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I had to tell you I literally heard Jorge Masvidal on the Joe Rogan podcast and he said “Stephen Wonderboy is a dog !!!!” and you’re cool dude and a good guy and a great American how bout that 🇺🇸 👍🏼💪🏼🙏🏼
That's why he makes these awesome videos it's like you're training with him. but I know what, I'd like to meet the guy he seems like a great spirited dude
I work 7 minutes away from upstate karate i knew it was in simpsonville but didnt know it was practically right beside me. Gettin my cardio right then im taking them up on the free 2 lessons, i dont even care if wonderboy is there or not cause the whole staff is his family that trained him into what hes became today. They are truly the last of a dying breed, those walker texas ranger types that keep the youth out of trouble and show them better things to occupy their time with whilst also showing them how to defend themselves from those who choose the other path
When I studied taekwondo, we called these slow-motion drills. They were extremely grueling, but we developed incredible precision in our kicking techniques!
People tend to forget about all of the stabilizing and support muscles. These drills are going to help that immensely as well as tendons and ligaments getting attention. You can do side bends and sit ups but gross motor training is how you kick butt
Love the advanced karate technique and drills. It would we awesome to see a video on avoiding the lead leg kicks with karate. A lot of karate practitioners can struggle with avoiding or countering that thai style leg kick.
Thanks Wonderboy, been struggling with my round kicks for a while as I feel it tighten in my adductors when I hit a certain height and it kinda turns into a leg kick. Will try some of the mobility in here.
I have been doing this as the only thing atm because im trying to develop my strength and felxibility and dexterity atm, and this video kinda helps validate that im not doing anything aimlessly, thank you lol
Hey Stephen my name is John this video has really helped my son improve his balance he recently started his karate journey and had some trouble with balance he's tall for being 9 and is kinda clumsy but since he started watching your videos he's really improved your videos are awesome thank you for this awesome content and helpful tips. Keep it up!
Hi Wonderboy,I love your tutorials very much.I want you to upload basic kick tutorials like heel kick, head kick etc. along with mentioning common mistakes
Hey Stephen, I'm a big fan. I've been doing Karate for over 30 years now love what you are doing in bringing it back into the mainstream. I'm looking forward to the day that I can get across the pond to come train with you in your dojo. But until then.....Where can I buy one of those T-shirts, man?
awesome tips as always! And awesome camera angles, showing the legs in frame! quitch tech question though, are you recording on a phone? The video is 4k, but the image quality is just potato. I know using a real mirrorless camera like a Sony A7C with a hefty wide-aperture lens like a Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD is much more complicated, but the result is a piece of art that is so satisfying to look at 📷
Good stuff bro! As far as the drills where you go slow it reminds me of learning music. Music teachers always told me if you can’t play it slow you can’t play it at all.
Another good thing to do is doing kicking drills and shadow boxing on grass or uneven surfaces. Like that, every time you kick your standing leg, you will be positioned slightly differently
I would like to hear from the karate & taekwondo community. I train Muay Thai, regarding kicks, what's the purpose or effectiveness of kicking like that? With a snapping motion instead of going through...Stephen make a video about this, please!
I trained in Taekwondo over 20 years ago. My grandmaster was a Korean soldier veteran and trained us to utilize elbows, knees, throws, and locks. We were taught multiple ways to throw kicks. For example the round kick with a snap that you speak of more so for speed, accuracy, and balance. Round kick attack from a 45 degree angle. Then a round kick with complete follow through which is not quite but similar to Muay Thai. Nowadays Taekwondo look like all sport only....
bro wonderboy I was kinda sparring my brother messing around and I kicked him in the thigh and he went down like a sack of potatoes it was funny also love the vids!!!!!
I do Traditional TaeKwonDo ,our Master is blind and can still whoop some like daredevil and he loves to have us throw 1-5 roundhouses in the air no bag 😢that’s a big reason why I love watching your fights though you different
Wonderboy is lowkey my Karate sensei, because everything I've been learning when it comes to martial arts--like 95% of it comes from his videos and fights. Thanks, Sensei!
Brilliant video WB. Back in the 80s and 90s when I trained traditional shotokan we did all of our kicks slow, but not enough training on speed and power. Couple of times I had to use karate in an actual fight the muscle memory associated with slow kicking would 'kick in'. I later joined a club more focused on competition where everything was speed and power, and the combination of the different ways of training really helped my technique overall.
