The Ground & Pound skill sets are an important skill set to acquire in any martial arts sparring and fighting setting. Striking on the ground can be rather difficult to do when you are faced with diversity such as positioning, fatigue, strength, power and poor striking technique. In order for anyone to have maximum effect with any striking technique the force velocity equations have to be applied. All striking regardless if it's a punch, kick or elbow strike, have to follow these global principles to maximaix effect and minmize effort. 1. The Line of Force Principle 2. Body Weight Transfer 3. Timing and Accuaracy 4. Acceleration 5. Focus of Force Watch the video and avoid these common mistakes that many MMA fighters make when trying to strike on the ground that often result in wasted energy, little to zero effect and hand injuries.