Whats up guys! Lately I've been getting deep into resistance band training over my typical weights at the gym - and I'm absolutely loving it. Alot of top level fighters use bands a lot more often as their favorite tool to warm up and train. Heres the top reasons for it: ⛓️ Joint-Friendly Tension: Unlike gravity-dependent free weights, bands create smooth, controlled resistance, reducing joint strain while still building muscle. 💪 Variable Resistance: The tension increases the further the band is stretched. This helps target muscles deeply and matches the natural strength curve of your limbs. ✈️ Ultimate Portability: Lightweight and compact, they easily fit into a suitcase or gym bag, allowing you to train anywhere, anytime. 🏋️‍♀️ Versatile & Scalable: Bands can be tailored to all fitness levels, offering everything from assisted pull-ups to explosive athletic and plyometric movements. 🧘‍♂️ Improved Mobility & Rehab: They are ideal for stretching, improving flexibility, and safely re-engaging muscles during physical therapy or recovery. My favorites are the easy portability to train anywhere with it, versatility for mobility/explosive plyos/slow strength training, and variable resistance all throughout the workout! What about you guys? Do you use resistance bands in your training? If not, are you interested to learn some workouts utilizing it?

Before I do my bagwork, sparring, drills, etc - I like to warm up my kicks by doing a series of kicks 10x each side. Currently my kicks I like to play around with are: 1. Muay Thai Kicks 2. Teeps 3. TKD Snap Kicks 4. Sidekicks 5. Spinning Side kick 6. Inside Crescent Kick 7. Outside Crescent Kick 8. Axe Kick 9. Hook Kick 10. Spinning Hook Kick 11. Handstand Round Kick 12. Handstand Hook Kick The handstand stuff is getting really fun and something I'm recently trying out! I might make a video about this soon! How about you guys? Do you have similiar warmups or any kicks you like to do that isn't in this list? Let me hear your thoughts!

Just made a breakdown on doing a sliding keep (or push kick) broke it down into 4 steps! 🥊 Let me know what you think!

So I’ve been working on my tornado kick since the last time I shared. Biggest lessons I’m taking away: - having coordination of the steps moving forward - Being strong with single leg jumping - Turning my hips over more in the kick Still not perfected but I’m continuing to push it. Most of all everything comes from repetition- start small, build small wins and start putting it all together. I’d love to know. What moves or fitness challenges are you working on?

What's up guys, I've recently had a training session with a @Behram Niazi and he called out a mistake in my kick mechanics ☠️ I've been kickboxing for years but a common mistake I STILL have at times is twisting too much with my hips and not bringing up my knee enough when I throw my kicks. It's not as bad as it used to be, but still can be an issue in telegraphing kicks and having poor technique. It comes from lack of proper reps and when I had poor flexibility in my hips but now that my hips are stronger from all the mobility exercises I've been doing (trainings in the classroom by the way!) , I can actually start doing it the right way! It's my current journey to reprogram my kick mechanics and I'll be sharing videos in my classroom for kickboxing on how to truly do it right and not make the mistakes that I've had! 💯 Here's a comparison shots of how my friend throws kicks with good form being upright and knee upwards (Right) and how I'm SLIGHTLY overtwisting the hip and my knee is more downwards (Left) . What's something in your journey you're struggling with?