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Punching Power Secrets for the Hook By Vancouver Kickboxing Coach

  Vancouver! This is Ritchie Yip with another article about Kickboxing. Often, in my Kickboxing class, we’ll work on the proper form for the Hook. The Hook is a punch that’s generally aimed at the temple, jaw, ear or rib … Continue reading

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Vancouver Kickboxing Coach Defines the Simple Jab

  Vancouver, hello, Ritchie Yip here talking about Kickboxing again. Today, we’re going to address the Jab from Kickboxing. The Jab is a staple in both Boxing and Kickboxing. It’s is one of the simplest strikes to learn; but, one … Continue reading

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The Importance of Drilling for BJJ by Vancouver Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Coach

Many Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructors focus on repetitious drilling.  Executing a technique again and again as the central teaching method to help students understand specific submissions, sweeps or guard passes. With BJJ, we are only able to find speed and … Continue reading

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Close Range Boxing: A Complete Breakdown by Vancouver Kickboxing Coach

Vancouver! Hello, Ritchie Yip here. In my kickboxing classes; periodically, we’ll address close range Boxing. Close range Boxing is when you are sparring “shoulder to shoulder” with your opponent. You’ll generally find yourself in close range when you’re up against … Continue reading

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BJJ Basics: How to Stop Someone From Passing Your Guard

  Vancouver!  Ritchie Yip here, back again to talk BJJ, training and Martial Arts.   Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a grappling art where the end goal is to tap someone out with a choke, an armbar or some other submission. … Continue reading

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Why Kickboxing is So Difficult: A Simple Breakdown To Make Learning Kickboxing Much Easier

Vancouver! Hello! Ritchie Yip, head instructor for Infighting Martial Arts in Downtown Vancouver here! Last night in my kickboxing sparring class, one of my students, Geoff asked me to explain the difference between and a Boxing stance and a Kicking … Continue reading

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Vancouver BJJ Coach Teaches the Crucifix

Vancovuer!  Hello! Ritchie Yip here, just about to leave for my early morning walk through the downtown streets as I meander down to the academy to start my day of teaching and training. I thought I’d spend some time talking … Continue reading

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Vancouver Kickboxing Coach Demonstrates an Advanced Focus Mitt Drill

Vancouver Kickboxing instructor Ritchie Yip here! Today, I’m going to show you guys one of my favourite focus mitt drills. Really, this drill is a combination of 3 different focus mitt holding patterns. The 1, 2, 1, 2 Drill is a stable … Continue reading

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Vancouver BJJ Instructor Defines Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Vancouver BJJ coach Ritchie Yip here to give you my simplest definition of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is amazingly complex and it’s one of the most difficult Martial Arts to learn. Over the years, it’s been my focus … Continue reading

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The Martial Arts Consumer Awareness Guide- How to make an informed, intelligent decision when picking the perfect Martial Arts School

Hi, this is Ritchie Yip.  I’m grateful for the opportunity to provide you with the information about Martial Arts and help you choose the right Martial Arts school.   I am the head instructor and owner of the InFighting Mixed … Continue reading

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