Duke Roufus Striking Formula 3.0:
Executing Perfect Knee Strikes-Episode 1
Greetings from Roufusport MMA HQ in Milwaukee, WI USA!
New DRSU month, new DRSU theme! This month we’re focusing on one of the most devastating tools in striking: the Knee Strike. We’ll be breaking down how to set it up, how to land it with maximum effect, and the different variations that make this technique so versatile in both offense and defense.
In today’s new DRSU segment, “Executing Perfect Knee Strikes-Episode 1,”Roufusport Striking Coach Scott Cushman kicks things off by walking us through the fundamentals on Thai pads. He dives deep into how to properly hold the pads, where to target the strike, and the importance of precision over brute force. As Coach Cush explains, the key to a powerful knee is range management—too close, and you’ll lose impact; too far, and you’re better off throwing a kick. Rushing in with open arms to clinch from the wrong distance not only weakens the strike, but also opens you up for a counterattack.
Coach Cush also emphasizes footwork—staying light on the balls of your feet and always ready to adjust. The enemy of an effective knee strike? Flat, slow, heavy feet. Mobility and balance are essential to deliver clean, safe, and effective strikes. And as always, no matter how aggressive the technique, your defense should stay at 100% from start to finish.
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: Executing Perfect Knee Strikes-Episode 1.” As Duke always says, make sure you’re “Having fun getting it done!”
Enjoy!
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