@@alec0214it’s very satisfying when the coach is giving instructions to your sparring partner about getting on the inside etc and you still piece them up
It’s good to know both styles. Every week during sparring I’m either the long/tall fighter or the shorter fighter. Personally enjoy the range finding “intelligent left” long style.
That's because training to fight shorter people is viewed as bullying, even though being tall means most everyone is shorter than you and fit people who are shorter than you have more muscle at the same weight.
Everybody favours the perceived underdog "short guy". It's funny, because a guy named Tyson proved that a short guy can totally bully tall guys when more skilled
As a high school fighter standing at 193 cm tall and 77 kg, I always find it nice that I started my combat sports with wrestling in junior high and continue it in highs school. After being taught how to use my extra long limbs for striking, it's always nice to be able to go back to grappling if an opponent gets too close
@@SirDarthVaderIIthat’s exactly what I realized doing Bjj, I’m 6’4 walk around 185-190. I have better leverage in the tie up and on my back. Only issue at times is it’s hard to get a double leg when a guy is short and in scrambles they’re typically quicker than me
Great video! The videos where you really dig into the details (like this one) are my favorites. And I’ve always wanted to tell you this: even though you lost the Van Roosmalen fight, you showed the heart of a lion during it. The courage it took to stay in there as long as you did against that gorilla was just off the charts. No one could ever question your heart after that war.
The correct answer if you are a tall and lean guy is to simply show up to beginner classes and let your ego flourish. Maybe being taller isn't as insurmountable an advantage between two skilled opponents with a height difference, but amongst beginners it makes you nearly bulletproof.
Reach is definitely an adavantage. I find it funny that some people think the clinch favors the tall man. I guess in some instances it does favour the knees of a tall man but a good clincher can just as easily neutralize a tall mans clinch and dump him easier.
Thanks Gabriel, I got dazed by a shorter fighter in sparring and since then I’ve been utilizing your techniques to figure out what is the best way to compete. This video is so helpful.
I’m 6’2” 170lbs and that thumbnail just made me realize why Izzy and Suga are my two favorite active fighters. Tall and skinny is the new race, we will prevail!
Thank youuuu bro, I'm 6'3 and long time fan and I was praying you would make this vid before my kickboxing and mma fights🙏🏿❤ keep spreading the knowledge and being a true martial artist.💯🤝🏿
The best body type for a fighter! Tall, long, and lean. If they mastered fighting walking backward, THE snap jab, and have just an ok inner game. The shorter fighter will walk through hell.
I like that this dude not only not generalize the tips but also take experiences and mistakes from his own career and teaches us younger guys to not make those same mistakes, W video
Thank you for this brother , I am 6’3 238 and Im a complete newb at striking. This video REINFORCED EVERYTHING MY COACHES KEEP TELLING ME LOL I just couldn’t see it. Thank you for this!
Great content, will we see a video for fighting with different limb lengths? You could easily be the taller opponent, but have a much short wingspan. Are there any advamtages to be long torso'd except lower centre of gravity?
Some great tips there for a tall, long fighter like me. Personally love the front teep and jab. The options for bouncing that lead leg thai-style is so vast.
How did u work on your front teep timing? Im a tall fighter and the vast majority of Time my teep just hits my opponent's guard, I want to use It as distance control and pressure fighter control since the vast majority of people on my gym are muay maats, the use a lot of combinations who ends up on low kicks
@@trujilloroldancarlosarturo4281 first off watch ‘muay Thai library chanchai teep’ and ‘silapathai teep’ to see how to throw teep properly. These two are legends of the golden era. Too many nowadays throw a readable, predictable teep. Then get used to bouncing that leg. bounce, throw, bounce, feint, punch, teep, bounce, etc. All the while you should shift and pivot slightly so as to not be a stationary target.
As a 6'2 (190 cm) and 130 lbs (60 kg) beginner fighter, I do appreciate this kind of video! I will definitely do my best to apply all those advices and shot the title of regional champion, this will be my way to thank you 💪🏼
Thank you... I'm not just speaking on your skill in the ring when I say this... your a good fighter! I mean that in so many ways including 'your a good person'.
