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Henri Hooft

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Henri Hooft is a Dutch kickboxing trainer and founder of the world-famous Kill Cliff FC (formerly Sanford MMA). A former kickboxing world champion himself, he created the "Hooft System" of striking and has coached UFC champions Kamaru Usman, Luke Rockhold, and Rashad Evans, as well as Gilbert Burns and Michael Chandler.

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Kill Cliff FC (formerly Sanford MMA)

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Achievements & Coaching

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Renowned Striking Coach
Former Kickboxing World Champion
Coach to numerous UFC fighters and champions (e.g., Usman, Burns)
Founder and Head Coach of Kill Cliff FC
Creator of the Hooft Striking System
Coach of UFC Champions Kamaru Usman, Rashad Evans, Luke Rockhold
Kickboxing World Champion

Videos

MMA Grappling

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UFC Fighter Gilbert Burns smashes pads with Henri Hooft before UFC 287 | SANABUL

UFC Fighter Gilbert Burns smashes pads with Henri Hooft before UFC 287 | SANABUL

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UFC FIGHTER Luke Rockhold sparring Henri Hooft

UFC FIGHTER Luke Rockhold sparring Henri Hooft

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MMA FIGHTERS PAD WORKOUT HIGHLIGHTS, HENRI HOOFT TEACHING INCL VOLKAN OEZDEMIR MMA MOTIVATION

MMA FIGHTERS PAD WORKOUT HIGHLIGHTS, HENRI HOOFT TEACHING INCL VOLKAN OEZDEMIR MMA MOTIVATION

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Striking

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Striking master Henri Hooft teaches a Seminar in Brazil

Striking master Henri Hooft teaches a Seminar in Brazil

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Henri Hooft inside low kick

Henri Hooft inside low kick

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UFC Fighter Gilbert Burns smashes pads with Henri Hooft before UFC 287 | SANABUL

UFC Fighter Gilbert Burns smashes pads with Henri Hooft before UFC 287 | SANABUL

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Henri Hooft explaining the lead hook.

Henri Hooft explaining the lead hook.

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The Front Kick by Henri Hooft

The Front Kick by Henri Hooft

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Tyrone Spong + Aung La N Sang share kickboxing lessons with Henri Hooft

Tyrone Spong + Aung La N Sang share kickboxing lessons with Henri Hooft

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NYC FIGHT TV - HENRI HOOFT Kickboxing workshop at LEGENDS MARTIAL ARTS!

NYC FIGHT TV - HENRI HOOFT Kickboxing workshop at LEGENDS MARTIAL ARTS!

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Henri Hooft explaining how to punch

Henri Hooft explaining how to punch

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Body Kick Set Ups by Henri Hooft

Body Kick Set Ups by Henri Hooft

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Matches & highlights

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HENRI HOOFT STOPS SPARRING PARTNER WITH LIVER KICK - MMA SPARRING

HENRI HOOFT STOPS SPARRING PARTNER WITH LIVER KICK - MMA SPARRING

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Stefan"Blitz" Leko vs. Harry Hooft - K-1 GP '99 FINAL

Stefan"Blitz" Leko vs. Harry Hooft - K-1 GP '99 FINAL

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Brutal Spinning Back-Kick to the Body! Stefan Leko shuts down Henry Hooft

Brutal Spinning Back-Kick to the Body! Stefan Leko shuts down Henry Hooft

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Conversations & interviews

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Coach's Corner: Henri Hooft | UFC Connected

Coach's Corner: Henri Hooft | UFC Connected

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Henri Hooft explains why having a "Fighter's Heart" is important.

Henri Hooft explains why having a "Fighter's Heart" is important.

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UFC Coach Henri Hooft: How To Go From Underdog To Undefeated

UFC Coach Henri Hooft: How To Go From Underdog To Undefeated

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Henri Hooft discusses Blackzilians departure, belief in return of Rashad Evans

Henri Hooft discusses Blackzilians departure, belief in return of Rashad Evans

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Henri Hooft explaining the low kick

Henri Hooft explaining the low kick

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S&T | EP 40 | Henri Hooft - How to become a CHAMPION

S&T | EP 40 | Henri Hooft - How to become a CHAMPION

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Henri Hooft, Blackzilians head striking coach : "Nobody wants to stand up against us"

Henri Hooft, Blackzilians head striking coach : "Nobody wants to stand up against us"

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How Legendary UFC Coach Henri Hooft Creates Champions

How Legendary UFC Coach Henri Hooft Creates Champions

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The Fight Game Profile- Henri Hooft

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