Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) & FMA Training in Austin TX Since 1990 - Frank Benn's IFA Academy

MMA: Using The Underhook, Whizzer, and Head Control To Set Up Striking

2010-02-23T08:56:00.000-06:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to use underhooks, whizzers, and head control to effectively set up your striking from the clinch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4ThIyH2elQ

MMA Guard: Cross Overhook Sweep To The Kimura

2010-02-09T09:13:00.000-06:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to evade and defend strikes from inside your guard, and use the cross overhook sweep from guard to set up a Kimura arm lock submission from side control.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMW3uuln4P4

MMA: Upkick From Guard To Triangle Choke

2010-01-26T10:16:00.003-06:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to use the up kick from your guard to stun a hovering opponent, and quickly finish with the triangle choke.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJuiEkIF3eE

Kimura From Guard, Opponent Rolls, Follow-Up With Cross Arm Lock

2009-10-14T10:14:00.000-05:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to follow-up with a cross arm lock submission, after an opponent counters your Kimura from guard attempt with a roll.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8oKon6dPOY

Kimura Counter-Offense Using The Cross Arm Lock

2009-10-07T09:53:00.000-05:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to secure the cross arm-lock, as a counter to when an opponent attempts to secure a Kimura from north-south position.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5aYjvUsPe8

The "Up" Jab In Boxing & MMA

2009-09-29T10:23:00.001-05:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to use the "up" jab, to vary your opening offense, disrupt your opponent's offense and set up your own offense with more of your own punches.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9qufgwzVvU

The Kimura From Guard

2009-09-22T10:00:00.000-05:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to secure the Kimura (entangled arm lock/keylock) on an opponent in your half-guard, and how to follow-up, when your opponent reacts to your submission attempts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvRhpsWPuto

Article: Western Boxing As Martial Art

2009-09-13T22:09:00.013-05:00

This article was originally posted to the USENet group "rec.martial-arts" back in December 1999, addressing how Western Boxing not only is a martial art, but its unique qualities blend well with other functional fighting skills. Enjoy.
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Where would one begin?

Boxing has excellent mechanics for weight conveyance in striking.

It stresses timing, range, and angling like few other combat arts in existence.

It teaches you habits which minimize the chance of getting hit -- essential in the eyes of anyone who has really stood at range and hit an opponent who was willing and able to hit back. Also an excellent complement to other defensive skills. People don't realize this until they get into a real fight, and they get hit because their chin was up, their hands too low, their predisposition too defensive and retreating, their footwork non-mobile, and their head stationary.

Boxing combines well with the Filipino Martial Arts, with Muay Thai, numerous other functional syntheses of martial art, and also aids tremendously in one's ability to fight on the street with modifications adding in eye jabs, elbows, head/hand/arm immobilizations, etc.

It combines well with pummeling and tie-up skills from a variety of grappling arts. In fact, they facilitate eachother very well if you know how to do it.

Boxing skills provide attacking ability which works very well in setting up your entry to grappling range, whether to in-fight or take it to the ground.

Boxing teaches you the value of making the opponent miss without throwing out your own posture for counterattack. Very few arts even teach or understand this to the degree that boxing does.

Boxing uses angles which achieve the ideal impact against an unsupported flush surface. Combinations taught in boxing are designed specifically to build into an incapacitating blow -- very much like chasing someone through a maze, until they make a wrong turn and end up at a dead end.

In keeping with the above, boxing teaches the value of continuity in your motion. It would be nice to be able to dispel any attacker with a simple pushbutton solution -- often espoused by "self defense" methods -- but against a determined and able attacker, this just doesn't happen.

And boxing makes you tough.

However.

Boxing is not a complete martial art. It does not claim to be.

Boxers are generally the best at what they do -- striking at punching range -- but this is by no means the alpha and the omega of fighting as a whole. Beyond this, the ability of someone who trains in boxing to do well as a fighter in the street depends on a number of other things as well.

If you train in boxing, your stance must be modified to take into account other things. A person with boxing training who intends to really fight should also be trained and prepared to sprawl against a shooter, block and avoid leg kicks, protect his groin, learn good tie-up skills and how to dominate this range, etc. etc.

