strikingbased

Strikingbased is a term that emerged within certain online communities, particularly those focused on fitness and martial arts. It generally refers to a training methodology or philosophy that prioritizes striking techniques, such as punches, kicks, elbows, and knees, as the primary means of offense and defense. This approach contrasts with grappling-based systems, which emphasize techniques like wrestling, judo, or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Individuals who identify with or practice strikingbased training often focus on developing skills in disciplines like boxing, Muay Thai, kickboxing, or Karate. The emphasis is typically on speed, power, accuracy, and defensive maneuvers related to striking. This can include footwork, head movement, blocking, parrying, and counter-striking. The goal is to effectively incapacitate or neutralize an opponent through forceful blows.

The term is not a formally recognized martial art or combat sport category. Instead, it serves as a descriptive label used by practitioners to differentiate their training focus. Within mixed martial arts (MMA), for instance, a "strikingbased" fighter is one who generally prefers to keep the fight standing and engage in striking exchanges, as opposed to a "grapplingbased" fighter who seeks to take the fight to the ground. The effectiveness of a strikingbased approach can depend on the context, such as the specific rules of engagement or the opponent's skill set.