Develop your primary offensive arsenal through sophisticated upper body mechanics. Phase 2.1 focuses on the precision, speed, and power of punches, elbows, and clinch control. In the 200+ FCS framework, we move beyond simple hitting to master structural alignment and the kinetic chain. This category provides the technical drills necessary to translate foundational strength into devastating, fight-ending strikes while maintaining defensive awareness and balance.
Part of the 200+ Functional Combat System (FCS), Posting Punch is an intermediate striking drill, working primarily the upper push and grip & neck. It is programmed as a main-workout element, trained with a partner and on mats. Equipment needed: Yoga/Exercise Mat. Posting Punch Execution Standards 200+ FCS Combat Application Within the 200+ FCS system, … Read more
Ridge Hand is a beginner-friendly striking drill inside the 200+ Functional Combat System (FCS), working primarily the rotational core and upper push. It is programmed as a main-workout element, trained solo and on bag or pads. Equipment needed: Focus Mitts and Thai Pads. Ridge Hand Execution Standards 200+ FCS Combat Application Within the 200+ FCS … Read more
Cupped Hand / Slap is a beginner-friendly striking drill from the 200+ Functional Combat System (FCS), working primarily the upper push and rotational core. It is programmed as a main-workout element, trained solo and on bag or pads. Equipment needed: Focus Mitts and Thai Pads. Cupped Hand / Slap Execution Standards 200+ FCS Combat Application … Read more
Tiger Claw is a beginner-friendly striking drill from the 200+ Functional Combat System (FCS), working primarily the grip & neck and upper push. It is programmed as a main-workout element, trained solo and on bag or pads. Equipment needed: Focus Mitts and Thai Pads. Tiger Claw Execution Standards 200+ FCS Combat Application Within the 200+ … Read more
Y-Hand / Web Hand is a beginner-friendly striking drill from the 200+ Functional Combat System (FCS), working primarily the grip & neck and upper push. It is programmed as a main-workout element, trained solo and on bag or pads. Equipment needed: Focus Mitts and Thai Pads. Y-Hand / Web Hand Execution Standards 200+ FCS Combat … Read more
Part of the 200+ Functional Combat System (FCS), Shoulder Bump / Check is a beginner-friendly striking drill, working primarily the upper push and full body/integrated. It is programmed as a main-workout element, trained solo and on bag or pads. Equipment needed: Focus Mitts and Thai Pads. Shoulder Bump / Check Execution Standards 200+ FCS Combat … Read more
Knuckle Fist is a beginner-friendly striking drill from the 200+ Functional Combat System (FCS), working primarily the upper push and grip & neck. It is programmed as a main-workout element, trained solo and on bag or pads. Equipment needed: Focus Mitts and Thai Pads. Knuckle Fist Execution Standards 200+ FCS Combat Application Within the 200+ … Read more
This guide breaks down the elbow strike techniques with clear execution standards, programming, and common mistakes to avoid. Part of the 200+ Functional Combat System (FCS), Horizontal Elbow is an intermediate striking drill, working primarily the rotational core and upper push. It is programmed as a main-workout element, trained with a partner. No equipment is … Read more
Uppercut Elbow / Spear Elbow is an intermediate striking drill inside the 200+ Functional Combat System (FCS), working primarily the upper push and rotational core. It is programmed as a main-workout element, trained with a partner. No equipment is required — your bodyweight is the tool. Uppercut Elbow / Spear Elbow Execution Standards 200+ FCS … Read more
Diagonal Elbow is an intermediate striking drill from the 200+ Functional Combat System (FCS), working primarily the rotational core and upper push. It is programmed as a main-workout element, trained with a partner. No equipment is required — your bodyweight is the tool. Diagonal Elbow Execution Standards 200+ FCS Combat Application In the 200+ FCS … Read more