He should also know how to kick, grapple, elbow, knee, rip, gouge, and how to use these and other tactics as means to other ends, etc.

Also, a person who can box must be willing to leave that mode behind when the range doesn't call for it. I could write a 10 page article on this topic alone.

There's a lot more to this. These are some points of departure.

Frank Benn
Integrated Arts
Austin, Texas

Swarming The Opponent Part II: Finish With A Knee Or Kick

2009-09-09T10:32:00.001-05:00

In this second video of a two-part series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to swarm an opponent, following your punch combinations with a kick, or a knee, as an opponent attempts to disengage from you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkrwiskzcFs

Swarming The Opponent Part I: Using An Advancing Weave

2009-09-01T10:30:00.001-05:00

In this first video of a two-part series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to swarm an opponent, using a tight, advancing weave, evading your opponents punches and countering with your own cross and hook punch combinations.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGKV-NfnCOA

The "Superman" Punch

2009-08-25T10:27:00.002-05:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates the mechanics and usage of the "superman" punch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClKDI7qN1ak

The Southpaw Stance In Boxing & MMA

2009-08-18T10:24:00.000-05:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates why adopting the southpaw fighting stance is advantageous, especially in a mixed martial arts, or self-defense situation, where grappling/wrestling may be involved.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqn_w8K1fPs

MMA: Integrating Wrestling & Striking

2009-08-11T10:21:00.000-05:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to integrate wrestling and ground striking skills to great effect. This example shows how to sprawl off of an opponent's double-leg takedown counter of your boxing, how transition to cradle, side control, scarf hold and mount positions, and how to strike from those dominant positions.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MssGhAlTOus

MMA: Using The Whizzer To Set Up Punches From The Clinch

2009-08-04T10:15:00.001-05:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to utilize the whizzer, while in the clinch, to set up your opponent for punches.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkTAPFZQfOU

Kickboxing, Muay Thai & MMA: Takedowns & Trips After Catching Opponent's Kick

2009-07-28T10:12:00.000-05:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to takedown and trip your opponent, after catching one of your opponent's kicks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja-Ayp-OSDM

Kickboxing, Muay Thai & MMA: Counter Thai Round Kick With Your Own Kick

2009-07-21T10:02:00.000-05:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to use your Thai round kick to disrupt and counter an opponent's Thai round kick.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FChP0RdqWU

Filipino Martial Arts: Takedown From Clinch Using The Baston (Stick)

2009-07-13T09:35:00.001-05:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to use the baston (stick), while in the clinch, to takedown your opponent.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLpKoZmP2Zk

Filipino Martial Arts: Using Range & Feinting To Draw Out Attack For Counter

2009-05-27T09:04:00.000-05:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to use changing range and feints to draw out an opponent's armed attack, so that you may follow-up with an attack of your own.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQtH4Cukmdc

Filipino Martial Arts: Dynamic Nature of Deflecting & Blocking

2009-05-08T13:50:00.000-05:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates the dynamic nature of deflecting and blocking attacks in Filipino Martial Arts weaponry, and how that allows for more continuity and fluidity in your fighting, creating openings to counterattack an opponent.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igCKuFtQnBs

Escape Back Mount & Preventing The Choke: An Alternate Option

2009-03-31T14:22:00.000-05:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to prevent the rear-naked choke and escape from the back mount position.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_44XFbKmVvA

The Stop Hit In Boxing & MMA

2009-03-17T02:03:00.001-05:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how and when to utilize the "stop hit" in your boxing and mixed martial arts striking.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQsAr08Gg0w

MMA & Grappling: Countering & Escaping Arm-and-Neck Choke (Arm Triangle)

2009-02-25T16:03:00.002-06:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to counter and escape the arm-and-neck choke (arm triangle) from underneath the mount and scarf hold positions.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3kskM98u-4

Knee-On-Stomach For Grappling & MMA

2009-02-12T06:16:00.001-06:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to utilize knee-on-stomach and knee-on-chest positions to maintain dominance in grappling, MMA fights, and self-defense encounters, and how to transition to even more dominant positions.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTP0QstWXbY

MMA: Anticipating The Shot As You Punch

2009-01-28T13:17:00.001-06:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn explains how alter your striking strategy to anticipate an opponent's wrestling shot, and follow-up to obtain superior control on the ground.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TRoQnlXTq0

