Anything to Win - Ultimate Fighting Manual

 Dare to Enter? The hay pit, is a traditional place to find yourself in a bare knuckle fight. It is still used even today in organisations such as "Spartan Bare Knuckel Fight Club"

  In this video we look at the world of pugilism, as it existed prior to the Broughton ruleset. This was pugilism at its most bloody and brutal! We learn what rules (if any existed) and where and how fights were organised. We will also hear briefly about the champions that existed in this era, introducing us a a more in-depth series that will be released later on, which will focus in detail on every old-school pugilist to have ever held the title of "champion.

 

 The jab is the foundation to any successful attack, but it is also essential in defence. Its speed and precision, allows you to pick off clumsy fighters and ward off even the most determined of attackers. One of its uses in defence, is as a counter strike. Used to punish your opponent for their aggression. For when on the attack, gaps in your opponent’s guard, will open up and it is often the jab that you will use, as a precision tool, to strike through those gaps. The Jab counter vs Kicks Punches can be a great counter to a kick. Instead of exchanging kicks with your opponent, it is often more favourable to close the distance and return the strike with a punch. Although punches are outranged by kicks, their speed and ease of use make them a perfect counter. To counter a kick, you must first neutralise the attack. This will be through a block, evade or catch. This is discussed in further detail in the relevant sections, however If the kick is aimed low then the most common defence...