Introduction and Instructional Overview

Ray White from the Mooshian Academy in Battle Creek, Michigan introduces a shoulder bump series drawn from dirty boxing infighting techniques. The method combines elements from Kali (Filipino martial arts), wrestling, and MMA clinch work to create space for striking in contested grappling scenarios.

Clinch Position Setup

The defender establishes a clinched position with the opponent's head tucked shoulder-to-shoulder for head protection. The instructor places a pad on the opponent's shoulder blade to create resistance and simulate realistic clinch mechanics where over-hooks or under-hooks may be employed.

Single Shoulder Bump with Striking

From the clinch, the practitioner drives with hips and legs to create space, allowing an uppercut to penetrate the guard. The shoulder bump generates just enough separation for the striking hand to slip through, followed immediately by hook and cross combinations.

Double Bump Technique

The practitioner executes two successive shoulder shoves to progressively loosen the clinch and create greater separation. The first bump creates space; the second delivers impact and opens the opponent's guard for follow-up strikes.

Alternating Sides and Stance Variations

When the opponent's head shifts to the opposite shoulder, the technique applies to the other side with identical mechanics. The striker may switch stance, maintain orthodox position, or square up depending on positioning and opportunity.

Upward Driving Variation

An aggressive variation drives forward then upward to target the opponent's chin, particularly effective when the opponent pushes backward into pressure. This three-beat rhythm—forward, up, forward—creates a compounding effect that disrupts the clinch structure.

Application and Progression

The shoulder bump serves as both a primary striking setup and a transition tool to other techniques. Proper execution requires driving with lower body power rather than arm strength alone, maximizing force transfer and creating legitimate separation in contested positions.

Dirty Boxing: Shoulder Strike For Clinch, MMA, Muay Thai and Self Defense. (Conor McGregor UFC 246)

Coach Ray

Standard Shoulder Roll

2 min read·7 key moments·PT15M19S video

Key Takeaways

•Introduction and Instructional Overview
•Clinch Position Setup
•Single Shoulder Bump with Striking
•Double Bump Technique

You may have seen Conor McGregor vs Donald Cerrone UFC 246. Here is how we’ve been training it at my gym. We pull this method of shoulder striking from Filipino Martial Arts and Silat that I learned from Rick Faye at the MInnesota Kali Group and modified for MMA and boxing. Dirty Boxing is using secret or rare techniqes that are outside the rules of standard sport competition. The shoulder bump is one of those nasty techniques that few practice, and even fewer practice well. In this video I show you how to safely drill the shoulder bump for use in MMA, Kick Boxing, Muay Thai or for self defense. Please subscribe to our channel if you would like to see more of our curriculum and training ideas. Ray White has been training, competing and teaching Kali, Muay Thai, BJJ, JKD and MMA since 1998. Now located in Midwest Michigan he teaches, trains and coaches students, athletes and fighters from Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. Find our website at www.theMushinAcademy.com More videos to come, Subscribe to see more!

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this video teach about standard shoulder roll?

This video covers introduction and instructional overview, clinch position setup, single shoulder bump with striking. It provides detailed instruction from Coach Ray.

How long does it take to learn standard shoulder roll?

The basic mechanics can be understood in a single session, but developing reliable execution requires consistent drilling over weeks of practice. This 7-part breakdown helps structure your training by isolating each phase of the technique.