Bring a Friend Week (March 17-21)
Grab a friend and join the fun during Bring a Friend Week, March 17–21! Experience classes together, learn new skills, and see why training is always better with a buddy.
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Technique: Combo Up Against the Cage
Step in tight and establish strong frames — control their head or hips with a forearm, close the distance, and rain down short, stinging punches and elbows to break their posture.
When they brace on the cage, drive hard knees and quick level changes to off‑balance them, then either shoot a short takedown or wall‑walk off to reset and punish the opening.How to Properly Hold the Focus Mitts
When holding focus mitts, keep your wrists straight and your elbows slightly bent to absorb the impact safely. Always present a stable target by engaging your core and meeting the punch with controlled resistance.
Cross Block and Counter When Your Opponent Throws a Kick
Learn to cross block by angling your arm and shin together, creating a strong shield against your opponent’s kick. From there, flow immediately into a counterstrike whether it’s a punch, knee, or kick to turn defense into offense.
The Jumping Back Kick is a Useful Counter Strike With Origins From Traditional Martial Arts
The jumping back kick is a useful counter strike with origins from traditional martial arts such as taekwondo and karate. When used properly it can be an effective tool to add to the tool bag of a well rounded striker.
How To Throw the Superman Punch
Launch like a rocket — fake the jab, push off your rear foot, drive the lead knee forward, then extend the rear hand in a flying, snatching punch to close distance and sell the setup. Land with your foot down or flow straight into a follow-up strike (like a kick or hook) so the move becomes a devastating combo, not just a flashy trick.
How To Tie Your Belt
Find the center of the belt and place it on your belly, wrap both ends tightly around your waist twice (or once for longer belts) so the ends meet in front. Cross the right end over the left, tuck it up under both layers and pull tight, then make a simple square knot — left over right, then right over left — and cinch until snug.