Issue 124

January 2015

Kings MMA head trainer and former Fighters Only World MMA Awards ‘Coach of the Year’, Rafael Cordeiro teaches his adaptation of Muay Thai for MMA, with help from stucdent and Strikeforce veteran Fernando Bettega. Here, Rafael demonstrates the kick-knee combo.


1. This combination is designed to confuse your opponent. Rafael (right) – in orthodox stance – throws a right kick. 

2. Fernando blocks with his left shin.


3. Rafael fakes like he’s going to throw another kick by throwing his hips.


4. Expecting the kick, Fernando lifts his leg to block again.


5. Rafael takes a small step forward with his left foot and pushes off to throw a jumping right knee. 




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