Punching To Set Up A Knee Strike

Closing the gap on an opponent to use a knee strike can be difficult if not done correctly. Just walking up and grabbing a guy can get you punched in the nose.

Here is a video of one possible set up with the step by step broken down below:

• Step 1

I square up with my partner Andy
• Step 2

I step in with my lead foot and deliver a Jab to Andy
• Step 3

Twisting my rear foot, I throw a right hook punch towards Andy's jaw. I am aiming my punch around Andy's lead guard. (Andy's guard is open wider than normal for the purpose of this photo)
• Step 4

I punch through Andy's guard and drop my right arm down in a counter clockwise motion
• Step 5

I continue to roll my right arm until I claim the underhook, at the same time - I step forward with my right foot to the outside of Andy's lead leg
• Step 6

I reach over with my left arm and hook the back of Andy's neck
• Alt. View

Here is an alternate view of Step 6
• Step 7

From here, I deliver a left knee to the body or head!