Glad those explanations worked! And yes, thinking of striking through those two objectives will seriously help. Blurring them together steals away power. 🙌👊
When I first started my fighting training, I started with boxing and the very first thing they told me was exactly this, the importance of the hip for punches. Never heard of it again when I started Muay Thai and then Kick Boxing... Thank you so much for this content Don! 🙌
Very sad that this isn’t basic knowledge. My Japanese jujitsu sensei was a an elderly short woman. For context she was a black belt in JJJ,karate, aikido and taught Japanese weapons. She taught us the importance of leverage and rotation for grappling and striking from day one white belt. Her philosophy was learn by doing and she loved demonstrating on non compliant big guys who forget to block head strikes😂🤣😂
I know Bas Rutten encourages the use of the core as the primary power generator for both punches and kicks. Would that fit in with this model too? I'd imagine the core and hips would be complementary torque systems. Thank you very much, I hope you and your family are in good health.
Absolutely! The core is a big player in transmitting the force from the hips to the striking limb. You might like this video too... th-cam.com/video/ErOHZHz50Sw/w-d-xo.html
Seriously. Just got back from an hour solo session at the gym. Everything clicked. Been working on my cross for months but always felt a bit off and powerless. Even though I rotated as much as I could (without pushing the front leg straight) I never felt I got the right velocity or power. I thought I did everything right. And I did. Except for this straightening of the front leg. Now suddenly all the work I put in this far payed dividends. All I had to do was to see your video demonstration and graphics. Have seen a lot of videos and coaches but none have emphasised the front leg. Now that I know it, I see it everywhere. But every coach just mentions the back leg motion. Thank you very much!
nice explanation! i'd add that torque/momentum are mechanical, and another difference maker is the 'material' used. Like buakaw's left hook (in the video clip shown), he didn't turn much but it looks really hard, because his body is connected up and built like iron, whereas a noob kid does the same, he looks like wet noodle. if the material is dispersed, like broken pieces of iron, eg typical bodybuilders, it also doesnt work. its got to come together. I think that kind of body is usually forged slowly over time by striking things and having that force resonate through the body in that instance of the final posture upon impact.
Thank you, and thanks for sharing your thoughts too! Yes, the lower body drive from the hips is the engine, but it’s crucial that the core is both strong enough and contracts with the correct timing to transmit that force to the striking limb. Soft core, soft strike! Also that tensing/rigidity on impact is crucial to delivering force into the target - what sports science refers to as effective mass. 💥👊
What? I’m so confused. Sugar ray said step through for massive power. I agree with this too. 3:01 When you throw a ball you step through out of instinct. Making your left leg step back seems counterintuitive
Yes, it does seem counterintuitive! But, rapid rotation of the torso into the punch is the biggest factor in a cross punch... The stepping though is essential to generate that, but it's the knee dominant "breaking" action on the end that whips the body into the highest power levels. In fact, your ball throwing analogy works well for this too. Check out this baseball pitching slo mo footage and you'll notice this lead leg breaking action in effect if you focus on it: th-cam.com/video/jZKvJY6gDfg/w-d-xo.html
If my punch can generate as much power as a car crash, then I’ll be for real unstoppable haha. I believe I’ve always done that but I can add even more torque especially the knee dominated breaking action is fantastic!! Thank you for the insightful video. PS. To your question, the car crash analogy was great. Happiest anniversary 👌🏽 - Izzy M.
I can do it. I can generate as much force as a car crash. You have to be born with it to an extent though. I have mastered both technique and I could punch hard day 1
Rather than moving the front foot back, it’s applying a braking force. This keeps your centre of mass over your base of support (your feet) and helps maintain balance of done correctly. If you over reach, you will lose balance. That’s not what we’re promoting. 😁👊
@@neilrichardson9939 when you've been in the game a long time, it's easy to assume your knowledge is common knowledge. It's not. It's important that coaches in particular realise this, and don't assume anything is obvious and miss out crucial steps that can be gold for others.
Your right in what you say,but any coach trainer worth there salt should teach this,i used to teach and i always said a punch starts with foot placement,because if you not correctly positioned then the power is not there,everything needs to be right for maximum impact,which starts with the feet @@heatrick
Love it, such a clear explanation. I keep telling people that all strikes you're trying to do two things, generate force, and transfer that force.
Glad those explanations worked! And yes, thinking of striking through those two objectives will seriously help. Blurring them together steals away power. 🙌👊
When I first started my fighting training, I started with boxing and the very first thing they told me was exactly this, the importance of the hip for punches. Never heard of it again when I started Muay Thai and then Kick Boxing... Thank you so much for this content Don! 🙌
Thank you for sharing that, and your welcome! 😁👊
Watching this to improve my boxing
Very sad that this isn’t basic knowledge. My Japanese jujitsu sensei was a an elderly short woman. For context she was a black belt in JJJ,karate, aikido and taught Japanese weapons. She taught us the importance of leverage and rotation for grappling and striking from day one white belt. Her philosophy was learn by doing and she loved demonstrating on non compliant big guys who forget to block head strikes😂🤣😂
Well done!
