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A Superman Punch is a great example of a more advanced technique to end a fight.

are among the first techniques you learn. Should rance allowed him to continue despite being hope-
you find yourself in this situation you need to pull lessly overmatched at first.
out your more “advanced” tools. This could be the
time to throw a rolling kneebar or spinning hook In conclusion, this strategy may not allow you to
kick. win every time but it will significantly raise your
odds of success. Dog Brothers Martial Arts has a
The final circle that surrounds the three primary moniker that I like which goes, “Die Less Often.” It
circles is the endurance circle. This is perhaps the is impossible to always win but it is always possible
most important circle of all. You might control a to increase the likelihood of a favourable outcome.
fight but if you can’t sustain your advantage the tide
will shift against you. The example that comes to
mind is Brock Lesnar versus Shane Carwin for the
UFC Heavyweight Belt. Carwin spent the first five
minutes demolishing Lesnar in every aspect of the
match. However, out of energy, Lesnar rebounded
in the second round and won the fight. His endu-

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