Dutch Kickboxing Counter Systems - The Vos Gym Method with Ivan Hippolyte

Ivan Hippolyte is one of the most influential figures in the history of combat sports — a multiple-time world champion, legendary competitor and world-renowned coach whose Dutch Kickboxing Counter Systems continue to shape elite striking across Kickboxing, Muay Thai and MMA. As head coach of Vos Gym Amsterdam, Ivan has spent decades developing fighters through one of the most respected striking systems in combat sports history.

Having trained and coached world-class athletes including Remy Bonjasky and Mirko Filipović, Ivan’s coaching philosophy has become synonymous with intelligent pressure, high-volume striking, elite counter fighting and the aggressive Dutch systems that made Vos Gym famous worldwide.

In this exclusive Warrior Collective instructional, Ivan presents a complete breakdown of the tactical striking systems he has refined through decades of coaching and competition.

Dutch Kickboxing Counter Systems - The Vos Gym Method with Ivan Hippolyte

Ivan is a multiple-time World Champion and veteran of the golden era of international kickboxing, Ivan built his reputation through a relentless fighting style, exceptional ring intelligence and a deep understanding of the tactical side of striking. Throughout his competitive career he competed against many of the sport's elite names, earning recognition as one of the most technically complete fighters to emerge from the Netherlands.

Following his success in the ring, Ivan transitioned into coaching and became a driving force behind the continued success of the legendary Vos Gym Amsterdam. Widely regarded as one of the most influential gyms in combat sports history, Vos Gym has produced numerous world champions and elite-level fighters across Kickboxing, Muay Thai and MMA. Today, Ivan continues to coach fighters and instructors from around the world, teaching the same Dutch Kickboxing systems, counter fighting frameworks and high-volume training methods that helped establish the gym's reputation on the world stage.

What makes Ivan's coaching particularly valuable is his ability to simplify complex fighting concepts into practical systems that can be applied immediately in training and competition. Rather than focusing on isolated techniques, he teaches fighters how to recognise opportunities, make intelligent decisions under pressure and develop the timing, reactions and tactical awareness required to succeed at the highest level. This instructional offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from one of the key figures responsible for preserving and evolving the Dutch Kickboxing system for the modern era.

A Complete Dutch Kickboxing Counter Fighting System

This is not simply a collection of combinations or drills.

This instructional focuses on the underlying systems that allow elite fighters to:

• Counter effectively under pressure
• Intercept attacks before they fully develop
• Control exchanges through timing and reactions
• Blend defence and offence seamlessly
• Develop the high-volume striking style that has become a hallmark of the Vos Gym system

Every concept shown throughout this volume reflects the methods Ivan continues to teach daily with fighters and coaches from around the world.

What You’ll Learn

Inside this volume, Ivan breaks down the complete framework behind his Dutch Kickboxing counter fighting approach.

Countering Kicks

Learn how to defend and immediately respond against:

• Low kicks
• Body kicks
• Head kicks

Develop high-percentage counters that allow you to take control of exchanges rather than simply blocking and resetting.

Countering Punches

Understand how elite strikers create openings through timing, positioning and intelligent reactions against aggressive punchers.

Countering Knees

Learn practical defensive systems and counters against one of the most dangerous weapons in Kickboxing and Muay Thai.

Evading & Intercepting

Develop the ability to disrupt attacks before they fully develop by combining movement, timing and interception.

Give & Take Drills

One of the most important components of the Dutch system.

Build timing, reactions, defensive awareness and offensive flow through structured partner drills used extensively within Vos Gym.

Boxing Frameworks

Develop the boxing mechanics, combinations and tactical concepts that underpin high-level Dutch Kickboxing.

Boxing & Knees

Learn how to seamlessly connect boxing attacks into knee strikes during close-range exchanges.

Boxing & Low Kicks

Build the classic Dutch striking flow between punches and low kicks that has become one of the style’s defining characteristics.

Bonus Seminar Content

Additional footage showcasing Ivan’s coaching systems in a live seminar environment.

And Much More….

The Vos Gym Legacy

Few gyms in combat sports history have had the influence of Vos Gym.

From the days of legendary coaches such as Johan Vos through to generations of elite fighters competing across K-1, Kickboxing, Muay Thai and MMA, the gym has remained one of the most respected striking institutions in the world.

Ivan Hippolyte has played a central role in that legacy — first as a world champion fighter and later as the coach responsible for continuing and evolving the system for modern competition

Designed for Fighters and Coaches

Whether you are:

• A Kickboxer looking to sharpen your counter fighting
• A Muay Thai athlete wanting to improve your reactions and timing
• An MMA fighter developing striking systems for competition
• Or a coach searching for proven Dutch training frameworks

This instructional provides a complete roadmap for developing smarter, more effective striking.