When you say you're going to try Systema in February, do you mean you'll be going to Toronto for the Body as a Weapon seminar? You can ask anything you'd like. But can you elaborate on your question about speed and sensitivity? Are you asking if Systema training can help you develop those? If so there are nearly endless drills you can create from the Systema training to help you build those skills. If you do them right.

You're welcome. I'll put the straight punch training on my list of video ideas. In the mean time, I have an online training about striking that you can check out. sledgehammerpunch.com/start

Glad you liked it. Did you have a favorite part or any big a-ha moments?

@@JesusRevezzo I’m a massage therapist and a systema practitioner so found it very interesting, I liked the idea of the Spider-Man suit. Lots of good information thanks Jesus

Start here: sledgehammerpunch.com/start

@Kane-ez indeed it is. Which parts of the footwork did you find most helpful?

@@JesusRevezzo i seen a guy doing it ,he is named val ,guy boxes as well ,he did some vids on ballistic punches which i took alot from , step and shift it works for kicks punches and throws val put on a masterclass i know his credentials are very respected he was a former solider , teaches from the footwork he showed allows me to hit with all my body weight thanks for vid you did a great job , and as always i learn and put in the tool box thanks man im subbed now

It depends. You can certainly apply a great deal of body weight behind your punches. But sometimes just the mass of your arm moving at high enough speed and placed on a good target can create a knockout. It may be interesting to explore how to apply body weight to your strike through subtle weight shifts. Imagine moving your whole mass into your target by 1/4 of an inch at high speed. That produces quite a bit of force.

A fair question. It's about your timing and strike placement. Just like boxers who train on stationary heavy bags and speed bags, they need to then transition those striking skills into dynamic fight training. I don't have an example video ready to go in my back pocket. Here's something to think about... There is no 'magic' behind the Systema striking there are plenty of systems that teach similar methods. It's more about how you choose to apply your biomechanics and physics to give you the best chance in the environment you find yourself in. I tell people that Systema has 4 core principles that guide it. Those are breathing, relaxation, posture & movement. If you are doing those 4 things and removing them from an opponent or training partner, then in essence you are doing 'Systema' as far as I'm concerned. Hope that helps. If you ever find yourself in the Tampa Bay area of Florida look me up. I currently have a brick and mortar training studio in Dunedin, Fl.

@@JesusRevezzo I currently reside in The Netherlands so i will have to find the best possible school over there.

There are several Systema events happening near you over the next few months. If you don’t have a school close by these would be your next best option. russianmartialart.com/seminars.php

Systema is a different animal isn’t it? What are some of the reasons you’re drawn to Systema?

Thanks for watching

That’s a good eye. Kenpo was my primary art for about 10 years.

Thanks for the suggestion.

Kyokushin can show up to a boxing gym to find out about punching if interested.

@@giqwaju3691 you prefer boxing to kyokushin?

Kyokushin is badass, no doubt about that.

Thank you

Okay, I will. Thanks for giving me permission. 😎

Great tips thanks for adding this.

@@JesusRevezzo Thank You! Glad someone is talking about the original karate fist!

Thanks for the comment.

I appreciate your thoroughness and the flaws you find with this. Although, as you mention, I call it a "different option" meaning it's not the be all end all for anyone. Also as you state, "alignment is crucial" I would absolutely agree which is also why I mention it's something that needs to be practiced, if you want to develop this as a skill. I also agree when say a "relaxed hand is always faster than a tense hand" and that the clenching of the fist -- traditional or this non-traditional way -- needs to happen just before impact. And even though you didn't say it, you probably feel as I do that the clench or tightened fist should be immediately relaxed again just after impact. In case, you need to rapidly continue with follow-up strikes. Overall I believe you and I like have a lot in common about how strikes are done. And if this "different option" isn't for you because of your hand's physical structure that's totally cool. I would like to know more about the hands having tendons that prevent people from doing this. I enjoy learning about anatomy and physiology so if you could drop a link to the research I would like to read it. By the way... You stated above "You say that I am just bad at punching, but if I punch a target and that my opponent just moves slightly that makes my alignment bad, it isn't a skill issue on my part." I just rewatched the video, and I don't see or hear myself saying anything such as "You're not good at punching." But, maybe I missed it. Please share the timestamp of the video where you heard me say this. Because my intention was not to say anyone is "bad at punching" if they can't do this open-fisted version. In fact, I feel as though I said multiple times that the traditional/standard way of punching is totally valid and this was simply something different. Thanks for watching and comment with a respectful difference of opinion.

