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Striking
Straight Knee
A close-range strike driving the knee straight into an opponent's body, commonly used in the clinch.
Key Points
- •Devastating in the clinch when controlling the head/neck
- •Drive with your hips, not just lifting the leg
- •Keep your base leg slightly bent for balance
Instructions
- 1Control the opponent's head or shoulders if in the clinch, or close distance if standing.
- 2Shift your weight onto your base leg and drive your other knee straight up and forward.
- 3Aim for the midsection, ribs, or thigh depending on range.
- 4Snap the knee back down rather than leaving it extended.
- 5Reset your base and stance immediately after the strike.
More Striking Techniques
Jab
A quick, straight punch with the lead hand used to gauge distance, set up combinations, and disrupt an opponent's rhythm.
Cross (Straight Right)
A powerful straight punch thrown with the rear hand, generating power from hip and shoulder rotation.
Hook
A curved punch thrown with a bent arm, targeting the side of the head or body.
Uppercut
A vertical, rising punch designed to land under an opponent's guard, often used at close range.
Low Kick
A roundhouse kick to the opponent's lead or rear thigh, used to wear down mobility over a fight.
Body Kick
A roundhouse kick aimed at the ribs or midsection to target the body and slow an opponent's breathing.