The spinning back kick is one of the most powerful kicks in any strikers’ arsenal. Not only is it an extremely powerful strike, but it comes out quick. Some martial artists stay away from spinning techniques due to there being some danger...

  There is a saying thrown around the martial arts world that goes like this - “If you chop the base of a tree, the tree will fall,” and this is the case when we talk about low kicks. Low kicks target the...

We all know that footwork is important. It’s how to get into range to strike and it’s how you get out of range so that you can stay safe. For the most part when people think of training footwork, they think of things...

  The art of striking has more strategy than meets the eye. Especially to someone who doesn’t train, they likely aren’t going to pick up on feints and other subtle movements that are more strategic than anything else. While having power and landing...

When it comes to defending strikes, many practitioners face the same problem. They either use the wrong defense or use the same guard repeatedly, making it easy for the opponent to capitalize and find the correct shot to beat their guard. Having a...

The core problem when it comes to the low lead kick is that it doesn’t do a lot of damage, and it is easy to block; this makes it a very tricky strike to throw, but it has many benefits. The solution to...

The hook punch is an essential punch to know in any combat sport that allows punches to the head. The hook gives you so many opportunities, one of the main ones being the ability to switch up your targets mid combination. Instead of...

  The knee strikes are the bread and butter of Muay Thai, and there’s a good reason for that; it’s a powerful strike that carries tremendous force with it, which can break even the most formidable opponents. Muay Thai fighters love throwing the...

When it comes to people who are new to strikers, especially shorter fighters, they can have a hard time getting into range to actually land strikes. An experience a lot of those fighters have is whenever they try to step in to strike,...

In MMA, positioning is important and we aren’t just talking about ground fighting. Even when you are standing, making sure that you are in a solid position is a great way to maintain an advantage on your opponent.  However in striking there is...

Who doesn’t love it when they get to see a good head kick land? Head kick knockouts are great for both fighters and for the audience. For the crowd, since head kick knockouts aren’t very common, they get to see a rare knockout...

A lot of Karate techniques have been discarded by modern martial artists because a lot of them think they are useless. Now in more recent years techniques like spinning kicks and front kicks have become more popular but other than that we haven’t...

For a while, many traditional martial arts gyms have had their techniques mocked and discharged by MMA gyms with a more old school mentality. This includes techniques like spinning kicks, jumping kicks and the classic side kick. Despite its massive popularity, the side...

Everyone loves to see a good hook punch land. It’s satisfying and has a huge effect on your opponent. Another big part of why, especially fighters like to land hook punches is that out of all the punches, hooks have the highest knockdown...

While everyone loves to train their offense, we all know that defense is just as, if not more important. The ability to make sure that all of your opponent’s offense doesn’t actually hurt you is not only good for you for the obvious...

Jabs are a super important part of any fighters arsenal. Jabs help fighters to keep their distance and help set up combinations. The same can also be said for the teep, which can be seen as the kicking version of a jab. This...

The ability to counter punch is one that many fighters want to develop. It’s one of the greatest ways to make your opponent not want to strike because if you are able to hit them every time they attack you, they will be...

  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...

Who is Bas Rutten? Bas “El Guapo” Rutten is one of the most sought after coaches in the world of competitive fighting. Bas Rutten was known for his aggressive striking and surprisingly effective grappling. Having attained the UFC Heavyweight Title as well as...