Which is why you need to do training that strengthens your bones and tendons. So they're able to withstand the increases in power. Thanks for watching and commenting. It helps spread the video further. 👍

@@JesusRevezzo Want to see that same hook punch power on the heavy bag….. Increase the power on the heavy bag for realism…..

Thanks for the challenge idea. Maybe I'll do that at some point. But, let me ask you this...How many times do you plan on hitting someone that might require you to do that many push-ups? Plus how boring would this video be if you had to watch me do dozens of push-ups?

@@JesusRevezzo in Combat, 1 punch is not going to cut it…. It’s not boring at all seeing a guy can crank out 20 open hand or closed fist push ups….. We want to see the open hand push ups that can withstand 20 easy push-ups without collapsing……

​@@manhnguyen5 Sorry dude, but you are wrong. First, I want to get out of the way and say that I do not support this way of punching. A closed fist is not an option, it IS THE SOLUTION. So anyways, I did the pushups without prior training, and I easily did 30 pushups. I did tucked planche, the L-sit, it works. Closing your fist does not provide more structural strength to your hand, it just only helps with maintaining the correct angle to preserve that structure. Without it, as long as you aren't moving, you can natural preserve the structure with open hands. Also, as a civil engineering enthusiast, the physics checks out.

@@hellohennessy3462 Yeah, no punch with an open fist…….. Let’s see the 20 push ups with open fist….. If you are an engineer: wrong field, a degree in physical education specializing in human conditioning would be a better bet……

@@manhnguyen5 Why don't you do the pushups? As a matter of fact, it is easier with open fingers. I've been doing my knuckle pushups like this for a while since it provide better stability. Are you just too physically inept to test it out?

Yes, this is one of the keys to dissipating the impact of strikes on the body. I don't think I have a video on that topic yet even in my online courses. But it's probably something I should add to the Sledgehammer Punch training I have.

hahahaha yeah no speedo for me. -- There is definitely a lot of crossover. I believe he and I have some similar training even though he's been certified in more things and received awards or titles that I don't know the first thing about getting. Much of this comes through the Russian martial art training while other parts come from various training or instructors I've work with in the last 20 or so years.

For me the last three knuckles are flatter so I tend to lean into those. I've seen some people with very flat fists across all four knuckles. Something I don't talk about in this video are the push ups on the knuckles with your fingers open. Which is the video I released today.

I think you’re perfectly fine with everything you just said. Too often people get caught up the dogma of their style instead appreciating the “magic” that is our human body.

@@JesusRevezzo Yes exactly. If a person truly believes in what he is doing, he can promote that art without attacking the art of another. I remember in the Ip Man movie the main character ends up saying at the end that his point in winning the fight was not about proving if western boxing was better or worse than Chinese boxing, and I really respected that.

@@vivacristorey4363 totally agree

Glenn thank you so much for sharing your experience and your support. I now have a public training studio in Dunedin, FL that you can visit. Or if you have an opportunity, I could possible come visit you and a small group for a weekend training. Where are you located?

@@JesusRevezzo I'm in northern Alabama

@@ntrlbrnkllr66 Right on. that's too far away. I'm in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. Maybe you'll find your way down here if I have a special weekend seminar event...Which I do plan on having. 😎

You’re welcome

No traction is what you took away from that?

