Technique & Gear
Boxing Gloves Guide: Ounces, Types and Choosing the Right Pair
What glove ounces mean, how bag, sparring and competition gloves differ, lace vs hook-and-loop closures, and how to pick a pair that fits your training.
Technique & Gear
Technique & Gear
Essential Submissions in MMA: Chokes, Armbars and Leg Locks Explained
How MMA's main submissions work, from the rear-naked choke and guillotine to the armbar, kimura and heel hook, and which ones have been most common in the UFC.
Technique & Gear
Orthodox vs Southpaw: Boxing Stances and Why They Matter
Orthodox, southpaw and switch-hitting explained: open vs closed stance matchups, the lead-foot battle, and why southpaws are often seen as awkward opponents.
Technique & Gear
The Basic Boxing Punches: Jab, Cross, Hook and Uppercut
How the jab, cross, hook and uppercut work, the 1–6 number system coaches use, common beginner mistakes and simple combinations.