Please more videos on defense. My coaches spend 95% of classes making us work on offense and I feel our defense is lacking big time. Can feel it in sparring too...
@@beznikx7003 Not a big fighting culture where im from and definitely not a lot of options. Already at one of the best gyms and im not willing to drive 30+ minutes to another gym so basically it iz what it izzz
@@spongebobsunglasses8643 I’m sorry man if your coach is a good coach he’ll be able to accept constructive criticism from his students so he can focus on what isn’t being taught enough so you guys can become even more demons
Doctor here. Low heart rate is common in athletes. In simple terms, this is because their heart is much more efficient at pumping blood, so it can pump the "normal" amount of blood with less beats. It doesn't need to pump as often as ours (non athlete heart)
love this defense stuff. I used love smashing pads and heavy bags. Then when I finally tried sparring I got lit up cause I never got use to seeing punches coming back to me. The huge reactions and flinching was what really got to me, like turning my head away. Wasn't til I got taught how to drill the shell defense to take a punch on the gloves, and sparring more in kicking range that allowed me to see where things were coming from did I feel a little bit more comfortable doing it. It's hard to program your body to do these things, but we just need to keep drilling. Big fan of this channel.
I actually found that learning to hold focus mitts for a lot of different people made me better at defense than training defensive drills per say. But this was a great video nonetheless 👍🏾👍🏾
every time i see your tecnical tutorial like this im totally amazed and i really wanna put them in my routine! your teachings are really gold piece for everyhone who want to improve! and the total view of your body when you execute these tecniques help really a lot!! ty Gabriel for all this amazing content!
Great video. I’ve only been training for 6 months so it was a bit difficult to follow along at real time speed but I have some things to practice now, cheers from Australia!
This is a great lesson for beginners like myself. Something that would help in the future would be to wear some contrasting colored clothing. Elbow placement and torso rotation gets a bit lost with the black sleeves coming across a black shirt and pants.
Hey Gabriel! Thanks for sharing so much! Your video’s are really awesome! I know you like wearing black but it doesnt do right to your video’s. It makes it more difficult for the viewers to see were you keep your arms etc when you show the technieks. Contrasting colours would make it even more awesome in my opinion. Thanks again and kind regards for the Netherlands
Always love working on defense 🙂 Question for catching left round kicks: when you take the step to your left, are you also turning your hips/torso to take the impact on your side? I noticed you were getting some rotation in your right leg, but your clothing made it hard to judge how much 🤔
I was just thinking about his clothes hindering the lesson. Great info but all black pants and long sleeved shirt make it a bit difficult to see how far some of the techniques travel or where they should stop.
Hello Teacher, thank you for your informative videos as always. Question: Are there any tips for fighting with 14/16 oz gloves? I realized that I cannot execute proper lead hand hooks like I do in punching/8oz gloves. How should players adjust with bigger gloves? Sincerely,
Hello Gabriel,can u do a video on to fight like a video game character,like Jin Kazama,Hwoarang,Ryu, Ken,Liu Kang, Johnny Cage. The realistic combinations they use
Thank you @GabrielVargaOfficial for this comprehensive Guide. A quick question, about the front kick block at 11:12, which part of the hand ends up making contact with the leg, the palm or the side(knife) ? Which one is best in your experience? Keep up the good work and content !
Hello Gabriel, when i use the Thai long guard, my left side body is very susceptible to a nice roundhouse or teep. Am I doing anything wrong? How should I defend it? It's hard to do the dutch cross block when my left arm is extended. Thanks!
Question: when checking a roundhouse kick, isn't it best to put your elbow behind your knee? I think if it's outside the knee that you run the risk of a broken arm if the kick hits the arm. Am I right or wrong? Thanks
Either is okay. Gabriel Varga has another vid saying that some Thai coaches will tell you one way, and others will tell you the other. Just do what your coach says but keep in mind it that elbow can be in or out. I had one professional MMA fighter say elbow inside the knee and a muay Thai instructor say elbow outside the knee. Only constant I've heard or seen is not to drop your elbow level to the knee if you do not have flexibility and don't flair them out too much.
BTW, yes, there is always the chance that blocking a roundhouse kick with an arm can cause a break but Dutch kickboxers often block head kicks with their arms. If a roundhouse is coming to the left side of your head then "answer the phone" with your left arm, while right glove crosses over to the left elbow for additional support and brace for impact. You can't always do, or don't always have time or distance, to do a fade back to avoid the kick.
