Drill 1 of 5
Cutting Off the Ring
Teach the fighter to trap movers.
How to practice
- Mark the ring or floor into lanes. Partner moves freely using footwork and the jab.
- Step laterally to close their escape lane instead of following them in a straight line.
- Use the jab to steer them toward the corner or cage - punch where they are going, not where they are.
- Cut the ring in half, then in quarters, forcing them to exchange or reset past you.
- Drill 3 rounds of 3 minutes where you score only when they end up in a corner with no exit.
Coaching cues
Stay balancedKeep guard/position safeMove with purposeReset cleanly
Common mistakes
- Rushing the drill
- Poor posture or guard
- No reset after the action
Video references
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