Issue 141
Join lauded former Chute Boxe coach, and current Kings MMA head trainer, Rafael Cordeiro, with help from student and Strikeforce veteran Fernando Bettega, to learn his adaptation of Muay Thai for MMA.
SKILL: COMBO COUNTER DRILL
1: Rafael and Fernando start off the move in orthodox stances, left leg forward.
2: Fernando throws a left jab towards Rafael’s head, which Rafael blocks with both arms together in front of his face.
3: He follows up with a right cross, which Rafael also blocks. Note Rafael has his knees bent when blocking the strikes, to help him absorb the barrage and set up his attack.
4: Fernando then throws a left hook that is blocked by Rafael’s right hand and arm.
5: Rafael counters with a left hook as he extends at the knees, which Fernando blocks with his right hand and arm.
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