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Toughen Your Shins: The Best Heavy Bag Drill for Conditioning Your Shins for Kicking

Want to know how to begin conditioning your shins for kicking?

This post is all about a drill to help you sharpen and condition your shins for kicking.


Oblique Kicks 101: Learn the Most Damaging and Dangerous Kick for MMA, Fighting, Self-Defense

Want to learn a fight-changing technique that's simple, effective and downright brutal?

In this post, I am breaking down one of the most underutilized kicks in MMA and a total game-changer for self-defense.


Now Available: Solo Fight Training Routines Program - No Gym, No Excuses - Become Fight Ready

Stop "working out" and instead start TRAINING!

Each session needs to make you punch faster, kick harder, grip stronger, choke tighter and last longer.

Introducing "Solo Fight Training Routines to Develop Fight Strength, Cardio, Endurance & Explosiveness".

Training routines designed to transform you into becoming ready fight ready to defend, protect and dominate. This isn't about looking good; it's about becoming hard to kill.


The Ultimate Guide to Burpees: 12 Variations to Build Killer, Strength, Cardio, Explosiveness (25 Unique Movements)

Burpees are one of the best bodyweight exercises you can do.

They are difficult so a lot of people skip them. But it's the last exercise you should be skipping because Burpees mimic the closes movement to a high intensity of a fight - changing levels. Sprawling as if you are defending a takedown and getting back up to your feet. Then by adding the pushup and a jump squat, you work on your strength, explosiveness and fight cardio.

These 12 variations are some of the best ways to level up your training: cardio, strength, explosiveness and grit.


Throw to Damage: 1-2-3 Dutch Kickboxing Aggression Drill for Killer Power, Speed and Precision

Got a killer drill for you that'll turn you into a sharp, aggressive, forward-pressure fighter -straight out of the K1 Dutch kickboxing playbook.

It's called 1-2-3, and it's all about throwing crisp, powerful strikes to cause damage, whether you're hitting the bag or shadow boxing.

Curious how it works? Hit the link below for the full breakdown.


Secret Superfood Recipe: Russian Salad from the Former Motherland for Fighters

Ever wondered how a simple salad can supercharge your energy? I've got a secret recipe straight from the motherland - a Russian salad I've loved since I was a kid. It's my weekly go-to, packed with just 5 ingredients: tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olive oil, and sea salt. Quick, easy, and a nutrient powerhouse!

What does a salad have to do with training? Everything. Quality food = good nutrients = energy.

Curious how it's made?


From Conscious to Automatic: Striking Flow Drill for Building Perfect Execution

What if you could sharpen your strikes, fix your mistakes and make flawless execution feel automatic - all in one simple drill?

The result? When it's go-time, you'll move with zero hesitation - pure, effortless skill.

Curious how it works?

I've put together a quick post with a video breakdown that walks you through step-by-step...


Build Power Fast with This Simple Punching Drill (180 Reps)

Want to boost your punching power right now?

In this post, I'm sharing a drill you can start today. It's all about putting in reps to develop and work on your power.

This isn't about the "how" of throwing punches with perfect body mechanics - that's for another time. Here, I'm focusing on the "what": a practical drill you can do on the bag to build the power you need. It's all about repetition and throwing power shots.


Level Up Fast: Master Jose Aldo's 3 Signature Kick Combos in Minutes! (Breakdown)

I'm breaking down 3 combinations inspired by Jose Aldo, all featuring his signature rear roundhouse kick to the legs.

Let's start...


From Jab to KO: 5-Round Drill to Master KO Setup You are Ignoring

Want to land knockout punches effortlessly? This one simple setup will pay you 100x forward, guaranteed.

It's the ultimate key to landing any power shot.

And it never fails.

The secret?

Let me break it down for you.


Ultimate Guide to Solo Rope Drills to Master Head Movement, Footwork, Striking

I have a solo fight training drill using a rope to improve your head movement, footwork and striking all at the same time.

There are 2 parts to this guide.

  • Part 1: footwork and head movement only
  • Part 2: footwork, head movement and striking


Do This 10 Rounds of Drilling Mastering Your Fundamental 4 Punches and 4 Combinations

10 round system you can implement right away to help you master your 4 fundamentals punches and 4 fundamental combinations.

This can be done in shadow boxing or on the punching bag.

Your fundamental four punches you need to start with and always comeback to are:

  • Jab
  • Cross
  • Lead Hook (Head)
  • Rear Uppercut

Here is the 10-round system to make you to put in the reps and master your fundamentals...


Train to Become Light On Your Feet to Move Quicker, Don't Get Hit and Hit Back

The problem most have is being too immobile, too stationary and when they do move, being too slow.

And you have to train to be light on your feet so you can move into position quicker, move out so you don't get hit and get into new angles to hit from before he has a chance to respond.

