This is a simple but effective technique. Using the ball of their foot, the Red Fighter throws the kick through the center of the Blue Fighters defenses. He makes contact with the chin, and it’s lights out for a moment. A fight can be finished with this technique itself, or more frequently it’s what the fighter chooses to follow it up with.

The jab is one of the most fundamental tools for a fighter in any combat sport. As you can see, the Red Fighter uses it as an offensive tool, throwing his opponent off balance. But it is also used to measure distance, and doubles as a defensive tool when the opponent is coming in.

Hooks are also some of the most fundamental tools for a fighter in any combat sport. It can loop around many of the central defenses many fighters use. The Red Fighter is trying to lay out his own offensive assault, but leaves himself open for attack. The Blue Fighter takes advantage, and thrown it when he’s in range. 

Elbows are one of the most effective, and hardest parts of the body. They are fairly devistating strikes all by themselves, but adding the spin can make them unpredictable. The Blue Fighter tries to throw an elbow of his own. He misses, and the Red Fighter reacts quickly and throws his own unexpected elbow.

One of the simplest, and most effective, is the Head Kick. It’s a technique utilized in many combat sports, and it’s obvious why. Depending on how fast and how powerful the kick is, it can have varying results. In this animation, the Red Fighter takes advantage of an opening and throws it fast, not giving the Blue Fighter any time to defend.

The teep is a fundamental took used in Muay Thai, and its both an offensive and defensive tool. It is similar to the front kick, but it is thrown at the body. The Red Fighter uses it to keep his opponent at at distance, and out of grappling range.

The Wheel Kick is one of the quickest, and most spectacular techniques to see. It is a kick commonly in Taekwondo, but is also used to varying effect in mixed martial arts. This kick is very hard to land flush, but as you can see, the Red Fighter found his opening, and takes advantage. Timber!

The uppercut is a fundamental punching technique. It can be used in many different situations, and has shown its worth. The Blue Fighter waits for the Red Fighter to close the distance and throw his strike. He backs up and throws the uppercut as a counter. It goes right up the center and lands flush.