What Will You Learn?

K1 Veteran and career kickboxer Shawn Yacoubian is going to help you master the basics of kickboxing using crisp fundamentals and basic level strategies to help you start connecting the dots and enjoying more success in your stand-up game. With instruction on offense, defense, and even counter work, Yacoubian will help you become a solid and more well-rounded striker with a sturdy foundation rooted in technique proven at the highest levels!

So, What’s In This Series?

Start with an introduction to stance and footwork that will get you moving properly, including solo and partner drills to help build that crucial muscle memory. From there you'll jump into some great instruction on offense, covering all the major strikes with the hands and getting a feel for cultivating power with your punches! You'll round out the series with some defense, putting you in position to incur less damage and master the art of not getting hit!

We all know that basics are key to building a solid foundation that lasts a lifetime. Why not recruit these fundamental skills from one of the best to ever do it? Yacoubian will guide you with careful, calculated instruction that anyone can follow along to, regardless of your experience level. Whether you're as green as they come or a seasoned vet there is something here for everyone!

So, What Exactly Do You Get?

PART 1

INTRODUCTION

STANCE AND FOOTWORK

BASIC FIGHTING STANCE

4 WAYS TO CHANGE FROM ORTHODOX TO SOUTHPAW

STEP DRAG

DRAG STEP

SHUFFLE STEP

SOLO DRILL

PARTNER DRILL

PART 2

OFFENSE

JAB IN PLACE

MOVING JABS

DOUBLE JAB

SWITCH JABS

HOOKS

DOUBLE HOOKS

UPPERCUTS

SOLO DRILL

FEINTS AND FAKES

PART 3

DEFENSE

JAB

PARRY RIGHT/LEFT

SLIP AND PARRY, AND BLOCK

SLIP LEFT

SLIP RIGHT

FEINT BACK

REDIRECT

CATCH

HOOK

HOOK DEFENSES

UPPER CUT

PULL AWAY AND CATCH

HEAVY BAG DRILLS