All this comes from being light on your feet...


Now Available: Striking Fundamentals Vol.2

Striking Fundamentals Vol. 2 is now available.

7 essential punches and 15 different combinations to finish fights.


The ONLY 5 Footwork Movements You Need to Know for Fighting

There are only 5 footwork movements you need to know and master.

That's it. Just 5. No more and no less.

If you master these 5 you'll become untouchable.

In this post I'm going to show you what they are...


5 Bodyweight Exercises to Train Anywhere, Anytime When Short on Time and Traveling

There are 4 (+1 bonus) best bodyweight exercises you can do whenever you re short on time and traveling.

These can be done without any equipment and all can be used to hit a training session to maintain technique, sharpness, strength, cardio and endurance for fighting.

Let's get into it...


Putting Constraints and Limitations into Fight Drilling: Same Side Striking - Lead Punches, Kicks, Knees

One of the best ways to become better and improve your skill is to isolate. Putting constraints on your drilling and training.

This means only throwing specific punch, kick, combination, takedown, transition, submission or working only defense, offense or counters.

So instead of using all the tools you have, instead you focus on one or selected few.

One of these limitations and constraints is drilling same side lead strikes...


Practical Footwork Tips: How to Solo Drill Footwork

Been asked: "What do you like for footwork drills for kickboxing?"

Don't separate boxing footwork drills or kickboxing footwork drills or wrestling footwork drills. Combine them all into one. Fighting footwork drills.

As far as footwork drills go, here is what I do. There is a progression but I start off by drilling in isolation...


The Mindset of a Bare Knuckle Gypsy Boxer Bartley Gorman

"You can't be a fighter if you are afraid of anyone. You've got to be in it to know what it's like."

Got to love old school mentality and training.

Who is Bartley Gorman? And what is the mindset of a bare knuckle Gypsy boxer?


Tired? Exhausted? Find Out What to Throw in a Fight When You Get Tired

You need to train to reach a level of exhaustion and then keep going past it.

Many guys make a mistake when they get tired - they stop. You can go a lot longer than your mind is telling you. Your mind is telling you to stop but your body can keep on going.

I'm going to break down what do and what to throw when you reach a level of exhaustion.


Training Routine #15: Building Brute Fighter's Leg Strength with Zercher Squats

You must build brute strength in your legs for fighting.

There are 3 different Zercher movements you need to be doing: Zercher Lunges, Zercher Deadlifts and Zercher Squats.

And in this routine it's all about Zercher Squats.


Difference Between Power vs Flash vs Check Punches - What to Use, How and When

What is the difference between power punches vs flash punches vs check punches?

In this post I'll break down what each of these are and when to throw them for maximum effectiveness in a fight.


How to See Openings and Become More Observant

Always stress being perceptive, seeing openings and making split second decisions faster.

All this comes from fighting and training...


Breathing Pattern: How to Properly Breathe in a Fight and in Training

The outside training grounds is the one you've seen me use the most in the videos.

Let me walk you through the ALL the training grounds I use and show you around.

Here is an exclusive Unleashed training grounds tour...


Training Routine #14: Fighters Upper Body Strength with Weighted Pull-Ups and Handstand Push-Ups

Upper body strength is a must for fighting. You'll be pulling, you'll be pushing and you'll be squeezing.

And this training routine is focused on building maximum upper body strength with two bodyweight exercises.


Exclusive Complete Tour: Unleashed Training Grounds w/Update

The outside training grounds is the one you've seen me use the most in the videos.

Let me walk you through the ALL the training grounds I use and show you around.

Here is an exclusive Unleashed training grounds tour...


Training Routine #13: Build Explosive Leg Endurance for Fighting with Dumbbell Lunge Step-Ups and Jump Squats

Your legs are first thing to go and get tired when you start fight training.

You become fatigued and stationary. It starts bad habit of never moving. You need to start doing a lot of circuit plyo work.

I will show you one of the training routines you can implement right now...


Does Shadow Boxing with Weights Help Develop Punch Speed? And Should You Shadow Box with Weights?

There is a big misconception and wrong information about using shadow boxing with weights.

  • Does shadow boxing with weight help you build speed?
  • Should you use weights to shadow box with?

I've been using shadow boxing with weights but not for the reasons most think. I'm going to break everything down what you should use it for and what it actually helps to build...


Training Routine #12: Fight Cardio Circuit with Renegade Rows, Rope Drills and Jump Squats

This fight cardio circuit has it all.

It will help you build strength, endurance and explosiveness...


Training Routine #11: Build Fighter Upper Body w/Bodyweight Pullups and Finger/Knuckle Pushup Circuit

You will need to build upper body strength and endurance for fighting. This will apply for boxing or grappling. There is nothing better than simple bodyweight exercises like pull-ups and push-ups.

