In order to learn the variations of the double leg and to get the proper practice in, head to your local wrestling club or MMA gym. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Check out our collection of fight club videos<\/a> with Pro MMA fighter Sullivan Cauley and get in on the conversation on our social media<\/a> pages! <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"WATCH: Take It To The Ground: Learn The Blast Double Leg","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"blast-double-leg","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:06:09","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:06:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/blast-double-leg\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
As you take your big penetration step in, make sure your head is up and your butt is down. Your opponent will put his weight on you to defend so it\u2019s vitally important you are in a strong position. Note that your step into your target should cause your shoulder to hit him naturally. You shouldn\u2019t feel like you\u2019re reaching for his legs. As you hit him, grab the back of his knees with your hands and drive through him as you chop your feet. Even if you take a good penetration step, failure to run your feet will give him time and space to sprawl and break your posture. Once he hits the ground continue to drive your weight into him and secure a strong top position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In order to learn the variations of the double leg and to get the proper practice in, head to your local wrestling club or MMA gym. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Check out our collection of fight club videos<\/a> with Pro MMA fighter Sullivan Cauley and get in on the conversation on our social media<\/a> pages! <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"WATCH: Take It To The Ground: Learn The Blast Double Leg","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"blast-double-leg","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:06:09","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:06:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/blast-double-leg\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
The keys to a good blast double are the distance from which you shoot, the quality of your penetration step, the position your body is in once you hit your opponent, and your drive through the shot. Whether you\u2019re wrestling or fighting, a shot from too far away will never work. Your opponent will see it coming and you won't be able to penetrate in a good position. You need to either punch your way into the shot, or time one of your opponent\u2019s punches to disguise your leg attack. When you shoot, you need to \u201cpenetrate\u201d deep into your opponent\u2019s stance with your lead leg (the same side leg as the shoulder you hit him with). We call this a penetration step. Failing to step past<\/em> your opponent\u2019s lead leg will force you to bend over and reach for him which weakens your posture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As you take your big penetration step in, make sure your head is up and your butt is down. Your opponent will put his weight on you to defend so it\u2019s vitally important you are in a strong position. Note that your step into your target should cause your shoulder to hit him naturally. You shouldn\u2019t feel like you\u2019re reaching for his legs. As you hit him, grab the back of his knees with your hands and drive through him as you chop your feet. Even if you take a good penetration step, failure to run your feet will give him time and space to sprawl and break your posture. Once he hits the ground continue to drive your weight into him and secure a strong top position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In order to learn the variations of the double leg and to get the proper practice in, head to your local wrestling club or MMA gym. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out our collection of fight club videos<\/a> with Pro MMA fighter Sullivan Cauley and get in on the conversation on our social media<\/a> pages! <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"WATCH: Take It To The Ground: Learn The Blast Double Leg","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"blast-double-leg","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:06:09","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:06:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/blast-double-leg\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
As much as everyone would like to Bruce Lee sidekick their opponent through a wall, in reality, fighting is difficult and often quite messy. The fact of the matter is, even an untrained guy can be dangerous with an overhand, but most people are defenseless off their back. <\/strong>In addition, very few people wrestled enough to have a good takedown defense. If someone is being offensive and winging hard punches at you the way most guys do in street fights, landing a takedown could be easy. Because of these factors, taking someone down and controlling them might be the safest way to win a street fight. Just be sure someone is there to watch your back and make sure you aren\u2019t attacked from behind while you\u2019re on top of the guy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The keys to a good blast double are the distance from which you shoot, the quality of your penetration step, the position your body is in once you hit your opponent, and your drive through the shot. Whether you\u2019re wrestling or fighting, a shot from too far away will never work. Your opponent will see it coming and you won't be able to penetrate in a good position. You need to either punch your way into the shot, or time one of your opponent\u2019s punches to disguise your leg attack. When you shoot, you need to \u201cpenetrate\u201d deep into your opponent\u2019s stance with your lead leg (the same side leg as the shoulder you hit him with). We call this a penetration step. Failing to step past<\/em> your opponent\u2019s lead leg will force you to bend over and reach for him which weakens your posture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As you take your big penetration step in, make sure your head is up and your butt is down. Your opponent will put his weight on you to defend so it\u2019s vitally important you are in a strong position. Note that your step into your target should cause your shoulder to hit him naturally. You shouldn\u2019t feel like you\u2019re reaching for his legs. As you hit him, grab the back of his knees with your hands and drive through him as you chop your feet. Even if you take a good penetration step, failure to run your feet will give him time and space to sprawl and break your posture. Once he hits the ground continue to drive your weight into him and secure a strong top position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In order to learn the variations of the double leg and to get the proper practice in, head to your local wrestling club or MMA gym. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out our collection of fight club videos<\/a> with Pro MMA fighter Sullivan Cauley and get in on the conversation on our social media<\/a> pages! <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"WATCH: Take It To The Ground: Learn The Blast Double Leg","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"blast-double-leg","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:06:09","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:06:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/blast-double-leg\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
Check out more of our fight club series in Skillset Magazine<\/a>, and get in on the conversation on our social media <\/a>pages!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"Headbangers: A Quick, Down And Dirty Guide To A Proper Headbutt","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"guide-to-a-proper-headbutt","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/5-best-mma-fighters-to-never-fight-in-the-ufc\/","post_modified":"2024-07-02 12:06:28","post_modified_gmt":"2024-07-02 16:06:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/guide-to-a-proper-headbutt\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165780,"post_author":"991","post_date":"2021-09-10 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-10 06:00:00","post_content":"\n All that being said, a properly thrown headbutt can be devastatingly effective. The technical keys to the headbutt are as follows. First, make sure you impact with the right part of your head. The lower half of your face is very soft and vulnerable compared to the crown of your skull about an inch or two above your hairline. We want to hit our opponent with the hardest part of our skull in the weakest part of his face. Anything around his eyes or below will do, but the nose and mouth are going to be your best bang for your buck so to speak. Second, you want to take your neck largely out of the equation when throwing your headbutt. Rather than rearing your head back and whipping your neck to create speed, you want to tuck your chin, shrug your shoulders and make your body move in one piece. This will allow you to drive your entire body weight into the headbutt and ensure you can make impact with the correct part of your head. Finally, find a good position. Top position is best, and a clinching position on the feet can also work. Also remember, while a sneaky headbutt against someone getting in your face can be effective, this is not the type of move you want to bust out on someone unless you\u2019re prepared for the consequences, legal or otherwise, of breaking their teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out more of our fight club series in Skillset Magazine<\/a>, and get in on the conversation on our social media <\/a>pages!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"Headbangers: A Quick, Down And Dirty Guide To A Proper Headbutt","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"guide-to-a-proper-headbutt","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/5-best-mma-fighters-to-never-fight-in-the-ufc\/","post_modified":"2024-07-02 12:06:28","post_modified_gmt":"2024-07-02 16:06:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/guide-to-a-proper-headbutt\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165780,"post_author":"991","post_date":"2021-09-10 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-10 06:00:00","post_content":"\n Generally speaking, headbutts are effective as a surprise attack from a standing position or as part of a ground and pound offense. If you\u2019re interested in seeing the headbutt put to use in real bare-knuckle fights, go check out Mark Coleman and other wrestlers in the very early UFC days. Headbutts have been made illegal in all but the fringe combat sports for a couple reasons. For one, head to head impacts have a high likelihood of resulting in a cut for one if not both of the fighters involved. The crown of your skull is incredibly hard, and the skin stretched over much of the human face is quite thin meaning lacerations are bound to happen. Secondly, while some ways of headbutting are better than others, even the best headbutt will damage both the thrower and the receiver. This means that designing an offense around headbutting and using it consistently is basically guaranteed to give you brain damage. It also means headbutts are deemed a low skill technique as the highest-level technicians<\/a> do damage to their opponent without absorbing damage themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n All that being said, a properly thrown headbutt can be devastatingly effective. The technical keys to the headbutt are as follows. First, make sure you impact with the right part of your head. The lower half of your face is very soft and vulnerable compared to the crown of your skull about an inch or two above your hairline. We want to hit our opponent with the hardest part of our skull in the weakest part of his face. Anything around his eyes or below will do, but the nose and mouth are going to be your best bang for your buck so to speak. Second, you want to take your neck largely out of the equation when throwing your headbutt. Rather than rearing your head back and whipping your neck to create speed, you want to tuck your chin, shrug your shoulders and make your body move in one piece. This will allow you to drive your entire body weight into the headbutt and ensure you can make impact with the correct part of your head. Finally, find a good position. Top position is best, and a clinching position on the feet can also work. Also remember, while a sneaky headbutt against someone getting in your face can be effective, this is not the type of move you want to bust out on someone unless you\u2019re prepared for the consequences, legal or otherwise, of breaking their teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out more of our fight club series in Skillset Magazine<\/a>, and get in on the conversation on our social media <\/a>pages!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"Headbangers: A Quick, Down And Dirty Guide To A Proper Headbutt","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"guide-to-a-proper-headbutt","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/5-best-mma-fighters-to-never-fight-in-the-ufc\/","post_modified":"2024-07-02 12:06:28","post_modified_gmt":"2024-07-02 16:06:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/guide-to-a-proper-headbutt\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165780,"post_author":"991","post_date":"2021-09-10 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-10 06:00:00","post_content":"\n Keep it real and stay safe.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Keep it Simple with a Basic MMA Technique to Parry the Jab","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"parry-the-jab","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:59","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/12\/17\/parry-the-jab\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165736,"post_author":"991","post_date":"2021-09-27 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-27 06:00:00","post_content":"\n Generally speaking, headbutts are effective as a surprise attack from a standing position or as part of a ground and pound offense. If you\u2019re interested in seeing the headbutt put to use in real bare-knuckle fights, go check out Mark Coleman and other wrestlers in the very early UFC days. Headbutts have been made illegal in all but the fringe combat sports for a couple reasons. For one, head to head impacts have a high likelihood of resulting in a cut for one if not both of the fighters involved. The crown of your skull is incredibly hard, and the skin stretched over much of the human face is quite thin meaning lacerations are bound to happen. Secondly, while some ways of headbutting are better than others, even the best headbutt will damage both the thrower and the receiver. This means that designing an offense around headbutting and using it consistently is basically guaranteed to give you brain damage. It also means headbutts are deemed a low skill technique as the highest-level technicians<\/a> do damage to their opponent without absorbing damage themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n All that being said, a properly thrown headbutt can be devastatingly effective. The technical keys to the headbutt are as follows. First, make sure you impact with the right part of your head. The lower half of your face is very soft and vulnerable compared to the crown of your skull about an inch or two above your hairline. We want to hit our opponent with the hardest part of our skull in the weakest part of his face. Anything around his eyes or below will do, but the nose and mouth are going to be your best bang for your buck so to speak. Second, you want to take your neck largely out of the equation when throwing your headbutt. Rather than rearing your head back and whipping your neck to create speed, you want to tuck your chin, shrug your shoulders and make your body move in one piece. This will allow you to drive your entire body weight into the headbutt and ensure you can make impact with the correct part of your head. Finally, find a good position. Top position is best, and a clinching position on the feet can also work. Also remember, while a sneaky headbutt against someone getting in your face can be effective, this is not the type of move you want to bust out on someone unless you\u2019re prepared for the consequences, legal or otherwise, of breaking their teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out more of our fight club series in Skillset Magazine<\/a>, and get in on the conversation on our social media <\/a>pages!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"Headbangers: A Quick, Down And Dirty Guide To A Proper Headbutt","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"guide-to-a-proper-headbutt","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/5-best-mma-fighters-to-never-fight-in-the-ufc\/","post_modified":"2024-07-02 12:06:28","post_modified_gmt":"2024-07-02 16:06:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/guide-to-a-proper-headbutt\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165780,"post_author":"991","post_date":"2021-09-10 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-10 06:00:00","post_content":"\n As much as everyone would like to Bruce Lee sidekick their opponent through a wall, in reality, fighting is difficult and often quite messy. The fact of the matter is, even an untrained guy can be dangerous with an overhand, but most people are defenseless off their back. <\/strong>In addition, very few people wrestled enough to have a good takedown defense. If someone is being offensive and winging hard punches at you the way most guys do in street fights, landing a takedown could be easy. Because of these factors, taking someone down and controlling them might be the safest way to win a street fight. Just be sure someone is there to watch your back and make sure you aren\u2019t attacked from behind while you\u2019re on top of the guy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The keys to a good blast double are the distance from which you shoot, the quality of your penetration step, the position your body is in once you hit your opponent, and your drive through the shot. Whether you\u2019re wrestling or fighting, a shot from too far away will never work. Your opponent will see it coming and you won't be able to penetrate in a good position. You need to either punch your way into the shot, or time one of your opponent\u2019s punches to disguise your leg attack. When you shoot, you need to \u201cpenetrate\u201d deep into your opponent\u2019s stance with your lead leg (the same side leg as the shoulder you hit him with). We call this a penetration step. Failing to step past<\/em> your opponent\u2019s lead leg will force you to bend over and reach for him which weakens your posture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As you take your big penetration step in, make sure your head is up and your butt is down. Your opponent will put his weight on you to defend so it\u2019s vitally important you are in a strong position. Note that your step into your target should cause your shoulder to hit him naturally. You shouldn\u2019t feel like you\u2019re reaching for his legs. As you hit him, grab the back of his knees with your hands and drive through him as you chop your feet. Even if you take a good penetration step, failure to run your feet will give him time and space to sprawl and break your posture. Once he hits the ground continue to drive your weight into him and secure a strong top position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In order to learn the variations of the double leg and to get the proper practice in, head to your local wrestling club or MMA gym. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out our collection of fight club videos<\/a> with Pro MMA fighter Sullivan Cauley and get in on the conversation on our social media<\/a> pages! <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"WATCH: Take It To The Ground: Learn The Blast Double Leg","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"blast-double-leg","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:06:09","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:06:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/blast-double-leg\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
