Renowned Trainer Rafael Cordeiro, with help from Fernando Bettega, teaches Muay Thai moves for MMA fighters, here how to execute a perfect Jab-Cross To Jump Knee.

SKILL: JAB-CROSS TO JUMP KNEE

1. Rafael (left) and Fernando square off in orthodox stances.

2. Rafael throws a jab, which Fernando slips by moving his head to the right.

3. As soon as Rafael’s left hand returns to his chin he throws a right cross, which Fernando slips by moving his head to the left. But instead of Rafael returning his right hand to his chin he leaves it out to take control of Fernando’s head, ready to execute a strike from his strong side.

4. As soon as Rafael has control of Fernando’s head he immediately leaps from his left leg and delivers a right knee as he pulls Fernando’s head down.

NOTE: At full pace, Rafael delivers the knee as soon as he has finished his cross, picking up full control of the head as he delivers the knee.