It is a big fish in a small pond (New Zealand) New Zealand is still a pretty small country and MMA gyms are fairly limited. Its only natural that the best coaches and fighters might start congregating around a particular gym based on previous successes. -The gym gets a bit of popularity -it gets good fighters/trainers -it has successes -it gets more popular -it has more and more successes -it attracts better fighters/trainers - it gets more popular etc... and becomes self perpetuating. There is no secret sauce. There is nothing in the water. It is pretty much NZ's unofficial MMA national gym Imagine if all the good fighters in USA started congregating around 1 gym?
Australia, New zealand, Thailand, Indonesia (generally Australasia region) are home to most of the worlds best kickboxers, it's just taken a bit of time for some of those guys to start moving into the mma scene. That's why you see such a dominant standup game from citykickboxing fighter's. The fighting gyms for boxing/kickboxing are all over the area, it was just a matter of time before one of them decided to branch into mma.
This comment is the reason that new Zealand is full with kickboxing and thai boxing world champions American mma is years behind new Zealands stand up game and... a ufc fights start on your feet on the ground not with a cuddle
This is partially true, it is for sure the main gym in nz for mma professionals. But you cant compare it to if there was one main mma gym in usa, because they would be drawing from a far larger pool of fighters. It would be more similar to if all the best fighters in south carolina congregated to one gym (similar population to nz), and no way would that south carolina gym spit out as many champs and top level fighters as ckb. Their secret sauce at ckb IS their culture of work ethic, deep experience in kickboxing, and, IMO, the isolation/ lack of distraction. I agree that this is self sustaining, but it is still incredible coming from such a tiny place
All the good fighters is the US already have most of the good fighters congregating around a handful of gyms. Those gyms are ATT, AKA, and Hard knocks. I don't think this is the reason why CKB is doing so well right now considering NZ only has a quarter of the population of Florida.
CKB, these videos all show the best mindset, Eugene is the most likeable and humble guy with the coolest team ever. Bunch of fucking samurais.. massive fan
Romero: Gets a lucky shot on adesanya Adesanya: Learns how to avoid damage from opponent using superior footwork Romero: Stands still Adesanya: Jabs, feints and kicks Romero: Still standing still Adesanya: focuses the leg more - Adesanya wins Romero: Calls it running so he can feel better about accomplishing nothing Crowd: Completely buys Romero's dumbass excuse Adesanya: AND STILL
@@hax9687 Yeah you're not wrong, it was more romero capitalising on adesanya slightly overextending into his range. For a lack of a better word, i called it lucky because the shot relied on adesanya to make the mistake, instead of any forward initiation from romero. idk maybe 'counter shot' would be better.
Look at the way Israel smiles when talking about the team. You can’t fake that man.
Why was this 4 minutes? We need a 30 minute of this piece.
This gym is absolutely insane I love the energy they all have and the mentalities they all have
They be occultist too😂
Look at Izzy dodge that lazy punch in the first five seconds of the video it’s second nature he ain’t even paying attention
bro every trained fighter does that , I do it too its just reflexes u feel
He ate the first one tho
he sees him.. and the "punches" are so slow... wtf do you mean
Hooker, tafa, adesanya, Kai Kara, volkonovski, riddel too many assasins for one gym
I saw some footage and low and behold,i see Carlos Ulberg in the gym as well😎
throw in junior fa, hemi ahio, shane young & steven warby too. gym full of killers!
Aggressive kids fights of MMA th-cam.com/video/NQYPtKcnIsw/w-d-xo.html
Imagine them all hanging out at a bar and someone tries to pick a fight with them lol
@@richardlee5486 I'd imagine they'd all chip in for a taxi for the geezers
It is a big fish in a small pond (New Zealand)
New Zealand is still a pretty small country and MMA gyms are fairly limited. Its only natural that the best coaches and fighters might start congregating around a particular gym based on previous successes.
-The gym gets a bit of popularity
-it gets good fighters/trainers
-it has successes
-it gets more popular
-it has more and more successes
-it attracts better fighters/trainers
- it gets more popular etc...
and becomes self perpetuating.
There is no secret sauce. There is nothing in the water.
It is pretty much NZ's unofficial MMA national gym
Imagine if all the good fighters in USA started congregating around 1 gym?
Australia, New zealand, Thailand, Indonesia (generally Australasia region) are home to most of the worlds best kickboxers, it's just taken a bit of time for some of those guys to start moving into the mma scene. That's why you see such a dominant standup game from citykickboxing fighter's.