Here is a perfect training routine for building fighter's upper body...


6 Jab Mistakes You Must Avoid and How to Fix Them

Most important punch you have in your arsenal is THE JAB. And I've talked a lot about using the jab.

But there are 6 mistakes you need to avoid when throwing the most important punch. Because what NOT to do is just as important as what to do.

Here are 6 jab mistakes you need to avoid and how to fix them...


Training Routine #10: Fight Cardio Level Change Bodyweight Circuit with Burpees, Pull-Ups and Punch Bag

Today's training routine is focused on building fight cardio using Burpees, pull-ups and a punching bag all done as a circuit.


How to Use Footwork to Punch Blitz Forward and Retreat Backwards While Countering

Blitz forward while punching and move backwards while countering. Forward blitz is aggressive. Backward countering is defensive. Both use footwork and punching at the same time.

I'm going to show you how to charge forward, cover distance and throw punches at the same time. And also how to retreat backwards while throwing counter shots at the same time...


Now Available: Fighter's Footwork Training Program

"Fighter's Footwork Training Program" is now available.

Become untouchable - develop fighter's footwork to move and punch while moving.

You will learn how to use your footwork to get yourself into positions to hit from and get yourself out tough positions to avoid getting hit. Most importantly, you will learn how to punch while moving.


Street Fight Intensity Training 15/45 Drill: Do This to Train Aggression, Technique and Fight Cardio

Street fights are quick, unpredictable and chaotic. You won't have time to pace yourself for 3 or 5 rounds.

You will empty your gas tank within first few seconds and then you have to continue to fight. Will you have the cardio, strength, speed and power to continue past 60 seconds?

Here is a drill you need to introduce into your shadow boxing and punching bag training to help you develop the speed, aggression and cardio to go all out in short intense burst and then keep going...


Training Routine #9: Build Power and Endurance for Fighting - Sledge Hammer, Battling Rope, Slam Ball

Build punching power and endurance in this 3-part circuit using sledge hammer, battling ropes and slam ball.


Best Punching Combo Technique in a Fight: Jab Cross Flow Explode Drill

The jab > cross is one of your quintessential 2-punch combinations.

It's the fundamental fight combo and one of the most powerful 2-punch sequences you have.

In this post and video breakdown I'll show you how to use the jab to set up your cross to consistently land on target using a freestyle drill...


3 Ways to Drill: Master Any Punch, Kick or Combination

When you drill, you are isolating a specific movement, punch, kick or combination in order to instill the technique and body mechanics into your muscle memory. So you can throw it when it matters without a conscious thought.

There are 3 different ways to do this: Slow, Flow, High Pace.

This will give you ability to master any punch, kick, movement and combination. You can apply the same principles to grappling and submission.

I'm going to break each of these down and show you how to do this with individual punches and with combinations...


Orthodox vs Southpaw: Which Stance Should You Use and How to Become Deadly From Both

"Should I learn how to fight out of both fight stances: orthodox and southpaw? Or should I stick to one stance, my dominant fight stance?"

Primarily you're going to be fighting out of one fight stance, your dominant fight stance: either orthodox or southpaw.

But you do need to be able to also switch to your opposite fight stance when needed.

I will breakdown how to become the best in your dominant fight stance while also maximizing damage from opposite stance...


Sprawl & Brawl Audio Bonus Added: Sakuraba Inspired Cardio Session (15 Min Audio Drill)

Just added FREE bonus audio to the "Sprawl and Brawl: Solo Cardio Training Program".

It was inspired by Sakuraba. An MMA legend who fought in Pride Championship and became known as the "Gracie Hunter". He was known for his unbelievable cardio, having fought 90+ minutes in a single fight. That's in addition of having to fight multiple fights in the same night.

In early 2000s, Sakuraba had a training program showing his fighting method. In one of the drills he shared calisthenics based cardio session. He would do a bodyweight exercise switching to a new exercise every 5 seconds on a round based system.

I got inspired to create something similar for you to implement. So I created an audio for you to use.


3 Double Jab Variations You Need to Add Into Your Fighter's Toolbox and Start Throwing

It's not secret fighter's knowledge, that the jab is the most important punch you have.But you can start landing jabs more consistently with one single adjustment.

Double up on them.

In this post and video I will breakdown 3 most effective double jab variations you can begin to drill and throw...


Fighter's Pull-Ups: New Way to Do Pull-Ups While Building Leg Strength for Grappling/Wrestling

Pull-ups are one of the best exercises for upper body. It will help to build key strength for wrestling, grappling and punching.

However when you reach a certain level, standard pull-ups without any added resistance become too easy. You don't feel you are actually working until you get to 10+.

You can add weighted vest or weighted belt to increase resistance and this will work.

But I have a better solution for you...