As you first learn to utilize the parry, maintain a tight guard, and keep your head down and inside. However, as you progress, you can begin to learn to slip the jab and add some footwork as an added precaution. Once you start adding the footwork, you open up a whole new world of offensive defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep it real and stay safe.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Keep it Simple with a Basic MMA Technique to Parry the Jab","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"parry-the-jab","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:59","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/12\/17\/parry-the-jab\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165736,"post_author":"991","post_date":"2021-09-27 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-27 06:00:00","post_content":"\n Generally speaking, headbutts are effective as a surprise attack from a standing position or as part of a ground and pound offense. If you\u2019re interested in seeing the headbutt put to use in real bare-knuckle fights, go check out Mark Coleman and other wrestlers in the very early UFC days. Headbutts have been made illegal in all but the fringe combat sports for a couple reasons. For one, head to head impacts have a high likelihood of resulting in a cut for one if not both of the fighters involved. The crown of your skull is incredibly hard, and the skin stretched over much of the human face is quite thin meaning lacerations are bound to happen. Secondly, while some ways of headbutting are better than others, even the best headbutt will damage both the thrower and the receiver. This means that designing an offense around headbutting and using it consistently is basically guaranteed to give you brain damage. It also means headbutts are deemed a low skill technique as the highest-level technicians<\/a> do damage to their opponent without absorbing damage themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n All that being said, a properly thrown headbutt can be devastatingly effective. The technical keys to the headbutt are as follows. First, make sure you impact with the right part of your head. The lower half of your face is very soft and vulnerable compared to the crown of your skull about an inch or two above your hairline. We want to hit our opponent with the hardest part of our skull in the weakest part of his face. Anything around his eyes or below will do, but the nose and mouth are going to be your best bang for your buck so to speak. Second, you want to take your neck largely out of the equation when throwing your headbutt. Rather than rearing your head back and whipping your neck to create speed, you want to tuck your chin, shrug your shoulders and make your body move in one piece. This will allow you to drive your entire body weight into the headbutt and ensure you can make impact with the correct part of your head. Finally, find a good position. Top position is best, and a clinching position on the feet can also work. Also remember, while a sneaky headbutt against someone getting in your face can be effective, this is not the type of move you want to bust out on someone unless you\u2019re prepared for the consequences, legal or otherwise, of breaking their teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out more of our fight club series in Skillset Magazine<\/a>, and get in on the conversation on our social media <\/a>pages!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"Headbangers: A Quick, Down And Dirty Guide To A Proper Headbutt","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"guide-to-a-proper-headbutt","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/5-best-mma-fighters-to-never-fight-in-the-ufc\/","post_modified":"2024-07-02 12:06:28","post_modified_gmt":"2024-07-02 16:06:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/guide-to-a-proper-headbutt\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165780,"post_author":"991","post_date":"2021-09-10 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-10 06:00:00","post_content":"\n As much as everyone would like to Bruce Lee sidekick their opponent through a wall, in reality, fighting is difficult and often quite messy. The fact of the matter is, even an untrained guy can be dangerous with an overhand, but most people are defenseless off their back. <\/strong>In addition, very few people wrestled enough to have a good takedown defense. If someone is being offensive and winging hard punches at you the way most guys do in street fights, landing a takedown could be easy. Because of these factors, taking someone down and controlling them might be the safest way to win a street fight. Just be sure someone is there to watch your back and make sure you aren\u2019t attacked from behind while you\u2019re on top of the guy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The keys to a good blast double are the distance from which you shoot, the quality of your penetration step, the position your body is in once you hit your opponent, and your drive through the shot. Whether you\u2019re wrestling or fighting, a shot from too far away will never work. Your opponent will see it coming and you won't be able to penetrate in a good position. You need to either punch your way into the shot, or time one of your opponent\u2019s punches to disguise your leg attack. When you shoot, you need to \u201cpenetrate\u201d deep into your opponent\u2019s stance with your lead leg (the same side leg as the shoulder you hit him with). We call this a penetration step. Failing to step past<\/em> your opponent\u2019s lead leg will force you to bend over and reach for him which weakens your posture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As you take your big penetration step in, make sure your head is up and your butt is down. Your opponent will put his weight on you to defend so it\u2019s vitally important you are in a strong position. Note that your step into your target should cause your shoulder to hit him naturally. You shouldn\u2019t feel like you\u2019re reaching for his legs. As you hit him, grab the back of his knees with your hands and drive through him as you chop your feet. Even if you take a good penetration step, failure to run your feet will give him time and space to sprawl and break your posture. Once he hits the ground continue to drive your weight into him and secure a strong top position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In order to learn the variations of the double leg and to get the proper practice in, head to your local wrestling club or MMA gym. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out our collection of fight club videos<\/a> with Pro MMA fighter Sullivan Cauley and get in on the conversation on our social media<\/a> pages! <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"WATCH: Take It To The Ground: Learn The Blast Double Leg","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"blast-double-leg","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:06:09","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:06:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/blast-double-leg\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
Also worth noting, while the parry is effective against the jab, it is not really effective against the cross or hook. There are three reasons for this. First, the curvature of the arm during the cross or hook creates a difficult angle to intersect with a parry. Second, if you try to cross parry, it will be a force-on-force block, as opposed to a redirection. Third, cross parrying breaks down your defense and leaves you open to a strike. When it comes to the cross or hook, the safest defense is the cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you first learn to utilize the parry, maintain a tight guard, and keep your head down and inside. However, as you progress, you can begin to learn to slip the jab and add some footwork as an added precaution. Once you start adding the footwork, you open up a whole new world of offensive defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep it real and stay safe.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Keep it Simple with a Basic MMA Technique to Parry the Jab","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"parry-the-jab","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:59","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/12\/17\/parry-the-jab\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165736,"post_author":"991","post_date":"2021-09-27 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-27 06:00:00","post_content":"\n Generally speaking, headbutts are effective as a surprise attack from a standing position or as part of a ground and pound offense. If you\u2019re interested in seeing the headbutt put to use in real bare-knuckle fights, go check out Mark Coleman and other wrestlers in the very early UFC days. Headbutts have been made illegal in all but the fringe combat sports for a couple reasons. For one, head to head impacts have a high likelihood of resulting in a cut for one if not both of the fighters involved. The crown of your skull is incredibly hard, and the skin stretched over much of the human face is quite thin meaning lacerations are bound to happen. Secondly, while some ways of headbutting are better than others, even the best headbutt will damage both the thrower and the receiver. This means that designing an offense around headbutting and using it consistently is basically guaranteed to give you brain damage. It also means headbutts are deemed a low skill technique as the highest-level technicians<\/a> do damage to their opponent without absorbing damage themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n All that being said, a properly thrown headbutt can be devastatingly effective. The technical keys to the headbutt are as follows. First, make sure you impact with the right part of your head. The lower half of your face is very soft and vulnerable compared to the crown of your skull about an inch or two above your hairline. We want to hit our opponent with the hardest part of our skull in the weakest part of his face. Anything around his eyes or below will do, but the nose and mouth are going to be your best bang for your buck so to speak. Second, you want to take your neck largely out of the equation when throwing your headbutt. Rather than rearing your head back and whipping your neck to create speed, you want to tuck your chin, shrug your shoulders and make your body move in one piece. This will allow you to drive your entire body weight into the headbutt and ensure you can make impact with the correct part of your head. Finally, find a good position. Top position is best, and a clinching position on the feet can also work. Also remember, while a sneaky headbutt against someone getting in your face can be effective, this is not the type of move you want to bust out on someone unless you\u2019re prepared for the consequences, legal or otherwise, of breaking their teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out more of our fight club series in Skillset Magazine<\/a>, and get in on the conversation on our social media <\/a>pages!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"Headbangers: A Quick, Down And Dirty Guide To A Proper Headbutt","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"guide-to-a-proper-headbutt","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/5-best-mma-fighters-to-never-fight-in-the-ufc\/","post_modified":"2024-07-02 12:06:28","post_modified_gmt":"2024-07-02 16:06:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/guide-to-a-proper-headbutt\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165780,"post_author":"991","post_date":"2021-09-10 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-10 06:00:00","post_content":"\n As much as everyone would like to Bruce Lee sidekick their opponent through a wall, in reality, fighting is difficult and often quite messy. The fact of the matter is, even an untrained guy can be dangerous with an overhand, but most people are defenseless off their back. <\/strong>In addition, very few people wrestled enough to have a good takedown defense. If someone is being offensive and winging hard punches at you the way most guys do in street fights, landing a takedown could be easy. Because of these factors, taking someone down and controlling them might be the safest way to win a street fight. Just be sure someone is there to watch your back and make sure you aren\u2019t attacked from behind while you\u2019re on top of the guy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The keys to a good blast double are the distance from which you shoot, the quality of your penetration step, the position your body is in once you hit your opponent, and your drive through the shot. Whether you\u2019re wrestling or fighting, a shot from too far away will never work. Your opponent will see it coming and you won't be able to penetrate in a good position. You need to either punch your way into the shot, or time one of your opponent\u2019s punches to disguise your leg attack. When you shoot, you need to \u201cpenetrate\u201d deep into your opponent\u2019s stance with your lead leg (the same side leg as the shoulder you hit him with). We call this a penetration step. Failing to step past<\/em> your opponent\u2019s lead leg will force you to bend over and reach for him which weakens your posture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As you take your big penetration step in, make sure your head is up and your butt is down. Your opponent will put his weight on you to defend so it\u2019s vitally important you are in a strong position. Note that your step into your target should cause your shoulder to hit him naturally. You shouldn\u2019t feel like you\u2019re reaching for his legs. As you hit him, grab the back of his knees with your hands and drive through him as you chop your feet. Even if you take a good penetration step, failure to run your feet will give him time and space to sprawl and break your posture. Once he hits the ground continue to drive your weight into him and secure a strong top position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In order to learn the variations of the double leg and to get the proper practice in, head to your local wrestling club or MMA gym. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out our collection of fight club videos<\/a> with Pro MMA fighter Sullivan Cauley and get in on the conversation on our social media<\/a> pages! <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"WATCH: Take It To The Ground: Learn The Blast Double Leg","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"blast-double-leg","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:06:09","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:06:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/blast-double-leg\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
