The joy on that fighter's face as he gets the key to the puzzle is immense - he's been trying to figure it out, then coach just drops the knowledge. AWesome stuff.
When Whitman says "go back to rear foot off your jab," he is referring to returning to the defensive stance or repositioning yourself after throwing a jab. This movement helps you maintain balance and readiness for any potential counterattacks. Additionally, he also teaches how to throw a jab by shifting your weight from rear foot to lead foot for "snapping jab" and "entering the pocket." This suggests that the jab can be used both defensively and offensively. When he advises attacking with a jab when your opponent is about to shift their weight to their rear foot, it's likely because they are less mobile and not as quick to respond during that transition. Attacking at that specific timing can catch them off guard and make it more challenging for them to counter effectively.
This is 2:41 of a real combat genius. He is excites to just talk striking and the joy you see in him explaining there. Love it. Great work Full Reptile crew. 👏
That is literally the same logic behind timing a takedown. What a good way to communicate the timing to wrestlers. This is why he is one of the best huh?
Learning the key to doing this and actually doing it in a fight are 2 different things. However once you do it in a real fight you will have a deeper understanding of the game.
I call it 'hitting on the half-beat'. I was never good at it with jabs but was with kicks and lateral movement. Same principles apply...it's hard to change direction mid-step. ;)
This is a very well-known trick it works with flying needs to if you can pressure someone backwards and make them step on the back foot you can basically launch a knee at a standing still object
Far as I can understand you attack when they’re going (!)so just before they’re grounded!) to the front foot when you’re drawing them in and when they’re going(!) to the back foot when you’re pressuring your opponent. Makes sense if you think about it. Greetings from Holland, kickboxing capital of the world!
Nah I think they’re releasing a full movie for the trip to elevation. Seems like this is it for the jab, Trevor sells tapes breaking down his striking stuff I doubt he’d release anything more than this on here,
I’ve watched this a few times, I can tell it’s high quality stuff, which probably explains why I’m struggling with it a little 😂 Is he saying, lead with your rear foot when you jab, almost spring forward? As oppose to stepping forward with your lead leg? And secondly, in regards to the opponents movement. Catch them with that jab as they are moving back, and catch them with the power hand when the step forward? Any tips appreciated 🙌 Great video, smashing it as always. 👍
Im also struggling with it, but looks like a gem of info. FYI, jab is all about the back foot - try it - put your weight on front foot and jab = no power. Put weight on back foot, sit into it a little, now jab and transfer weight forward = power. Punching is always about weight transfer, so a forward punch should have weight going from back to front for max power (you don't always have to do that, but for power) Realising that, and learning where that balance on the rear foot really helped me get a snapping jab, whereas before it always felt weak. Not sure what this footwork thing here is, but I think he is saying time the jab when you see the weight of opponent go on his back foot maybe??!? Not sure, need him to explain this to the camera so we can get it!!
@@sgu00dir thanks for the response brother! And yes your right, I was messing around in front of the mirror after reading this last night, for sure feels better that way! Thanks for the info, have a good day my mate 🙌
@@mallorcahermano1477 Cool!!! You know who does this incredibly well - Mayweather (of course :)). You can really get the feel of this by getting in that Philly shell type position so that you have the defensive stance like Mayweather, and can really feel that weight in the back foot, then its just about timing the transfer of weight from back foot, through body and into jab as it connects!! Thats the bit I don't have yet though :)
This video is about countering, more specifically about timing pertaining to the best counter opportunities. It has nothing to do with which of your own leg works in co-ordination to which strike you throw (The person who responded below telling you jab with your rear foot). The misunderstanding is because he switches roles with this fighter seamlessly during the explanation which makes it hard to follow. For better reference watch Dynamic Striking with him and Gaejthe or watch the entire full reptile video from which this is clipped. I will try to explain as succinctly as possible but watching the above two videos should make it clear. While your opponent is moving around, you are hunting or are hunted ( with you drawing them in). In mode 1. You being the hunter, you push them backward with your jab (safe/non-committed). You time their rear foot, catching them right before they set into stance preventing them being able to effectively counter. In mode 2. You draw them in with them hunting you. You time the front foot, just a second before it sets them into stance and hit them with a power cross. Again, you are not trying to get them once the foot is planted but the second just before the foot is planted. i.e: as the weight is about to shift onto the foot. I think either before or after this segment he talks about anchor and how being caught out of position (you hitting them just as the stance is going to be achieved) causes the leg on which the weight is present to be an anchor facilitating the ease of the knock out because the anchor holds them in place but being out of stance keeps the head unsupported allowing the head to be loosely tethered enough to be hit effectively. IMPORTANCE OF STANCE: Get into stance and iron guard(gloved hands touching your chin). Ask a friend to throw a power strike on the gloves. Now from stance, arc your back all the way back (think Adesanya against Whitaker) and ask your friend to repeat. Again from stance lean your head all the forward such that it overhangs your lead leg knee and ask them to throw a power hook. You will rapidly understand the importance of stance and quickly understand this video......also you will never forget it. :P
@@itsyourboy7150 I think Gaethje has now surpassed Dustin, striking-wise. But I think Dustin wins it even more easily by mixing it up if they fought again.
