Issue 157

August 2017

Take a quick step back to grab a rolling toe hold from half guard

Greg Jackson MMA’s most in-demand coach demonstrates the best techniques for the cage, aided by UFC bantamweight, John Dodson.

1 -To get John to shift his weight off his lead leg, Greg steps to the right.

2 - John shadows him by also stepping to his right.

3 - Now most of John’s weight is on his back leg, so Greg can throw a kick at his front leg.

4 -Greg angles his foot slightly and aims to strike the area of John’s leg that’s just above his knee.

TOP TIPS

AMATEUR

As with any kick, make sure your lead hand is still up to defend yourself.

SEMI-PRO

Don’t get lazy. Keep your core tight and keep your stance strong to follow up on the strike.

PROFESSIONAL

Do a little hop to give yourself some extra forward momentum and increase the power. of your kick.

IN ACTION

Jackson’s fighter, Jon Jones, has used this technique to great effect – particularly in his fight with ‘Rampage’ Jackson.