While performing the parry, you don\u2019t want to target his hand, because it\u2019s a smaller target, and you can miss. Not to mention, certain arts<\/a>, like Muay Tai, will just immediately collapse the arm and follow with the elbow. The farther up the arm you target, the easier it is to achieve and the more effective it will be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also worth noting, while the parry is effective against the jab, it is not really effective against the cross or hook. There are three reasons for this. First, the curvature of the arm during the cross or hook creates a difficult angle to intersect with a parry. Second, if you try to cross parry, it will be a force-on-force block, as opposed to a redirection. Third, cross parrying breaks down your defense and leaves you open to a strike. When it comes to the cross or hook, the safest defense is the cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you first learn to utilize the parry, maintain a tight guard, and keep your head down and inside. However, as you progress, you can begin to learn to slip the jab and add some footwork as an added precaution. Once you start adding the footwork, you open up a whole new world of offensive defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep it real and stay safe.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Keep it Simple with a Basic MMA Technique to Parry the Jab","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"parry-the-jab","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:59","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/12\/17\/parry-the-jab\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165736,"post_author":"991","post_date":"2021-09-27 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-27 06:00:00","post_content":"\n Generally speaking, headbutts are effective as a surprise attack from a standing position or as part of a ground and pound offense. If you\u2019re interested in seeing the headbutt put to use in real bare-knuckle fights, go check out Mark Coleman and other wrestlers in the very early UFC days. Headbutts have been made illegal in all but the fringe combat sports for a couple reasons. For one, head to head impacts have a high likelihood of resulting in a cut for one if not both of the fighters involved. The crown of your skull is incredibly hard, and the skin stretched over much of the human face is quite thin meaning lacerations are bound to happen. Secondly, while some ways of headbutting are better than others, even the best headbutt will damage both the thrower and the receiver. This means that designing an offense around headbutting and using it consistently is basically guaranteed to give you brain damage. It also means headbutts are deemed a low skill technique as the highest-level technicians<\/a> do damage to their opponent without absorbing damage themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n All that being said, a properly thrown headbutt can be devastatingly effective. The technical keys to the headbutt are as follows. First, make sure you impact with the right part of your head. The lower half of your face is very soft and vulnerable compared to the crown of your skull about an inch or two above your hairline. We want to hit our opponent with the hardest part of our skull in the weakest part of his face. Anything around his eyes or below will do, but the nose and mouth are going to be your best bang for your buck so to speak. Second, you want to take your neck largely out of the equation when throwing your headbutt. Rather than rearing your head back and whipping your neck to create speed, you want to tuck your chin, shrug your shoulders and make your body move in one piece. This will allow you to drive your entire body weight into the headbutt and ensure you can make impact with the correct part of your head. Finally, find a good position. Top position is best, and a clinching position on the feet can also work. Also remember, while a sneaky headbutt against someone getting in your face can be effective, this is not the type of move you want to bust out on someone unless you\u2019re prepared for the consequences, legal or otherwise, of breaking their teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out more of our fight club series in Skillset Magazine<\/a>, and get in on the conversation on our social media <\/a>pages!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"Headbangers: A Quick, Down And Dirty Guide To A Proper Headbutt","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"guide-to-a-proper-headbutt","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/5-best-mma-fighters-to-never-fight-in-the-ufc\/","post_modified":"2024-07-02 12:06:28","post_modified_gmt":"2024-07-02 16:06:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/guide-to-a-proper-headbutt\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165780,"post_author":"991","post_date":"2021-09-10 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-10 06:00:00","post_content":"\n As much as everyone would like to Bruce Lee sidekick their opponent through a wall, in reality, fighting is difficult and often quite messy. The fact of the matter is, even an untrained guy can be dangerous with an overhand, but most people are defenseless off their back. <\/strong>In addition, very few people wrestled enough to have a good takedown defense. If someone is being offensive and winging hard punches at you the way most guys do in street fights, landing a takedown could be easy. Because of these factors, taking someone down and controlling them might be the safest way to win a street fight. Just be sure someone is there to watch your back and make sure you aren\u2019t attacked from behind while you\u2019re on top of the guy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The keys to a good blast double are the distance from which you shoot, the quality of your penetration step, the position your body is in once you hit your opponent, and your drive through the shot. Whether you\u2019re wrestling or fighting, a shot from too far away will never work. Your opponent will see it coming and you won't be able to penetrate in a good position. You need to either punch your way into the shot, or time one of your opponent\u2019s punches to disguise your leg attack. When you shoot, you need to \u201cpenetrate\u201d deep into your opponent\u2019s stance with your lead leg (the same side leg as the shoulder you hit him with). We call this a penetration step. Failing to step past<\/em> your opponent\u2019s lead leg will force you to bend over and reach for him which weakens your posture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As you take your big penetration step in, make sure your head is up and your butt is down. Your opponent will put his weight on you to defend so it\u2019s vitally important you are in a strong position. Note that your step into your target should cause your shoulder to hit him naturally. You shouldn\u2019t feel like you\u2019re reaching for his legs. As you hit him, grab the back of his knees with your hands and drive through him as you chop your feet. Even if you take a good penetration step, failure to run your feet will give him time and space to sprawl and break your posture. Once he hits the ground continue to drive your weight into him and secure a strong top position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In order to learn the variations of the double leg and to get the proper practice in, head to your local wrestling club or MMA gym. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out our collection of fight club videos<\/a> with Pro MMA fighter Sullivan Cauley and get in on the conversation on our social media<\/a> pages! <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"WATCH: Take It To The Ground: Learn The Blast Double Leg","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"blast-double-leg","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:06:09","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:06:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/blast-double-leg\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
To begin with, in the standing guard position, your opponent throws a jab. Then, using the hand on the same side as the jab, you perform an almost slapping motion to redirect the jab to your opposite side. If he throws his jab with his left, you use your right to parry it left. By doing this, you force his arm across his own body, redirecting his defense and opening him up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While performing the parry, you don\u2019t want to target his hand, because it\u2019s a smaller target, and you can miss. Not to mention, certain arts<\/a>, like Muay Tai, will just immediately collapse the arm and follow with the elbow. The farther up the arm you target, the easier it is to achieve and the more effective it will be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also worth noting, while the parry is effective against the jab, it is not really effective against the cross or hook. There are three reasons for this. First, the curvature of the arm during the cross or hook creates a difficult angle to intersect with a parry. Second, if you try to cross parry, it will be a force-on-force block, as opposed to a redirection. Third, cross parrying breaks down your defense and leaves you open to a strike. When it comes to the cross or hook, the safest defense is the cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you first learn to utilize the parry, maintain a tight guard, and keep your head down and inside. However, as you progress, you can begin to learn to slip the jab and add some footwork as an added precaution. Once you start adding the footwork, you open up a whole new world of offensive defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep it real and stay safe.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Keep it Simple with a Basic MMA Technique to Parry the Jab","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"parry-the-jab","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:59","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/12\/17\/parry-the-jab\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165736,"post_author":"991","post_date":"2021-09-27 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-27 06:00:00","post_content":"\n Generally speaking, headbutts are effective as a surprise attack from a standing position or as part of a ground and pound offense. If you\u2019re interested in seeing the headbutt put to use in real bare-knuckle fights, go check out Mark Coleman and other wrestlers in the very early UFC days. Headbutts have been made illegal in all but the fringe combat sports for a couple reasons. For one, head to head impacts have a high likelihood of resulting in a cut for one if not both of the fighters involved. The crown of your skull is incredibly hard, and the skin stretched over much of the human face is quite thin meaning lacerations are bound to happen. Secondly, while some ways of headbutting are better than others, even the best headbutt will damage both the thrower and the receiver. This means that designing an offense around headbutting and using it consistently is basically guaranteed to give you brain damage. It also means headbutts are deemed a low skill technique as the highest-level technicians<\/a> do damage to their opponent without absorbing damage themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n All that being said, a properly thrown headbutt can be devastatingly effective. The technical keys to the headbutt are as follows. First, make sure you impact with the right part of your head. The lower half of your face is very soft and vulnerable compared to the crown of your skull about an inch or two above your hairline. We want to hit our opponent with the hardest part of our skull in the weakest part of his face. Anything around his eyes or below will do, but the nose and mouth are going to be your best bang for your buck so to speak. Second, you want to take your neck largely out of the equation when throwing your headbutt. Rather than rearing your head back and whipping your neck to create speed, you want to tuck your chin, shrug your shoulders and make your body move in one piece. This will allow you to drive your entire body weight into the headbutt and ensure you can make impact with the correct part of your head. Finally, find a good position. Top position is best, and a clinching position on the feet can also work. Also remember, while a sneaky headbutt against someone getting in your face can be effective, this is not the type of move you want to bust out on someone unless you\u2019re prepared for the consequences, legal or otherwise, of breaking their teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out more of our fight club series in Skillset Magazine<\/a>, and get in on the conversation on our social media <\/a>pages!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"Headbangers: A Quick, Down And Dirty Guide To A Proper Headbutt","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"guide-to-a-proper-headbutt","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/5-best-mma-fighters-to-never-fight-in-the-ufc\/","post_modified":"2024-07-02 12:06:28","post_modified_gmt":"2024-07-02 16:06:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/guide-to-a-proper-headbutt\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165780,"post_author":"991","post_date":"2021-09-10 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-10 06:00:00","post_content":"\n As much as everyone would like to Bruce Lee sidekick their opponent through a wall, in reality, fighting is difficult and often quite messy. The fact of the matter is, even an untrained guy can be dangerous with an overhand, but most people are defenseless off their back. <\/strong>In addition, very few people wrestled enough to have a good takedown defense. If someone is being offensive and winging hard punches at you the way most guys do in street fights, landing a takedown could be easy. Because of these factors, taking someone down and controlling them might be the safest way to win a street fight. Just be sure someone is there to watch your back and make sure you aren\u2019t attacked from behind while you\u2019re on top of the guy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The keys to a good blast double are the distance from which you shoot, the quality of your penetration step, the position your body is in once you hit your opponent, and your drive through the shot. Whether you\u2019re wrestling or fighting, a shot from too far away will never work. Your opponent will see it coming and you won't be able to penetrate in a good position. You need to either punch your way into the shot, or time one of your opponent\u2019s punches to disguise your leg attack. When you shoot, you need to \u201cpenetrate\u201d deep into your opponent\u2019s stance with your lead leg (the same side leg as the shoulder you hit him with). We call this a penetration step. Failing to step past<\/em> your opponent\u2019s lead leg will force you to bend over and reach for him which weakens your posture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As you take your big penetration step in, make sure your head is up and your butt is down. Your opponent will put his weight on you to defend so it\u2019s vitally important you are in a strong position. Note that your step into your target should cause your shoulder to hit him naturally. You shouldn\u2019t feel like you\u2019re reaching for his legs. As you hit him, grab the back of his knees with your hands and drive through him as you chop your feet. Even if you take a good penetration step, failure to run your feet will give him time and space to sprawl and break your posture. Once he hits the ground continue to drive your weight into him and secure a strong top position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In order to learn the variations of the double leg and to get the proper practice in, head to your local wrestling club or MMA gym. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out our collection of fight club videos<\/a> with Pro MMA fighter Sullivan Cauley and get in on the conversation on our social media<\/a> pages! <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"WATCH: Take It To The Ground: Learn The Blast Double Leg","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"blast-double-leg","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:06:09","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:06:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/blast-double-leg\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
To begin with, in the standing guard position, your opponent throws a jab. Then, using the hand on the same side as the jab, you perform an almost slapping motion to redirect the jab to your opposite side. If he throws his jab with his left, you use your right to parry it left. By doing this, you force his arm across his own body, redirecting his defense and opening him up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While performing the parry, you don\u2019t want to target his hand, because it\u2019s a smaller target, and you can miss. Not to mention, certain arts<\/a>, like Muay Tai, will just immediately collapse the arm and follow with the elbow. The farther up the arm you target, the easier it is to achieve and the more effective it will be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also worth noting, while the parry is effective against the jab, it is not really effective against the cross or hook. There are three reasons for this. First, the curvature of the arm during the cross or hook creates a difficult angle to intersect with a parry. Second, if you try to cross parry, it will be a force-on-force block, as opposed to a redirection. Third, cross parrying breaks down your defense and leaves you open to a strike. When it comes to the cross or hook, the safest defense is the cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you first learn to utilize the parry, maintain a tight guard, and keep your head down and inside. However, as you progress, you can begin to learn to slip the jab and add some footwork as an added precaution. Once you start adding the footwork, you open up a whole new world of offensive defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep it real and stay safe.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Keep it Simple with a Basic MMA Technique to Parry the Jab","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"parry-the-jab","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:59","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/12\/17\/parry-the-jab\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165736,"post_author":"991","post_date":"2021-09-27 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-27 06:00:00","post_content":"\n Generally speaking, headbutts are effective as a surprise attack from a standing position or as part of a ground and pound offense. If you\u2019re interested in seeing the headbutt put to use in real bare-knuckle fights, go check out Mark Coleman and other wrestlers in the very early UFC days. Headbutts have been made illegal in all but the fringe combat sports for a couple reasons. For one, head to head impacts have a high likelihood of resulting in a cut for one if not both of the fighters involved. The crown of your skull is incredibly hard, and the skin stretched over much of the human face is quite thin meaning lacerations are bound to happen. Secondly, while some ways of headbutting are better than others, even the best headbutt will damage both the thrower and the receiver. This means that designing an offense around headbutting and using it consistently is basically guaranteed to give you brain damage. It also means headbutts are deemed a low skill technique as the highest-level technicians<\/a> do damage to their opponent without absorbing damage themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n All that being said, a properly thrown headbutt can be devastatingly effective. The technical keys to the headbutt are as follows. First, make sure you impact with the right part of your head. The lower half of your face is very soft and vulnerable compared to the crown of your skull about an inch or two above your hairline. We want to hit our opponent with the hardest part of our skull in the weakest part of his face. Anything around his eyes or below will do, but the nose and mouth are going to be your best bang for your buck so to speak. Second, you want to take your neck largely out of the equation when throwing your headbutt. Rather than rearing your head back and whipping your neck to create speed, you want to tuck your chin, shrug your shoulders and make your body move in one piece. This will allow you to drive your entire body weight into the headbutt and ensure you can make impact with the correct part of your head. Finally, find a good position. Top position is best, and a clinching position on the feet can also work. Also remember, while a sneaky headbutt against someone getting in your face can be effective, this is not the type of move you want to bust out on someone unless you\u2019re prepared for the consequences, legal or otherwise, of breaking their teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out more of our fight club series in Skillset Magazine<\/a>, and get in on the conversation on our social media <\/a>pages!