@@somdutroy ehh I wouldn’t say he’s surpassed him. Dustin is easily the best striker in the division. Just his IQ, his defense, and the way he mixes things up. I think Conor is a close second with Gaethje right behind him. But the amount of just pure power Justin carries in his hands are pure deadly. We’d have to see Dustin vs Justin 2 to see but I really do believe Dustin is the best striker in that division right now. It’s just beautiful to watch
Usman has finished every fight since teaming up with Trevor, his last fight before Trevor was colby covington, colby has no idea who usman is now, he's peak kamura , expect a brutal finish
The joy on that fighter's face as he gets the key to the puzzle is immense - he's been trying to figure it out, then coach just drops the knowledge. AWesome stuff.
bro you should see the joy in my face 2 years later
Look what Trevor Wittman has done for Kamaru Usman and Rose Namajunas.
Trainer of Champions!!
Don't forget the absolute monster that is Justin Gaethje
@@ziggy6060 Mos def!
Gaethje severely damaged the former LW interim Champion Tony Ferguson. Was excruciating to watch.
@@sarojaband4664 Tony was never the same after that beating.
@@madgavin7568 😭😓
@Colin McLeod I think you're underestimating how important a good coach is for a fighter
When Whitman says "go back to rear foot off your jab," he is referring to returning to the defensive stance or repositioning yourself after throwing a jab. This movement helps you maintain balance and readiness for any potential counterattacks.
Additionally, he also teaches how to throw a jab by shifting your weight from rear foot to lead foot for "snapping jab" and "entering the pocket." This suggests that the jab can be used both defensively and offensively.
When he advises attacking with a jab when your opponent is about to shift their weight to their rear foot, it's likely because they are less mobile and not as quick to respond during that transition. Attacking at that specific timing can catch them off guard and make it more challenging for them to counter effectively.
I could watch Wittman teach all day
Full Reptile's been killing it lately
FULL REPTILE IS ALWAYS KILLING IT 🐍🔼👁🐊🦎!!!
Getting released from UFC was a blessing in disguise.
@@ThatOtherRaccoon it usually is a good thing for creative hard workers to get away from mafia corporations.
I feel like I've been conned!! However, it was such a valuable lesson being taught
Yes bruv, what a tease, Been waiting since yesterday for that
a little underwhelming
Yep, premiere teased for 2 minutes of video.
Buy his video series it's worth it!
@@Gorillali From where?
Scheduling premiers for two minute videos now haha
Full reptile going full GOAT these days 🔥
This should be amazing. Two genuine professors of the game
I met Trevor 21 years ago when his gym was called T's KO. Great guy never would have thought he would be training mixed martial artist.
This is 2:41 of a real combat genius. He is excites to just talk striking and the joy you see in him explaining there. Love it. Great work Full Reptile crew. 👏
That is literally the same logic behind timing a takedown. What a good way to communicate the timing to wrestlers. This is why he is one of the best huh?
Can’t wait for this one! 🙏👏🔥☝️
This is great! There is absolutely no one in the world right now as good at teaching boxing for MMA as Trevor
Parillo, very different but not worse
A small insight into 1 of the great minds of mma
Wittman an absolute master
BOOM! 💥
PERFECT TIMING ⏱
Joseph Vincent
@@benjamin5026 Mike Tyson fam 😅
This is sooo interesting! Can't wait
So excited. Thank you Raptors!!
This is good shit. I set the reminder
Learning the key to doing this and actually doing it in a fight are 2 different things. However once you do it in a real fight you will have a deeper understanding of the game.