The fighting gyms for boxing/kickboxing are all over the area, it was just a matter of time before one of them decided to branch into mma.
@@crazykubla correct
This comment is the reason that new Zealand is full with kickboxing and thai boxing world champions American mma is years behind new Zealands stand up game and... a ufc fights start on your feet on the ground not with a cuddle
This is partially true, it is for sure the main gym in nz for mma professionals. But you cant compare it to if there was one main mma gym in usa, because they would be drawing from a far larger pool of fighters. It would be more similar to if all the best fighters in south carolina congregated to one gym (similar population to nz), and no way would that south carolina gym spit out as many champs and top level fighters as ckb.
Their secret sauce at ckb IS their culture of work ethic, deep experience in kickboxing, and, IMO, the isolation/ lack of distraction. I agree that this is self sustaining, but it is still incredible coming from such a tiny place
All the good fighters is the US already have most of the good fighters congregating around a handful of gyms. Those gyms are ATT, AKA, and Hard knocks. I don't think this is the reason why CKB is doing so well right now considering NZ only has a quarter of the population of Florida.
New Zealand and Aussie always were going to be at the top of fighting game it was just a matter of time
I think it's pretty safe to say Eugene just might be Coach of the Year
We need more content outta CKB pls this wasnt enough
I'm looking forward to Brad Riddell's next fight, he was the highlight of the UFC Auckland card.
I thought it'll be a longer video🙄
City Kickboxing .. Nz proud
This looks so awesome I wish I was part of this team when I competed
It’s hard work !!! And a little bit of good atmosphere and bonding
Dan Hooker looks like a british soldier youd see in those WW2 recolorized videos
CKB, these videos all show the best mindset, Eugene is the most likeable and humble guy with the coolest team ever. Bunch of fucking samurais.. massive fan
I will visit this place.
Can anyone come and train? I’m from the US but I’ll be down to go and train down there for a week or something
Nah bro, you gotta know someone then you go through a screening process they dont let anyone in
Romero: Gets a lucky shot on adesanya
Adesanya: Learns how to avoid damage from opponent using superior footwork
Romero: Stands still
Adesanya: Jabs, feints and kicks
Romero: Still standing still
Adesanya: focuses the leg more
- Adesanya wins
Romero: Calls it running so he can feel better about accomplishing nothing
Crowd: Completely buys Romero's dumbass excuse
Adesanya: AND STILL
crazykubla he literally did run away
@@80TSEAMSTEWARDT08 oh look another one buying the excuse!!!
I agree with everything other than you calling it a lucky shot
@@hax9687 Yeah you're not wrong, it was more romero capitalising on adesanya slightly overextending into his range. For a lack of a better word, i called it lucky because the shot relied on adesanya to make the mistake, instead of any forward initiation from romero. idk maybe 'counter shot' would be better.
Adesanya let a 43 year old man stand still in the middle of the octagon and did nothing. If there was a time Izzy should of KO'd Yoel, it was then.
City Kickboxing joins the ranks of top MMA Gym's/Camps like Jacksonwink, Roufussport, ATT, Tiger Muay Thai, etc.
Incredible team built on skills and confidence.
Why is the subscribers so low for this channel?
But thanks for the video! Quarantine motivation 🙌🏽
The mana of the fighters and coaches and the results, speak for themselves
CKB New Zealand reprsent! 👌
I wanna know which gym is better this or AKA
Kickboxing vs muay thai
Who you got ?
( even though theres tons of kb vs mt and mt always wins )
Muay thai is the original and kickboxing is a knock off
Stop it, get some help
City Kickboxing - Home of the point fighting champions. Talk a big game about knocking their opponents out, but try to win by point fighting.
I’ve already bought all the stuff for Israel I need the Hooker and AV stuff and the other guys!
Bought all of what stuff?
Fullgopherman cones and a bong
Fullgopherman they have gear from a brand called Engage
Bee Jeez lmao
Intelligent beat muscles anyday
Damn it's similar with hajime no ippo anime😂
Great
2024, so painfull seeing the fall of them
"Brad 'Quake' RiverDale" l0l
The only Eugene that people like
The best,fact!!!
Re do this shit and make it 20 mins + lol
Its turning into the new AKA
City Wok kickboxers
P
"The gym and coach of the year" couldn't find a way to beat Yoel at least in Fans eyes
Pity Yoel at his tender age couldn't come up with a formula to beat Izzy as well smh
@OLD SCHOOL BEAVER hey internet banger give yourself an uppercut would you👍
What belt is this fans eyes?
@@TopeA8 lol.... his mums belt