Front kicks are weapons that are getting more and more used in MMA but they have been in use widely in Muay Thai and Kickboxing since both sports inception. For the most part front kicks are thought about kind of like jabs. Front...

If you’re a combat sports athlete, no matter what sport you are doing, strengthening your legs is vital. Strong legs are the basis for pretty much any athlete endeavour, at least when it comes to sports that have you moving on your legs,...

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...

Something that a lot of newer practitioners of Kickboxing, Muay Thai and MMA hear is that you should set up your punches with kicks. This is because for the most part, kicks are big motions that your opponent will be able to see...

Knee strikes can be absolutely devastating if you are able to land them. The second part of that statement is what most people have a problem with. Knees are a very short range strike even at their longest. This means that you are...

The first thing that any wants to learn in Kickboxing class is probably going to be how to punch and kick, I mean, that’s probably why you’re there in the first place. Even if someone is just starting out, you want to make...

  The low kick has become increasingly popular among high level fighters. There are so many combinations that can be used to set it up and it has the potential to cause a ton of damage. Because of the amount of combinations that...

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...

When it comes to striking, distance is king. Being able to manage the distance will make it so that you can hit and not get hit, which is basically the entire point of any fight. Being able to dictate the distance of a...

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...

Front kicks are an underused weapon in MMA but one only needs to look at pretty much any Muay Thai, kickboxing or even traditional martial arts fighters to see how effective they can be. Front kicks, especially ones off of the lead leg...

Counter punching is an essential striking ability that every fighter, no matter what their style is, should be able to do ,at least to a certain degree. Even if you’re a fighter who likes to be the aggressor, pressuring your opponent back and...

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...

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...

In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, being in someone's guard can be a pretty bad position. Even though you are technically on top and your opponent’s back is on the floor, they are in control of you and can attack submission even though you can’t. That...

Uppercuts are a pretty interesting strike when you think about it. Uppercuts used to be considered un orthodox punches and some fighters and coaches even considered them a waste of time. They are the only punch to come from a downward angle upwards...

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...