Drills like these are ultimately a drill based version of Tai Chi. The slow movements are meant to build strength and speed through the stabilizer muscles. They've also shown that these movements increase bone density due to the increased load/constant tension.
I did this on the BOSU last week at planet fitness and got stare. We used to do similar drills at my American Kenpo school. Thanks for sharing and adding some new ideas into my arsenal WB💯🔥
Yes Sir! Off to get a bosu ball 😂 Question: Do you think not moving the foot position of the lead leg (when throwing a rear leg front kick) until the knee chamber has already come up so you get some extra hip rotation (from the foot rotating from half facing to full facing) as you square up and extend the leg is good for reducing telegraph? I noticed in a Gabriel Varga fighter breakdown on Conor that he used to do this and have also heard MJW talk about it as well. I think a breakdown of MVP's striking is due next WB! Never stop dropping the knowledge!
Love seeing excercises like this! slow mo kicks, three way kicks, and kick/chamber/kick. my old kenpo instructor would be blown away that people still do this.
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I had to tell you I literally heard Jorge Masvidal on the Joe Rogan podcast and he said “Stephen Wonderboy is a dog !!!!” and you’re cool dude and a good guy and a great American how bout that 🇺🇸 👍🏼💪🏼🙏🏼
What if you use Muay Thai kicks?
Is AG1 legit?
I wish I could train with Wonderboy. He's one of the fighters who got me into combat sports. The ones who get the chance are incredibly fortunate.
same fr
@Mr. E um what does this has to do with politics
That's why he makes these awesome videos it's like you're training with him. but I know what, I'd like to meet the guy he seems like a great spirited dude
Me too Bro! I used to live in the same area 22 yrs ago. Maybe I'll retire there and train at Upstate😄
I work 7 minutes away from upstate karate i knew it was in simpsonville but didnt know it was practically right beside me. Gettin my cardio right then im taking them up on the free 2 lessons, i dont even care if wonderboy is there or not cause the whole staff is his family that trained him into what hes became today.
They are truly the last of a dying breed, those walker texas ranger types that keep the youth out of trouble and show them better things to occupy their time with whilst also showing them how to defend themselves from those who choose the other path
I walked in my first Karate class 3 years ago in Ireland because of Wonderboy.
That was a riveting story, let's hope they make a Film about it.
Karate stance Conor 2.0 has arrived
@Mr. E what bout other ppl
@@silverwolf6194 amen
When I studied taekwondo, we called these slow-motion drills. They were extremely grueling, but we developed incredible precision in our kicking techniques!
People tend to forget about all of the stabilizing and support muscles. These drills are going to help that immensely as well as tendons and ligaments getting attention. You can do side bends and sit ups but gross motor training is how you kick butt
Most peope don't have the hip flexor strength to even do these drills.
Hes actually super nice and a really happy person enjoyed meeting u mr Thompson
Absolute Legend
Doing these drills while watching feels like I'm in your gym. Thanks for helping us imrove our fighting for years, these videos really help
@Mr. E you’ve got my vote
what's "imrove" is that a technique that I don't know about that I should know?
@@ckiddadahairninja4377 damn didn't notice the typo
I've been doing basically all of these. Good to get confirmation from the pro.
I wish my kicks, especially side kicks, had your enthusiasm..... excellent drills dude! Thanks for sharing some skills and drills to level up!
It's amazing how you breakdown in little chunks and explain how to pass from a newbe to an advance movement, the best!. Thanks.
Love the advanced karate technique and drills. It would we awesome to see a video on avoiding the lead leg kicks with karate. A lot of karate practitioners can struggle with avoiding or countering that thai style leg kick.
Thank you for the love and support my friend! I'll def add that vid to the list!! 🙏
Excellent video, thank you! More like this please.
I really appreciate this video because it's gonna help me fix my kicks and look incredible in skinny jeans at the same time
Thanks for this drill! I recently found my high roundhouse kick just last week and wanted to know what was next for my hip conditioning.
Thanks Wonderboy, been struggling with my round kicks for a while as I feel it tighten in my adductors when I hit a certain height and it kinda turns into a leg kick. Will try some of the mobility in here.
