THE PRO STRIKING POSITIONING SYSTEM

CONTROL THE OPEN STANCE.

WIN THE POSITIONAL BATTLE AGAINST SOUTHPAWS.

Control Exchanges Before They Begin!

Learn how positioning determines who can attack safely and who is forced to react.

The Lead Foot Battle

If you aren't sure on the importance of the lead foot battle then don't worry, we've got you covered. Learn the pros and cons to both the outside and inside lead foot position and why that matters!

Hand Fighting

Winning the hand fight can be the difference between hitting and being hit. Mark Timms breaks down one of the most important — and often overlooked — components of the open stance battle in detail.

High Percentage Leads

Learn how to land your best attacks effectively.

Reducing Decision Overload

Turn chaotic exchanges into simpler tactical decisions by understanding positioning, alignment, and how to stay one step ahead in open stance.

70+ Professional Fights across Boxing, Kickboxing & Muay Thai
Assistant Striking Coach – UFC Performance Institute Shanghai
75,000+ YouTube Subscribers (Pro Striking)
500+ Members on Patreon

MARK TIMMS

Mark Timms is the Head MMA Coach at the UFC Performance Institute in Shanghai and brings a wealth of experience as both a fighter and coach. With over 50 professional fights across kickboxing and Muay Thai, Mark has spent years competing, coaching, and studying striking to the highest high level.

Having trained alongside elite fighters and coaches at City Kickboxing, New Zealand, Mark developed a deep understanding of modern striking systems. His experience working with fighters from beginner level through to the UFC gives him a practical coaching perspective built from real fight experience.

Aslan V.

“Really appreciate how much fun you guys are having with this. The approach feels both structured and organic at the same time, which is dope. The concepts are explained in a way that’s easy to follow and immediately usable. Excited to start drilling!”

Paralysis by Over Analysis

Are you caught in a loop of overthinking every exchange?

When positioning is unclear, confidence drops - and this can be particularly true in the often confusing open stance clash.

Most courses teach techniques.
Few teach how exchanges are structured.

There is no single magic move that fits every body type or style.

But there is a methodology.

A set of principles that reduce decision overload and allow you to act without hesitation.

This course is built around that structure.

Less chaos.
More control.

The Positioning Framework used to control striking exchanges

- Why fighters get trapped in 50/50 trading — and how elite fighters avoid it

- How to create safer attacking angles without giving up initiative

- How to dictate range and timing instead of reacting

- Practical drills to develop intelligent positioning in training

- The key mistakes that cause fighters to lose control of exchanges