THE SEARCH FOR THE ‘BEST’ GUARD What makes a good guard? How does the guard differ among combat sports? Which is, arguably, the best? When you start sparring and fighting, you’ll soon learn that you can’t always be on the offensive. Unlike pads and bags, people hit back! Because of this, it’s important to know how to protect yourself. The head is the most important part to protect because: of…

Southpaw Check-Hook to Body Shot Combo

Land Crippling Body Shots with This Simple Combination As the saying goes, “the shot you don’t see coming will be the one that knocks you out.” All strikes, in order to land, must be accompanied by set ups which blind the opponent. Blinding comes in many forms: combinations, angles, hand traps, tricky footwork, etc. Today, we will look at one of the most effective blinding tools: the dominant…