Beautiful, Gabriel. Fantastic advice. I've built my whole game around these principles (6'3, 160lb K1 fighter). I still need to get better on the inside!!
great video Gabriel, I am 1.83m and I usually spar with shorter guys that are also trying to be pressure fighters, the coach is always cornerning them because they say I am advantaged being tall but nobody explained me how to really capitalize this advantage, would love to train with you but I'm on the other side of the planet!
I'm not sure if you still need advice but if you do I would recommend you, depending on the sport, to use your footwork to escape any off-balance punches that could ko even a dinosaur and try to establish something like an algorithm. Like when jon jones conditioned DC with body and leg strikes then fired a head kick. And try to fight at your perfect distance because your strikes will have more power. And in case you need something for bjj or wrestling, use takedowns that are based more on technique than strength such as trips or judo throws, be comfortable with the guard and drept half guard and go for submissions such as anaconda, d'arce, triangles, inverted triangles and guillotines I hope it will help you or at least find something useful 😅
Very validating video! Feel like most videos are for shorter fighters, or put all their focus on staying out of range. Nice to see emphasis on fighting in the pocket when that shorter fighter does occasionally find their way into range. (Now to work on that tight guard and counter-punching...)
Being tall makes someone an outlier. Most people are short. That’s what makes a tall guy tall, the fact that he isn’t short. They don’t make as many of these videos because the majority of people are not tall.
Great video! I always seemed to get opponents much taller than me. I had one of my fighters actually fight you, and you were definitely at a height disadvantage.
My instructor was like 6'1 maybe a buck 65 max. Dude was so fast and used his range so well it was basically like playing with a little kid when he sparred me. Never underestimate a tall skinny guy.
I'm 50, 6'3 250 lbs, and this video is STILL for me. I was always tall and thin, 6'3 170lbs, 6'3 201lbs. Now that I'm 250 lbs, i still feel light and not as confident as i should be at my weight.
Gabriel thank you so much every single one of your videos is a gem! Getting this condensed wisdom of such an amazing champ is so great, I am looking forward so much to practicing my long guard in MT sparring today! Thank you!
just a small thing to note that wasn't mentioned in the video. One really good technique to train for taller lengthy guys (im 6,1 fight at 145) is working the clinch. Coming from a muy thai gym I've had to drill clinching and realized that it can be used to discourage guys once they get inside and is really good for keeping defense as well ESPECIALLY if you don't have the best head or foot movement to escape once shorter guys explode inside. It allows you to temporarily stop their offense and for you to either break off and regain range or use offensively theres so many options once you start to feel comfortable in it and combined with the tips in the video you'll be controlling distance in fights much better
i Thought that, when i shorter skilled guy comes to me i always struggle on short boxing range and i receive tons of body shots so getting good at clinch is the way for us
Great video and tips. This is definitely me. 6'1", 160 lbs. I've been following all of your tips. I can't remember the boxer right now, but I remember watching a tall boxer with wicked hooks. His shorter opponent kept trying to close the distance, but got punished with hooks every time. It turned into a one sided fight, even though according to resumes it should have been a pretty even match. Thanks! I would love to see more on creating angles as a taller fighter. I have a good gas tank and quickness, but trouble figuring out the footwork for creating angles in my combinations.
When I first started my goal was to not get hit so I almost moved like point sparring only from a Muay Thai stance. It wasn't until almost 2 or 3 years into full contact sparring that I started to stand My ground and eventually became more of a pressure/volume fighter. I think that was only possible was because I learned how to move backwards and defend first.
I'm at this phase now. Whether it's been karate or Muay Thai & kickboxing, I've been having to constantly alternate between being an outside counter fighter and a pressure fighter.
I’m 6’4 and fight at 170 thank you I’ve grown to like the Dutch style guard but also the loose point karate style as well it all depends on my opponent
Im a 17 year old fighter at 190 cm but 2 years ago i was 175 cm so ive had to transition from a average/short (in my country) fighter to a tall fighter so I also had to change my fighting style and this video was really helpful!
i know this isn’t about mma but a lot of people don’t understand there are advantages of a tall and lanky build in the ground game too. having longer limbs gives you more leverage and the ability to position uniquely on the ground. the leverage you can create with this body type allows you to create space to escape while defending and generate the power needed to submit your opponent on offense. positioning and control potential is also huge advantage as the extra length in your limbs will allow you to wrap up an opponent and force transitions by creating space. you don’t really control an opponent using the traditional weight distribution method either, but by tying them up with hooks and awkward angles to limit your opponent’s movement capabilities.
