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Which disciplines involve smacking away opponents' strikes?
I recently started MMA and have been learning wrestling, jiu jitsu, boxing, and some Muay Thai. Very beginner.
In every Bruce Lee fight I've ever seen, he avoids opponents' blows by a combination of ...
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How should my 8-year-old defend against a leg trip (kosotogake) in BJJ?
My 8 year old son has been doing BJJ for a couple of months now. He keeps getting taking down by this simple maneuver: opponent's leg behind your leg trip.
Are the options just to sprawl out on time ...
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Should I avoid open-handed blocks in sparring?
I've been studying taekwondo for about 15 years, and I've always been taught to keep my fists closed tightly in sparring to reduce the chance of finger injury. Splayed fingers seems to be a common ...
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How to improve speed and footwork?
I always receive some very bad sidekicks when I try to go offensively while in kickboxing. Mainly because I try to make a jab with my right hand but the kick comes too fast (or I'm too slow) I have ...