MMA: Treat Caught Kick Like A Single-Leg Takedown Attempt

2009-01-14T16:21:00.004-06:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to counter a single-leg takedown attempt, when one of your kicks is caught.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmsRC7nLc6A

Clinch: Off-Side Head Control Attacks

2009-01-02T09:45:00.001-06:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates the off-side head control/clinch position, and how to utilize it to deliver striking attacks, throw knees from the clinch, and complete set-ups for takedowns.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HknlteFR61M

Boxing: Using The Uppercut, Cross, Hook Punch Combination As Your Opponent Slips Your Cross

2008-12-16T09:07:00.002-06:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how and when to utilize the uppercut, to set up your opponent for a cross and hook punch follow-up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KQZg_9H1Po

Filipino Martial Arts: Using The "Roof" Stick Block To Obtain A "Snake" Disarm

2008-12-09T05:24:00.002-06:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to use the "roof" block, in Filipino Martial Arts stickfighting, to obtain a "snake" disarm of an opponent's weapon. He also gives keys to how to make it work, and what happens when these points aren't followed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJHngjufUNo

Kickboxing: Footwork & Delivery In Kicking Part II

2008-11-29T06:51:00.001-06:00

In this second video, of a two-part video series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to use effective footwork in and proper delivery of kicking. This video covers how the range between you and your opponent affects how you set-up and deliver your kicks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXtvr4QKstA

Kickboxing: Footwork & Delivery In Kicking Part I

2008-11-22T13:51:00.002-06:00

In this first video, of a two-part video series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to use effective footwork in and proper delivery of kicking. This video covers how to draw out an opponent's defense to set up your kicks, and a brief explanation of the "hierarchy of offense" and how punching and kicking fits into it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWj27tH91RA

Striking With The Knee Part 3

2008-11-04T08:00:00.001-06:00

In this third video, of a three-part video series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to utilize footwork, posture, and body control, to deliver knee strikes from the clinch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE6uaA8VyOQ

Striking With The Knee Part 2

2008-10-30T08:00:00.000-05:00

In this second video, of a three-part video series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to utilize footwork, posture, and body control, to deliver knee strikes from the clinch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5D0M0G0r-w

Striking With The Knee Part 1

2008-10-25T08:00:00.000-05:00

In this first video, of a three-part video series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to utilize footwork, posture, and body control, to deliver knee strikes from the clinch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGbc5VNyNwc

MMA: Using MMA For Self-Defense Part 5

2008-10-23T08:00:00.000-05:00

In this fifth video, of a five-part video series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to use the techniques learned in mixed martial arts training, in self-defense situations, potentially when an opponent is bigger, or stronger.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLLNPGnlc0A

MMA: Using MMA For Self-Defense Part 4

2008-10-20T08:00:00.000-05:00

In this fourth video, of a five-part video series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to use the techniques learned in mixed martial arts training, in self-defense situations, potentially when an opponent is bigger, or stronger.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVEOC9E3xUk

MMA: Using MMA For Self-Defense Part 3

2008-10-17T08:00:00.000-05:00

In this third video, of a five-part video series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to use the techniques learned in mixed martial arts training, in self-defense situations, potentially when an opponent is bigger, or stronger.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrxFobHt61c

Grappling: Integrating Wrestling & Jiu-Jitsu Part 4

2008-10-14T08:00:00.000-05:00

In this final video, of a four-part video series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to integrate wrestling and jiu-jitsu to implement superior grappling into your game. This fourth video deals with how to counter a double-leg takedown attempt, when unable to sprawl, by using a "sacrifice" elevator to obtain a kimura submission.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jv3MDeaZOEw

Boxing: Developing Footwork

2008-10-13T08:00:00.000-05:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to set up striking combinations off of the uppercut punch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlmY8Ask9yw

Grappling: Integrating Wrestling & Jiu-Jitsu Part 3

2008-10-11T08:00:00.000-05:00

In this third video, of a four-part video series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to integrate wrestling and jiu-jitsu to implement superior grappling into your game. This third video deals with how to counter a double-leg takedown attempt, when unable to sprawl, by using a "sacrifice" elevator to obtain the mount position.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMhzyPKqbPA

