Duke Roufus Striking Formula 3.0:
Punch-to-Kick Combo Transitions + Explosive Exchanges
Happy Holidays from Roufusport MMA!
This year brought a profound moment of reflection for our Roufusport family with the passing of Duke Roufus. Duke’s influence on the school. RKA and DRSU, on the fighters who have walked through these doors, and on the culture of discipline and excellence we stand for is immeasurable. While he may no longer be with us physically, his legacy, values, and fighting spirit continue to guide everything we do. We honor Duke by showing up, putting in the work, supporting one another, and carrying his standards forward every single day.
In today’s Special Double Release of TWO new DRSU episodes, covering this week and next, we bring you “Punch-to-Kick Combo Transitions + Explosive Exchanges,” featuring Roufusport Coaches Scott Cushman and rising standout Jose Vazquez.
Led by Roufusport Coach Scott Cushman, the first session focuses on transitional striking – specifically, converting punches into kicks within standard combinations. Coach Cush demonstrates how removing a punch and strategically replacing it with a kick can completely change rhythm, range, and overall impact. These adjustments not only increase effectiveness, but also showcase a higher level of versatility and fight intelligence.
Throughout the session, real-world examples are presented to show when and how these transitions can be applied safely in live scenarios, with emphasis on timing, distance management, and defensive awareness. As always, maintain sharp defense and stay disciplined at 100%.
We finish the year in true Roufusport fashion with a fast-paced, high-energy, and fun session led by Coach Jose Vazquez. From the opening exchange, Coach Vazquez sets the pace, working blocking kicks, returning punches, and finishing with powerful kicks that flow continuously between training partners. These drills are designed to keep both athletes honest, sharp, and fully engaged as the intensity builds.
As the session progresses, combinations begin and end with both low and high kicks, demanding constant awareness, adaptability, and composure. This is intelligent, high-output work designed to sharpen conditioning, timing, and overall fight awareness. As always, stay disciplined, stay focused, and keep your defense at 100%.
In the second half of our segment you see fellow Roufusport teammates training, including some of our team’s top names. Watch and learn as the team puts what they were just taught into practice over several rounds of spirited, controlled sparring.
We hope you enjoy this new segment “Duke Roufus Striking University 3.0: Punch-to-Kick Combo Transitions + Explosive Exchanges.” As Duke always said, make sure you’re “Having fun getting it done!”==> Currently not a Duke Roufus Striking University subscriber? Increase your student, fighter and coaching IQ with DRSU. Get started today for only $1 below and gain access to hundreds of hours of top level, world-class striking instruction, Duke’s best kept secrets, tips & tricks, Q & A, PLUS get an exclusive, sneak peek behind-the-scenes look at America’s premier MMA training facility-Roufusport, only inside DRSU!
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