110 fights...

Twenty one championships in a career spanning Twenty seven years is an impressive accomplishment. This becomes more impressive when you factor in that there are four very distinctly different fighting styles involved. Start with Full contact Karate add Savate, Muay Thai and Western...

Get to know the NMF title-holder! Stephen Randell Thompson is an American mixed martial artist who goes by the nickname, “Wonderboy.” Thompson is someone who defines the terms “mixed martial arts.” Born in Simpsonville, South Carolina, on February 11, 1983, Thompson was quickly...

Frankie Edgar is one of the best MMA fighters in the history of the lightweight division. His incredible boxing and wrestling mixture makes him dangerous both on his feet and on the ground. This past weekend we saw “The Answer” win a split...

What does it take to make a living legend? What Solidifies a person's status as legendary? Unlike many adjectives that can be given to a fighter, oftentimes those words lose their value. Somehow the term “Legend” has been reserved for those who have...

Elbows are some of the most devastating strikes that a person can throw. Aside from just being a powerful strike that can Ko and opponent, it can also smash their bones and most notably, it is the strike with the highest likelihood of...

Knees are a solid technique to land for pretty much every situation. They deal a ton of damage and can score a ton of points, especially in Muay Thai. The thing that a lot of people, even more seasoned strikers, don’t notice is...

  Rafael Cordeiro is an accomplished mixed martial arts fighter and one of the most sought after coaches, heading the famous Kings MMA gym located in Huntington Beach California.  Rafael Cordeiro is the current coach to Mike Tyson and has coached acclaimed fighters...