Category: Technique

Slide and Juke Steps for Kickboxing

Coach Chris September 30, 2019 0

Team USA Kickboxing Coach, Chris Cichon, highlights two of his favorite footwork patterns to create angles of advantage in a fight. The Slide-Step and the Juke-Step can be used in Kickboxing, Muay Thai, MMA or even boxing to land big, devastating strikes. Add them into your arsenal and begin frustrating your opponent.

Technique

Common Switch Kick Mistakes

Coach Chris September 25, 2019 0

The Switch-Kick is one of the most common body kicks thrown in Kickboxing or Muay Thai, but there are some big mistakes we see time and time again by beginners learning the technique as well as veteran fighters. Here are 4 of the biggest mistakes we see when working the switch-kick: 1.) The switch is […]

Technique

Practicing the Hook on the Heavy Bag

Coach Chris May 23, 2019 0

I’ve seen a lot of people struggling with their hook recently. In particular, I’m seeing people hit the bag and continue rotating towards their opposite shoulder. Although it might make a great sound, it’s not very practical for several different reasons. Virtually any technique you throw after the hook requires you to retract your punch […]

Technique

Improve Your High-Guard While Kicking

Coach Chris May 8, 2019 0

This tiny adjustment blew my mind! A few weeks ago I had the honor of training with Ajarn Chai, the founder of the World Thai Boxing Association which The Cellar Gym and I are both members of. During his seminar he gave one little tip for making your “high guard” better during your round kicks. […]