Thanks so much for this. I've been using quite a lot of these techniques already but have just started working on that Thai sidekick. And my inside game? It needs work but I'll get it eventually.
I've absolutely loved this series but it seems to have reached the end of it's course since you have covered each archetypal build. Perhaps you should cover less conventional builds. I myself am of average build but with abnormally long legs and short torso for my height. An interesting example is Kevin Lee who is 5'9 with a 77 inches reach
Gabrile is literally giving out free Master class lessons in fighting
I'm glad everyone is enjoying the content 👍
I swear @Gabriel Varga is the truth
Yeah, & It Is Really Useful For Me!
Agreed, amazing content - has helped my Muay Thai and Kickboxing a lot!
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Finally some love to lanky fighters, it's so rare to find strategies for the taller fighter in youtube
for real its always how to beat us
@@jaygeee22shits brutal😂😂
@@jaygeee22they always on our ass bru 💀🙏
@@alec0214it’s very satisfying when the coach is giving instructions to your sparring partner about getting on the inside etc and you still piece them up
Teddy Atlas said when he saw a lanky fighter, he always knew he was dangerous! Use that torque for power!
We've got tall & lean covered. Short & stocky covered.
What should be next???
Physically stronger fighter! I normally have a strength advantage but I dont know how best to use it!
Maybe an all average fighter? Like my hight, reach etc are on average, is there any set of skills working especially good for this kind of fighter?
I used to be an tall elusive fighter. I switch for a tall brawler pressure puncher, it works very well with an hight guard 👌
a bigger slower brawler maybe ?
Short and lean
It’s good to know both styles. Every week during sparring I’m either the long/tall fighter or the shorter fighter. Personally enjoy the range finding “intelligent left” long style.
Thank you. So many coaches will allude to the advantages of being a taller fighter but only advise the shorter fighter on how to deal
That's because training to fight shorter people is viewed as bullying, even though being tall means most everyone is shorter than you and fit people who are shorter than you have more muscle at the same weight.
Everybody favours the perceived underdog "short guy". It's funny, because a guy named Tyson proved that a short guy can totally bully tall guys when more skilled
@@ScottGarrettDrums True, I am the tallest in my gym (1.83m) and the coach is always cornering the short ones, that's why I am here
@@seetsamolapo5600 tyson is 5'10. but he was the 2nd shortest heavyweight at his time
I'm gonna become regional champ with this. Thanks Gabriel
Awesome. Get that title.
any title?
As a high school fighter standing at 193 cm tall and 77 kg, I always find it nice that I started my combat sports with wrestling in junior high and continue it in highs school. After being taught how to use my extra long limbs for striking, it's always nice to be able to go back to grappling if an opponent gets too close
Are you sizing me up boy?
191cm and competeing at 75kg. feel the same. love it
People don’t talk about the strengths with a lanky build in grappling as well. Stockier guys have more power but longer guys have more leverage
187cm and 70kg, I agree
@@SirDarthVaderIIthat’s exactly what I realized doing Bjj, I’m 6’4 walk around 185-190. I have better leverage in the tie up and on my back. Only issue at times is it’s hard to get a double leg when a guy is short and in scrambles they’re typically quicker than me
At 6’4” and 200lbs I feel like this is meant for me
I feel you too much
Im 6'2 & 189lbs same
6ft 4" 175 lbs lol
Fax
exactly the same bro
Great video! The videos where you really dig into the details (like this one) are my favorites. And I’ve always wanted to tell you this: even though you lost the Van Roosmalen fight, you showed the heart of a lion during it. The courage it took to stay in there as long as you did against that gorilla was just off the charts. No one could ever question your heart after that war.
Thanks. I'm editing a video on that fight right now. He was a tank.