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"Headbangers: A Quick, Down And Dirty Guide To A Proper Headbutt","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"guide-to-a-proper-headbutt","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/5-best-mma-fighters-to-never-fight-in-the-ufc\/","post_modified":"2024-07-02 12:06:28","post_modified_gmt":"2024-07-02 16:06:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/guide-to-a-proper-headbutt\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165780,"post_author":"991","post_date":"2021-09-10 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-10 06:00:00","post_content":"\n As much as everyone would like to Bruce Lee sidekick their opponent through a wall, in reality, fighting is difficult and often quite messy. The fact of the matter is, even an untrained guy can be dangerous with an overhand, but most people are defenseless off their back. <\/strong>In addition, very few people wrestled enough to have a good takedown defense. If someone is being offensive and winging hard punches at you the way most guys do in street fights, landing a takedown could be easy. Because of these factors, taking someone down and controlling them might be the safest way to win a street fight. Just be sure someone is there to watch your back and make sure you aren\u2019t attacked from behind while you\u2019re on top of the guy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The keys to a good blast double are the distance from which you shoot, the quality of your penetration step, the position your body is in once you hit your opponent, and your drive through the shot. Whether you\u2019re wrestling or fighting, a shot from too far away will never work. Your opponent will see it coming and you won't be able to penetrate in a good position. You need to either punch your way into the shot, or time one of your opponent\u2019s punches to disguise your leg attack. When you shoot, you need to \u201cpenetrate\u201d deep into your opponent\u2019s stance with your lead leg (the same side leg as the shoulder you hit him with). We call this a penetration step. Failing to step past<\/em> your opponent\u2019s lead leg will force you to bend over and reach for him which weakens your posture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As you take your big penetration step in, make sure your head is up and your butt is down. Your opponent will put his weight on you to defend so it\u2019s vitally important you are in a strong position. Note that your step into your target should cause your shoulder to hit him naturally. You shouldn\u2019t feel like you\u2019re reaching for his legs. As you hit him, grab the back of his knees with your hands and drive through him as you chop your feet. Even if you take a good penetration step, failure to run your feet will give him time and space to sprawl and break your posture. Once he hits the ground continue to drive your weight into him and secure a strong top position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In order to learn the variations of the double leg and to get the proper practice in, head to your local wrestling club or MMA gym. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out our collection of fight club videos<\/a> with Pro MMA fighter Sullivan Cauley and get in on the conversation on our social media<\/a> pages! <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"WATCH: Take It To The Ground: Learn The Blast Double Leg","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"blast-double-leg","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:06:09","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:06:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/blast-double-leg\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
Due to its fast, linear nature, dealing with the jab requires a fast, linear response. For this reason, the parry offers a direct and equal counter. Whereas parrying the jab adds a level of difficulty over the simple slip (we\u2019ll discuss that in a future article), it offers additional benefits. Particularly, if your opponent over-commits his jab, your parry can take him off balance, by redirecting his energy unexpectedly. Additionally, while you still take damage with a block, the parry takes little effort, and you receive no damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To begin with, in the standing guard position, your opponent throws a jab. Then, using the hand on the same side as the jab, you perform an almost slapping motion to redirect the jab to your opposite side. If he throws his jab with his left, you use your right to parry it left. By doing this, you force his arm across his own body, redirecting his defense and opening him up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While performing the parry, you don\u2019t want to target his hand, because it\u2019s a smaller target, and you can miss. Not to mention, certain arts<\/a>, like Muay Tai, will just immediately collapse the arm and follow with the elbow. The farther up the arm you target, the easier it is to achieve and the more effective it will be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also worth noting, while the parry is effective against the jab, it is not really effective against the cross or hook. There are three reasons for this. First, the curvature of the arm during the cross or hook creates a difficult angle to intersect with a parry. Second, if you try to cross parry, it will be a force-on-force block, as opposed to a redirection. Third, cross parrying breaks down your defense and leaves you open to a strike. When it comes to the cross or hook, the safest defense is the cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you first learn to utilize the parry, maintain a tight guard, and keep your head down and inside. However, as you progress, you can begin to learn to slip the jab and add some footwork as an added precaution. Once you start adding the footwork, you open up a whole new world of offensive defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep it real and stay safe.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Keep it Simple with a Basic MMA Technique to Parry the Jab","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"parry-the-jab","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:59","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/12\/17\/parry-the-jab\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165736,"post_author":"991","post_date":"2021-09-27 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-27 06:00:00","post_content":"\n Generally speaking, headbutts are effective as a surprise attack from a standing position or as part of a ground and pound offense. If you\u2019re interested in seeing the headbutt put to use in real bare-knuckle fights, go check out Mark Coleman and other wrestlers in the very early UFC days. Headbutts have been made illegal in all but the fringe combat sports for a couple reasons. For one, head to head impacts have a high likelihood of resulting in a cut for one if not both of the fighters involved. The crown of your skull is incredibly hard, and the skin stretched over much of the human face is quite thin meaning lacerations are bound to happen. Secondly, while some ways of headbutting are better than others, even the best headbutt will damage both the thrower and the receiver. This means that designing an offense around headbutting and using it consistently is basically guaranteed to give you brain damage. It also means headbutts are deemed a low skill technique as the highest-level technicians<\/a> do damage to their opponent without absorbing damage themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n All that being said, a properly thrown headbutt can be devastatingly effective. The technical keys to the headbutt are as follows. First, make sure you impact with the right part of your head. The lower half of your face is very soft and vulnerable compared to the crown of your skull about an inch or two above your hairline. We want to hit our opponent with the hardest part of our skull in the weakest part of his face. Anything around his eyes or below will do, but the nose and mouth are going to be your best bang for your buck so to speak. Second, you want to take your neck largely out of the equation when throwing your headbutt. Rather than rearing your head back and whipping your neck to create speed, you want to tuck your chin, shrug your shoulders and make your body move in one piece. This will allow you to drive your entire body weight into the headbutt and ensure you can make impact with the correct part of your head. Finally, find a good position. Top position is best, and a clinching position on the feet can also work. Also remember, while a sneaky headbutt against someone getting in your face can be effective, this is not the type of move you want to bust out on someone unless you\u2019re prepared for the consequences, legal or otherwise, of breaking their teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out more of our fight club series in Skillset Magazine<\/a>, and get in on the conversation on our social media <\/a>pages!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"Headbangers: A Quick, Down And Dirty Guide To A Proper Headbutt","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"guide-to-a-proper-headbutt","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/5-best-mma-fighters-to-never-fight-in-the-ufc\/","post_modified":"2024-07-02 12:06:28","post_modified_gmt":"2024-07-02 16:06:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/guide-to-a-proper-headbutt\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165780,"post_author":"991","post_date":"2021-09-10 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-10 06:00:00","post_content":"\n As much as everyone would like to Bruce Lee sidekick their opponent through a wall, in reality, fighting is difficult and often quite messy. The fact of the matter is, even an untrained guy can be dangerous with an overhand, but most people are defenseless off their back. <\/strong>In addition, very few people wrestled enough to have a good takedown defense. If someone is being offensive and winging hard punches at you the way most guys do in street fights, landing a takedown could be easy. Because of these factors, taking someone down and controlling them might be the safest way to win a street fight. Just be sure someone is there to watch your back and make sure you aren\u2019t attacked from behind while you\u2019re on top of the guy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The keys to a good blast double are the distance from which you shoot, the quality of your penetration step, the position your body is in once you hit your opponent, and your drive through the shot. Whether you\u2019re wrestling or fighting, a shot from too far away will never work. Your opponent will see it coming and you won't be able to penetrate in a good position. You need to either punch your way into the shot, or time one of your opponent\u2019s punches to disguise your leg attack. When you shoot, you need to \u201cpenetrate\u201d deep into your opponent\u2019s stance with your lead leg (the same side leg as the shoulder you hit him with). We call this a penetration step. Failing to step past<\/em> your opponent\u2019s lead leg will force you to bend over and reach for him which weakens your posture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As you take your big penetration step in, make sure your head is up and your butt is down. Your opponent will put his weight on you to defend so it\u2019s vitally important you are in a strong position. Note that your step into your target should cause your shoulder to hit him naturally. You shouldn\u2019t feel like you\u2019re reaching for his legs. As you hit him, grab the back of his knees with your hands and drive through him as you chop your feet. Even if you take a good penetration step, failure to run your feet will give him time and space to sprawl and break your posture. Once he hits the ground continue to drive your weight into him and secure a strong top position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In order to learn the variations of the double leg and to get the proper practice in, head to your local wrestling club or MMA gym. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out our collection of fight club videos<\/a> with Pro MMA fighter Sullivan Cauley and get in on the conversation on our social media<\/a> pages! <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"WATCH: Take It To The Ground: Learn The Blast Double Leg","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"blast-double-leg","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:06:09","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:06:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/blast-double-leg\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
The jab is common in fighting sports like boxing<\/a> and MMA<\/a> for its speed and effectiveness. It gets its speed from its straightforward application. Much like a snake strike, it shoots straight out of the guard without projecting, giving little to no warning. However, it is not intended to do a lot of damage. Instead, it targets the face to open up your opponent\u2019s defense so you can rain down blows like hail fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Due to its fast, linear nature, dealing with the jab requires a fast, linear response. For this reason, the parry offers a direct and equal counter. Whereas parrying the jab adds a level of difficulty over the simple slip (we\u2019ll discuss that in a future article), it offers additional benefits. Particularly, if your opponent over-commits his jab, your parry can take him off balance, by redirecting his energy unexpectedly. Additionally, while you still take damage with a block, the parry takes little effort, and you receive no damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To begin with, in the standing guard position, your opponent throws a jab. Then, using the hand on the same side as the jab, you perform an almost slapping motion to redirect the jab to your opposite side. If he throws his jab with his left, you use your right to parry it left. By doing this, you force his arm across his own body, redirecting his defense and opening him up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While performing the parry, you don\u2019t want to target his hand, because it\u2019s a smaller target, and you can miss. Not to mention, certain arts<\/a>, like Muay Tai, will just immediately collapse the arm and follow with the elbow. The farther up the arm you target, the easier it is to achieve and the more effective it will be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also worth noting, while the parry is effective against the jab, it is not really effective against the cross or hook. There are three reasons for this. First, the curvature of the arm during the cross or hook creates a difficult angle to intersect with a parry. Second, if you try to cross parry, it will be a force-on-force block, as opposed to a redirection. Third, cross parrying breaks down your defense and leaves you open to a strike. When it comes to the cross or hook, the safest defense is the cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you first learn to utilize the parry, maintain a tight guard, and keep your head down and inside. However, as you progress, you can begin to learn to slip the jab and add some footwork as an added precaution. Once you start adding the footwork, you open up a whole new world of offensive defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep it real and stay safe.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Keep it Simple with a Basic MMA Technique to Parry the Jab","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"parry-the-jab","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:59","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/12\/17\/parry-the-jab\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165736,"post_author":"991","post_date":"2021-09-27 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-27 06:00:00","post_content":"\n Generally speaking, headbutts are effective as a surprise attack from a standing position or as part of a ground and pound offense. If you\u2019re interested in seeing the headbutt put to use in real bare-knuckle fights, go check out Mark Coleman and other wrestlers in the very early UFC days. Headbutts have been made illegal in all but the fringe combat sports for a couple reasons. For one, head to head impacts have a high likelihood of resulting in a cut for one if not both of the fighters involved. The crown of your skull is incredibly hard, and the skin stretched over much of the human face is quite thin meaning lacerations are bound to happen. Secondly, while some ways of headbutting are better than others, even the best headbutt will damage both the thrower and the receiver. This means that designing an offense around headbutting and using it consistently is basically guaranteed to give you brain damage. It also means headbutts are deemed a low skill technique as the highest-level technicians<\/a> do damage to their opponent without absorbing damage themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n All that being said, a properly thrown headbutt can be devastatingly effective. The technical keys to the headbutt are as follows. First, make sure you impact with the right part of your head. The lower half of your face is very soft and vulnerable compared to the crown of your skull about an inch or two above your hairline. We want to hit our opponent with the hardest part of our skull in the weakest part of his face. Anything around his eyes or below will do, but the nose and mouth are going to be your best bang for your buck so to speak. Second, you want to take your neck largely out of the equation when throwing your headbutt. Rather than rearing your head back and whipping your neck to create speed, you want to tuck your chin, shrug your shoulders and make your body move in one piece. This will allow you to drive your entire body weight into the headbutt and ensure you can make impact with the correct part of your head. Finally, find a good position. Top position is best, and a clinching position on the feet can also work. Also remember, while a sneaky headbutt against someone getting in your face can be effective, this is not the type of move you want to bust out on someone unless you\u2019re prepared for the consequences, legal or otherwise, of breaking their teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out more of our fight club series in Skillset Magazine<\/a>, and get in on the conversation on our social media <\/a>pages!