Mmaboxingcoach May 2026

Boxers live in the pocket. MMA fighters have to respect the "kicking range" and the "clinch range." 2. Punching for Takedowns

Perhaps the most important job of the coach is building a fighter's confidence in their hands so they don't become "one-dimensional." A wrestler who learns to box becomes a terrifying "sprawl-and-brawl" threat. A jiu-jitsu ace who can box can force their opponent to panic-wrestle, leading right into a submission. mmaboxingcoach

Traditional boxing stances are often too side-on. A coach has to square the fighter up slightly to allow for sprawl (takedown defense) and to check leg kicks. Boxers live in the pocket