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What's going on guys? Shane here.   In this FightTip Video (Please download here), I'm gonna teach you the best first punch to throw in a fight. This is when someone is in your face, screaming. You feel like there's no way to avoid a fight. You can't talk your way out of it. I'm gonna teach you the best punch to throw, and two other options.   Now quick disclaimer guys, I personal will never throw the first punch because I believe in self-defense. But if you weigh the pros and cons and you believe that throwing the first punch...

Heavy bag workouts are great for increasing overall cardio and muscular endurance. As a fighter, heavy bag workouts are an essential part of training for a fight. They allow you to visualize your opponent and target your striking to specific body parts. You utilize footwork when the swaying of the bag causes you to evade and defend against your imaginary opponent’s counters. You can unleash all of your power in sprint drills to mimic the intense exhaustion you’ll experience each round. A traditional heavy bag hangs from the ceiling at about 4 feet in length, weighing from 75-120 pounds. This...

When you’re training for the dynamic, full-body, non-stop movement of a fight, you know you can’t skip cardio. Cardiovascular health and endurance will have you fighting at your best even in the last round. It gives you the advantage over your opponent when they’re losing strength at the end of a fight. In striking arts, be prepared for full-body exhaustion as you maneuver the ring defending blows and counterpunching. Cardio is also needed to fight of your back, too. People think that grappling is easier because you’re lying on the ground, but it’s one of the most physically taxing activities....

My name is Shane Fazen, and I run the YouTube channel "fightTIPS."  On my channel, I teach people how to properly defend themselves utilizing various martial arts techniques, to keep them and their loved ones safe. We incorporate the striking arts like Boxing, Muay Thai, and Taekwondo with the ferocity of street fighting, while promoting positive mental and physical health.  Knowledge is key, but you must master each technique before you put it into action.  And one way of training, is with the MaxxMMA Training & Fitness Bag. Training with this bag allows me to practice all of the things...

The Fitness and Training Bag from Maxx MMA is versatile enough that it can also be used as a grappling bag and a “ground and pound” bag. If you are a student of Brazilian Jui Jitsu you will appreciate the ability to practice some of your ground positioning and movement drills. If you are into Mixed Martial Arts you will also like being able to practice your strikes on the ground. The Maxx MMA Fitness and Training bag is built so that you can hang it for one workout and take it down and be ready for another in just...