Fighting With Your Physique | Tall & Lean

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  • Here are 8 tips how to be a more effective, intelligent and dangerous fighter if you are taller and leaner than most of your opponents. There are certainly disadvantages tall & lean but there are many advantages as well. It's all about understanding your strengths and learning to utilize them.
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  • @perfecto25
    @perfecto25 3 ปีที่แล้ว +628

    Gabrile is literally giving out free Master class lessons in fighting

    • @GabrielVargaOfficial
      @GabrielVargaOfficial  3 ปีที่แล้ว +173

      I'm glad everyone is enjoying the content 👍

    • @KingMally89
      @KingMally89 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I swear @Gabriel Varga is the truth

    • @terabhaiseedhemaut
      @terabhaiseedhemaut 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah, & It Is Really Useful For Me!

    • @tomcoleman8753
      @tomcoleman8753 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Agreed, amazing content - has helped my Muay Thai and Kickboxing a lot!

    • @caiodantas99
      @caiodantas99 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      🇧🇷🔥🇧🇷🔥

  • @grimcryptofc
    @grimcryptofc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Finally some love to lanky fighters, it's so rare to find strategies for the taller fighter in youtube

  • @nathan8219
    @nathan8219 2 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    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

    • @googlegmail9888
      @googlegmail9888 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Are you sizing me up boy?

    • @melwinolsson1506
      @melwinolsson1506 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      191cm and competeing at 75kg. feel the same. love it

    • @SirDarthVaderII
      @SirDarthVaderII 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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

    • @sultanofsomaliland9332
      @sultanofsomaliland9332 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      187cm and 70kg, I agree

  • @TiberiusRexx
    @TiberiusRexx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +180

    At 6’4” and 200lbs I feel like this is meant for me

    • @ethanfowler7215
      @ethanfowler7215 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I feel you too much

    • @Nousername750
      @Nousername750 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Im 6'2 & 189lbs same

    • @zMxsh
      @zMxsh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      6ft 4" 175 lbs lol

    • @anbusnipe197
      @anbusnipe197 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Fax

    • @misery2596
      @misery2596 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      exactly the same bro

  • @blakerunyon8523
    @blakerunyon8523 3 ปีที่แล้ว +176

    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.

  • @luisfernandoenrique
    @luisfernandoenrique 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I'm gonna become regional champ with this. Thanks Gabriel

  • @baektpotato
    @baektpotato 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    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

    • @ScottGarrettDrums
      @ScottGarrettDrums 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      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.

    • @seetsamolapo5600
      @seetsamolapo5600 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      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

    • @lemures87
      @lemures87 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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

  • @GabrielVargaOfficial
    @GabrielVargaOfficial  3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    We've got tall & lean covered. Short & stocky covered.
    What should be next???

    • @Larkespur
      @Larkespur 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Physically stronger fighter! I normally have a strength advantage but I dont know how best to use it!

    • @user-jk7xl8tf1r
      @user-jk7xl8tf1r 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      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?

    • @punchpunchpass9735
      @punchpunchpass9735 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I used to be an tall elusive fighter. I switch for a tall brawler pressure puncher, it works very well with an hight guard 👌

    • @minhucnguyen3837
      @minhucnguyen3837 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      a bigger slower brawler maybe ?

    • @firstnamelastname3473
      @firstnamelastname3473 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Short and lean

  • @coreysheldon4332
    @coreysheldon4332 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    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!

    • @NobleVagabond2552
      @NobleVagabond2552 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      The future belongs to the pancake nipple clan, the revolution is nigh

    • @juice7717
      @juice7717 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NobleVagabond2552 woah buddy you mean guys with big fat sausage nipples? small nipples are far superior

  • @niel022
    @niel022 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @dreal500
    @dreal500 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    soooooo awesome! thanks Gabriel.

  • @Volteran
    @Volteran 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @TwistedMist77
    @TwistedMist77 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love everything your saying and as a tall fighter I've noticed a lot of this myself in my training and studying.

  • @chanatponheng
    @chanatponheng 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been waiting for this since I watched the other Physique videos. Thank you for everything you do!

  • @arisnomidisbrazas326
    @arisnomidisbrazas326 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gabriel, this channel is helping me a lot, but I think this video is where I learned the most.
    Keep up the good work!

  • @tresadlc
    @tresadlc 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love all your stuff. Thank you for taking the time to educate.

  • @stephens4887
    @stephens4887 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this series gives you insight to what other fighters are going to try do

  • @Satchamo_Jones
    @Satchamo_Jones 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is the video my lanky ass has been waiting for, Thanks Gabriel!