Boxing: Refining The Cross, Elliptical Versus Linear Path

2008-10-09T08:00:00.000-05:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates why using an elliptical path (versus a linear path) makes your cross punch faster and more efficient.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llghREA_D8A

Grappling: Leg Entangled Armlock From Scarf Hold

2008-10-08T08:00:00.000-05:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to secure various armlocks (Americana, straight armlock) using the legs from the scarf hold (kesa gatame).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzKXCkR7bwY

Boxing: Alternate Targeting

2008-10-07T08:00:00.000-05:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to adapt your boxing offense, to create and exploit openings in your opponent's defense.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzVa1RE1Xus

Grappling: Integrating Wrestling & Jiu-Jitsu Part 2

2008-10-05T08:00:00.000-05:00

In this second video, of a four-part video series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to integrate wrestling and jiu-jitsu to implement superior grappling into your game. This second video deals with how to use a dresser dump off of a front head-lock, to setup a cross arm-lock submission.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-Eun8-kRes

MMA: Using MMA For Self-Defense Part 2

2008-10-04T08:00:00.001-05:00

In this second video, of a five-part video series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to use the techniques learned in mixed martial arts training, in self-defense situations, potentially when an opponent is bigger, or stronger.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tm_3PMty2xw

MMA: Using MMA For Self-Defense Part 1

2008-10-03T08:00:00.001-05:00

In this first video, of a five-part video series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to use the techniques learned in mixed martial arts training, in self-defense situations, potentially when an opponent is bigger, or stronger.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UNIwQC2PMA

Grappling: Integrating Wrestling & Jiu-Jitsu Part 1

2008-10-02T08:00:00.000-05:00

In this first video, of a four-part video series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to integrate wrestling and jiu-jitsu to implement superior grappling into your game. This first video deals with how to apply the double-arm whizzer wrestling defense and transition into a cross arm-lock submission.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5v-uoiJxvdE

Boxing: Building Combinations With The Uppercut

2008-10-01T08:00:00.000-05:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to set up striking combinations off of the uppercut punch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6Ci4KIZI6c

Grappling: The Significance of the Underhook in Wrestling & Jiu-Jitsu Part 4

2008-09-29T08:00:00.000-05:00

In this final video, of a four-part video series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates the significance of the underhook in wrestling and jiu-jitsu (BJJ).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKlUxE7bG-Y

Boxing: Developing "Pop" In The Uppercut & Shovel Punch

2008-09-27T08:00:00.001-05:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to develop "pop" in the uppercut and shovel punches.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aDgzzzYdhA

Grappling: The Significance of the Underhook in Wrestling & Jiu-Jitsu Part 3

2008-09-26T08:00:00.000-05:00

In this third video, of a four-part video series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates the significance of the underhook in wrestling and jiu-jitsu (BJJ).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mipHUKGXPHM

Filipino Martial Arts: Basic Knife Defense Part 2 Realism In Training & Using Your Environment

2008-09-25T08:00:00.000-05:00

In this second video, of a two-part video series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn discusses realism in training knife defense, and considering your surroundings when faced with a knife attack.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a3K8gPHCco

Boxing: The Descending & Ascending Hook

2008-09-24T08:00:00.000-05:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to utilize the descending and ascending hook punches.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgZU8yyLTzI

Grappling: Cross Armlock From Back Mount

2008-09-23T08:00:00.000-05:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to transition to the cross armlock from the back mount.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paMRVvfFE9s

Filipino Martial Arts: Basic Knife Defense Part 1 Strategies & Techniques

2008-09-22T08:00:00.002-05:00

In this first video, of a two-part video series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates strategies and techniques to deal with knife attacks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNe8z3lA6Jk

Grappling: The Significance of the Underhook in Wrestling & Jiu-Jitsu Part 2

2008-09-20T08:00:00.000-05:00

In this second video, of a four-part video series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates the significance of the underhook in wrestling and jiu-jitsu (BJJ).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zcAQmMIlH8

