Training Tips

In the post, “Self Defense Under Pressure,” we discussed how the body responds to a direct threat to your life or wellbeing.  In this article, we will talk about some basic punching and kicking techniques that have the ability to protect yourself and give you a better chance at survival. Boxing / Punching Techniques Boxing […]

Being confronted with a dangerous situation is not at all comforting, and we hope in our lives we will never have to experience one.  And if we do, we hope we have the necessary tools and skills to deal with that confrontation.  The threats that we can face when confronted by danger can be categorized […]

Self defense always starts standing up.  So when you are in a situation where your life may be jeopardy, it is helpful to know some techniques to give yourself a ‘fighting’ chance on your own survival.  In this article, we will focus on some basic boxing fundamentals that you can employ in your training.  It […]

We need to be honest with ourselves.  Doing something we love for a long period of time will eventually find its way to create burnout.  There is truth to having too much of a good thing.  In my years of training and even teaching, I have experienced burn out on a multitude of cases.  The […]

Heavy bags have been around almost as long as combat sports such as boxing or Muay Thai have been around.  The use of heavy bags in ones training is one of the most important training methods and widely used by fighters everywhere.  The heavy bag gives the fighter many benefits in their development, such as […]

Training in any sport can have it share of bumps and bruises.  This is why it is important to take the precautions to train safely.  One way to train safely is to wear the proper attire during your training sessions. Before we get into how individual fighters should equip themselves, we should know the type […]

The round kick is a very powerful kick utilized by most martial arts today.  Used properly, it can dish out a devastating blow to your opponent and can cause significant damage.  This week, we performed this workout routine.  We developed round kick technique with damaging power.  Workout I have listed the workout we performed this […]

This combination incorporates all of the punching combinations we performed during the month of September.  The combinations below are broken down into three sets: Jab-Jab-Cross Uppercut-Cross-Hook Back Fist-Cross-Hammer Fist For two minutes, your sparring partner holding focus mitts and you will move around the room simulating sparring.  Focus on your footwork and distance.  When the […]

Jump roping is a very effective exercise to improve cardio and endurance.  It is also great because it targets the arms and legs, and is a good alternative to running.  But, jumping rope can also get very monotonous and boring.  But there are ways to make it entertaining and challenging at the same time. Jump […]

The ability to kick faster and longer can be achieved with repetition and practice.  But doing the same amount of repetitions every time you train can become daunting and quite monotonous.  Repetition of doing the same kicks is just part of the territory.  No matter what, if you want your kicks to be faster, more […]