FINALLY!!! THANKYOU
The correct answer if you are a tall and lean guy is to simply show up to beginner classes and let your ego flourish. Maybe being taller isn't as insurmountable an advantage between two skilled opponents with a height difference, but amongst beginners it makes you nearly bulletproof.
Reach is definitely an adavantage. I find it funny that some people think the clinch favors the tall man. I guess in some instances it does favour the knees of a tall man but a good clincher can just as easily neutralize a tall mans clinch and dump him easier.
This is the video my lanky ass has been waiting for, Thanks Gabriel!
Thanks Gabriel, I got dazed by a shorter fighter in sparring and since then I’ve been utilizing your techniques to figure out what is the best way to compete. This video is so helpful.
I’m 6’2” 170lbs and that thumbnail just made me realize why Izzy and Suga are my two favorite active fighters. Tall and skinny is the new race, we will prevail!
The future belongs to the pancake nipple clan, the revolution is nigh
@@NobleVagabond2552 woah buddy you mean guys with big fat sausage nipples? small nipples are far superior
As a tall/lean fighter, this is one of my favorite videos you’ve made
Thank youuuu bro, I'm 6'3 and long time fan and I was praying you would make this vid before my kickboxing and mma fights🙏🏿❤ keep spreading the knowledge and being a true martial artist.💯🤝🏿
Have you head your fights yet ?
had ur fights yet?
This is pure gold! Like how Gabriel acknowledges some of his mistakes and giving us all these tips
The best body type for a fighter! Tall, long, and lean. If they mastered fighting walking backward, THE snap jab, and have just an ok inner game. The shorter fighter will walk through hell.
He literally just made it such a worth watching fulll premium tutorial!
There's not alot of videos of what to do as a taller fighter! It's all tailored to the small guys, so thank you!
I like that this dude not only not generalize the tips but also take experiences and mistakes from his own career and teaches us younger guys to not make those same mistakes, W video
Bivol uses that high guard very well
Man, your videos are freaking Diamonds.
Thank you for this brother , I am 6’3 238 and Im a complete newb at striking. This video REINFORCED EVERYTHING MY COACHES KEEP TELLING ME LOL I just couldn’t see it. Thank you for this!
FINALLY a video on that!!! It’s always shorter vs taller
Finally someone that actually breaks down some good long range techniques n tips for us taller fighters! Man have i been waiting...
Keeping your opponent at bay and picking him apart from a pretty safe distance is a great fighting technique for a tall and lean fighter to utilize.
Bulked up tall powerlifter, watching every damn one of these clips.
Great points! Many trainers disregard the physical attributes of their fighters.
Thank you! Golden advice for the lanky
Top notch content as always.
Tips for taller thinner fighters is definitely an under discussed subject in martial arts.
I’m 6’7 215lb so this will definitely help me know what to focus on and practice !
6’5” 200 lbs here Buddy, same here.
Good luck!
There are way more videos on how to beat the tall guy.
Glad to hear one how the tall guy can take advantage of his height.
Thanks,
I’m 5’11” fighting at 135lbs. Needed to see this vid
I'm neither tall nor lean, but I love your videos! Keep up the great work Gabriel :)
Great content, will we see a video for fighting with different limb lengths? You could easily be the taller opponent, but have a much short wingspan. Are there any advamtages to be long torso'd except lower centre of gravity?
thats actually a great question that needs a video, i hope he sees this
Some great tips there for a tall, long fighter like me. Personally love the front teep and jab. The options for bouncing that lead leg thai-style is so vast.
How did u work on your front teep timing?
Im a tall fighter and the vast majority of Time my teep just hits my opponent's guard, I want to use It as distance control and pressure fighter control since the vast majority of people on my gym are muay maats, the use a lot of combinations who ends up on low kicks
@@trujilloroldancarlosarturo4281 first off watch ‘muay Thai library chanchai teep’ and ‘silapathai teep’ to see how to throw teep properly. These two are legends of the golden era. Too many nowadays throw a readable, predictable teep. Then get used to bouncing that leg. bounce, throw, bounce, feint, punch, teep, bounce, etc. All the while you should shift and pivot slightly so as to not be a stationary target.