I have been doing this as the only thing atm because im trying to develop my strength and felxibility and dexterity atm, and this video kinda helps validate that im not doing anything aimlessly, thank you lol
Love your work Wonderboy ❤
Thank you Wonderboy
Thanks for the drills V.good 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾👊🏾
Hey! Been missing your podcasts!!
Can you recommend a affordable standing bag or do a video on essentials from training and equipment?
Awesome! Love this! Thank you.
Hey Stephen my name is John this video has really helped my son improve his balance he recently started his karate journey and had some trouble with balance he's tall for being 9 and is kinda clumsy but since he started watching your videos he's really improved your videos are awesome thank you for this awesome content and helpful tips. Keep it up!
I never knew that bosu ball was used like that. Now I can't wait to hit the gym next time and put to use!
Hi Wonderboy,I love your tutorials very much.I want you to upload basic kick tutorials like heel kick, head kick etc. along with mentioning common mistakes
Thanks stephen
Hey Stephen, I'm a big fan. I've been doing Karate for over 30 years now love what you are doing in bringing it back into the mainstream.
I'm looking forward to the day that I can get across the pond to come train with you in your dojo.
But until then.....Where can I buy one of those T-shirts, man?
Thank you for your great and fun videos
awesome tips as always! And awesome camera angles, showing the legs in frame!
quitch tech question though, are you recording on a phone? The video is 4k, but the image quality is just potato. I know using a real mirrorless camera like a Sony A7C with a hefty wide-aperture lens like a Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD is much more complicated, but the result is a piece of art that is so satisfying to look at 📷
Me watching this with absolute undivided attention whilst being fully aware I'll never be able to pull off any of this 😃
Facts
Love this channel. When I visit America one day, I ll plan to come by for a training session😍
Spectaculars drills and advice! Thank u WB! 🙏🙏🙏
thank you!!!
Good stuff bro! As far as the drills where you go slow it reminds me of learning music. Music teachers always told me if you can’t play it slow you can’t play it at all.
My fav fighter❤
These drills are sooooo hard!! lol They’re great though and I feel a bit stronger already! Thank you
Goals!!! 😬
I love your striking approach! Thank you for sharing your knowledges 🙏🏼 👊🏼 Osu
Love Ur training center,,,gym very nice
hey wonderboy can you make a tutorial on how to block counter and move with ur unique style
You make it look easy
Wonderboy vs Edwards will be 🔥
Make it happen Dana Red!
"It takes a tremendous amount of work to make it look this easy."
"Slow is smooth, smooth is fast."
Bosu ball huh....way to kick it up a notch. I can do and have done all that other stuff. But that bosu ball looks nuts.
ROAD HOUSE!!!! 🦵
these videos getting me out the deep end fr
still having trouble always hitting my target with my spinning side kick. I miss when I throw with full power sometimes .
Always make sure you look at the target before you fully extend the kick.
great advice thx !
You are so awesome.
12:58 "It's alright man, I don't know why you gotta be so mean, this guy is so mean."
Great video 🤙✨️
Another good thing to do is doing kicking drills and shadow boxing on grass or uneven surfaces. Like that, every time you kick your standing leg, you will be positioned slightly differently
Drill 4: This is where ballet and karate overlap
Thank you so much!
Hey WB if you had a choice what fighter would you want to fight next?
Could you perhaps do a fun breakdown of a technique from your favourite fighting game character attack/technique like for example hwoarang from Tekken
Best kicker in the ufc I love training I try to add some of ur style to mine I love it lets goooo
I would like to hear from the karate & taekwondo community. I train Muay Thai, regarding kicks, what's the purpose or effectiveness of kicking like that? With a snapping motion instead of going through...Stephen make a video about this, please!
Speed kicks are like jabs but speed + momentum = Power. Hit someone coming in w a speed kick is a knockout
I trained in Taekwondo over 20 years ago. My grandmaster was a Korean soldier veteran and trained us to utilize elbows, knees, throws, and locks. We were taught multiple ways to throw kicks. For example the round kick with a snap that you speak of more so for speed, accuracy, and balance. Round kick attack from a 45 degree angle. Then a round kick with complete follow through which is not quite but similar to Muay Thai. Nowadays Taekwondo look like all sport only....
