Massive fan of shadowboxing I do some form of it every day and have done for years It could be very light, slow and flowing on a rest day or all out if I can't get to the gym that day
Grant, impressive video. Well put together. Informative. You totally listened to my previous suggestion on lowering the background music. I'd say its perfect. Now personally I do believe in over training. But it only applies if you have poor recovery practices. Your diet plays a part in recovery. Sufficient water, vegetables, carbs, and protein. And sleeping is also another huge part. Sometimes I sleep for 10 hours which seems like I'm overdoing it but it works. Dragon Ball Super even referenced how resting is important. From my own personal experience I notice that static stretching doesn't do it for me anymore (I still do it) but I started using foam rollers and muscle sticks to help loosen my muscles even deeper. Consider this if stretching is also not working for you (You're still sore after 3-4 days). As you get older (I am older) your body starts to break down. Foam rolling really elevates muscle recovery. The faster you recover. The faster you can get back to work.
Absolutely agree man. For me I struggle to eat the right amount actually. I'm just simply not any more hungry whatever training I do, so it can be tricky to get enough sometimes. The foam rollers are something I don't use personally but have friends who swear by them. Keep up the good work man!
Thanks for your valuable insights. It's information like this, little nuggets of golden wisdom, that makes reading the comments on quality videos worth trudging through. I've wondered about the foam rollers. It seems like a sudden fad and everyone gushing about it but no one has really been able to describe what you simply did. This leads me to believe they mustn't have been using them to get that deep tissue stress release and etc. Thanks!
@@TheDamianvain17 oh yeah this RU-vid channel is all about knowledge and improvement so the audience most likely are knowledge seekers as well. Stick around, this channel is incredible!
So, I look videos on people training at home. I think RU-vid and a lot of people don't understand there is a huge difference between "training at home/alone" and "learning at home/alone". One is mandatory to do if someone wants to really master an art (training at home/alone). One is a really bad idea (learning at home/alone).
"Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth" - Mike Tyson. If you're training by yourself you might be getting fitter and stronger but not readier for combat.
Sparring is the best for getting good at boxing.You always see high level boxers doing their basic training but for obvious reasons their coaches probably don't want the sparring filmed as much
You only need one person (or more than 1) to fight with, the rest is prescindible, the visualization of an imaginary opponent is the best tool to train alone. But nothing can remplace the sparring.
I think that you can train it alone, but you can't train to fight alone, because fights are completely in the moment depending on so many different variables, definitely you can improve techniques, strength, endurance, etc. but you can't train the randomness of combat, sparring is vital.
Absolutely agree man! I It's difficult to work everything but there's still massive benefit in doing this stuff. I think some neanderthals can't see the benefit of working on something without it being against a live opponent, which is unfortunately something you get with martial arts. You wouldn't say it's pointless for a basket ball player to practise free throws because he's not in a live game? So why should this be any different
A military friend of mine once quoted his instructor as saying, "yeah you can go to the bar on your time off, it's your time off. However, while your drinking and hitting on chics the enemy is training to kill you."
You can definitely train yourself and become a way MUCH better martial artist. But it is important that you need to possess these crucial abilities: visualization , understanding of weight distribution/ force shifting and human anatomy. Here are something you can do: 1. For visualization, you need to watch FIGHTS, plenty of them on youtube DAZN boxing, glory kickboxing, ONE championship, etc... spend hours watching with no commentary and slow motion to breakdown techniques and strategies, you can also copy what fit you from fighters. It WILL be boring, but just like doing math in highschool, it is boring but it good for you. 2. You need to understand how to shift force from one place to another, you need to understand kinetic chain, you need to understand weight distribution. In other words, you not just mimic the techniques, you need to understand why it is being executed like that. You can buy books, you can watch video from The Bioneer, plenty. You also need to invest on good instructional DVDs, my recommendation is BJJFanatics and DynamicStriking. 3. If you are too lazy to train yourself from zero and start from scratch, please spend at least 6 months to 1 year in a Dojo, you will learn almost all of the basics during that time period, and afterthat you can train yourself. Actually if you can understand FIGHTING, it is way easier and time saving for you to do 1 and 2. Starting from zero is OK, but it needed 10 times more brainworks than normal. 4. Find a partner to hold pads and do technical sparring with you, can be your girl/boyfriend, etc. Invest in equipments like gloves, bags to apply what you have learnt from watching fights and instructional dvds. Finally, focus on fundamentals, do it really slow at first dont focus on speed, you do it too quick you will do it wrong ! Do it slow first, recommended time period is 3 months per technique, drill it at least 100 times a day, record yourself and watch later to fix your technical flaws. AFter 3 months you will see you techniques now super smooth and executed beautifully, now your can combine 2 or 3 techniques to make a combo, eventually it will be faster without you even realizing or pushing for it. Personally I find myself much more effective training alone, because I have more time to thing, BRAINWORK is key ! Hope you all doing well ! Best regards ! And thank you The Bioneer and Grant for this great channel !
