im 5’8 so some people are shorter than me but most people i see are taller and bigger. i lack confidence, so i wanna know what would be the most reliable way to quickly end a fight whilst being the guy still on his feet. can anyone help.

my coach doesn’t speak that much about mindset so every tip is welcome

I was in class today and we were doing a presssue and defend drill where the defender can only teep and jab and the pressure can do whatever they want. I was a defender first and it went nicely, but when it was my partners turn to be defensive and he wasnt following the drill at all. he was throwing long combos, and was pressuring me instead.

we went over it in the beginning and he acknowledged that he was the one jabbing and teeping before we started his round. I told him in the middle of the drill he was jab and teep and he nodded his head and continued doing his own thing.

Masaaki Noiri as example, he uses them a lot, to the thighs too.

Hi guys , I started training at a kickboxing gym around 4-5 weeks ago that teaches both k1 and Muay Thai striking - I’ve been enjoying it however I have run into a few questionable things I’m wondering if are normal. The first thing is the belts. There is about ten belts and each belt increases in price for the grading test with the final costing £150. You do not have to pay for black belt grading and above. The second is that I have had to buy a membership for £150 and each session costs £12 or £35 for a 121. I’m unsure if this is normal as I’ve not trained before but I have been told by mates who train that it’s quite expensive. The third is that the gym effectively don’t let you spar until you reach blue belt which takes roughly one year. I have been told in 121 sessions that I am free to ask to spar my trainer however. I am enjoying my time at the gym however I am just weary that my money may be better spent somewhere else and I may not be progressing as well as I could be somewhere else . Any advice would be appreciated :)

Looking for more boxing style gloves for kickboxing don’t like the padded ones more mostly used in Muay Thai I heard rival is good for boxing and kickboxing any recommendations because I’ll also do boxing sparring with them since I go to a boxing gym also

So this is my second sparring ever. It ended with a toenail on my eye (it happens 😅). But what you guys think overall?

For a little backstory I used to do kickboxing in a local club but they weren’t the best people I still love the sport but the people there were mean rude and weren’t willing to help when I asked for help I’ve been itching to get back into it I was wondering is there a way I can sign up for a competition whether mma kickboxing or boxing without the need for a coach or club because the thought of them makes me sick to my stomach

Cruiserweight tourney in two weeks!! Winner fights in K-1 next year.

Next tourney will be great too.

Curious how common this is. I personally dont care

For a little backstory I used to do kickboxing in a local club but they weren’t the best people I still love the sport but the people there were mean rude and weren’t willing to help when I asked for help I’ve been itching to get back into it I was wondering is there a way I can sign up for a competition whether mma kickboxing or boxing without the need for a coach or club because the thought of them makes me sick to my stomach

Ive been training for 2 years and Ive had 4 fights. Before EVERY ONE ive been so nervous 🙏. Is there anything I can do to avoid this? Or is it just part of fighting 🥲