My Pre Covid hips be like: “let’s get this!”
My 2024: hips be like: “Woah, Woah, Mr. Wonderful! Give me a month.”
I’m only 29 😂
Moves Like Sugar Ray Robinson
if you guys are doing a k1 discipline and not doing any of these... start now! It'll change your leg game100%
Thank you for your video, Stephen. What exercises can I do to increase my kick height/reach?
Great channel
What's up everybody!
You get them with athletic greens and alpha brain
Thank you brother 🥲🥲🔥🔥🔥🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶
It blows my mind he can kick 3 times so easy
Awesome video WB
u didnt even have time to watch the whole thing tho
Nice
The degree to which this guy would beat the stuffing out of the average Joe is truly shocking.
This is the only UFC fighter I'm subbed too
Don't worry everyone, i'm still fulltime camera guy...i just had to go number 2 😅
You will kick harder, faster, better, stronger.. que Daft Punk
Lumayan
bro wonderboy I was kinda sparring my brother messing around and I kicked him in the thigh and he went down like a sack of potatoes it was funny also love the vids!!!!!
Can you react to Sir Kick's-a-lot
Dudes like 40 but looks late 20’s and acts 15 but that’s what’s cool about him he’s still a kid at heart and I’m not hating because I’m the same way
What if you have knees like Usman?
Box
#Kyokushin
Hi im Bernard, ha ha
these exercises will make your legs shoot like bullets
First
This looks so easy. Until you actually do it.😂
AG1. Great product, but stop making Wonderboy spend so much time promoting!!! 30secs is plenty...after that we like xxxx AG1
I do Traditional TaeKwonDo ,our Master is blind and can still whoop some like daredevil and he loves to have us throw 1-5 roundhouses in the air no bag 😢that’s a big reason why I love watching your fights though you different
Would you recommend using ankle weights with the first drill?
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Wonderboy is lowkey my Karate sensei, because everything I've been learning when it comes to martial arts--like 95% of it comes from his videos and fights. Thanks, Sensei!
Brilliant video WB. Back in the 80s and 90s when I trained traditional shotokan we did all of our kicks slow, but not enough training on speed and power. Couple of times I had to use karate in an actual fight the muscle memory associated with slow kicking would 'kick in'. I later joined a club more focused on competition where everything was speed and power, and the combination of the different ways of training really helped my technique overall.
Slow is the prerequisite. When you master slow then then you start kicking fast
I can’t believe WonderBoy is my age…damn if I was in shape like that…I would be in the streets 😂😅😅
Drills like these are ultimately a drill based version of Tai Chi. The slow movements are meant to build strength and speed through the stabilizer muscles. They've also shown that these movements increase bone density due to the increased load/constant tension.
Wonderboy you are my hero fr. Thanks for all your contribution to the sport and for the ones who practice a karate style. Oss!🥋
I do that balance drill on my slackline sometimes
I did this on the BOSU last week at planet fitness and got stare. We used to do similar drills at my American Kenpo school. Thanks for sharing and adding some new ideas into my arsenal WB💯🔥
Your first mistake is being at planet fitness
@@colossusofrhodes1282 to be honest I don’t have the membership. My buddy does
@@Redsensei10p avoid that place like the plague unless you don’t have any other choices. Nothing there but haters
Hello wb can u video of when to switch stances
Make karate great again he is one of the best doing and proving that ossu wonderboy.
Yes Sir! Off to get a bosu ball 😂
Question: Do you think not moving the foot position of the lead leg (when throwing a rear leg front kick) until the knee chamber has already come up so you get some extra hip rotation (from the foot rotating from half facing to full facing) as you square up and extend the leg is good for reducing telegraph? I noticed in a Gabriel Varga fighter breakdown on Conor that he used to do this and have also heard MJW talk about it as well.
I think a breakdown of MVP's striking is due next WB! Never stop dropping the knowledge!
in all respect sensei.... you are the man and by far my favorite UFC fighter but did you wax your mustache bruh? oussss
Love seeing excercises like this! slow mo kicks, three way kicks, and kick/chamber/kick. my old kenpo instructor would be blown away that people still do this.
Heee Stephen, a cordial greeting from Argentina Buenos Aires, you are the best!!!! d:-D