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"Headbangers: A Quick, Down And Dirty Guide To A Proper Headbutt","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"guide-to-a-proper-headbutt","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/5-best-mma-fighters-to-never-fight-in-the-ufc\/","post_modified":"2024-07-02 12:06:28","post_modified_gmt":"2024-07-02 16:06:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/guide-to-a-proper-headbutt\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165780,"post_author":"991","post_date":"2021-09-10 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-10 06:00:00","post_content":"\n As much as everyone would like to Bruce Lee sidekick their opponent through a wall, in reality, fighting is difficult and often quite messy. The fact of the matter is, even an untrained guy can be dangerous with an overhand, but most people are defenseless off their back. <\/strong>In addition, very few people wrestled enough to have a good takedown defense. If someone is being offensive and winging hard punches at you the way most guys do in street fights, landing a takedown could be easy. Because of these factors, taking someone down and controlling them might be the safest way to win a street fight. Just be sure someone is there to watch your back and make sure you aren\u2019t attacked from behind while you\u2019re on top of the guy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The keys to a good blast double are the distance from which you shoot, the quality of your penetration step, the position your body is in once you hit your opponent, and your drive through the shot. Whether you\u2019re wrestling or fighting, a shot from too far away will never work. Your opponent will see it coming and you won't be able to penetrate in a good position. You need to either punch your way into the shot, or time one of your opponent\u2019s punches to disguise your leg attack. When you shoot, you need to \u201cpenetrate\u201d deep into your opponent\u2019s stance with your lead leg (the same side leg as the shoulder you hit him with). We call this a penetration step. Failing to step past<\/em> your opponent\u2019s lead leg will force you to bend over and reach for him which weakens your posture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As you take your big penetration step in, make sure your head is up and your butt is down. Your opponent will put his weight on you to defend so it\u2019s vitally important you are in a strong position. Note that your step into your target should cause your shoulder to hit him naturally. You shouldn\u2019t feel like you\u2019re reaching for his legs. As you hit him, grab the back of his knees with your hands and drive through him as you chop your feet. Even if you take a good penetration step, failure to run your feet will give him time and space to sprawl and break your posture. Once he hits the ground continue to drive your weight into him and secure a strong top position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In order to learn the variations of the double leg and to get the proper practice in, head to your local wrestling club or MMA gym. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out our collection of fight club videos<\/a> with Pro MMA fighter Sullivan Cauley and get in on the conversation on our social media<\/a> pages! <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"WATCH: Take It To The Ground: Learn The Blast Double Leg","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"blast-double-leg","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:06:09","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:06:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/blast-double-leg\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
The jab is common in fighting sports like boxing<\/a> and MMA<\/a> for its speed and effectiveness. It gets its speed from its straightforward application. Much like a snake strike, it shoots straight out of the guard without projecting, giving little to no warning. However, it is not intended to do a lot of damage. Instead, it targets the face to open up your opponent\u2019s defense so you can rain down blows like hail fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Due to its fast, linear nature, dealing with the jab requires a fast, linear response. For this reason, the parry offers a direct and equal counter. Whereas parrying the jab adds a level of difficulty over the simple slip (we\u2019ll discuss that in a future article), it offers additional benefits. Particularly, if your opponent over-commits his jab, your parry can take him off balance, by redirecting his energy unexpectedly. Additionally, while you still take damage with a block, the parry takes little effort, and you receive no damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To begin with, in the standing guard position, your opponent throws a jab. Then, using the hand on the same side as the jab, you perform an almost slapping motion to redirect the jab to your opposite side. If he throws his jab with his left, you use your right to parry it left. By doing this, you force his arm across his own body, redirecting his defense and opening him up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While performing the parry, you don\u2019t want to target his hand, because it\u2019s a smaller target, and you can miss. Not to mention, certain arts<\/a>, like Muay Tai, will just immediately collapse the arm and follow with the elbow. The farther up the arm you target, the easier it is to achieve and the more effective it will be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also worth noting, while the parry is effective against the jab, it is not really effective against the cross or hook. There are three reasons for this. First, the curvature of the arm during the cross or hook creates a difficult angle to intersect with a parry. Second, if you try to cross parry, it will be a force-on-force block, as opposed to a redirection. Third, cross parrying breaks down your defense and leaves you open to a strike. When it comes to the cross or hook, the safest defense is the cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you first learn to utilize the parry, maintain a tight guard, and keep your head down and inside. However, as you progress, you can begin to learn to slip the jab and add some footwork as an added precaution. Once you start adding the footwork, you open up a whole new world of offensive defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep it real and stay safe.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Keep it Simple with a Basic MMA Technique to Parry the Jab","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"parry-the-jab","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:59","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/12\/17\/parry-the-jab\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165736,"post_author":"991","post_date":"2021-09-27 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-27 06:00:00","post_content":"\n Generally speaking, headbutts are effective as a surprise attack from a standing position or as part of a ground and pound offense. If you\u2019re interested in seeing the headbutt put to use in real bare-knuckle fights, go check out Mark Coleman and other wrestlers in the very early UFC days. Headbutts have been made illegal in all but the fringe combat sports for a couple reasons. For one, head to head impacts have a high likelihood of resulting in a cut for one if not both of the fighters involved. The crown of your skull is incredibly hard, and the skin stretched over much of the human face is quite thin meaning lacerations are bound to happen. Secondly, while some ways of headbutting are better than others, even the best headbutt will damage both the thrower and the receiver. This means that designing an offense around headbutting and using it consistently is basically guaranteed to give you brain damage. It also means headbutts are deemed a low skill technique as the highest-level technicians<\/a> do damage to their opponent without absorbing damage themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n All that being said, a properly thrown headbutt can be devastatingly effective. The technical keys to the headbutt are as follows. First, make sure you impact with the right part of your head. The lower half of your face is very soft and vulnerable compared to the crown of your skull about an inch or two above your hairline. We want to hit our opponent with the hardest part of our skull in the weakest part of his face. Anything around his eyes or below will do, but the nose and mouth are going to be your best bang for your buck so to speak. Second, you want to take your neck largely out of the equation when throwing your headbutt. Rather than rearing your head back and whipping your neck to create speed, you want to tuck your chin, shrug your shoulders and make your body move in one piece. This will allow you to drive your entire body weight into the headbutt and ensure you can make impact with the correct part of your head. Finally, find a good position. Top position is best, and a clinching position on the feet can also work. Also remember, while a sneaky headbutt against someone getting in your face can be effective, this is not the type of move you want to bust out on someone unless you\u2019re prepared for the consequences, legal or otherwise, of breaking their teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out more of our fight club series in Skillset Magazine<\/a>, and get in on the conversation on our social media <\/a>pages!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"Headbangers: A Quick, Down And Dirty Guide To A Proper Headbutt","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"guide-to-a-proper-headbutt","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/5-best-mma-fighters-to-never-fight-in-the-ufc\/","post_modified":"2024-07-02 12:06:28","post_modified_gmt":"2024-07-02 16:06:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/guide-to-a-proper-headbutt\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165780,"post_author":"991","post_date":"2021-09-10 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-10 06:00:00","post_content":"\n As much as everyone would like to Bruce Lee sidekick their opponent through a wall, in reality, fighting is difficult and often quite messy. The fact of the matter is, even an untrained guy can be dangerous with an overhand, but most people are defenseless off their back. <\/strong>In addition, very few people wrestled enough to have a good takedown defense. If someone is being offensive and winging hard punches at you the way most guys do in street fights, landing a takedown could be easy. Because of these factors, taking someone down and controlling them might be the safest way to win a street fight. Just be sure someone is there to watch your back and make sure you aren\u2019t attacked from behind while you\u2019re on top of the guy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The keys to a good blast double are the distance from which you shoot, the quality of your penetration step, the position your body is in once you hit your opponent, and your drive through the shot. Whether you\u2019re wrestling or fighting, a shot from too far away will never work. Your opponent will see it coming and you won't be able to penetrate in a good position. You need to either punch your way into the shot, or time one of your opponent\u2019s punches to disguise your leg attack. When you shoot, you need to \u201cpenetrate\u201d deep into your opponent\u2019s stance with your lead leg (the same side leg as the shoulder you hit him with). We call this a penetration step. Failing to step past<\/em> your opponent\u2019s lead leg will force you to bend over and reach for him which weakens your posture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As you take your big penetration step in, make sure your head is up and your butt is down. Your opponent will put his weight on you to defend so it\u2019s vitally important you are in a strong position. Note that your step into your target should cause your shoulder to hit him naturally. You shouldn\u2019t feel like you\u2019re reaching for his legs. As you hit him, grab the back of his knees with your hands and drive through him as you chop your feet. Even if you take a good penetration step, failure to run your feet will give him time and space to sprawl and break your posture. Once he hits the ground continue to drive your weight into him and secure a strong top position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In order to learn the variations of the double leg and to get the proper practice in, head to your local wrestling club or MMA gym. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out our collection of fight club videos<\/a> with Pro MMA fighter Sullivan Cauley and get in on the conversation on our social media<\/a> pages! <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"WATCH: Take It To The Ground: Learn The Blast Double Leg","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"blast-double-leg","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:06:09","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:06:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/blast-double-leg\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
Although the jab isn\u2019t a forceful strike, meant to deal heavy damage, it is fast and disruptive to your plan. As Mike Tyson once said, \u201ceveryone has a plan until they get punched in the face.\u201d Indeed. While the jab, in and of itself, won\u2019t take you out of the fight, it will distract you enough to follow with potentially fight-ending blows. There are a few different methods for dealing with the jab, like slipping it, but today we\u2019ll discuss the parry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n The jab is common in fighting sports like boxing<\/a> and MMA<\/a> for its speed and effectiveness. It gets its speed from its straightforward application. Much like a snake strike, it shoots straight out of the guard without projecting, giving little to no warning. However, it is not intended to do a lot of damage. Instead, it targets the face to open up your opponent\u2019s defense so you can rain down blows like hail fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Due to its fast, linear nature, dealing with the jab requires a fast, linear response. For this reason, the parry offers a direct and equal counter. Whereas parrying the jab adds a level of difficulty over the simple slip (we\u2019ll discuss that in a future article), it offers additional benefits. Particularly, if your opponent over-commits his jab, your parry can take him off balance, by redirecting his energy unexpectedly. Additionally, while you still take damage with a block, the parry takes little effort, and you receive no damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To begin with, in the standing guard position, your opponent throws a jab. Then, using the hand on the same side as the jab, you perform an almost slapping motion to redirect the jab to your opposite side. If he throws his jab with his left, you use your right to parry it left. By doing this, you force his arm across his own body, redirecting his defense and opening him up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While performing the parry, you don\u2019t want to target his hand, because it\u2019s a smaller target, and you can miss. Not to mention, certain arts<\/a>, like Muay Tai, will just immediately collapse the arm and follow with the elbow. The farther up the arm you target, the easier it is to achieve and the more effective it will be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also worth noting, while the parry is effective against the jab, it is not really effective against the cross or hook. There are three reasons for this. First, the curvature of the arm during the cross or hook creates a difficult angle to intersect with a parry. Second, if you try to cross parry, it will be a force-on-force block, as opposed to a redirection. Third, cross parrying breaks down your defense and leaves you open to a strike. When it comes to the cross or hook, the safest defense is the cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you first learn to utilize the parry, maintain a tight guard, and keep your head down and inside. However, as you progress, you can begin to learn to slip the jab and add some footwork as an added precaution. Once you start adding the footwork, you open up a whole new world of offensive defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep it real and stay safe.