Yes u got slippery feet 😂

well, alrighty then@@bobbrown3469

Sorry 🥲

7:25 was even funnier.. you couldnt get any grip with those smooth soles 😂

I am. You can think of the fist a couple of different ways. The whole fist/three knuckle is kind of like a sledgehammer. The two knuckle or one knuckle is more like a bullet. It allows more precision and penetration. It also depends a bit on your hand/fist structure. I’ve seen some guys with giant meaty fist that basically flat across all four knuckles. Interesting you can use either to transfer the strike’s energy through the other person. I know that sounds a little WOO-WOO to some people, but I have an older video where describe how that happens using a Newton’s Craddle toy. The one with the little silver balls hanging from strings. Those really help people see the kinetic energy transfer that can happen with your punches and strikes.

You're very welcome. What was your favorite part from the video?

Indeed

So happy you found some helpful info in the video. What brought you to this video?

@@JesusRevezzo Beginning steps to learning self defense techniques, I suppose. Looking at developping hand strength. Have some arthritis but have always been interested in systema . . The world is much crazier than it used to be, and being a little older and living alone I don't want to be viewed as an easy target.

I agree the gun can scare an attacker off and prevent a much worse situation. I believe CDC stats have shown between 500K to 2 million defensive gun uses per year. Which validates our beliefs. I'm curious to know what makes you feel that empty handed defense might be more lethal and give you less of a choice in keeping the attacker alive.

@@JesusRevezzo that's a very good question, primarily my PTSD and high anxiety, I am far more likely to want to kill them empty handed than with a gun, as with the gun I will maintain alot more composure, and may just take out their shins if I'm not having a bad day lol

I see now. My father also had tremendous PTSD from his time in the Korean War. So, based on knowing him, what you’re saying makes complete sense.

@@JesusRevezzo most definitely can effect how you handle stressful situations lol.

@@JesusRevezzo and well depending on the individual, in hand to hand that may be pretty much my only option, a gun or other weapon does leave a little more wiggle room than a 9 piece combo with a side of elbows lol

You make interesting ovservations. What is it that makes you feel you'd focus less the opponents weapon if you had one of your own? And when you say: "empty handed you will go straight for their weapon," is that because you feel controlling the weapon/the weapon wielding limb is your first priority?

@@JesusRevezzo because generally someone holding a weapon is going to be on the offensive rather than defensive. If you know your opponent is gonna use pretty much all offense it's best to take the defensive approach. Same applies to sport fighting, boxing ECT

@@JesusRevezzo although to control while you attack is the optimal goal, but control at the least should be a priority.

@@JesusRevezzo that's also just how I was taught "martial arts" and it makes sense to me lol.

Makes sense. I work with the conceptual goal of bypassing the attack and taking out the person as fast as possible. I was taught years ago the opponent is the dangerous thing not the weapon. So if we stop the person the weapon no longer has meaning. I appreciate your conversation.

You just described yourself perfectly.

Curious phrasing you have.

Thank you for the nomination. Who did I beat for this top position?

@@JesusRevezzo This guy: kzbin.infotn3bGHxJH_M?feature=share

Hmmmmm…..maybe

Thank you. It’s always interesting to study the body in different ways like this.

Sounds good. Bless you brother.

@@JesusRevezzo God bless you brother, please keep me in your prayers, Thank you. It's for a relative of mine. Thank you brother. 🙏💯 Systema!

Yes sir. That video is from many moon ago.

We can make it happen!

I am sorry to hear about that. But, it is a great example of what I am talking about in tip #4. It could also be an argument against heavy bag training since those react much differently to our strikes than other people do. 😎 Kidding aside, there is appropriate times to hit heavy bags and to use straight punches, and to use full body back up mass. But as you can verify, we need to be careful doing so. How long did it take to heal?