10-Min Flexibility and Mobility Routine To Do Every Time You Train

Flexibility and mobility is the most underused, underdeveloped and undertrained aspect of training and fighting.

Lack of it affects everything. Your speed, power, movement. You will get tapped easier due to lack of full range of movement. You can't kick as high, kick as fast or generate the full power in your strikes.

In this post I will breakdown my 10-min flexibility and mobility session I do every time I train...


Flow Then Explode: Improve Your Striking with a Drill From Floyd Mayweather

Fighting is all about tension and relaxation. You need to be able to go from one to the other in a split of a second. This allows you to be fast, have the snap and the whip needed to land and not waste a lot of energy while you do it.

Most of the high level fighters have this. One of them is Floyd Mayweather. There is a drill he does that will help you develop this flow then explode ability. I will breakdown Mayweather's drill and how can do to implement it on the punching bag


How to Beat and KO "The Biggest & Baddest Man on the Playground" (Fight Breakdown: Joshua vs Ngannou)

There are fights that you must watch as they have important fight lessons to teach. Such a fight is Joshua vs Ngannou.

It was a very short fight, only 1 1/2 rounds but it packs in a lot of fight lessons. Things you can take away immediately and begin to apply into your own training and drilling.

The fight came down to perfect execution of fundamentals.

In this post and video I will breakdown everything Joshua did to win the fight. Most importantly, things you can take away from it and apply to your own training...


Now Available: Sprawl & Brawl Solo Fight Cardio Training Program

"Sprawl and Brawl: Solo Fight Cardio Training Program" is now available.

It will help you to develop and maintain fight cardio to fight at high pace.

Best part of this program is it can be done anywhere, anytime, you only need 15 minutes, 4x per week with no equipment necessary and it can be done at any skill level...


How to Develop Deadly, Suffocating and Unbreakable Grip

What does it take to develop suffocating death grip?

The type of grip when you get a hold of someone's wrist or when you grasp hands together and squeeze, no one is able to break it.

Developing this type of suffocating and unbreakable grip comes from specific set of exercises you need to implement into your training on regular basis.

In this post I'm going to show you what they are and how to train it...


How to KO Someone Who Aggressively Pressures You (How Rashad KOed Liddell) - Lateral Movement, Jab, Cross/Overhand

In a fight there is usually an aggressor.

The one who comes in heavy handed, pressuring and pushing. Especially in a street fight.

All you need to do to combat this are 3 things: move laterally, constantly jab and throw a power cross or overhand.

Let's break each of these down in detail so you can execute this when it matters.


Head Movement Fight Training Tips and Drills When Working the Punching Bag

"Do you have any tips or drills for head movement when working the heavy bag?"

There is no difference when you are working head movement on the punching bag than when you are working head movement in shadow boxing, speed bag, rope drills, pads or sparring.

You transfer how you're moving and what you're doing from one to the other. You keep the same technique, movement, flow and pacing as  you transition from shadow boxing, to pads, to speed bag and to sparring.

Let me give you some specific tips to implement as you drill head movement on the punching bag.


Practical Guide to 3 Types of Jabs You Need to Know and Use

Jabs win fights.

There are 3 types of jabs you need to start using:

  • Snapping jab
  • Pawing jab
  • Power jab

I'm going to breakdown each of these jabs, tell you what they are used for and how to throw them.


Technical Striking Masterclass on How to Beat a Brawling Power Puncher (Topuria vs Emmett Breakdown)

"Brawl a technical striker and out strike a brawler. The one who can impose their game better - wins."

In Topuria vs Emmett fight that took place in Jacksonville, FL on June 24th, 2023 - Topuria was a better striker. The fight was a clear match up of styles. Topuria being a technical striker and Emmett being a brawler, a power puncher. Topuria put on a technical striking masterclass in the fight and showed how to beat someone who processes one-punch KO power.

In this breakdown you will learn how to be a more technical striker and beat a brawling power puncher.


How to Shut Down Your Opponent by Using "Lead with a Jab" and "Leave with a Jab" Technique

What does it mean to "lead with a jab" or "leave with a jab"?

It simply means this:

  • Lead with a Jab: before you deliver your combination you lead by throwing a jab first, setting up your combination
  • Leave with a Jab: after you are done throwing a combination, you throw a jab while moving out of range or while getting an angle

Let's break this down further on why and how to use this more effectively.


5 Ranges of Fighting, How to Use Them & One Key Aspect of Using 5 Ranges to Win Fights

There are 5 ranges of fighting you need to get good at.

These 5 ranges take you from outside to kicking to punching to clinch/wrestling to grappling.

Each of the ranges is its own discipline. You'll have to get good at them all to be a complete fighter. But you NOT only need to be able to fight in each range, you also need to flawlessly transition from one range into another.


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