How to Counter the Jab: 8 Techniques for Better Boxing Defense
In boxing, the jab is considered the most important punch. They say if you can't establish the jab, you won't land anything else. That adage says a lot about boxing defense, too: if you can shut...
A lot of boxing tactics are counter-intuitive; keeping our eyes open under fire, leading with our non-dominant hand, and tucking the chin are just a few examples of the unnatural adjustments that...
Fear and boxing go together like a jab and a cross. Training and competing in the sport brings forth a lot of scary “firsts” – pushing yourself to new places physically, hitting and getting...
Learning how to block punches early in your boxing, muay thai, or MMA training is critical. Having a reliable and energy-efficient guard to fall back on makes sparring a lot less stressful for...
Cloak and Dagger: How to Land More Punches in Boxing and MMA
Today we're going to teach you how to land more punches using a time-honoured fight strategy that applies to any martial art. The best techniques are universal, meaning they'll work equally well in...
Many people take up boxing as they want to learn self-defence. While it’s a good reason to learn combat skills, and while I believe a trained martial artist will come out on top in a street fight...
