Issue 152

March 2017

An out-of-the-blue flying knee to stun your opponent.

Rafael Cordeiro: Head coach at Kings MMA. He teaches you masterful Muay Thai with Fernando Bettega.

1 - Fernando throws a left hook, which exposes the left side of his head and allows Rafael to counter.

2 - Rafael steps out to his left and stiff-arms Fernando's hook by putting his right hand to Fernando's left shoulder.

3 - Immediately afterward, Rafael uses his right hand to grab behind Fernando’s head.

4 - Rafael pulls on Fernando’s head, turns to the left to create space and pushes off his left leg

5 - Rafael swings his right knee up and around to connect with a devastating blow. 

TOP TIPS:

STUDENT

• When you extend your right arm, you can protect your chin from a hook with your shoulder.

KRU

• You can help to create a more forceful impact by continuing to pull down on your opponent’s head.

MASTER

• Protect yourself at all times. Use your left arm to cover up so you’re not caught with a counter right hand.