Duke Roufus Striking University

Greetings from Roufusport MMA HQ in Milwaukee!
In the latest DRSU episode, “Strong Structure Combo Attacks,” Roufusport Striking Coach Scott Cushman breaks down how true structure and composure under pressure are built through highly disciplined, structured training at the gym – especially by relentlessly drilling the basics and fundamentals. That discipline is forged in sessions exactly like today’s, beginning with fighters keeping their hands high, tight, and ready from the very start. Every movement matters. Every position matters. Strong habits under pressure are never accidental.

When serving as the holder, it’s critical to make the targets feel realistic in both placement and movement while matching the speed and rhythm of actual fight conditions. Holders should force clean reactions, sharp vision, and disciplined ex*****on – not lazy repetitions. As always, solid defense must remain at 100% commitment at all times, never dropping for even a single moment.

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: Strong Structure Combo Attacks.” As Duke always said, make sure you're “Having fun getting it done!”

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Greetings from Roufusport MMA HQ in Milwaukee!
In the latest DRSU episode, “Mastering Thai Blocks,” Roufusport Striking Coach Scott Cushman introduces Thai Blocks. This is NOT a beginner technique. Thai Blocks are a mid-to-advanced level defensive system that demands a strong understanding of our core defensive fundamentals. Without that foundation, you will likely struggle throughout the session. Feel free to revisit and rewatch previous defense training sessions before diving into this material, as the concepts build directly upon the fundamentals already covered in prior DRSU lessons.

What makes Thai Blocks such a dangerous and highly effective defensive style is their built-in aggression. Instead of relying on safer defensive tools from previous sessions – like Column Blocking or Parrying Strikes (both extremely effective in their own right) – you aggressively step forward on a slight angle while using your extended arm as a powerful shield to intercept and disrupt your opponent’s punches before they fully develop. This is proactive defense at its finest. As always: rock-solid defense must remain at 100% at all times.

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: Mastering Thai Blocks.” As Duke always said, make sure you're “Having fun getting it done!”

If you like DRSU and the content we provide you, please follow us on all major social media platforms and be sure to tell a friend.

==> Currently not a Duke Roufus Striking University subscriber? Get started today for only $1 at DukeRoufus.com and gain access to hundreds of hours of top level 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!

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