Good fundamentals are one thing but punches can land differently during sparring especially considering the differences in body structure from one guy to the next. That's taking range at least a little out of the equation cause not everyone fights the same. Knowing angles is very crucial and should be taken note of when shadowboxing which is why it's useful to slow down when practicing (bag or shadowboxing) so you can fully get the feel of your body mechanics at certain angles and ranges. Of course, experience and also an array of sparring partners go a long way. The ability of each sparring partner sort of dictates what you can or should work on with the other guy. The better feel that you get for this in sparring, the better you're able to work on it in shadowboxing/ bags/ mitts etc. This is why the argument of being one-dimensional is both valid and invalid.
What I use is a tennis ball double end bag that I try to hit with combinations while moving around changing angles different speeds different tensions, heights, etc. It's like shadowboxing with a moving target. When you spar after doing this for a while, your timing and accuracy is improved and your punch choice can be adjusted to the openings in the middle of a combo without having to think. It's all in muscle memory.
dang. been training in karate for years and wondered why my roundhouse seemed off. never thought turning in advance like that would make such a huge difference. It was exactly as you described: sluggish and off. the point about the punches makes sense too: tailor the combos depending on whether you wanna go for speed, power, fake-outs, or fewer openings.
This was such an amazing video! I really like how you boil down and thoroughly give your explanations. I was hoping if you could make a video about defensive measures sometime in the future?
Really enjoyed this one. I appreciate how succinctly you are able to describe these steps toward speed and fluidity, into tips anyone can use to improve. This is useful to beginners too, to have something to work towards. Great highlights at the end. Top notch!
@@grantstevensma Nice. A few rounds of high kicks against boxing techniques in a light sparring session with a pure boxer (it would be cool if he's also taller and heavier than you).
Another awesome tutorial. Great masterclass in explaining the nuances of technique, without wasteful energy. Thank you Grant. You are truly a master of your craft. Have a Good One :)
This was ace! Was literally thinking about this earlier haha cool bit of sync there, the demo and explanation was excellent as always demonstrating that trademark explosive adaptability 🙏
Great video man ! And congrats on 16k subs ! I remember watching your previous videos of you shadow boxing with speed and I was trying to copy it but was confused on how my wasn’t as tight and sharp as yours it felt like as if my muscles were fighting each other to get back in guarding position but really I was just over extending them ! Same with kicks !
The biggest disadvantage though for the whipping motion over the brutally cut through motion is the precision, it increases significantly in order to hit 1 specific target, whereas basy vs whip,the basy once hits,does damage no matter where it hits...if u miss the whip it sux potentially more than hitting through with a hard swing style kick...u just turn with it to be in guard again, or u connect with a backfist...
You do make valid points and I think that swithing up you timing is very important as one progresses especially in comp. I also feel like if your landing those kinds of shots you are kind of doing yourself a disservice by not using full rotation and punching through your opponent. Not necessarily loading up but as you demonstrate when first showing technique before the modified version, your shots are plenty good and if you are connecting then isn't it better maximize the effectiveness of those shots. When you where talking about Maywhether he throws those kind of punches when he is just toying with guys. If you watch his fights with skilled fighters. He doesn't throw those kind of punches and he lets his hands go with intention. Cause he knows his opponent is also throwing with intention. If you watch professional strikers I. Mma, boxing, muy Thai, k1 just about every shot has bad intentions with full extention. I do really like the kicking technique you demonstrate. I feel my kick are a little slow and I try and use set ups to get them off. I am definitely going to start implementing that quicker approach. I love your content would like to see some more videos on foot work. You have some pretty good movement
Thanks for the comment man. Yeh I understand what you mean, but you can definitely push that shoulder in with power as well. The Mayweather clip probably wasn't the best demonstration as it was just in a play sparring environment, but I've noticed Davis does this a lot though and in his fights as well. His cross looks incredibly fast and un-telegraphed because he gets that shoulder forward very quickly. You kind of said it already in the kicking example in the second part of your comment. I see it's really the same principle with the punching, getting the work done early.
Title should be changed to Art of Fast Striking. "Fluidity" would mean the use of combinations of both speed and power shots in progression throughout an entire fight. Any experienced fighter wouldnt use just speed shots or power shots the whole time. So it's the sequence of integrating speed and power shots in tandem to be less predictable and master the actual Art of Fluid Striking
The variations in the movements/combos create greater fluidity in the combos as a byproduct because you’re not over exerting and having to then backtrack, wasting movement; hence the name of the video, but I think we have different ideas of the meaning
I don't really stretch to be honest, but should do more. I recommend about 3-4 times per week to improve and take a days rest in between. PNF Stretching is best
Very great video, thank you very much for your work. Do you squeeze your fists before or while you strike? I am a bit confused by the different opinions on that topic
I think it's a subconscious thing, but I do it just before I strike then relax again immediately afterwards. That's when hitting something though, I don't do it when shadowboxing, like in this video so this isn't a good demonstration to see that
was warming up a few weeks ago with shadowboxing and this russian man (liquor on his breath) strarted yelling at me because i wasnt fluid and now im only allowed to throw 1 2's
I think you just miss the biomechanics that explain that fluidity, and is the shoulder always being on front. You kinda mention it on the first cross, but that applies for everything else, If you maintain the shoulder in front or aligned to the head after you finished the punch you can more easily chain it to another punch. That's how Frolovs teach (soviet style)
Don't you think all the shoulder movement creates too much momentum? That can leave you off balance why not rotate at the hips instead and allow your shoulders to rotate with your hips. Especially if your moving
This would only happen if you had a really weak core causing lack of stability. Shoulder drive is essential. I am absolutely rotating through the hips as well
@@grantstevensma absolutely. But this creates a habit of leading with your shoulders instead of your feet. Shouldn't you find your balance in your hips and core from the start? The most powerful punch is generated from your core and hips
Might get myself one of those toupes you're rocking there mate. That's a hairstyle you're going to regret in the future man. Everyone on earth has a shocker of a barnet at one point or another. And you'll be making videos for as long as you want. You've only just got started, relatively, and you're top tier. Great content and you're a natural teacher. Looking forward to following.
