Why Combinations Matter in Self-Defence
In real violence, single strikes rarely end the situation. People miss. Targets move. Adrenaline disrupts timing.
Combinations solve this problem by:
- Increasing hit probability
- Maintaining forward pressure
- Allowing recovery if the first strike fails
- Preventing freezing under stress
We train combinations so students respond automatically rather than thinking mid-exchange.
Core Striking Combinations We Use
These are examples of combinations drilled regularly. All can be trained on pads, heavy bag, or shadowboxing.
- Jab, cross, hook, round kick
- Jab, cross, lead uppercut, cross
- Cross, lead elbow, rear hook, rear elbow
- Jab, cross, hook, elbow, knee
- Lead kick, cross, hook, cross, lead kick
- Jab, slip, cross, hook
- Push kick, cross, hook, rear knee
- Cross, hook, hook, elbow
Combinations are trained from multiple ranges and adjusted depending on space, balance, and resistance.
How We Train Striking Properly
Knowing combinations is not the same as being able to use them.
We develop striking through:
- Shadowboxing for fluency and movement
- Pad work for accuracy, timing, and power
- Heavy bag rounds for endurance and output
- Light sparring for distance and composure
- Scenario drills to introduce stress and decision-making
This ensures combinations hold up when fatigue, pressure, and unpredictability are introduced.
Where Striking Fits in Krav Maga
Striking is not isolated. It connects directly to:
- Pre-emptive striking
- Clinch control and knees
- Elbow use in close range
- Breaking contact and escaping
- Transitioning to grappling if required
Striking gives you the ability to create damage, space, and opportunity. Everything else builds around that.
Conditioning for Striking
Striking breaks down quickly without conditioning.
We support striking training with:
- High-output pad rounds
- Interval conditioning
- Grip, core, and leg strength work
- Short rest, repeated effort training
Conditioning is what allows technique to survive fatigue.
Who This Training Is For
These combinations are suitable for:
- Complete beginners
- Experienced strikers adapting to self-defence
- Martial artists wanting realistic application
- Students training for personal protection rather than sport
Everything is scaled. Intensity increases as skill improves.
Train With Us
If you want to learn how to strike with structure, pressure, and purpose, this is how we train.
We focus on:
- Safe but honest contact
- Progressive skill development
- Realistic application
No choreography. No ego. Just functional training.