1:35 jab/cross defence
5:02 hook defence
6:03 uppercut defence
6:55 sequence example 1
7:50 bodyshots
10:00 sequence example 2
10:45 kick up the middle defence
13:35 roundhouse defence
16:22 low kick defence
18:00 knee defence
19:08 sequence example 3
19:50 defensive technique implementation
22:15 defensive mindset
Thanks mate❤
Thanks
Thank you brother 🙏🙂
Please more videos on defense. My coaches spend 95% of classes making us work on offense and I feel our defense is lacking big time. Can feel it in sparring too...
Switch gyms
same here. been looking for a different gym, maybe you should too?
@@beznikx7003 Not a big fighting culture where im from and definitely not a lot of options. Already at one of the best gyms and im not willing to drive 30+ minutes to another gym so basically it iz what it izzz
@@spongebobsunglasses8643 I’m sorry man if your coach is a good coach he’ll be able to accept constructive criticism from his students so he can focus on what isn’t being taught enough so you guys can become even more demons
And if not we got Gabriel 😎😎😎
I got punch like a sandbag today at my second kickboxing lesson. Now I'm super motivated to learn defensive skills before learning to fight.
Yes it’s here! Thank you!
Hope you like it!
I will put together other ones with training partners soon.
Varga is totally a chill dude! A champion fighter that has a heart rate that is so low his feet are purple?!? Amazing! LOL
Doctor here. Low heart rate is common in athletes. In simple terms, this is because their heart is much more efficient at pumping blood, so it can pump the "normal" amount of blood with less beats. It doesn't need to pump as often as ours (non athlete heart)
Yup! And Varga is a prime example of that. Just an amazing fighter!
wow, this is really the BEST video I have seen which clearly demonstrates basic kick-box defense methods ! 😮
love this defense stuff. I used love smashing pads and heavy bags. Then when I finally tried sparring I got lit up cause I never got use to seeing punches coming back to me. The huge reactions and flinching was what really got to me, like turning my head away. Wasn't til I got taught how to drill the shell defense to take a punch on the gloves, and sparring more in kicking range that allowed me to see where things were coming from did I feel a little bit more comfortable doing it. It's hard to program your body to do these things, but we just need to keep drilling. Big fan of this channel.
I actually found that learning to hold focus mitts for a lot of different people made me better at defense than training defensive drills per say. But this was a great video nonetheless 👍🏾👍🏾
Timestamp for myself
7:32 end of face punch defence with combo
every time i see your tecnical tutorial like this im totally amazed and i really wanna put them in my routine! your teachings are really gold piece for everyhone who want to improve! and the total view of your body when you execute these tecniques help really a lot!! ty Gabriel for all this amazing content!
Finally!!!!!
My favorite part of combat sports! Defense!!! Sucks I can’t like the video more than once
I learned more from this video than any other defense video!
Watching this with a headache after getting lit up during sparring 👍. Not gonna let it happen again
Coaches don’t do this in class. Its always all offense. That’s why so many bad habits and technique is lost. Great content thank you!
Virtual sparring helped me a lot to improve my reflexes.
Thanks for the video. I recommend that you go do a test to check if you have peripheral artery disease, hopefully not, but better safe than sorry.
thank very much for posting Kru Varga
Great video, highly appreciated! :)
Love the videos, the lessons, the way of explaning, the tone. Like everything. This is great.
wow I'm lucky. I was looking for a guide for beginners of yours and this just turned up two days ago.
thank you so much man
Thank you a lot!!
Thank you Gabriel I’ll try to not be a punching bag anymore😂💪👊✝️
Omg!!! I Have the same issue with my feet. Thought I was the only one. Keep them puppies warm! 👍
So many jewels in one video. Amazing!
Excellent instruction as always thanks Gabriel
Thank you. As a beginner, these are incredibly helpful.
Great video. I’ve only been training for 6 months so it was a bit difficult to follow along at real time speed but I have some things to practice now, cheers from Australia!
Hi i just started my boxing journey. This video helped me a lot thanks
tony jeffries is good as will for boxing
This is a great lesson for beginners like myself. Something that would help in the future would be to wear some contrasting colored clothing. Elbow placement and torso rotation gets a bit lost with the black sleeves coming across a black shirt and pants.
