Dec 7, 2022 | MMA
Angles are absolutely vital for landing successful strikes while remaining relatively safe in MMA and other combat sports. Getting to an opponent’s side or behind them almost always ensures a higher percentage strike and more damage dealt. Visualize yourself...Dec 6, 2022 | MMA
MMA has evolved rapidly over the past 30 years, integrating techniques and concepts from various martial arts. Of these diverse sources, karate stands out for having powerful kicks, elusive footwork, and useful principles for strikers. This article examines three...Dec 5, 2022 | MMA
Ask any coach or fighter about the keys to developing knockout power, and talk will quickly turn to technique. Rotating the hips and shoulders, putting body weight into strikes, and proper leveraging of limbs generate forceful blows. But the true genesis of striking...Dec 4, 2022 | MMA
Feints are one of the most underutilized and misunderstood techniques in combat sports. At first glance, feinting seems simple – fake one way, go the other. But feints can be so much more than that. When utilized properly against high-level opponents, feints...Dec 3, 2022 | MMA
MMA striking encompasses a complex array of techniques and strategies. Dynamic strikers blend footwork, head movement, feints, timing, angles, and power seamlessly. This comprehensive article outlines the technical elements that dictate striking exchanges. Mastering...