6 Essential Footwork Drills

[@edi9892]

We tend to look down on that topic and forget about it. It's harder than it looks, as I can tell you from learning a blade based martial arts. Medieval manuscripts barely mention footwork as well as it's just the basics you should already know... We even walk differently today as we're used to walk on plane, hard surfaces with thick shoes. I realized this in particular when practicing walking in circles for the Chuan form (facing to the center without losing balance). The best footwork I've seen was in demonstrations of Sanatan Shastarvidya (traditional Sikh martial arts focused on blades) and 52 blocks (boxing).

[@larrysogdian5923]

Well explained and demonstrated..Thank you..

[@FeralWorker]

2:38 Old footage of Mike Tyson training shifting. Also creates powerful wrestling opportunities.

[@trinidadraj152]

If you can move better than your opponent, you can always control the space. That is the whole battle.

[@widacheo555]

Very helpful and concise drills! btw, why are they actually called male and female steps?

[@Combatprofessor]

It’s like electrical plugs-the male penetrates, the female receives

[@Luci823]

This is interesting anymore of application ?

[@Combatprofessor]

The mid line represents the centerline of the opponent--the horizontal alternately the depth of his hips or rear foot. This is a basic boxing tool for teaching zoning, circling out, working inside, managing distance etc. Before you can pull it off against resistance, it takes a lot of drilling to get the strength and coordination down, so this is the easiest way to build it.

[@annoyed707]

Fred 'Twinkletoes' Flinstone has nothing on you.

[@Combatprofessor]

A judo …chop.

[@gzulian]

Hi Kevin. I have a question. Could I use this footwork in Krav Maga for example?

[@Combatprofessor]

Absolutely. I use it I everything whether it’s self defense , boxing, tick fighting . It’s pretty universal imo

[@gzulian]

@@Combatprofessor thank you, master! Your video, explanation and demonstration are amazing. Congratulations!

[@Combatprofessor]

@@gzulian that’s very kind. Thank you for watching. I appreciate it.