Grappling: The Significance of the Underhook in Wrestling & Jiu-Jitsu Part 1

2008-09-17T08:00:00.000-05:00

In this first video, of a four-part video series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates the significance of the underhook in wrestling and jiu-jitsu (BJJ).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3O1AuprlTnU

Filipino Martial Arts: The Crossada Part 2 Follow-Up Attacks

2008-09-15T08:00:00.000-05:00

In this second video, of a two-part video series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to use follow-up attacks, off of the open and closed crossada doble baston (double stick) techniques, found in Filipino Martial Arts/Escrima.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhxpTen176k

Grappling: Back Triangle Choke From Failed Cross Armlock

2008-09-14T08:00:00.000-05:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to secure the back triangle choke, off of a failed cross armlock attempt.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=si6MEci6Yc0

Filipino Martial Arts: The Crossada Part 1 Fundamentals

2008-09-12T08:00:00.000-05:00

In this first video, of a two-part video series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to use the open and closed crossada doble baston (double stick) techniques, found in Filipino Martial Arts/Escrima.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOiyk8gw5PQ

Grappling: Inverted Cross Armlock From Guard Part 3

2008-09-11T08:00:00.000-05:00

In this final video, of a three-part video series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates techniques to obtain the inverted cross arm-lock (armbar) from guard.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiJFLtJp67I

Grappling: Inverted Cross Armlock From Guard Part 2

2008-09-08T08:00:00.000-05:00

In this second video, of a three-part video series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates techniques to obtain the inverted cross arm-lock (armbar) from guard.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeYn1eD99I0

Grappling: Inverted Cross Armlock From Guard Part 1

2008-09-05T08:00:00.000-05:00

In this first video, of a three-part video series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates techniques to obtain the inverted cross arm-lock (armbar) from guard.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFf0ot0zI3k

Grappling: Arm & Neck Choke Part 2

2008-09-02T08:00:00.000-05:00

In this second video, of a two-part video series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to secure the arm and neck choke from dominant position (mount, sit-out), along with a cross armlock follow-up submission.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLV_iAVKa60

Grappling: Arm & Neck Choke Part 1

2008-08-30T08:00:00.000-05:00

In this first video, of a two-part video series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to secure the arm and neck choke using various transitions from the guard.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96cUv1G7BoI

Grappling: Side Triangle Choke From Under Side Control

2008-08-28T10:00:00.000-05:00

Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to obtain the side triangle choke while under side control.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0x-kqqV0qg

Grappling: Guard Defense Against The Pass Part 5

2008-08-26T07:21:00.001-05:00

IFA Academy (IFAacademy.com, Austin, TX) In this final video, of a five-part series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to retain the guard, using another of the 25 essential guard skills trained at IFA Academy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlT0uSp_fPM

Grappling: Guard Defense Against The Pass Part 4

2008-08-23T16:38:00.000-05:00

IFA Academy (IFAacademy.com, Austin, TX) In this fourth video, of a five-part series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to retain the guard, using another of the 25 essential guard skills trained at IFA Academy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CBuGnvHPHs

Grappling: Guard Defense Against The Pass Part 3

2008-08-19T08:36:00.000-05:00

IFA Academy (IFAacademy.com, Austin, TX) In this third video, of a five-part series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to retain the guard, using another of the 25 essential guard skills trained at IFA Academy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJ9Dd1her7A

Grappling: Guard Defense Against The Pass Part 2

2008-08-13T23:25:00.000-05:00

IFA Academy (IFAacademy.com, Austin, TX) In this second video, of a five-part series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to retain the guard, using another of the 25 essential guard skills trained at IFA Academy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Anei01LnvFM

Grappling: Guard Defense Against The Pass Part 1

2008-08-09T17:51:00.001-05:00

IFA Academy (IFAacademy.com, Austin, TX) In this first video, of a five-part series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to retain the guard, using one of the 25 essential guard skills trained at IFA Academy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOaU5BnrsW4

Grappling: Submission Grappling Flow 02

2008-07-29T23:11:00.000-05:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates a chain submission and positional grappling flow containing the following: Passing Guard, Side Control B, North South Position, Kimura, Cross Arm-Lock.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=jVsEetqZZow

