Here’s a quick drill to shut down your opponent’s counter kick. ⁣ ⁣ Step one is to use the hook to pivot off the centre line. This makes it harder for your opponent to land cleanly, while still putting you in position to attack effectively. ⁣ ⁣ From there, I throw a right body kick and keep my leg lifted. By leaving the leg up, I can jam my foot into my opponent’s leg, preventing their counter kick. ⁣ ⁣ In the fight footage, you’ll see me fake a few punches first. This pins my opponent just long