@@clintj and it looks more as a counter, I try to use it but i fail miserably, i'm going to put my efforts on get a fast and powerful teep
As a 6'2 (190 cm) and 130 lbs (60 kg) beginner fighter, I do appreciate this kind of video!
I will definitely do my best to apply all those advices and shot the title of regional champion, this will be my way to thank you 💪🏼
Jeesus man youre starving put some weight on!
@@killerrmaaniac I actually have a very good appetite but thank you I guess
6'1 138 i know your struggle man
@@daredevil2724 6.1 125 bruhh
@@daredevil2724 6ft 150 15 year old, i gotchu too
This is such a great video idea
Thank you... I'm not just speaking on your skill in the ring when I say this... your a good fighter! I mean that in so many ways including 'your a good person'.
Been waiting for this since I watched the other Physique videos. Thank you for everything you do!
Thank you Gabriel. This is advice I wish I had gotten years ago.
Beautiful, Gabriel. Fantastic advice. I've built my whole game around these principles (6'3, 160lb K1 fighter). I still need to get better on the inside!!
Great video, thank you!
Thomas Hearns is on of my favorite Fighters ever
great video Gabriel, I am 1.83m and I usually spar with shorter guys that are also trying to be pressure fighters, the coach is always cornerning them because they say I am advantaged being tall but nobody explained me how to really capitalize this advantage, would love to train with you but I'm on the other side of the planet!
I'm not sure if you still need advice but if you do I would recommend you, depending on the sport, to use your footwork to escape any off-balance punches that could ko even a dinosaur and try to establish something like an algorithm. Like when jon jones conditioned DC with body and leg strikes then fired a head kick. And try to fight at your perfect distance because your strikes will have more power. And in case you need something for bjj or wrestling, use takedowns that are based more on technique than strength such as trips or judo throws, be comfortable with the guard and drept half guard and go for submissions such as anaconda, d'arce, triangles, inverted triangles and guillotines
I hope it will help you or at least find something useful 😅
@@dragostoma9033this is useful for me thank you
Big up to us long limbed humans 🙏🔥
That’s me! However I’m hitting like a Mac truck 💥
Thanks for the upload brother
Love this series gives you insight to what other fighters are going to try do
I fight today and I'm the taller leaner fighter... Thanks !
Good skill brotha!!
howd it go
@@scorzi10 lost via decision but it was a good scrap. Need to work on my takedown defense
Feel like I've just done a PHD in fighting as a tall guy, thanks !
Great advice in this video. Top notch!!
Love all your stuff. Thank you for taking the time to educate.
Very validating video! Feel like most videos are for shorter fighters, or put all their focus on staying out of range. Nice to see emphasis on fighting in the pocket when that shorter fighter does occasionally find their way into range. (Now to work on that tight guard and counter-punching...)
Being tall makes someone an outlier. Most people are short. That’s what makes a tall guy tall, the fact that he isn’t short. They don’t make as many of these videos because the majority of people are not tall.
Great stuff that you don’t find in most (95%) of the gyms. Myself only got most of it by experimentation in light sparring.
Same. They teach Mike Tyson style to tall guys 🤣
Gabriel, this channel is helping me a lot, but I think this video is where I learned the most.
Keep up the good work!
soooooo awesome! thanks Gabriel.
Great video! I always seemed to get opponents much taller than me.
I had one of my fighters actually fight you, and you were definitely at a height disadvantage.
I’ll keep this in mind when I fight my next opponent
Bivol is a master at keeping range and backpedaling as soon as someone tries to close the gap
Real talk! Been thinking about a lot of the same things! Definitly effective to improve your game as a taller fighter Tnx!
👍
My instructor was like 6'1 maybe a buck 65 max. Dude was so fast and used his range so well it was basically like playing with a little kid when he sparred me. Never underestimate a tall skinny guy.
*And so my fighting research has began anew.*
Awesome tips all around
New to the game don't know Gabriel but judging by the 12 belts behind him I'll take his words seriously
Love everything your saying and as a tall fighter I've noticed a lot of this myself in my training and studying.
I'm 50, 6'3 250 lbs, and this video is STILL for me.
I was always tall and thin, 6'3 170lbs, 6'3 201lbs.
