What Type Of Build Is Best For Your Combat Sport…

<aside> 💬 On the lean nimble (Kickboxer) Body

“… lack punching power. And this is because some of them don’t have that mass to put behind their punches. Sure the pros like Mayweather can KO people but this is because they are all time greats. But I’m talking to you. If you were to get this lean and nimble of a physique like a Mayweather or a Bruce Lee you may struggle with power. Your speed will be on point, but not so much power.

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KOs are about KO windows, not so much power

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The most powerful punch? The one you didn’t see coming.

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The reason why Mayweather can KO people with a lean build is not because “he is GOAT”. Let’s break it down.
KO-ing people is all about striking effectively within the KO window.

<aside> 💡 The KO window is a moment (however brief) and place, where a strike of sufficient force, at a specific targeted area will result in a KO.

The prime examples of such targeted areas are:

Chin/Jaw
Liver
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The reason why it is “not so much about power” is because power isn’t the main determinant of a KO. It is merely a necessary condition.
- Meaning, you just need to contribute the minimal amount of force required. You don’t need a full power shot.
<aside> ⚠️ But of course, you can always just brute force your way to a KO. But this method is not the topic of discussion.

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What Mayweather, and other “technicians” do to achieve KO

The Technician’s KO Recipe

Hiding KO windows

Conclusion

Don’t rely too heavily on only one category of KO windows (e.g., head kicks)
- Specialty does help, but shouldn’t be overly relied on.
It is important to fully utilize all openings your opponent offers.
This is also the explanation for “beginner’s luck” or “puncher’s chance”.
- No matter the skill difference between opponents (not necessarily size), a powerful enough strike that lands in the KO window → 😵 lights out.
- This is why there is a surefire recipe for knocking out beginners.