Is it though? I am not saying this is perfect by any means. Or that you would be statically standing in front of a person and then try to surprise them. But, create a mental movie of different scenarios which might put you in a position to strike these targets with this type of movement.

Fair enough. I definitely did not run through that many examples during this clip. And it sounds as if you're only viewing this as what you would do as the standing attacker. That's fine. So, how would you prefer to handle the situation if you were the one on the ground being attacked? I am open to hearing your thoughts.

@Jesus Revezzo I'm not sure how I would end up on my knees in that position, but when down I would try to immediately position my feet toward my opponent (id rather be on my back then on my knees where my feet are immobile), so I could try to stomp at their shin/knee if they were at any kind of a distance. If they were closer I would try to up kick to their face, then immediately after trying one of those kicks to try to gain a little space/time, then I would try to base out with my forearm infront of my face and stand up... standard BJJ stand-up technique. With that said, the most appropriate thing is to be armed to the maximum extent possible in your area, know the law, practice your draw stroke from all reasonable angles, and defend yourself lawfully and accurately. Lawful weapons > any unarmed martial art. I'm not getting into an MMA match on the street, I'm stopping the threat by the most efficient lawful means in as direct a manner as possible. I'm of the opinion that all serious martial arts for adults (which this may or may not be) should revolve around the lawfully allowed weapons in your jurisdiction and an understanding of the self defense laws. This isn't something that is addressed in nearly any martial art that I'm familiar with... or even the places where I train or have trained. Additionally, I question the amount of resistance and type of control you had over that gentleman when you put your leg across his arm and face. I think anyone with a little high-school wrestling, serious aggression or grappling skills would blow through that (unless you adapted to it and did something else, which I would hope you would try to do)

@@rarelyaccurate6252 Thank you for such an intelligent answer. I agree with all you're saying here. It's always a double-edged sword posting anything such as this on the internet. Because far too often people will simply spew hateful or unintelligent statements without actually thinking about what is being shown or why it is being shown. This is in no way meant to be an end all be all technique. But, many will assume it is. And you're certainly right to question the level of control at the end. My assistant was very compliant since we were only demonstrating simple structural manipulation. With higher speeds and more intense force or aggression this would look and result in something completely different. I also agree with you about being lawfully armed and knowing legal ramifications of the use of force. Teaching the fundamentals of pistol handling is something I've added to the training I provide just in the last 2 years. I began doing so because I realized that it was just an extension of the rest of the defensive training. In the near future I was planning on releasing a video that discusses Andrew Branca's 5 Elements of LEGAL Self-Defense. You might even say those 5 elements are what need to be in place for a person to maintain his/her innocence in the eyes of the court after using force to protect oneself or someone else. If you're not familiar with Andrew, he is a lawyer and 2nd amendment advocate with a best-selling book title: The Law of Self-Defense. You'll probably appreciate his content and information. One more thing.... This material stems from the Russian martial art of Systema which tends to get a lot of haters online. But the overall principles of Systema are universal not only all fighting arts, but to good human movement performance. Those principles being: breathing, relaxation, structure or posture & movement. I tell people they want to maintain those in themselves and negate them in an opponent or attacker. And it comes to firearms, they also teach, as you mentioned, to practice your draw stroke from all reasonable angles. And even what some might call unreasonable angles. Because as it sounds like you understand, you never where you'll be or what positions you might find yourself in if you ever needed to use firearm for protections. Thanks for watching and engaging in conversation.

Just to be clear I double checked the definition of blasphemy and found the following: the act or offense of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things; profane talk. So, out of curiosity, what thing that you hold sacred did I speak profanely about?

Lolol

I know telling your attacker when to attack is funny right. It's almost as if this was an example of manipulating body structure in motion during a demonstration and not a real life attack. 😎

Interesting concept though don’t you think?

@@JesusRevezzo Yes we use math in everything, I was bad a Calculus. keep up the video's 🙏👍

You're too kind. I appreciate the compliment.

Will do my friend!