Now that I'm 250 lbs, i still feel light and not as confident as i should be at my weight.
Thank you for such a good video with such good advice!!!
Gabriel thank you so much every single one of your videos is a gem! Getting this condensed wisdom of such an amazing champ is so great, I am looking forward so much to practicing my long guard in MT sparring today! Thank you!
Nice video bro
I will remember this. Thank you.
Can't wait for short and stocky
Just seeing this after watching the trailer countdown for Nate vs Leon😁😁
Thanks Gabriel,
As I am transitionning to Kick boxing, exactly what I need
just a small thing to note that wasn't mentioned in the video. One really good technique to train for taller lengthy guys (im 6,1 fight at 145) is working the clinch. Coming from a muy thai gym I've had to drill clinching and realized that it can be used to discourage guys once they get inside and is really good for keeping defense as well ESPECIALLY if you don't have the best head or foot movement to escape once shorter guys explode inside. It allows you to temporarily stop their offense and for you to either break off and regain range or use offensively theres so many options once you start to feel comfortable in it and combined with the tips in the video you'll be controlling distance in fights much better
i Thought that, when i shorter skilled guy comes to me i always struggle on short boxing range and i receive tons of body shots so getting good at clinch is the way for us
Great video and tips. This is definitely me. 6'1", 160 lbs. I've been following all of your tips. I can't remember the boxer right now, but I remember watching a tall boxer with wicked hooks. His shorter opponent kept trying to close the distance, but got punished with hooks every time. It turned into a one sided fight, even though according to resumes it should have been a pretty even match. Thanks! I would love to see more on creating angles as a taller fighter. I have a good gas tank and quickness, but trouble figuring out the footwork for creating angles in my combinations.
Class video!
Another great video champ
I was waiting for this thank you
Great vid sir. subbed
Thanks for the video!
Just subbed great stuff
Thank you for the tips
When I first started my goal was to not get hit so I almost moved like point sparring only from a Muay Thai stance. It wasn't until almost 2 or 3 years into full contact sparring that I started to stand My ground and eventually became more of a pressure/volume fighter. I think that was only possible was because I learned how to move backwards and defend first.
I'm at this phase now. Whether it's been karate or Muay Thai & kickboxing, I've been having to constantly alternate between being an outside counter fighter and a pressure fighter.
Interesting take
great video man
its crazy how dieselnoi breaks all these rules and will forever have legend status.
I’m 6’4 and fight at 170 thank you I’ve grown to like the Dutch style guard but also the loose point karate style as well it all depends on my opponent
I have the same height and weight lmao, first fight in October
As a 1,87cm for 76kg, definitely helpful ! Thanks
I really like the side kick + plus long gaurd tip. Plus, the advice of learning multiple gaurds to deal with the different distances.
Me too!
great info !
Thank you so much for these tips master💪🏻🫡
This was really helpful
Thanks coach!!
Im a 17 year old fighter at 190 cm but 2 years ago i was 175 cm so ive had to transition from a average/short (in my country) fighter to a tall fighter so I also had to change my fighting style and this video was really helpful!
I am looking forward to "short & lean".
bruh
That's sad
i know this isn’t about mma but a lot of people don’t understand there are advantages of a tall and lanky build in the ground game too. having longer limbs gives you more leverage and the ability to position uniquely on the ground. the leverage you can create with this body type allows you to create space to escape while defending and generate the power needed to submit your opponent on offense. positioning and control potential is also huge advantage as the extra length in your limbs will allow you to wrap up an opponent and force transitions by creating space. you don’t really control an opponent using the traditional weight distribution method either, but by tying them up with hooks and awkward angles to limit your opponent’s movement capabilities.
Thanks so much for this. I've been using quite a lot of these techniques already but have just started working on that Thai sidekick. And my inside game? It needs work but I'll get it eventually.
I've absolutely loved this series but it seems to have reached the end of it's course since you have covered each archetypal build. Perhaps you should cover less conventional builds. I myself am of average build but with abnormally long legs and short torso for my height. An interesting example is Kevin Lee who is 5'9 with a 77 inches reach
This is great stuff thank you
great advice