Video: The Ultimate Guide To Switching Stances with Cory Sandhagen by Cory ‘The Sandman’ Sandhagen. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Switching stances opens new angles and makes your attacks harder to read. MMA fighters use it to change which side their power hand and kick sit on.
3 key details
- Switch with a small, quick step or hop.
- Keep the guard intact through the switch.
- Mirror your techniques from both stances.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Stance switches
- 2:00Jab-cross after each switch
- 3:00Combos from both stances
- 2:00Freestyle switching
- 1:00Stretch
Safety
Clear the floor so you don't trip.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