I found that being too tired can actually improve technique. Used to do my heavy lifts immediately before rock climbing (yes, an absurd combination) so that I couldn't rely on strength to pull off the hard moves.
With regards to mma & combat training, Bruce Lee said you should not train fighting tired because you will use gross movements to overcompensate & this leads to poor neuromuscular coordination. Basically your muscle memory that you've worked on becomes compromised. That being said, in a real fight; do what you gotta do to survive or win.
I train boxing and wing chun with a friend, at my house i have a punch bag gloves and also a mudjong that i improvisede to the wing chun training, calisthenics and wheight training to get stronger
@@TheHighFlys i'm training mma for a while now and in mma i use some of the trapping, and the chain punch that mixed with basic boxing gave me a good striking base, that's what my coach said so it has helped improving in a way or another, but on it self it's probally not enogh
@Fishy Vagina on it self alone, it's hard to make it work too much have to be changed, but i was only using the trapping and sometimes the chain punch, that wasn't that hard to put in boxing sparring against my friends, so it works it has to be changed a lot
But for realz, the only thing I find hard about solo training is getting in effective defensive work. It's almost impossible to train accurate blocks and counter punching by yourself. I suggest having at least 1 partner that one can work with to practice with; then doing mostly solo work.
@luap lcm Muscle is built in rest periods. You have to work in recuperation into your programs. It doesnt mean you do nothing on those days, but you make sure to keep your heart rate at a consistent level & not engage in hypertrophy. Natural Movement, Dancing, Tai Chi, tree climbing, trail hiking, softcore sex, the list of possibilities is endless
This is one of the best videos I've ever seen in training in martial arts. That slow kicking exercise while holding a wall is very powerful. 100 reps of slow kicking will make your leg muscles strong. Just doing these basic exercises and mastering basics will make you incredibly powerful.
Over training is better than under training, id rather do that than not do any at all. Training for yourself (stress relief) is a good motivation. But then extroverts don't like being on their own so it probably be hard for them to train alone. Would punching the heavy bag be bad for your joints if your not doing it correctly?
Yeah man, more so your wrists really because they can bend the wrong way if you're not straight and aligned (especially if you're strong). You've also got to be quite careful of your shoulders when throwing powerful hooks as well if you're not so experienced. My recommendation would be to begin at a moderate power level and develop your technique that way then build up in power and intensity once you feel more comfortable. Hope this helps
Because of this video I have to shift gears. I've been playing games. I'm not into marital artist I just wantt to get my body to its peak. I'm 57 and in good(not great)shape. I don't want to be 65 then fall apart. This guy is inspiring. He's sharp as h*ll. I've never practiced martial arts, but you guys are making me reach high. I'm readjusting my program and taking it VERY VERY SERIOUS now.
Great video! I trained very hard when I was younger, getting up to 3rd Dan in "blood and guts" karate. Then because of career and life I took many years off. Four years ago I decided to give it another go. It's been a great voyage. So many muscle memories came back. Although I do train with others, I have found my best strides have come with training myself because I can only train so much, and I know better what I need to work on than anyone else.
Awesome video. I still remember the first time I got in the ring 6 or 7 years ago and sparred someone. It was an older guy who was a tad overweight and he obviously went light but was such a confidence knock. Everyone goes through it I’m sure. Really nice guy actually but the lesson for me was I can hit the bag as much as I like but being in the ‘uncomfortable zone’ was something I needed to experience.
You obviously have the skills, and are well trained, but you should definitely put about 10lbs of muscle on. You'd look like Pacquiao yourself and you have the bioneer contact to give you the shortcut
Sure you can. But without teaching/guidance from a good teacher in person to correct, challenge, and refine you. you will never be a master. My sensei always has this underdog mentality. He wants to out work anyone else. He said, all great masters think like this. They have a don't give up attitude, and train hard at their craft. every day. it's that focus and discipline that makes us better.