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Keep it Simple with a Basic MMA Technique to Parry the Jab","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"parry-the-jab","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:59","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/12\/17\/parry-the-jab\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165736,"post_author":"991","post_date":"2021-09-27 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-27 06:00:00","post_content":"\n Generally speaking, headbutts are effective as a surprise attack from a standing position or as part of a ground and pound offense. If you\u2019re interested in seeing the headbutt put to use in real bare-knuckle fights, go check out Mark Coleman and other wrestlers in the very early UFC days. Headbutts have been made illegal in all but the fringe combat sports for a couple reasons. For one, head to head impacts have a high likelihood of resulting in a cut for one if not both of the fighters involved. The crown of your skull is incredibly hard, and the skin stretched over much of the human face is quite thin meaning lacerations are bound to happen. Secondly, while some ways of headbutting are better than others, even the best headbutt will damage both the thrower and the receiver. This means that designing an offense around headbutting and using it consistently is basically guaranteed to give you brain damage. It also means headbutts are deemed a low skill technique as the highest-level technicians<\/a> do damage to their opponent without absorbing damage themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n All that being said, a properly thrown headbutt can be devastatingly effective. The technical keys to the headbutt are as follows. First, make sure you impact with the right part of your head. The lower half of your face is very soft and vulnerable compared to the crown of your skull about an inch or two above your hairline. We want to hit our opponent with the hardest part of our skull in the weakest part of his face. Anything around his eyes or below will do, but the nose and mouth are going to be your best bang for your buck so to speak. Second, you want to take your neck largely out of the equation when throwing your headbutt. Rather than rearing your head back and whipping your neck to create speed, you want to tuck your chin, shrug your shoulders and make your body move in one piece. This will allow you to drive your entire body weight into the headbutt and ensure you can make impact with the correct part of your head. Finally, find a good position. Top position is best, and a clinching position on the feet can also work. Also remember, while a sneaky headbutt against someone getting in your face can be effective, this is not the type of move you want to bust out on someone unless you\u2019re prepared for the consequences, legal or otherwise, of breaking their teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out more of our fight club series in Skillset Magazine<\/a>, and get in on the conversation on our social media <\/a>pages!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"Headbangers: A Quick, Down And Dirty Guide To A Proper Headbutt","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"guide-to-a-proper-headbutt","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/5-best-mma-fighters-to-never-fight-in-the-ufc\/","post_modified":"2024-07-02 12:06:28","post_modified_gmt":"2024-07-02 16:06:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/guide-to-a-proper-headbutt\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":165780,"post_author":"991","post_date":"2021-09-10 02:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-09-10 06:00:00","post_content":"\n As much as everyone would like to Bruce Lee sidekick their opponent through a wall, in reality, fighting is difficult and often quite messy. The fact of the matter is, even an untrained guy can be dangerous with an overhand, but most people are defenseless off their back. <\/strong>In addition, very few people wrestled enough to have a good takedown defense. If someone is being offensive and winging hard punches at you the way most guys do in street fights, landing a takedown could be easy. Because of these factors, taking someone down and controlling them might be the safest way to win a street fight. Just be sure someone is there to watch your back and make sure you aren\u2019t attacked from behind while you\u2019re on top of the guy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The keys to a good blast double are the distance from which you shoot, the quality of your penetration step, the position your body is in once you hit your opponent, and your drive through the shot. Whether you\u2019re wrestling or fighting, a shot from too far away will never work. Your opponent will see it coming and you won't be able to penetrate in a good position. You need to either punch your way into the shot, or time one of your opponent\u2019s punches to disguise your leg attack. When you shoot, you need to \u201cpenetrate\u201d deep into your opponent\u2019s stance with your lead leg (the same side leg as the shoulder you hit him with). We call this a penetration step. Failing to step past<\/em> your opponent\u2019s lead leg will force you to bend over and reach for him which weakens your posture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As you take your big penetration step in, make sure your head is up and your butt is down. Your opponent will put his weight on you to defend so it\u2019s vitally important you are in a strong position. Note that your step into your target should cause your shoulder to hit him naturally. You shouldn\u2019t feel like you\u2019re reaching for his legs. As you hit him, grab the back of his knees with your hands and drive through him as you chop your feet. Even if you take a good penetration step, failure to run your feet will give him time and space to sprawl and break your posture. Once he hits the ground continue to drive your weight into him and secure a strong top position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In order to learn the variations of the double leg and to get the proper practice in, head to your local wrestling club or MMA gym. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out our collection of fight club videos<\/a> with Pro MMA fighter Sullivan Cauley and get in on the conversation on our social media<\/a> pages! <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","post_title":"WATCH: Take It To The Ground: Learn The Blast Double Leg","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"blast-double-leg","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:06:09","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:06:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/article\/blast-double-leg\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
Keep it real and stay safe.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Learn How to Get Dirty and Escape Headlocks in a Street Fight","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"how-to-escape-headlocks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:56","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/12\/24\/how-to-escape-headlocks\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8696,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-12-17 13:40:58","post_date_gmt":"2021-12-17 18:40:58","post_content":"\n Knowing how to escape headlocks is only half the battle. Escaping a headlock, full force, under duress, requires training and practice. Not to mention the mindset required to do what needs to be done. But that is a story for another day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep it real and stay safe.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Learn How to Get Dirty and Escape Headlocks in a Street Fight","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"how-to-escape-headlocks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:56","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/12\/24\/how-to-escape-headlocks\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8696,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-12-17 13:40:58","post_date_gmt":"2021-12-17 18:40:58","post_content":"\n Whenever you learn a technique intended to counter a violent assault<\/a>, it is important to practice it force-on-force with a qualified instructor. Violent assault must be countered with extreme prejudice, and you only know how to do what you have trained to do. As the Greek soldier, Archilochus once said, \u201cwe don\u2019t rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Knowing how to escape headlocks is only half the battle. Escaping a headlock, full force, under duress, requires training and practice. Not to mention the mindset required to do what needs to be done. But that is a story for another day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep it real and stay safe.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Learn How to Get Dirty and Escape Headlocks in a Street Fight","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"how-to-escape-headlocks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:56","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/12\/24\/how-to-escape-headlocks\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8696,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-12-17 13:40:58","post_date_gmt":"2021-12-17 18:40:58","post_content":"\n Whenever you learn a technique intended to counter a violent assault<\/a>, it is important to practice it force-on-force with a qualified instructor. Violent assault must be countered with extreme prejudice, and you only know how to do what you have trained to do. As the Greek soldier, Archilochus once said, \u201cwe don\u2019t rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Knowing how to escape headlocks is only half the battle. Escaping a headlock, full force, under duress, requires training and practice. Not to mention the mindset required to do what needs to be done. But that is a story for another day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep it real and stay safe.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Learn How to Get Dirty and Escape Headlocks in a Street Fight","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"how-to-escape-headlocks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:56","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/12\/24\/how-to-escape-headlocks\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8696,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-12-17 13:40:58","post_date_gmt":"2021-12-17 18:40:58","post_content":"\n As you follow him to the ground you are then left with whatever option suits you best. If you have done any MMA<\/a> or Brazilian Jiu-jitsu<\/a>, you can then work your ground training. However, if you don\u2019t have formal training, you can opt to start raining aggression down like hail fire. Although, this might also be a good time to create distance and get out of there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whenever you learn a technique intended to counter a violent assault<\/a>, it is important to practice it force-on-force with a qualified instructor. Violent assault must be countered with extreme prejudice, and you only know how to do what you have trained to do. As the Greek soldier, Archilochus once said, \u201cwe don\u2019t rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Knowing how to escape headlocks is only half the battle. Escaping a headlock, full force, under duress, requires training and practice. Not to mention the mindset required to do what needs to be done. But that is a story for another day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep it real and stay safe.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Learn How to Get Dirty and Escape Headlocks in a Street Fight","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"how-to-escape-headlocks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:56","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/12\/24\/how-to-escape-headlocks\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8696,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-12-17 13:40:58","post_date_gmt":"2021-12-17 18:40:58","post_content":"\n In the event of a front headlock, grab the attacker\u2019s hips and forcefully pivot them to one side. If necessary, which is most likely, punch the side that you want to the back while pulling the opposite side forward. While at his side, adopt a wide stance for balance. Then, grab the leg that is facing front and lift it off the ground. As a result, your opponent will be off-balance to the rear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you follow him to the ground you are then left with whatever option suits you best. If you have done any MMA<\/a> or Brazilian Jiu-jitsu<\/a>, you can then work your ground training. However, if you don\u2019t have formal training, you can opt to start raining aggression down like hail fire. Although, this might also be a good time to create distance and get out of there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whenever you learn a technique intended to counter a violent assault<\/a>, it is important to practice it force-on-force with a qualified instructor. Violent assault must be countered with extreme prejudice, and you only know how to do what you have trained to do. As the Greek soldier, Archilochus once said, \u201cwe don\u2019t rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Knowing how to escape headlocks is only half the battle. Escaping a headlock, full force, under duress, requires training and practice. Not to mention the mindset required to do what needs to be done. But that is a story for another day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep it real and stay safe.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Learn How to Get Dirty and Escape Headlocks in a Street Fight","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"how-to-escape-headlocks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:56","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/12\/24\/how-to-escape-headlocks\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8696,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-12-17 13:40:58","post_date_gmt":"2021-12-17 18:40:58","post_content":"\n Escaping a front headlock is a little different than a standard headlock because you do not have anything behind him\u2014like a hand or your hip\/leg. Additionally, striking the groin is more likely to make him drop to his knees, putting you in a worse predicament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the event of a front headlock, grab the attacker\u2019s hips and forcefully pivot them to one side. If necessary, which is most likely, punch the side that you want to the back while pulling the opposite side forward. While at his side, adopt a wide stance for balance. Then, grab the leg that is facing front and lift it off the ground. As a result, your opponent will be off-balance to the rear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you follow him to the ground you are then left with whatever option suits you best. If you have done any MMA<\/a> or Brazilian Jiu-jitsu<\/a>, you can then work your ground training. However, if you don\u2019t have formal training, you can opt to start raining aggression down like hail fire. Although, this might also be a good time to create distance and get out of there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whenever you learn a technique intended to counter a violent assault<\/a>, it is important to practice it force-on-force with a qualified instructor. Violent assault must be countered with extreme prejudice, and you only know how to do what you have trained to do. As the Greek soldier, Archilochus once said, \u201cwe don\u2019t rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Knowing how to escape headlocks is only half the battle. Escaping a headlock, full force, under duress, requires training and practice. Not to mention the mindset required to do what needs to be done. But that is a story for another day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep it real and stay safe.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Learn How to Get Dirty and Escape Headlocks in a Street Fight","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"how-to-escape-headlocks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:56","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/12\/24\/how-to-escape-headlocks\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8696,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-12-17 13:40:58","post_date_gmt":"2021-12-17 18:40:58","post_content":"\n Escaping a front headlock is a little different than a standard headlock because you do not have anything behind him\u2014like a hand or your hip\/leg. Additionally, striking the groin is more likely to make him drop to his knees, putting you in a worse predicament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the event of a front headlock, grab the attacker\u2019s hips and forcefully pivot them to one side. If necessary, which is most likely, punch the side that you want to the back while pulling the opposite side forward. While at his side, adopt a wide stance for balance. Then, grab the leg that is facing front and lift it off the ground. As a result, your opponent will be off-balance to the rear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you follow him to the ground you are then left with whatever option suits you best. If you have done any MMA<\/a> or Brazilian Jiu-jitsu<\/a>, you can then work your ground training. However, if you don\u2019t have formal training, you can opt to start raining aggression down like hail fire. Although, this might also be a good time to create distance and get out of there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whenever you learn a technique intended to counter a violent assault<\/a>, it is important to practice it force-on-force with a qualified instructor. Violent assault must be countered with extreme prejudice, and you only know how to do what you have trained to do. As the Greek soldier, Archilochus once said, \u201cwe don\u2019t rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Knowing how to escape headlocks is only half the battle. Escaping a headlock, full force, under duress, requires training and practice. Not to mention the mindset required to do what needs to be done. But that is a story for another day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep it real and stay safe.