Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
An open stance can dramatically increase the power of your lead hand punches and lead leg kicks.
In this video, Bas Rutten explains why using an open stance allows you to generate more striking power while also creating strong counter opportunities against your opponent.
You'll learn how the open stance helps you:
• Generate serious power with your lead hand strikes
• Counter effectively using your lead leg kicks
• Create better angles for both offense and defense
• Use body rotation to maximize striking force
Understanding how and why the open stance works can make a huge difference in your kickboxing, MMA, or any other striking game.
Watch the breakdown and start applying these concepts in your training.
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An open stance can dramatically increase the power of your lead hand punches and lead leg kicks.
In this video, Bas Rutten explains why using an open stance allows you to generate more striking power while also creating strong counter opportunities against your opponent.
You'll learn how the open stance helps you:
• Generate serious power with your lead hand strikes
• Counter effectively using your lead leg kicks
• Create better angles for both offense and defense
• Use body rotation to maximize striking force
Understanding how and why the open stance works can make a huge difference in your kickboxing, MMA, or any other striking game.
Watch the breakdown and start applying these concepts in your training.
Follow on IG: instagram.com/basruttenmma/?hl=en
Follow on o2Trainer: instagram.com/o2trainer/?hl=en