Silvafox thank you man. I have completed in the past in tkd sparring tournaments but it wasn’t something that massively interested me really. I love the art and the discipline of it and my goal is to basically have the sharpest and fastest technique on the planet and then go more into film work, which is always something I’ve always had as an overarching goal
If one thinks you can't learn a martial art on you own, just look at HEMA practitioners. They studied old treatises of martial arts that have been dead for centuries and got to work. Tweaking things here and there and adding or subtracting things that worked for them and what didn't. And also incorporating techniques and methods of other styles to compliment they're training. All martial arts began with one person or a group of people just practicing techniques and methods until mastered them and then taught them to others.
What a great response! I look forward to researching HEMA now. Also, I agree, all knowledge came from someone or some few learned by trial and error. Thanks!
Yes. You have to spend time. Within yourself honing your craft. Also realistically, most people are not in 24/7 training facilities.. so you have to take your development into your own hands. It's a no brainer..
Hello, I'm an amatuer boxer for my Uni in the UK and these videos are really helpful, I'm going to write down your tips and apply them, I love the journal idea I actually just ordered a boxing journal coming soon! Just saw that this is an old video haha, but you are a beast and I hope you continue to post videos because I shall be watching and training afterwards!
LINK(join the two parts): valuesandarts.webcindario. com/products/sportsgamesandmartialarts/windhand.html I discovered this martial art on the internet. The manual says you don't need an instructor. I like it and recommend it. I don't know. I don't know if it's useful but it's very entertaining. I really enjoy it in these quarantine times.
Interesting. See, I was taught to never train alone by my instructors because it would only reinforce my mistakes and then it would need to be corrected once I got back. Guess I had the right idea to keep doing it even when I was told it's "wrong."
What an amazing video! I really appreciate the fact that you have addressed this subject and that you have packed it with such great details, while making it short enough to be visually consumed and immediately put into practice. I've noticed that you've chosen to not go too deep on, well, practically everything in each section of the video. Simple and brief, yet very poignant. I am hoping this means there will be more in-depth videos for them in the future. I am looking forward to what your ideas on foot work, diet, speed work, heavy bag work, and etc. Excellent work of art Grant!
Thank you man. I'd noticed this myself and you're absolutely right. I'm new to making videos like this, so I'm still finding out which format is best for me currently. I have noticed that this video is a bit long with so much information that it becomes a little bit overwhelming. I will definitely be going into these in more detail in the future, I want to find a gym location where I can record on site, without being interrupted so that I can provide more hands on tutorial based videos as well.
@@grantstevensma It didn't seem long or overwhelming to me. It seemed to hit that proverbial sweet spot of being long enough and packed with plenty of information to keep me eagerly awaiting the next videos. Also, the way you segmented each portion of every sub topic was very well done. It was neatly organized and quite cleanly cut. I truly don't have any constructive criticism to give you and I think you've done it perfectly. However, if you don't like the format as a creator or want to continue trying your ideas, I completely understand. The work has to give you pleasure too or else, half of the point is moot.
For me, it's also about making them more easy to create for myself so I can provide consistent content to the audience here. This video took quite a bit of different shooting and I don't think I'd be able to create something like this every week, which is what I want to aim for with my work here. But you don't know until you try it. Fear not though, I'll still pack as much value into the videos as I can :)
@@grantstevensma That's understandable. Sometimes people forget, or simply don't know, how much time, energy, and hard work goes into creating a video of even a few, short minutes. I have content creator friends and while we love the process, it can also be grueling at times. It's finding that perfect balance of recording, editing, re-recording, writing, and not forgetting to find peace and relaxation somewhere in between. I look forward to seeing the different formats and finding out what you decide to stick with. Cheers!
I'm in high school doing advanced weight training I play in water polo and go to judo practice on the weekends how efficient do you think this training is?
@King Crimson so is this hahaha it's a club the only reason its only two days is because I have school and a sport so when my sport seasons are over and my schedule open up I will start going more days a week
I actually began in Judo when I was about 9 but wanted to do something more explosive (I wasn't aware of what styles were then and was just trying things out). It's a great martial art, but having a striking arsenal is vital I'd say
I used to compete in sparring tournaments when I was younger in TKD but now I just spar for fun. It's more the mentality of training for me. My goal is to basically have the fastest and sharpest technique on the planet and then go more into movie work following the people I grew up watching like Bruce & Jet li etc. I want to innovate and do something that I've yet to see any Western martial artists accomplish
It's a different type of fitness so if you're not used to it, I'd say build up over time. Try to delay the immediate gratification of just going all out instantly. Learn the right punching technique first and practise that as it will make your subsequent workouts so much more beneficial. I recommend starting with 8x3 minute rounds if you're already pretty fit, but as mentioned in the video make sure you're getting sufficiently worked during those rounds. For instance, the common practitioners 8 rounds will be totally different to Mike Tysons. It's all about the level of work my man