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Learn How to Get Dirty and Escape Headlocks in a Street Fight","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"how-to-escape-headlocks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:56","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/12\/24\/how-to-escape-headlocks\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8696,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-12-17 13:40:58","post_date_gmt":"2021-12-17 18:40:58","post_content":"\n As you pull back on the head\/face, raise your hip into his hip, thereupon acting as a fulcrum. Continue to pull the attacker\u2019s head\/face down until you have thrown him over your hip and to the ground. In addition, while he is leaning backward over your hip, his mid-section is completely open for punishment. A few blows to the solar plexus, while he is extended, will cause the diaphragm to spasm, making it difficult for him to breathe. Thus, giving you ample time to get out of there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Escaping a front headlock is a little different than a standard headlock because you do not have anything behind him\u2014like a hand or your hip\/leg. Additionally, striking the groin is more likely to make him drop to his knees, putting you in a worse predicament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the event of a front headlock, grab the attacker\u2019s hips and forcefully pivot them to one side. If necessary, which is most likely, punch the side that you want to the back while pulling the opposite side forward. While at his side, adopt a wide stance for balance. Then, grab the leg that is facing front and lift it off the ground. As a result, your opponent will be off-balance to the rear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you follow him to the ground you are then left with whatever option suits you best. If you have done any MMA<\/a> or Brazilian Jiu-jitsu<\/a>, you can then work your ground training. However, if you don\u2019t have formal training, you can opt to start raining aggression down like hail fire. Although, this might also be a good time to create distance and get out of there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whenever you learn a technique intended to counter a violent assault<\/a>, it is important to practice it force-on-force with a qualified instructor. Violent assault must be countered with extreme prejudice, and you only know how to do what you have trained to do. As the Greek soldier, Archilochus once said, \u201cwe don\u2019t rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Knowing how to escape headlocks is only half the battle. Escaping a headlock, full force, under duress, requires training and practice. Not to mention the mindset required to do what needs to be done. But that is a story for another day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep it real and stay safe.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Learn How to Get Dirty and Escape Headlocks in a Street Fight","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"how-to-escape-headlocks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:56","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/12\/24\/how-to-escape-headlocks\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8696,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-12-17 13:40:58","post_date_gmt":"2021-12-17 18:40:58","post_content":"\n Next, reach your other hand (the one behind his back) up and around his head and grab face. For example, you can stick a finger in his eye, grab his nose\/ear\/hair, whatever, and pull up and back. Do not grab his mouth unless you want to lose a finger. There is an old adage in all combatives, \u201cwhere the head goes, the body follows.\u201d This is especially true here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you pull back on the head\/face, raise your hip into his hip, thereupon acting as a fulcrum. Continue to pull the attacker\u2019s head\/face down until you have thrown him over your hip and to the ground. In addition, while he is leaning backward over your hip, his mid-section is completely open for punishment. A few blows to the solar plexus, while he is extended, will cause the diaphragm to spasm, making it difficult for him to breathe. Thus, giving you ample time to get out of there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Escaping a front headlock is a little different than a standard headlock because you do not have anything behind him\u2014like a hand or your hip\/leg. Additionally, striking the groin is more likely to make him drop to his knees, putting you in a worse predicament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the event of a front headlock, grab the attacker\u2019s hips and forcefully pivot them to one side. If necessary, which is most likely, punch the side that you want to the back while pulling the opposite side forward. While at his side, adopt a wide stance for balance. Then, grab the leg that is facing front and lift it off the ground. As a result, your opponent will be off-balance to the rear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you follow him to the ground you are then left with whatever option suits you best. If you have done any MMA<\/a> or Brazilian Jiu-jitsu<\/a>, you can then work your ground training. However, if you don\u2019t have formal training, you can opt to start raining aggression down like hail fire. Although, this might also be a good time to create distance and get out of there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whenever you learn a technique intended to counter a violent assault<\/a>, it is important to practice it force-on-force with a qualified instructor. Violent assault must be countered with extreme prejudice, and you only know how to do what you have trained to do. As the Greek soldier, Archilochus once said, \u201cwe don\u2019t rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Knowing how to escape headlocks is only half the battle. Escaping a headlock, full force, under duress, requires training and practice. Not to mention the mindset required to do what needs to be done. But that is a story for another day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep it real and stay safe.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Learn How to Get Dirty and Escape Headlocks in a Street Fight","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"how-to-escape-headlocks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:56","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/12\/24\/how-to-escape-headlocks\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8696,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-12-17 13:40:58","post_date_gmt":"2021-12-17 18:40:58","post_content":"\n Next, with the hand you have free to the inside, start striking the groin like you are cracking walnuts. Just start punishing them like they owe you money. As a result, you will put your attacker on the defense. Even if he closes his legs to block your strikes, he is acting defensively, distracted, and slightly off balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, reach your other hand (the one behind his back) up and around his head and grab face. For example, you can stick a finger in his eye, grab his nose\/ear\/hair, whatever, and pull up and back. Do not grab his mouth unless you want to lose a finger. There is an old adage in all combatives, \u201cwhere the head goes, the body follows.\u201d This is especially true here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you pull back on the head\/face, raise your hip into his hip, thereupon acting as a fulcrum. Continue to pull the attacker\u2019s head\/face down until you have thrown him over your hip and to the ground. In addition, while he is leaning backward over your hip, his mid-section is completely open for punishment. A few blows to the solar plexus, while he is extended, will cause the diaphragm to spasm, making it difficult for him to breathe. Thus, giving you ample time to get out of there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Escaping a front headlock is a little different than a standard headlock because you do not have anything behind him\u2014like a hand or your hip\/leg. Additionally, striking the groin is more likely to make him drop to his knees, putting you in a worse predicament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the event of a front headlock, grab the attacker\u2019s hips and forcefully pivot them to one side. If necessary, which is most likely, punch the side that you want to the back while pulling the opposite side forward. While at his side, adopt a wide stance for balance. Then, grab the leg that is facing front and lift it off the ground. As a result, your opponent will be off-balance to the rear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you follow him to the ground you are then left with whatever option suits you best. If you have done any MMA<\/a> or Brazilian Jiu-jitsu<\/a>, you can then work your ground training. However, if you don\u2019t have formal training, you can opt to start raining aggression down like hail fire. Although, this might also be a good time to create distance and get out of there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whenever you learn a technique intended to counter a violent assault<\/a>, it is important to practice it force-on-force with a qualified instructor. Violent assault must be countered with extreme prejudice, and you only know how to do what you have trained to do. As the Greek soldier, Archilochus once said, \u201cwe don\u2019t rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Knowing how to escape headlocks is only half the battle. Escaping a headlock, full force, under duress, requires training and practice. Not to mention the mindset required to do what needs to be done. But that is a story for another day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep it real and stay safe.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Learn How to Get Dirty and Escape Headlocks in a Street Fight","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"how-to-escape-headlocks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:56","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/12\/24\/how-to-escape-headlocks\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8696,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-12-17 13:40:58","post_date_gmt":"2021-12-17 18:40:58","post_content":"\n If you find yourself in a headlock during a street fight<\/a>, it is time to fight dirty. Especially in today\u2019s volatile social climate. The first thing you want to do is get close to the attacker\u2019s body, with your hip\/leg behind his hip\/leg. Don\u2019t let yourself get thrown around. Once you lose control of the situation it is very hard to get it back. Not to mention, as with any technique, the closer you are to the body, the more control you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, with the hand you have free to the inside, start striking the groin like you are cracking walnuts. Just start punishing them like they owe you money. As a result, you will put your attacker on the defense. Even if he closes his legs to block your strikes, he is acting defensively, distracted, and slightly off balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, reach your other hand (the one behind his back) up and around his head and grab face. For example, you can stick a finger in his eye, grab his nose\/ear\/hair, whatever, and pull up and back. Do not grab his mouth unless you want to lose a finger. There is an old adage in all combatives, \u201cwhere the head goes, the body follows.\u201d This is especially true here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you pull back on the head\/face, raise your hip into his hip, thereupon acting as a fulcrum. Continue to pull the attacker\u2019s head\/face down until you have thrown him over your hip and to the ground. In addition, while he is leaning backward over your hip, his mid-section is completely open for punishment. A few blows to the solar plexus, while he is extended, will cause the diaphragm to spasm, making it difficult for him to breathe. Thus, giving you ample time to get out of there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Escaping a front headlock is a little different than a standard headlock because you do not have anything behind him\u2014like a hand or your hip\/leg. Additionally, striking the groin is more likely to make him drop to his knees, putting you in a worse predicament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the event of a front headlock, grab the attacker\u2019s hips and forcefully pivot them to one side. If necessary, which is most likely, punch the side that you want to the back while pulling the opposite side forward. While at his side, adopt a wide stance for balance. Then, grab the leg that is facing front and lift it off the ground. As a result, your opponent will be off-balance to the rear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you follow him to the ground you are then left with whatever option suits you best. If you have done any MMA<\/a> or Brazilian Jiu-jitsu<\/a>, you can then work your ground training. However, if you don\u2019t have formal training, you can opt to start raining aggression down like hail fire. Although, this might also be a good time to create distance and get out of there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whenever you learn a technique intended to counter a violent assault<\/a>, it is important to practice it force-on-force with a qualified instructor. Violent assault must be countered with extreme prejudice, and you only know how to do what you have trained to do. As the Greek soldier, Archilochus once said, \u201cwe don\u2019t rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Knowing how to escape headlocks is only half the battle. Escaping a headlock, full force, under duress, requires training and practice. Not to mention the mindset required to do what needs to be done. But that is a story for another day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep it real and stay safe.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Learn How to Get Dirty and Escape Headlocks in a Street Fight","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"how-to-escape-headlocks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:56","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/12\/24\/how-to-escape-headlocks\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8696,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-12-17 13:40:58","post_date_gmt":"2021-12-17 18:40:58","post_content":"\n If you find yourself in a headlock during a street fight<\/a>, it is time to fight dirty. Especially in today\u2019s volatile social climate. The first thing you want to do is get close to the attacker\u2019s body, with your hip\/leg behind his hip\/leg. Don\u2019t let yourself get thrown around. Once you lose control of the situation it is very hard to get it back. Not to mention, as with any technique, the closer you are to the body, the more control you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, with the hand you have free to the inside, start striking the groin like you are cracking walnuts. Just start punishing them like they owe you money. As a result, you will put your attacker on the defense. Even if he closes his legs to block your strikes, he is acting defensively, distracted, and slightly off balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, reach your other hand (the one behind his back) up and around his head and grab face. For example, you can stick a finger in his eye, grab his nose\/ear\/hair, whatever, and pull up and back. Do not grab his mouth unless you want to lose a finger. There is an old adage in all combatives, \u201cwhere the head goes, the body follows.\u201d This is especially true here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you pull back on the head\/face, raise your hip into his hip, thereupon acting as a fulcrum. Continue to pull the attacker\u2019s head\/face down until you have thrown him over your hip and to the ground. In addition, while he is leaning backward over your hip, his mid-section is completely open for punishment. A few blows to the solar plexus, while he is extended, will cause the diaphragm to spasm, making it difficult for him to breathe. Thus, giving you ample time to get out of there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Escaping a front headlock is a little different than a standard headlock because you do not have anything behind him\u2014like a hand or your hip\/leg. Additionally, striking the groin is more likely to make him drop to his knees, putting you in a worse predicament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the event of a front headlock, grab the attacker\u2019s hips and forcefully pivot them to one side. If necessary, which is most likely, punch the side that you want to the back while pulling the opposite side forward. While at his side, adopt a wide stance for balance. Then, grab the leg that is facing front and lift it off the ground. As a result, your opponent will be off-balance to the rear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you follow him to the ground you are then left with whatever option suits you best. If you have done any MMA<\/a> or Brazilian Jiu-jitsu<\/a>, you can then work your ground training. However, if you don\u2019t have formal training, you can opt to start raining aggression down like hail fire. Although, this might also be a good time to create distance and get out of there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whenever you learn a technique intended to counter a violent assault<\/a>, it is important to practice it force-on-force with a qualified instructor. Violent assault must be countered with extreme prejudice, and you only know how to do what you have trained to do. As the Greek soldier, Archilochus once said, \u201cwe don\u2019t rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Knowing how to escape headlocks is only half the battle. Escaping a headlock, full force, under duress, requires training and practice. Not to mention the mindset required to do what needs to be done. But that is a story for another day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep it real and stay safe.