  • @stevekith
    @stevekith 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man, your videos are freaking Diamonds.

  • @ReecePowell
    @ReecePowell 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Big up to us long limbed humans 🙏🔥

  • @SoldierOfFortune900
    @SoldierOfFortune900 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    FINALLY a video on that!!! It’s always shorter vs taller

  • @TheSkaterfart
    @TheSkaterfart 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    FINALLY!!! THANKYOU

  • @matrixmatador9424
    @matrixmatador9424 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finally someone that actually breaks down some good long range techniques n tips for us taller fighters! Man have i been waiting...

  • @tomnaughadie
    @tomnaughadie ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Top notch content as always.
    Tips for taller thinner fighters is definitely an under discussed subject in martial arts.

  • @Edwinlicomedy
    @Edwinlicomedy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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.

  • @WideEnt
    @WideEnt 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great advice in this video. Top notch!!

  • @binaryglitch64
    @binaryglitch64 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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'.

  • @Bertsan
    @Bertsan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Gabriel. This is advice I wish I had gotten years ago.

  • @hammadounissabre7018
    @hammadounissabre7018 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is pure gold! Like how Gabriel acknowledges some of his mistakes and giving us all these tips

  • @aleistercornejo1726
    @aleistercornejo1726 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As a tall/lean fighter, this is one of my favorite videos you’ve made

  • @kenaddoh4693
    @kenaddoh4693 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great points! Many trainers disregard the physical attributes of their fighters.

  • @anri1765
    @anri1765 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for such a good video with such good advice!!!

  • @JugglerLou
    @JugglerLou 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I will remember this. Thank you.

  • @JackHanma
    @JackHanma 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Gabriel,
    As I am transitionning to Kick boxing, exactly what I need

  • @hazyeyes333
    @hazyeyes333 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video, thank you!

  • @J_Walker
    @J_Walker ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @alexanderwandless7017
    @alexanderwandless7017 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you! Golden advice for the lanky

  • @NBK948
    @NBK948 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video!

  • @juridittrich6396
    @juridittrich6396 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome tips all around

  • @jadow4
    @jadow4 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!!

  • @eliottmontero
    @eliottmontero 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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!

  • @ryvaleska
    @ryvaleska 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is such a great video idea

  • @Markperna1
    @Markperna1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    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.

    • @GabrielVargaOfficial
      @GabrielVargaOfficial  3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Thanks. I'm editing a video on that fight right now. He was a tank.

  • @beauwiebe9335
    @beauwiebe9335 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the tips

  • @dovahsaiyanz5621
    @dovahsaiyanz5621 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was waiting for this thank you

  • @Nsr3lias
    @Nsr3lias ปีที่แล้ว

    He literally just made it such a worth watching fulll premium tutorial!

  • @SDCB754
    @SDCB754 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm neither tall nor lean, but I love your videos! Keep up the great work Gabriel :)

  • @chrisconners27
    @chrisconners27 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great stuff thank you

  • @DaveManPrice
    @DaveManPrice 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks coach!!

  • @johnstonpierre-antoine9251
    @johnstonpierre-antoine9251 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    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.💯🤝🏿

  • @GillesProvenzano
    @GillesProvenzano 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great info !

  • @llDerrickll
    @llDerrickll 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Real talk! Been thinking about a lot of the same things! Definitly effective to improve your game as a taller fighter Tnx!

  • @KingandCaptain
    @KingandCaptain ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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...)

  • @captainkirk9300
    @captainkirk9300 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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,

  • @ives3572
    @ives3572 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    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.

  • @Alvinstone111
    @Alvinstone111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @citizenkyouma
    @citizenkyouma 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Class video!

  • @matthew-jy5jp
    @matthew-jy5jp 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video champ

  • @noobkiller100
    @noobkiller100 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great advice

  • @BKEllzzKaat
    @BKEllzzKaat 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was really helpful

  • @oliwer1
    @oliwer1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video man

  • @OldWorldNY
    @OldWorldNY 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That’s me! However I’m hitting like a Mac truck 💥
    Thanks for the upload brother

  • @antoine_richer
    @antoine_richer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a 1,87cm for 76kg, definitely helpful ! Thanks

  • @marcusson1983
    @marcusson1983 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid sir. subbed

  • @KelpWolf
    @KelpWolf ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @dwdz6292
    @dwdz6292 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thx man

  • @Horus-Lupercal
    @Horus-Lupercal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bulked up tall powerlifter, watching every damn one of these clips.