I call it 'hitting on the half-beat'. I was never good at it with jabs but was with kicks and lateral movement. Same principles apply...it's hard to change direction mid-step. ;)
A question : you look the feet o the body moviment?
These little snippets are so juicy, you just know the main vid is gonna get HELLA VIEWS
He teaches so well, Everything makes sense!
Wittman is legitimately brilliant.
This is a very well-known trick it works with flying needs to if you can pressure someone backwards and make them step on the back foot you can basically launch a knee at a standing still object
good to see this guy being honest. it looks simple and he says "I cant figure it out" and then the realization on how to do it.
Wow, this is quite the lesson for free!
Did I wait like a whole day to watch a 2 minute video? Yes, yes I did...
Trevor Wittman...one of the best in business..
Far as I can understand you attack when they’re going (!)so just before they’re grounded!) to the front foot when you’re drawing them in and when they’re going(!) to the back foot when you’re pressuring your opponent. Makes sense if you think about it. Greetings from Holland, kickboxing capital of the world!
I can already tell this finna be a banger
Beast of a trainer
I think Trevor Wittman and Rafael Cordero are currently the best MMA coach out there, at least in this period.
I'm a little confused, is this the teaser for a full project?
That’s what it looks like from the advertisement at the end
Nah I think they’re releasing a full movie for the trip to elevation. Seems like this is it for the jab, Trevor sells tapes breaking down his striking stuff I doubt he’d release anything more than this on here,
@@chrissosa1369 ah ok that makes sense! I look forward to the full movie either way
Top 3 coaches in the game, arguably the best
One of the best striking coaches in MMA
Two more days 😩.... can’t wait!!!
Can't wait for the full episode
Dude that was a missing puzzle piece for myself too, cant wait to try it
The subtleties make all the difference.
Best coach Ever Trevor is a Wizard 🧙♂️ coach of the year
wittman is a striking genius.
where is the full version of this ?I love it
This video is gold
Best boxing coach in the UFC!
MORE PLEASE, MOREEEEEE
I’ve watched this a few times, I can tell it’s high quality stuff, which probably explains why I’m struggling with it a little 😂
Is he saying, lead with your rear foot when you jab, almost spring forward?
As oppose to stepping forward with your lead leg?
And secondly, in regards to the opponents movement.
Catch them with that jab as they are moving back, and catch them with the power hand when the step forward?
Any tips appreciated 🙌
Great video, smashing it as always.
👍
Im also struggling with it, but looks like a gem of info. FYI, jab is all about the back foot - try it - put your weight on front foot and jab = no power. Put weight on back foot, sit into it a little, now jab and transfer weight forward = power. Punching is always about weight transfer, so a forward punch should have weight going from back to front for max power (you don't always have to do that, but for power) Realising that, and learning where that balance on the rear foot really helped me get a snapping jab, whereas before it always felt weak. Not sure what this footwork thing here is, but I think he is saying time the jab when you see the weight of opponent go on his back foot maybe??!? Not sure, need him to explain this to the camera so we can get it!!
@@sgu00dir thanks for the response brother!
And yes your right, I was messing around in front of the mirror after reading this last night, for sure feels better that way!
Thanks for the info, have a good day my mate 🙌
@@mallorcahermano1477 Cool!!! You know who does this incredibly well - Mayweather (of course :)). You can really get the feel of this by getting in that Philly shell type position so that you have the defensive stance like Mayweather, and can really feel that weight in the back foot, then its just about timing the transfer of weight from back foot, through body and into jab as it connects!! Thats the bit I don't have yet though :)
This video is about countering, more specifically about timing pertaining to the best counter opportunities. It has nothing to do with which of your own leg works in co-ordination to which strike you throw (The person who responded below telling you jab with your rear foot). The misunderstanding is because he switches roles with this fighter seamlessly during the explanation which makes it hard to follow. For better reference watch Dynamic Striking with him and Gaejthe or watch the entire full reptile video from which this is clipped. I will try to explain as succinctly as possible but watching the above two videos should make it clear.
While your opponent is moving around, you are hunting or are hunted ( with you drawing them in). In mode 1. You being the hunter, you push them backward with your jab (safe/non-committed). You time their rear foot, catching them right before they set into stance preventing them being able to effectively counter. In mode 2. You draw them in with them hunting you. You time the front foot, just a second before it sets them into stance and hit them with a power cross.
Again, you are not trying to get them once the foot is planted but the second just before the foot is planted. i.e: as the weight is about to shift onto the foot.