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Learn How to Get Dirty and Escape Headlocks in a Street Fight","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"how-to-escape-headlocks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:56","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/12\/24\/how-to-escape-headlocks\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8696,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-12-17 13:40:58","post_date_gmt":"2021-12-17 18:40:58","post_content":"\n There are two important things to remember when you are in a headlock. Your right hand and your left hand. Both remain free and one is conveniently behind your attacker\u2019s back. Conversely, at least one of your attacker\u2019s hands is occupied. Although keep in mind, if his support hand is not holding the headlock tight, it is probably punching you in the face\/head. So, you have to act fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you find yourself in a headlock during a street fight<\/a>, it is time to fight dirty. Especially in today\u2019s volatile social climate. The first thing you want to do is get close to the attacker\u2019s body, with your hip\/leg behind his hip\/leg. Don\u2019t let yourself get thrown around. Once you lose control of the situation it is very hard to get it back. Not to mention, as with any technique, the closer you are to the body, the more control you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, with the hand you have free to the inside, start striking the groin like you are cracking walnuts. Just start punishing them like they owe you money. As a result, you will put your attacker on the defense. Even if he closes his legs to block your strikes, he is acting defensively, distracted, and slightly off balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, reach your other hand (the one behind his back) up and around his head and grab face. For example, you can stick a finger in his eye, grab his nose\/ear\/hair, whatever, and pull up and back. Do not grab his mouth unless you want to lose a finger. There is an old adage in all combatives, \u201cwhere the head goes, the body follows.\u201d This is especially true here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you pull back on the head\/face, raise your hip into his hip, thereupon acting as a fulcrum. Continue to pull the attacker\u2019s head\/face down until you have thrown him over your hip and to the ground. In addition, while he is leaning backward over your hip, his mid-section is completely open for punishment. A few blows to the solar plexus, while he is extended, will cause the diaphragm to spasm, making it difficult for him to breathe. Thus, giving you ample time to get out of there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Escaping a front headlock is a little different than a standard headlock because you do not have anything behind him\u2014like a hand or your hip\/leg. Additionally, striking the groin is more likely to make him drop to his knees, putting you in a worse predicament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the event of a front headlock, grab the attacker\u2019s hips and forcefully pivot them to one side. If necessary, which is most likely, punch the side that you want to the back while pulling the opposite side forward. While at his side, adopt a wide stance for balance. Then, grab the leg that is facing front and lift it off the ground. As a result, your opponent will be off-balance to the rear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you follow him to the ground you are then left with whatever option suits you best. If you have done any MMA<\/a> or Brazilian Jiu-jitsu<\/a>, you can then work your ground training. However, if you don\u2019t have formal training, you can opt to start raining aggression down like hail fire. Although, this might also be a good time to create distance and get out of there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whenever you learn a technique intended to counter a violent assault<\/a>, it is important to practice it force-on-force with a qualified instructor. Violent assault must be countered with extreme prejudice, and you only know how to do what you have trained to do. As the Greek soldier, Archilochus once said, \u201cwe don\u2019t rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Knowing how to escape headlocks is only half the battle. Escaping a headlock, full force, under duress, requires training and practice. Not to mention the mindset required to do what needs to be done. But that is a story for another day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep it real and stay safe.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Learn How to Get Dirty and Escape Headlocks in a Street Fight","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"how-to-escape-headlocks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:56","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/12\/24\/how-to-escape-headlocks\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8696,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-12-17 13:40:58","post_date_gmt":"2021-12-17 18:40:58","post_content":"\n Before we start, keep in mind that everything done in self-defense training<\/a> is necessarily slow, methodical and under control. However, in real-world situations things are chaotic, violent, move fast and your attacker will not be compliant. As you train, prepare yourself mentally to perform your technique with the level of escalation and aggression required to end the conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are two important things to remember when you are in a headlock. Your right hand and your left hand. Both remain free and one is conveniently behind your attacker\u2019s back. Conversely, at least one of your attacker\u2019s hands is occupied. Although keep in mind, if his support hand is not holding the headlock tight, it is probably punching you in the face\/head. So, you have to act fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you find yourself in a headlock during a street fight<\/a>, it is time to fight dirty. Especially in today\u2019s volatile social climate. The first thing you want to do is get close to the attacker\u2019s body, with your hip\/leg behind his hip\/leg. Don\u2019t let yourself get thrown around. Once you lose control of the situation it is very hard to get it back. Not to mention, as with any technique, the closer you are to the body, the more control you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, with the hand you have free to the inside, start striking the groin like you are cracking walnuts. Just start punishing them like they owe you money. As a result, you will put your attacker on the defense. Even if he closes his legs to block your strikes, he is acting defensively, distracted, and slightly off balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, reach your other hand (the one behind his back) up and around his head and grab face. For example, you can stick a finger in his eye, grab his nose\/ear\/hair, whatever, and pull up and back. Do not grab his mouth unless you want to lose a finger. There is an old adage in all combatives, \u201cwhere the head goes, the body follows.\u201d This is especially true here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you pull back on the head\/face, raise your hip into his hip, thereupon acting as a fulcrum. Continue to pull the attacker\u2019s head\/face down until you have thrown him over your hip and to the ground. In addition, while he is leaning backward over your hip, his mid-section is completely open for punishment. A few blows to the solar plexus, while he is extended, will cause the diaphragm to spasm, making it difficult for him to breathe. Thus, giving you ample time to get out of there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Escaping a front headlock is a little different than a standard headlock because you do not have anything behind him\u2014like a hand or your hip\/leg. Additionally, striking the groin is more likely to make him drop to his knees, putting you in a worse predicament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the event of a front headlock, grab the attacker\u2019s hips and forcefully pivot them to one side. If necessary, which is most likely, punch the side that you want to the back while pulling the opposite side forward. While at his side, adopt a wide stance for balance. Then, grab the leg that is facing front and lift it off the ground. As a result, your opponent will be off-balance to the rear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you follow him to the ground you are then left with whatever option suits you best. If you have done any MMA<\/a> or Brazilian Jiu-jitsu<\/a>, you can then work your ground training. However, if you don\u2019t have formal training, you can opt to start raining aggression down like hail fire. Although, this might also be a good time to create distance and get out of there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whenever you learn a technique intended to counter a violent assault<\/a>, it is important to practice it force-on-force with a qualified instructor. Violent assault must be countered with extreme prejudice, and you only know how to do what you have trained to do. As the Greek soldier, Archilochus once said, \u201cwe don\u2019t rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Knowing how to escape headlocks is only half the battle. Escaping a headlock, full force, under duress, requires training and practice. Not to mention the mindset required to do what needs to be done. But that is a story for another day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep it real and stay safe.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Learn How to Get Dirty and Escape Headlocks in a Street Fight","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"how-to-escape-headlocks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:56","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/12\/24\/how-to-escape-headlocks\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8696,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-12-17 13:40:58","post_date_gmt":"2021-12-17 18:40:58","post_content":"\n Before we start, keep in mind that everything done in self-defense training<\/a> is necessarily slow, methodical and under control. However, in real-world situations things are chaotic, violent, move fast and your attacker will not be compliant. As you train, prepare yourself mentally to perform your technique with the level of escalation and aggression required to end the conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are two important things to remember when you are in a headlock. Your right hand and your left hand. Both remain free and one is conveniently behind your attacker\u2019s back. Conversely, at least one of your attacker\u2019s hands is occupied. Although keep in mind, if his support hand is not holding the headlock tight, it is probably punching you in the face\/head. So, you have to act fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you find yourself in a headlock during a street fight<\/a>, it is time to fight dirty. Especially in today\u2019s volatile social climate. The first thing you want to do is get close to the attacker\u2019s body, with your hip\/leg behind his hip\/leg. Don\u2019t let yourself get thrown around. Once you lose control of the situation it is very hard to get it back. Not to mention, as with any technique, the closer you are to the body, the more control you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, with the hand you have free to the inside, start striking the groin like you are cracking walnuts. Just start punishing them like they owe you money. As a result, you will put your attacker on the defense. Even if he closes his legs to block your strikes, he is acting defensively, distracted, and slightly off balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, reach your other hand (the one behind his back) up and around his head and grab face. For example, you can stick a finger in his eye, grab his nose\/ear\/hair, whatever, and pull up and back. Do not grab his mouth unless you want to lose a finger. There is an old adage in all combatives, \u201cwhere the head goes, the body follows.\u201d This is especially true here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you pull back on the head\/face, raise your hip into his hip, thereupon acting as a fulcrum. Continue to pull the attacker\u2019s head\/face down until you have thrown him over your hip and to the ground. In addition, while he is leaning backward over your hip, his mid-section is completely open for punishment. A few blows to the solar plexus, while he is extended, will cause the diaphragm to spasm, making it difficult for him to breathe. Thus, giving you ample time to get out of there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Escaping a front headlock is a little different than a standard headlock because you do not have anything behind him\u2014like a hand or your hip\/leg. Additionally, striking the groin is more likely to make him drop to his knees, putting you in a worse predicament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the event of a front headlock, grab the attacker\u2019s hips and forcefully pivot them to one side. If necessary, which is most likely, punch the side that you want to the back while pulling the opposite side forward. While at his side, adopt a wide stance for balance. Then, grab the leg that is facing front and lift it off the ground. As a result, your opponent will be off-balance to the rear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you follow him to the ground you are then left with whatever option suits you best. If you have done any MMA<\/a> or Brazilian Jiu-jitsu<\/a>, you can then work your ground training. However, if you don\u2019t have formal training, you can opt to start raining aggression down like hail fire. Although, this might also be a good time to create distance and get out of there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whenever you learn a technique intended to counter a violent assault<\/a>, it is important to practice it force-on-force with a qualified instructor. Violent assault must be countered with extreme prejudice, and you only know how to do what you have trained to do. As the Greek soldier, Archilochus once said, \u201cwe don\u2019t rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Knowing how to escape headlocks is only half the battle. Escaping a headlock, full force, under duress, requires training and practice. Not to mention the mindset required to do what needs to be done. But that is a story for another day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep it real and stay safe.<\/p>\n","post_title":"VIDEO: Learn How to Get Dirty and Escape Headlocks in a Street Fight","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"how-to-escape-headlocks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:29:56","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:29:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2021\/12\/24\/how-to-escape-headlocks\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8696,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2021-12-17 13:40:58","post_date_gmt":"2021-12-17 18:40:58","post_content":"\n Anyone who has a big brother or schoolyard bully has experienced a headlock. They aren\u2019t fun and the person performing the headlock is in a position of dominance. However, when you learn how to properly escape headlocks, you\u2019ll find that you are the one in the dominant position. Let\u2019s clarify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Before we start, keep in mind that everything done in self-defense training<\/a> is necessarily slow, methodical and under control. However, in real-world situations things are chaotic, violent, move fast and your attacker will not be compliant. As you train, prepare yourself mentally to perform your technique with the level of escalation and aggression required to end the conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are two important things to remember when you are in a headlock. Your right hand and your left hand. Both remain free and one is conveniently behind your attacker\u2019s back. Conversely, at least one of your attacker\u2019s hands is occupied. Although keep in mind, if his support hand is not holding the headlock tight, it is probably punching you in the face\/head. So, you have to act fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you find yourself in a headlock during a street fight<\/a>, it is time to fight dirty. Especially in today\u2019s volatile social climate. The first thing you want to do is get close to the attacker\u2019s body, with your hip\/leg behind his hip\/leg. Don\u2019t let yourself get thrown around. Once you lose control of the situation it is very hard to get it back. Not to mention, as with any technique, the closer you are to the body, the more control you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, with the hand you have free to the inside, start striking the groin like you are cracking walnuts. Just start punishing them like they owe you money. As a result, you will put your attacker on the defense. Even if he closes his legs to block your strikes, he is acting defensively, distracted, and slightly off balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, reach your other hand (the one behind his back) up and around his head and grab face. For example, you can stick a finger in his eye, grab his nose\/ear\/hair, whatever, and pull up and back. Do not grab his mouth unless you want to lose a finger. There is an old adage in all combatives, \u201cwhere the head goes, the body follows.\u201d This is especially true here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you pull back on the head\/face, raise your hip into his hip, thereupon acting as a fulcrum. Continue to pull the attacker\u2019s head\/face down until you have thrown him over your hip and to the ground. In addition, while he is leaning backward over your hip, his mid-section is completely open for punishment. A few blows to the solar plexus, while he is extended, will cause the diaphragm to spasm, making it difficult for him to breathe. Thus, giving you ample time to get out of there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Escaping a front headlock is a little different than a standard headlock because you do not have anything behind him\u2014like a hand or your hip\/leg. Additionally, striking the groin is more likely to make him drop to his knees, putting you in a worse predicament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the event of a front headlock, grab the attacker\u2019s hips and forcefully pivot them to one side. If necessary, which is most likely, punch the side that you want to the back while pulling the opposite side forward. While at his side, adopt a wide stance for balance. Then, grab the leg that is facing front and lift it off the ground. As a result, your opponent will be off-balance to the rear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you follow him to the ground you are then left with whatever option suits you best. If you have done any MMA<\/a> or Brazilian Jiu-jitsu<\/a>, you can then work your ground training. However, if you don\u2019t have formal training, you can opt to start raining aggression down like hail fire. Although, this might also be a good time to create distance and get out of there.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLearn How to Parry the Jab<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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