This should really help people understand their body better.
Thank you, much appreciated 😁👊
I know Bas Rutten encourages the use of the core as the primary power generator for both punches and kicks. Would that fit in with this model too? I'd imagine the core and hips would be complementary torque systems.
Thank you very much, I hope you and your family are in good health.
Absolutely! The core is a big player in transmitting the force from the hips to the striking limb. You might like this video too... th-cam.com/video/ErOHZHz50Sw/w-d-xo.html
You are absolutely brilliant brother. Love from Pakistan
This was a golden nugget, thank you
Seriously. Just got back from an hour solo session at the gym. Everything clicked. Been working on my cross for months but always felt a bit off and powerless. Even though I rotated as much as I could (without pushing the front leg straight) I never felt I got the right velocity or power. I thought I did everything right. And I did. Except for this straightening of the front leg. Now suddenly all the work I put in this far payed dividends. All I had to do was to see your video demonstration and graphics. Have seen a lot of videos and coaches but none have emphasised the front leg. Now that I know it, I see it everywhere. But every coach just mentions the back leg motion. Thank you very much!
🙌🙌👌👊
Holy shit man ty so much!!!
You're welcome! 😄👊
nice explanation! i'd add that torque/momentum are mechanical, and another difference maker is the 'material' used. Like buakaw's left hook (in the video clip shown), he didn't turn much but it looks really hard, because his body is connected up and built like iron, whereas a noob kid does the same, he looks like wet noodle. if the material is dispersed, like broken pieces of iron, eg typical bodybuilders, it also doesnt work. its got to come together. I think that kind of body is usually forged slowly over time by striking things and having that force resonate through the body in that instance of the final posture upon impact.
Thank you, and thanks for sharing your thoughts too!
Yes, the lower body drive from the hips is the engine, but it’s crucial that the core is both strong enough and contracts with the correct timing to transmit that force to the striking limb. Soft core, soft strike! Also that tensing/rigidity on impact is crucial to delivering force into the target - what sports science refers to as effective mass. 💥👊
Thank you ! This was a great video !
You’re welcome 😁🙏
Thank you!!
What? I’m so confused. Sugar ray said step through for massive power. I agree with this too. 3:01 When you throw a ball you step through out of instinct. Making your left leg step back seems counterintuitive
Yes, it does seem counterintuitive! But, rapid rotation of the torso into the punch is the biggest factor in a cross punch... The stepping though is essential to generate that, but it's the knee dominant "breaking" action on the end that whips the body into the highest power levels.
In fact, your ball throwing analogy works well for this too. Check out this baseball pitching slo mo footage and you'll notice this lead leg breaking action in effect if you focus on it: th-cam.com/video/jZKvJY6gDfg/w-d-xo.html
Any drills ?
If my punch can generate as much power as a car crash, then I’ll be for real unstoppable haha.
I believe I’ve always done that but I can add even more torque especially the knee dominated breaking action is fantastic!!
Thank you for the insightful video.
PS. To your question, the car crash analogy was great. Happiest anniversary 👌🏽
- Izzy M.
Haha! Thanks Izzy! 😁🙏
I can do it. I can generate as much force as a car crash. You have to be born with it to an extent though. I have mastered both technique and I could punch hard day 1
😜👊
2:57 this is so damn good! I'd subscribe again If I could
Awesome! Really appreciate it. :)
what if you dont wanna overcommit
i get that front foot moving back synchrously helps but what if you wanna maintain balance
Rather than moving the front foot back, it’s applying a braking force. This keeps your centre of mass over your base of support (your feet) and helps maintain balance of done correctly. If you over reach, you will lose balance. That’s not what we’re promoting. 😁👊
I liked him better as Falconhoof tbh.
It’s only natural a natural move for me.
I get more reach and power.
😀👊
Secret my arse
You’d be surprised! 👊
Surprised how?
@@heatrick
@@neilrichardson9939 when you've been in the game a long time, it's easy to assume your knowledge is common knowledge. It's not. It's important that coaches in particular realise this, and don't assume anything is obvious and miss out crucial steps that can be gold for others.
Your right in what you say,but any coach trainer worth there salt should teach this,i used to teach and i always said a punch starts with foot placement,because if you not correctly positioned then the power is not there,everything needs to be right for maximum impact,which starts with the feet
@@heatrick