Grappling: Submission Grappling Flow 01

2008-07-24T10:53:00.001-05:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates a chain submission and positional grappling flow containing the following: Double-Leg Takedown, Side Control, Knee-Elbow Escape, Guard, Cross Arm-Lock, Figure 4 Counter.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=QSJuBStzYd0

Boxing/Kickboxing: Reflex Partner Drill

2008-07-16T10:23:00.000-05:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates a boxing / kickboxing reflex development partner drill, using the jab, cross, block, Thai round kick, and shin check/block.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=UGHn4VdQuyw

Clinch Prevention & Countering

2008-07-12T08:12:00.000-05:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates techniques and strategies to prevent and counter clinching by an opponent.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ahl22IHc0d4

Boxing: Reflex Partner Drill

2008-07-04T08:41:00.000-05:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates a boxing reflex development partner drill, using the jab, cross, hook, parry, slip, and block. Useful in developing counter-attack reactions, to turn the tide against an opponent's attack.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=7tXvW-8hODg

Boxing: When To Use The Rear Uppercut

2008-06-30T11:25:00.000-05:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how and when to use the rear uppercut punch.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=mZnKQmX4U_wg

Grappling: Passing Guard to Top Control and Finishing Part 4

2008-06-28T05:22:00.000-05:00

In this final video, of a four-part series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to pass the guard to top control and finishes using a chain submission and positional grappling flow containing the following: Guard Pass without Superior Arm Position, Whizzer, Quarter Nelson, Side Control.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=W-h6E7L-mO8

Grappling: Passing Guard to Top Control and Finishing Part 3

2008-06-26T01:49:00.000-05:00

In this third video, of a four-part series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to pass the guard to top control and finishes using a chain submission and positional grappling flow containing the following: Blocked Guard Pass (Shin Across Thigh), Knee Tap Guard Pass, Single-Leg Takedown, Sprawl, Whizzer, Front Head Lock, Go Behind.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=mS3XM0IeF_4

Grappling: Passing Guard to Top Control and Finishing Part 2

2008-06-25T03:37:00.001-05:00

In this second video, of a four-part series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to pass the guard to top control and finishes using a chain submission and positional grappling flow containing the following: Blocked Guard Pass (Shin Across Thigh), Knee Tap Guard Pass, Side Control, North/South Position, Kimura, Cross Arm-Lock.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=NN2x0xlkRB0

Grappling: Passing Guard to Top Control and Finishing Part 1

2008-06-17T16:46:00.000-05:00

In this first video, of a four-part series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to pass the guard to top control and finishes using a chain submission and positional grappling flow containing the following: Guard Pass (Shin Across Thigh), Modified Scarf Hold, Underhook, Cross Arm-Lock, Triangle Choke.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=QpiCBuXu78E

Grappling: Guard Pass Defense To Cradle And Bridge

2008-06-13T10:13:00.001-05:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn how to defend a guard pass, bridge the opponent, and secure a cradle position.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=C4t8mf9laNQ

Boxing: Combining Defensive Motions, Building Into Offense

2008-06-11T09:59:00.000-05:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to combine boxing defensive motions, so that one may build into a counter-offensive on an opponent.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hzA7BuOz_g

MMA: Snatch Single-Leg Off Counter Hook, Dump

2008-06-10T17:03:00.002-05:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to get a single-leg takedown (dump), off of an opponent's counter hook.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=worCJBkrS3g

Grappling: Knee-Bar Setup Off of Countering The Back Bear-Hug

2008-06-09T04:21:00.002-05:00

In this final video, of a four-part series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to secure the knee-bar as a counter to a back bear-hug.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=0xPxsxQUYw4

Grappling: Knee-Bar Setup From The Guard

2008-06-08T17:51:00.002-05:00

In this third video, of a four-part series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to secure the knee-bar from the guard.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Hu7DpZzWC8g

MMA: Feinting The Shot and Changing Level To Connect A Cross Hook Cross Boxing Combo

2008-06-07T04:54:00.004-05:00

In this video, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to deliver a cross-hook-cross (2-3-2) boxing combo on an opponent, by feinting a wrestling shot and changing level.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=l0br1HcXAO4

Grappling: Knee-Bar Setup While Passing The Guard

2008-06-02T14:48:00.001-05:00

In this second video, of a four-part series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to secure the knee-bar while passing the guard.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=8cWU0ZHMWJU

