Issue 128
May 2015
Former Chute Boxe pioneer and now Kings MMA head coach Rafael Cordeiro teaches his adaptation of Muay Thai for MMA, with help from student and Strikeforce veteran Fernando Bettega
1. Fernando and Rafael face off in orthodox stance.
2. Fernando hops on his left leg and kicks out his right leg to gain momentum to throw a right Superman punch at Rafael’s head.
3. Rafael covers up, so Fernando immediately throws a left inside leg kick, which brings Rafael’s guard down slightly.
4. As Fernando resets his left leg he leans back, pivots on his grounded foot and throws a left head kick, making sure the bottom part of the shin makes contact with his target.
