Kata application fails when distance, resistance, and recovery are left out. Knee strikes expose all three fast. This morning my teacher client from Cotswold Karate School returned for a refresher on Muay Thai knee strikes. We have covered this material before. The point today was not novelty. It was revision with a clear end use.

Teaching boxing remotely presents unique challenges, especially when introducing complex techniques like the hook. Recently, I continued my online remote martial arts teacher training with the leaders of Hostlebro Taekwondo Klub in Denmark, focusing on integrating the hook into their boxing skills. This post shares the step-by-step approach I used, combining revision, sparring games, and focused drills to help students discover and master the hook effectively.