Grappling: Knee-Bar Setup From Inside Half Guard

2008-05-29T16:29:00.003-05:00

In this first video, of a four-part series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to secure the knee-bar from inside the half guard.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=PGByUwCGICg

Boxing: Defending & Countering The Hook

2008-05-25T02:27:00.000-05:00

Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates techniques and strategy on how to defend and counter the hook punch.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=07sodXOw6GQ

Grappling: Countering The Single-Leg With A Rolling Omaplata

2008-05-24T03:16:00.003-05:00

Chief Instructor Frank demonstrates how to counter the single-leg takedown, using the rolling omaplata submission.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=VHXfraKN4zY

Bicep Crush From Guard With Follow-Ups

2008-05-23T07:58:00.000-05:00

Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to secure the bicep crush from the guard, with triangle choke and omaplata follow-up submissions.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=YXIUF5J9Wow

Preventing The Triangle Choke

2008-05-21T16:55:00.001-05:00

Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates techniques and strategy to prevent the completion the triangle choke.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=UO6EZR60EXg

Boxing: How To Use The Slip And Parry

2008-05-11T13:20:00.001-05:00

Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to use the slip and parry in boxing.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=zvAhof-_CLg

The "Chain Submission" Mindset From The Guard

2008-05-09T05:03:00.002-05:00

Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to utilize a "chain submission" strategy, when attacking your opponent from the guard.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=t3FTyUYYwpg

How To Finalize The Triangle Choke

2008-05-07T22:22:00.001-05:00

Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to finalize the triangle choke.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=WlKKFMPJUWY

Boxing: Creating Openings Part 4

2008-05-03T21:07:00.001-05:00

In this final video, of a four-part series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to create and exploit openings in your opponent's boxing. This clip covers how to slip inside a jab and lead hook, when an opponent drops the rear hand while jabbing.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=FMbJGw-h_LE

Boxing: Creating Openings Part 3

2008-04-24T11:52:00.002-05:00

In this third video, of a four-part series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to create and exploit openings in your opponent's boxing. This clip covers how to throw the cross, when an opponent's jab returns low.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMNYelvoo68

Boxing: Creating Openings Part 2

2008-04-15T01:40:00.002-05:00

In this second video, of a four-part series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to create and exploit openings in your opponent's boxing. This clip covers how to use the jab and rear overhand combination, after an opponent backs up off of your jab and cross combination.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=sdo2pNwVE8M

How To Clinch and Not Get Hit

2008-04-05T17:04:00.009-05:00

This article was originally posted to the USENet group "rec.martial-arts" back in April 1998, answering a question on how the grappler may thwart a striker's blows, by closing range and getting to the clinch. Enjoy.
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> I was wondering how grapplers keep from getting hit by
> someone who is a striker, seems to me that as the grappler
> comes in he is liable to get rocked with a strike.
> However I have seen grapplers that seem willing to get
> hit in exchange for a chance to get in close. Is that how
> all grapplers feel about getting in on an someone?

Actually, a grappler does NOT have to settle for taking a shot or two to get to the clinch. This is a common misconception. It's all a matter of timing and angling.

Look at it this way. When it comes to angling, you simply have to shoot in low and off-center with the head, and you can relatively easily avoid getting hit (either with a punch or kick). The opponent can only hit something solidly that is right in front of him and at the right vertical level.

Then you look at timing. The two best times to shoot in against a striker are :

1. Right after he has initiated an attack

2. When his attacking limb is fully extended and has begun to retract.

But if you go in straight up the middle at, say, chest level, and time it when he is cocked and ready to fire, then yes, I would then say that you're going to have to eat a punch or two to get the clinch. But change the timing and angling of your approach and the odds weigh heavily against HIM.

The important thing, though, is that you avoid going in right into his firing line.

Frank Benn
Integrated Arts
Austin, Texas

Boxing: Creating Openings Part 1

2008-03-31T17:15:00.000-05:00

In this first video, of a four-part series, Chief Instructor Frank Benn demonstrates how to create and exploit openings in your opponent's boxing. This clip covers how to use the lead hook, after an opponent elongates his guard off of your jab.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gs1G33Qr274