Thank you for today's lesson Coach! 🙏
Hey Gabriel! Thanks for sharing so much! Your video’s are really awesome! I know you like wearing black but it doesnt do right to your video’s. It makes it more difficult for the viewers to see were you keep your arms etc when you show the technieks. Contrasting colours would make it even more awesome in my opinion. Thanks again and kind regards for the Netherlands
Thank you I’ve only been training almost half a year but my defense isn’t neserally lacking it’s just not wear I’d prefer it to be
Gabriel has the best content ty bro
This video needs sections
Fr
Well post timestamps for us then
Just watch the video
@@deangelowilliams440for real, it’s important to listen to all the details
He can hold your hand too 😁
Always love working on defense 🙂
Question for catching left round kicks: when you take the step to your left, are you also turning your hips/torso to take the impact on your side? I noticed you were getting some rotation in your right leg, but your clothing made it hard to judge how much 🤔
I was just thinking about his clothes hindering the lesson. Great info but all black pants and long sleeved shirt make it a bit difficult to see how far some of the techniques travel or where they should stop.
Thank You, Champ. 🙏
Great video. Thanks.
Love this! Just getting into kickboxing- so helpful!
Does Gabriel have a Muay Thai version of this? If not, please make one! Best muay thai/KB coach on toutube!
Been waiting for this
You are the best ❤
Defense is so underrated in combat sports. In my opinion, a superb defense is the most important skill a fighter can have.
Thank you!
You are an absolute G Thanks Coach !!!! (:
Concise explanation👍
thank you for the tips! can't wait to train :)
Just what I needed thanks man
Hello Teacher, thank you for your informative videos as always.
Question: Are there any tips for fighting with 14/16 oz gloves? I realized that I cannot execute proper lead hand hooks like I do in punching/8oz gloves. How should players adjust with bigger gloves?
Sincerely,
Hello Gabriel,can u do a video on to fight like a video game character,like Jin Kazama,Hwoarang,Ryu, Ken,Liu Kang, Johnny Cage. The realistic combinations they use
There are already other youtubers doing it
Yeah i know,i just want to see his perspective
Very informative video good job
So helpful
Hey Gabe, could you do vids on knees on a heavy bag. I notice there isnt much content on this at all through TH-cam.
Thank you @GabrielVargaOfficial for this comprehensive Guide. A quick question, about the front kick block at 11:12, which part of the hand ends up making contact with the leg, the palm or the side(knife) ? Which one is best in your experience?
Keep up the good work and content !
Thinking of going to a club tomorrow
I think you have Raynaud's, look it up and see if it matches any symptoms bro
v helpful video
Hello Gabriel, when i use the Thai long guard, my left side body is very susceptible to a nice roundhouse or teep. Am I doing anything wrong? How should I defend it? It's hard to do the dutch cross block when my left arm is extended. Thanks!
Compression socks will help with your feet
this would have ben much better with partner to demonstrate and illustrate. Thanks
That jab is clogging you up... you know what jab I'm talking about.
Feet look like you were gardening before you came in the house.
Does this apply to mma
yes!
Fuck yeah
One...Two...Three.......Foh...Five
11:20
❤❤❤👍
Hello coach if you want to grov up your channel you can analyze some of andrew tate's matches he is so popular.
Question: when checking a roundhouse kick, isn't it best to put your elbow behind your knee? I think if it's outside the knee that you run the risk of a broken arm if the kick hits the arm. Am I right or wrong? Thanks
Either is okay. Gabriel Varga has another vid saying that some Thai coaches will tell you one way, and others will tell you the other. Just do what your coach says but keep in mind it that elbow can be in or out. I had one professional MMA fighter say elbow inside the knee and a muay Thai instructor say elbow outside the knee. Only constant I've heard or seen is not to drop your elbow level to the knee if you do not have flexibility and don't flair them out too much.
BTW, yes, there is always the chance that blocking a roundhouse kick with an arm can cause a break but Dutch kickboxers often block head kicks with their arms. If a roundhouse is coming to the left side of your head then "answer the phone" with your left arm, while right glove crosses over to the left elbow for additional support and brace for impact. You can't always do, or don't always have time or distance, to do a fade back to avoid the kick.
Gabe's feet are kinda like Orochimaru's hands when the third Hokage took them away.
Hey Coach when u have sum time can u make some follow along shadowboxibg vids. Ty 💯🦾
Thanks so much!
Amazing Video, thank you