2016-05-17 20:02
Alright, guys! Here I am back at the Raja Academy of Martial Arts in Greenville, SC. And, in this video I'm going to teach the lead-leg switch roundhouse kick.One of my favorite kicks and I… Read More
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2016-04-20 12:33
Here's a quick tutorial for you guys on how to do a Muay Thai push kick or Teep as it is known in Thailand.I'm once again at the Raja Academy of Martial arts in Greenville, SC and this time… Read More
2016-04-18 02:25
Continuing the Muay Thai 101 series with another video from Raja Academy of Martial Arts and Uncaged Fitness here in Greenville, SC Read More
2016-04-14 17:58
Working the Muay Thai uppercut today.I recorded this video at the Raja Academy of Martial Arts here in Greenville, SC Read More
2016-04-14 14:04
Staying on track with our Muay Thai 101 series. Today we're going to learn how to throw a Muay Thai style hook.This video was shot at my home gym here in Greenville South Carolina: Raja Acad… Read More
2016-04-14 13:57
I wanted to give everyone a quick heads up: I'll be posting a new video series for the COMPLETE Ling Kong Jing system over the next several weeks. Go on over to Ling Kong Jing for Fight… Read More
2016-04-14 01:24
Back at Raja Academy of Martial Arts here in Greenville, SC and today we're talking about the cross Read More
2016-04-13 22:25
First video in my on going "Muay Thai 101" Series. This video I demonstrate how to properly throw a jab.Filmed this video at Raja Academy of Martial arts here in Greenville, SC Read More
2015-11-17 04:34
Obviously, things didn't go well for Ronda Rousey Saturday night when she fought Holly Holm.After a busy weekend, I haven't really gotten a chance to talk with anyone about the fight. But to… Read More
2015-10-21 12:51
Below is a pad-work drill we use at Raja Academy of Martial Arts here in Greenville, SC.This is a Thai pad drill where the fighter is only allowed to throw kicks and knees (no punches allowe… Read More
2015-04-15 15:26
I recently came across an article regarding MMA fighter Jamie Varner and his recent retirement. In it, Varner talks about his concerns that too much sparring can lead to severe head tra… Read More
2014-10-08 02:19
It was recently reported that UFC MMA fighter, Cung Le has tested positive for HGH - a performance enhancing drug (PED) - after his fight with Michael Bisping in Macau.Upon hearing this news… Read More
2014-08-29 14:08
Muay Thai is famous for it's clinch work.One thing I see a lot of, however, is guys who simply aren't comfortable being "clinched" and working in the clinch (which the Thais call "plumming")… Read More
2014-08-21 14:19
The South China Morning Post is reporting that the Shaolin Temple is planning on hosting its first ever "world martial arts competition".It's being billed as an opportunity for martial artis… Read More
2014-08-20 02:20
In a perfect world, we'd always have access to a willing and able training partner. Unfortunately, we don't live in a perfect world and many of us are forced to spend part of our time traini… Read More
2014-08-18 18:07
I came across a pretty interesting article today about the effects of exercise on pain tolerance.Recently, researchers from Australia (University of New South Wales & Neuroscience Resear… Read More
2014-08-16 16:23
Found this video the other day and wanted to share it with you guys.It's from Dustin Johnson out of Acadiana Muay Thai in Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Very good stuff:Technique Outline… Read More
2014-08-12 14:49
A lot of fighters spend most of their time worrying about improving those attributes that make them a better fighter - like strength, speed, reaction time, etc... But very few spend mu… Read More
2014-08-08 13:10
To be an effective fighter you need to develop many different skill sets and physical attributes. In addition to highly developed striking ability, grappling skills, and reaction & timin… Read More
2014-08-05 13:40
photo credit: andriuXphoto via photopin ccRecently I was reading an article by a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner titled, Why Jiu-Jitsu is Not Suitable for Street Fighting. It got me th… Read More
2014-08-02 15:30
Wanted to show you guys a basic focus mitt drill, we use at Raja Academy Muay Thai here in Greenville, SC. The 8 Count Drill -JabCrossLead HookCrossBob down and weave out under a lead… Read More
2014-07-29 13:15
Extremely low carbohydrate diets like Paleo and Ketogenic diets seem to be very popular these days. Quite a few crossfitters and other "hardcore" fitness folks espouse the benefits of signif… Read More
2014-07-21 11:05
For a lot of guys, kicking does not come naturally and they tend to focus on punching. The result is many fighters do not fully develop their kicking ability.This is a damn shame.Delivered p… Read More
2014-07-19 01:31
Thai Pads are an essential training tool for any fighter. If you aren't using them, then you need to start - now.If you're new to using thai pads and you want some good drills to get you sta… Read More
2014-07-17 00:29
So, you're looking to get involved in some sort of martial art but you don't know where to start.There are all kinds of different martial arts styles in your area and you are having a hard t… Read More
2014-07-14 23:15
At least once a week I get an email from a reader asking how they can improve their sparring.It seems that most of the people reading Uncaged Fighter understand the importance of sparring. H… Read More
2014-07-14 20:00
Photo courtesy of Vinod Divakaran What is the one attribute a fighter a fighter should build before anything else?Strong, powerful legs.To build a proper foundation as a fighter you abs… Read More
2014-07-14 20:00
I'm always looking for ways to save time when training.In addition to my day job, family life, and social/community obligations I also have to juggle networking, blogging, and find the… Read More
2014-07-14 19:59
If you're a martial artist or combat athlete you already know that the vast majority of your power comes from your legs and your hips. So, if your interested in being able to deliver more po… Read More
2014-07-09 00:22
Came across this great video and I wanted to share it with you guys.It's from Kru Kiatphontip at Kiatphontip Muay Thai Gym in the UK (Leeds). So many guys think you have to "win" a sparring… Read More
2013-05-01 19:26
NatGeo has a great documentary on Muay Thai. Check it out:Train Hard,Josh Skinner Read More
2013-05-01 19:25
Hey guys! Check out this clip from Inside MMA:So, do you agree with Dave Begel?Is a punch in delivered in MMA really different from a punch delivered in Boxing?Is a MMA kick really… Read More
2013-02-27 22:39
Liver Kick is reporting some sad news: "A serious misfortune has struck the international Kickboxing and Muay Thai community as reports have surfaced that legendary Dutch striker… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
This is part of my most recent recent Muay Thai rank test with Raja Muay Thai here in Greenville, SC.In this video you see me doing a 3 minute Thai Pad round. My goal is to earn 60 Thai roun… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
On 8-18-12 I competed in Shidokan Atlanta's Knockdown Karate event.Everyone at Shidokan Atlanta was awesome (lots of Southern Hospitatlity), all the competitors were respectful and humble, a… Read More
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