Can anyone help me on improving my defense because every time I throw my body is fully exposed and in shadow boxing also I focus on this but I can't improve my deffense

hey sorry i havent be on in ages what can i do at home to improve striking?

Some ground and pound reaponses

what would be the preferred Start of the Round/Fight Combination if you were to throw one

Here is a concept that Coach Joakim and I had been working on quite extensively when dealing with the Joma Leg Turk to Dagestani Handcuff or Far Arm Ride