  • @clintj
    @clintj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

    • @trujilloroldancarlosarturo4281
      @trujilloroldancarlosarturo4281 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

    • @clintj
      @clintj ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

    • @trujilloroldancarlosarturo4281
      @trujilloroldancarlosarturo4281 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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

  • @macbergman5446
    @macbergman5446 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m 5’11” fighting at 135lbs. Needed to see this vid

  • @lavralexey
    @lavralexey ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you.

  • @Condeycon
    @Condeycon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

    • @hannibalwantsahuggrande3433
      @hannibalwantsahuggrande3433 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @FloJiCc
    @FloJiCc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    cheers thank you! :)

  • @sakshamchoudhary9203
    @sakshamchoudhary9203 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank u coach

  • @lesleydenhartog1007
    @lesleydenhartog1007 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reall helpful video👌 can you make a training video for some indepth techniks for a longer fighter?

  • @Frxnando
    @Frxnando 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m 6’7 215lb so this will definitely help me know what to focus on and practice !

    • @daveyponderosa9549
      @daveyponderosa9549 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      6’5” 200 lbs here Buddy, same here.
      Good luck!

  • @Fred-xn9yj
    @Fred-xn9yj 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I’ll keep this in mind when I fight my next opponent

  • @Strollingbloke
    @Strollingbloke ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Feel like I've just done a PHD in fighting as a tall guy, thanks !

  • @DNero13
    @DNero13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video bro

  • @danielxtr3966
    @danielxtr3966 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are good!

  • @tylerknuth4709
    @tylerknuth4709 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thomas Hearns is on of my favorite Fighters ever

  • @Marcos-yx3nz
    @Marcos-yx3nz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing! This is exactly what I was looking for. This video in combination with The Modern Martial Artist's video on Lennox Lewis has made me very excited for kickboxing sparring next week! Thanks for all the great content Gabriel!

    • @YamamotoKazuo
      @YamamotoKazuo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Different body types have different advantages and disadvantages. Bigger doesn't mean auto win against smaller fighter even if both fighters are equal in skill.

    • @Marcos-yx3nz
      @Marcos-yx3nz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@YamamotoKazuo clearly. I'm not saying that bigger always means better. I just happen to be tall and lengthy and this video fits my physique. If I had shorter limbs and was smaller I would've said the same thing in the corresponding video

  • @slaveofgod3481
    @slaveofgod3481 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just seeing this after watching the trailer countdown for Nate vs Leon😁😁

  • @aarongiza1469
    @aarongiza1469 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can't wait for short and stocky

  • @TMMApplianceRepair
    @TMMApplianceRepair 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just subbed great stuff

  • @motominded5275
    @motominded5275 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    long Guard seems like a Karate stance? Lyoto had a very sim style with a great defense backing up with arms out like you say....awesome vid!!

  • @ygren3894
    @ygren3894 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is very helpfull thnx

  • @TwistedMist77
    @TwistedMist77 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Front kicks/ oblique kicks and side kicks good to keep them out. Great offensively and defensively.

  • @fatefulbrawl5838
    @fatefulbrawl5838 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    *And so my fighting research has began anew.*

  • @mattd3826
    @mattd3826 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bivol is a master at keeping range and backpedaling as soon as someone tries to close the gap

  • @chillin3035
    @chillin3035 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey love the content, can you do a video in this series on a shorter fighter with a longer reach??

  • @F-Tier_Physique
    @F-Tier_Physique 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    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?

    • @jerichopagtama6771
      @jerichopagtama6771 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      thats actually a great question that needs a video, i hope he sees this

  • @salifloukenymartinsdiedhio9558
    @salifloukenymartinsdiedhio9558 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video

  • @ericvutran4140
    @ericvutran4140 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I really like the side kick + plus long gaurd tip. Plus, the advice of learning multiple gaurds to deal with the different distances.

    • @anon2034
      @anon2034 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too!

  • @xxmurospybulgariagamesxx8616
    @xxmurospybulgariagamesxx8616 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i am gonna try those things out

  • @Ares-rv5cl
    @Ares-rv5cl ปีที่แล้ว

    You are the best

  • @Leo13754
    @Leo13754 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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!

  • @aleksajavorac7813
    @aleksajavorac7813 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love you man

  • @SirWonderBeard
    @SirWonderBeard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can’t stop watching this shit man good stuff :)

  • @soulja304
    @soulja304 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m a 5”11 135er so this is perfect content for me

  • @therandomdickhead5744
    @therandomdickhead5744 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    so damn underrated