Basic Knee Strikes
The knee strike is one of the most commonly used and lethal techniques in Muay Thai. Utilizing the strong muscles of the core, hips, quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves, the knee is thrust straight upwards. It can be thrown with devastating power to the body or head of the opponent. In…
Jab Double Leg Takedown
In MMA, it is critical to learn how to effectively blend multiple disciplines into one fluid style. Two of the key disciplines in MMA are boxing and wrestling. In this video, ONE superstar Eddie Ng teaches a jab setup to double leg takedown.
Inside Low Kick
The inside low kick is a very versatile weapon that can be used as a range finder, as a way to set up other strikes, or to slow down the opponent by striking an area that is not well protected by muscle. In this video, trainer of Muay Thai World…
Top Position Half Nelson
The top position is one of the most important positions in wrestling. The ability to control an opponent from the top and keep them on the ground can have a huge impact on the outcome of a competition. In this video, 6 time National Champion and US Olympic wrestler Heath…
Guard Pass To Side Control
The objective from the top position is to pass the opponent’s guard into the side control or mount position. Once the guard is passed you can begin to work for submissions to finish the fight. In this video, you will learn how to pass the guard into side control.
Body Shot
Attacking the body is an excellent way to slow down an opponent as well as set up other punches, kicks, knees or elbow strikes to various targets. By throwing punches to the head and body, the opponent will have a more difficult time countering attacks. In this video, Muay Thai…
Body Shot (Cross)
In this video you will learn the straight body shot. In boxing, the body shot is an excellent punch that can be used to cause significant damage to an opponent. It is very important to mix up the levels of your attacks with both punches to the head and the…
Sliding Push Kick
The sliding push kick is a progression from the push kick. The slide covers distance towards the opponent and as such, allows for the push kick to be thrown from further away. In this video, trainer of Muay Thai World Champions Saknarong Sityodtong teaches the advanced progression from the regular…
Catch And Throw
Catching a kick is an alternative method to blocking a kick. After catching an opponent’s kick, there are numerous different techniques that can be used in order to counter the attack and take advantage of the opponent being balanced on one leg. In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Orono…
Body Shot (Jab)
In this video you will learn the body shot jab. In boxing, the body shot is an excellent punch that can be used to cause significant damage to an opponent. It is very important to mix up the levels of your attacks with both punches to the head and the…
Armbar From Full Guard
The armbar is one of the most prolific submissions in BJJ. It is a highly effective submission that can be applied from a wide range of positions. The armbar is one of the first submissions that every BJJ practitioner should learn. In this video, BJJ No-Gi World Champion Takeo Tani…
3 Side Control Escapes
Side control is one of the most dominant positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). It’s also one of the worst positions to be in when you’re on the bottom. If you find yourself on the bottom you will want to get out of there as quickly as possible. In this video, BJJ…
Clinch Pull Knee Left
When engaged in the clinch position, both fighters will look to gain an advantage over the other in order to land elbow or knee strikes. Pulling the opponent in the clinch is an excellent way to off balance an opponent before throwing a knee strike. Once the balance of the…
Lean Back Defense
The lean back defense is an evasive technique that is used to avoid a high kick. Rather than blocking a kick with your leg, the lean back takes the target completely out of reach from the kick. This means zero damage is taken. It also creates an excellent opportunity to…
5 Ways To Escape The Mount Position
The mount is one of the most dominant positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or MMA. If you find yourself on the bottom of this position it is imperative to try and escape immediately. In this video, 2x BJJ World Champion Teco Shinzato from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates 5 different ways…
Clinch Pull Knee Right
When engaged in the clinch position, both fighters will look to gain an advantage over the other in order to land elbow or knee strikes. Pulling the opponent in the clinch is an excellent way to off balance an opponent before throwing a knee strike. Once the balance of the…
Jab Cross
The jab cross combination, also referred to as the 1-2, is a “bread and butter” combo that is seen very often in boxing competition. It is a very versatile combination, and it can be thrown in conjunction with other strikes for a larger combo. In this video, Boxing World Champion…
Slide Back Defense
In Muay Thai there are multiple techniques that can be used to defend against an opponent’s kick. Dependent on the type of kick thrown, each defensive technique has its own unique advantages. The slide back defense is a very effective technique for evading kicks directed at the midsection, and it…
Left Switch Kick
The left switch kick in Muay Thai is typically aimed towards the leg, body or head of an opponent. In order to gain the maximum amount of power from the kick, perfect mechanics are required. In this video, Muay Thai World Champion Yoddecha Sityodtong teaches the left switch kick.
Fake Low To High Kick
In Muay Thai, it is very important that a fighter alternate their attacks among different parts of the opponent’s body. The primary areas of attack are the legs, midsection, and head. In this video, you will learn how to setup a high kick using a fake low kick. If used…
Fake Kick To Footsweep
After hitting an opponent with a body kick, the opponent is forced to block future body kicks or sustain further damage. The basic block to a kick is to raise the leg on the same side of the kick. In this video, trainer of Muay Thai World Champions Saknarong Sityodtong…
4 Basic Heavy Bag Drills For Muay Thai
The heavy bag is crucial tool for any Muay Thai practitioner. It is a critical tool for increasing power, perfecting techniques, increasing agility, improving footwork, and practicing combinations. In this video Muay Thai World Champion Kwankhao Mor. Rattanabandit from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates 4 basic heavy bag drills.
Jab Cross Combination
The jab cross combination, also referred to as the 1-2, is a “bread and butter” combo that is seen very often in Muay Thai competition. It is a very versatile combination, and it can be thrown in conjunction with other strikes for a larger combo. If thrown correctly, this combination…
Jab & Elbow Combination
The elbow is primarily a close range weapon. Sometimes an opponent can make it difficult to get into close enough range to deliver an elbow strike. The jab is used here to distract the opponent’s attention so that there is a safe path to step in and deliver the elbow…