I think either before or after this segment he talks about anchor and how being caught out of position (you hitting them just as the stance is going to be achieved) causes the leg on which the weight is present to be an anchor facilitating the ease of the knock out because the anchor holds them in place but being out of stance keeps the head unsupported allowing the head to be loosely tethered enough to be hit effectively.
IMPORTANCE OF STANCE: Get into stance and iron guard(gloved hands touching your chin). Ask a friend to throw a power strike on the gloves. Now from stance, arc your back all the way back (think Adesanya against Whitaker) and ask your friend to repeat. Again from stance lean your head all the forward such that it overhangs your lead leg knee and ask them to throw a power hook. You will rapidly understand the importance of stance and quickly understand this video......also you will never forget it. :P
@@elijahantony4300 great explanation!
Justin "I don't know what bjj is " Gaethje is currently the best striker at 155 imo.
Ehhhh. There’s still Dustin
@@itsyourboy7150 I think Gaethje has now surpassed Dustin, striking-wise. But I think Dustin wins it even more easily by mixing it up if they fought again.
@@somdutroy ehh I wouldn’t say he’s surpassed him. Dustin is easily the best striker in the division. Just his IQ, his defense, and the way he mixes things up. I think Conor is a close second with Gaethje right behind him. But the amount of just pure power Justin carries in his hands are pure deadly. We’d have to see Dustin vs Justin 2 to see but I really do believe Dustin is the best striker in that division right now. It’s just beautiful to watch
I'm gonna watch this till I die! that's brilliant!
Sheeeesh! I’m excited for this
Trevor Witnan... doesn't seek the limelight... just trains champions
What are you on about? The guy in this video is not a champ and he trained Gaethje and Rose before they were a champion.
@@FelixIakhos just acknowledging the guy for training champs... Rose and now Usman... and not seeking attention
Good stuff!
Is there some long form content coming soon? Love those the most, keep up the great work!
I just found the answer to my own question, thanks fellas
Anyone else notice the Genki Sudo,” We Are All One,” flag on the cage?
Usman perfected this !
I’m kinda confused do you attack once they land or midway their step?
I actually understood this and learned something, thanks!
What did he mean? I didnt understand what he meant, was he sayinv jab when the front foot is not touching the ground?
if you've ever studied the russian step with jab and right hand in boxing its the same principle
Just post it when it comes out. We don't need promo, the ones that know will watch
This is gold
High Level Stuff
Jesus Trevor Wittman is a master.
wittman is amazing
I’d pay a fortune for Whitman to train me. The dude is a badass.
Trevor’s so damn good
Free info.... I’ll take it and cash it in on sparring day.
where is the full movie gonna be shown? on this channel?
Today, 10pm Uk time
Do I go train with Trevor Wittman or Joshua Fabia, I just can't decide...
C'était vraiment très intéressant 👍
Used to train and hang out with the fighter. Cool shit.
How do I find more information like this? super interesting but hard to find
Footwork skills!
Can't wait
Trevor ‘the wizard’ wittman
I can watch Trevor and Giff train fighters all day.
This is so cool.
More Trevor Whitman
Whitman is literally a mma god
trevor is a fucking legend
Amazing! But honestly I would have loved to see the feet and hey they step in this video.
Thanks so much anyways! 💯💪🏼
Wittman is the fucking man
Fucking hell. This is gold.
It's all in timing...on the off beat.
love trevor the best you are champ couse ur jab !
Usman has finished every fight since teaming up with Trevor, his last fight before Trevor was colby covington, colby has no idea who usman is now, he's peak kamura , expect a brutal finish
So you dart in when they step onto the rear foot because they can't back up basically?
Its crazy how close this is to how gaethje moves
I was thinking the same
This is the Anderson Silva special right here!
The coach of the highlight, Usman, thug rose all champions
😂
It's like when a sniper pulls the trigger in between heartbeats.
it's the half beat thing luke tomas always talks about
I can't understand if he looks the body or the feet movement?
Is there more of this?
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Danm Kamaru was moving just like that against jorge
Wittman is the goddamn GOAT
Thanks! Now i gotta go talk my girl into drilling l this shit with me for the next 3 weeks until I get it right.
Hi, is there a charitable soul to explain me the trick he is explaining ? I don't understand well. Thanks all
so counter as soon as their foot lands or right before?
He also taught slim shady to rap! #wordonthestreets
Can some explain to me what I’m watching