The Evolution of Muay Thai | Thailand, Japan, Holland and Brazil

In 2014, the excellent sports writers Conor Ruebusch and Fraser Coffeen set out to break down Muay Thai. Their aim was to look at Muay Thai and how it has developed in different nations to develop slightly different styles. A great idea, so what was the issue? Well, for a start, they never actually finished
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Resistance Bands for Fighters, Part 2: Pull

Last time, we gave an introduction to resistance bands as an easy way to get into resistance training and do a wide array of exercises without having to worry about weight lifting. Resistance bands are such a useful tool for combat athletes, but they’re often used in rather silly ways, rather than ways that will
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A Conversation with Gabriel Varga

Today I sat down with Gabriel Varga to talk about his past, present and future in kickboxing and MMA.
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The secrets to power punching, hitting hard and getting wins!

Every fighter, be them a boxer, kick fighter or mixed martial artist wants punching power. It’s the quintessential image of fighting. Yet so few fighters are truly great punchers. Even among those that hit hard there is still something missing. Today we’re going to be talking about important aspects of boxing form to help you
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Fighting Southpaw vs Orthodox: Footwork and Angles

In our last piece we discussed the three key techniques used by southpaw fighters and the best way a class should be structured to deal with southpaws. What we didn’t cover is how the simple action of moving to the left or the right can open up opportunities for attack. Conventional wisdom today is that
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Fighting Southpaw vs Orthodox: Three Key Weapons

Diesel Breakdown’s Southpaw Series applies to boxing, kickboxing, muay thai and mixed martial arts. Footwork and hand techniques are universal between each sport – but adjustments have to be made depending on your chosen discipline.   Southpaws are typically far trickier to deal with than orthodox opponents. Southpaws make up an extraordinary percentage of the greatest
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Kyoji Horiguchi vs Tenshin Nasukawa: How Much Ring Did They Need?! (Rizin 13 Breakdown)

Kyoji Horiguchi vs Tenshin Nasukawa was an exciting affair. The bout between the (at the very least) number 2 MMA fighter and the (again, at the very least) number 2 kickboxer in the world saw Tenshin looking for groin kicks at every opportunity and Kyoji Horiguchi looking quite convincing as far as kickboxing goes. It
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The Importance of Fighting Like a Chicken | How to Kick – Diesel Breakdown

                Why would you want to fight like a chicken? Aren’t they cowardly animals that run away? Being called a chicken is an insult, so why on Earth would I ever advise you to fight like a chicken? Well here, look at this chicken: And that video isn’t
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