8 Tips that LEVELED up my Head Movement

Head movement seems very advanced, but understanding these 8 tips will make you realize it isn't that difficult!
0:00 - Tip 1 - 80% footwork 20% head movement
1:02 - Tip 2 - Look at opponent’s chest to control distance
1:29 - Tip 3 - Use a bladed stance
1:59 - Tip 4 - Slip into the pocket or tie up when you can’t control distance
3:56 - Tip 5 - Mix your head movement with blocking
5:03 - Tip 6 - Use head movement as a second line of defense
5:48 - Tip 7 - Take head off centreline when punching
6:51 - Tip 8 - Train with the right sparring partners
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[@illthinkaboutthenamelater121]

"try practiicing with sparring partners that will not punish you with brain damage" really valuable advice 😂😂

[@MMAShredded]

😂😂

[@funkypierrot4290]

top priority advise, finding soft sparring partners 😅

[@eddyray-yb6ig]

@@MMAShredded now go to a boxing gym and see if it works against actual punchers.

[@eddyray-yb6ig]

"and if you are gonna spar hard. make sure they are way below your level" -jeff chan

[@akeemthom8442]

Jeff you couldn't have uploaded this at a better time. I was here thinking of what I need to focus on when it comes to head movement and distance management.

[@MMAShredded]

:) awesome!

[@jameswilson9306]

bro thank you so much because I've always been staring at the chest but never properly understood how to read what I should be doing, that explanation of "see their chest move out you move back" explained it perfectly for me and im pissed no one ever broke it down that simple for me before lol.

[@MMAShredded]

thanks for watching!

[@carelhaasbroek1575]

I used some of these tips instinctively. But coudnt figure out why certain times i couldn't react in time or made a very wrong move. Now seeing all of this, it makes so much more sense.

[@MMAShredded]

cheers!!

[@NexusJunisBlue]

Jeff Chan's head movement has made the difference in me getting hit and not getting hit in my sparring! I've even been told my head movement saved me while I was sparring against other fighters! I owe Jeff a lot of gratitude for all his advice and knowledge! 🙂

[@MMAShredded]

[@cyber_crypto]

As a 32 year old male, I still think, “when I grow up I want to be like Jeff.”

[@MMAShredded]

haha ;)

[@akcaesar3399]

Me too

[@deborahjanemusic]

I love this!! Sometimes I’ll watch a video of yours over and over and just zero in on that skill for weeks! You are such a humble and gracious wealth of knowledge! Thanks for sharing it for all of us to benefit from! Can’t wait to put this into practice!

[@MMAShredded]

:) thanks for watching!!

[@deborahjanemusic]

Yea!! Absolutely!

[@dante22723]

My head movements has begun to improve in sparring but this will hopefully elevate it even more. Thank you Jeff!

[@MMAShredded]

no prob :)

[@zachdancy5828]

Jeff, i know what you went through was rough, but you Truly have an amazing gift and it feels you were meant to teach the masses! Thank you for your great work!

[@MMAShredded]

thanks so much for your support

[@WeOutcheaMane]

I needed this, im just about to start boxing so I need all the tips I can get. Thank you so much for your vids, great channel

[@zacharywong483]

Fantastic explanations and footage to match, Jeff!

[@MMAShredded]

thank you man!

[@commandopengi]

I've already been using head movement extensively in the last few years and this video gives me a better idea of how to improve on it. Thanks!

[@MMAShredded]

awesome!!

[@tajblessner5659]

You’re still the best at explaining and teaching! Thanks for all you do

[@MMAShredded]

thank you!!!

[@BMO_Creative]

Yeah man! Your head movement is also about your core strength and flexibility! Great stuff!

[@MMAShredded]

thanks for watching!

[@fksociety137]

Brilliant! Great tips and video post

[@MMAShredded]

thx!!

[@Dee-Knows]

Love it, as always 👍🏻

[@MMAShredded]

thank you!!

[@juanandressalazarbacovich3497]

Thank Jeff!!!!!!🤜🤛

[@MMAShredded]

thank you!!

[@laszlotorok472]

Thank you for this video and God bless!

[@MMAShredded]

thanks for watching!

[@shalevsaada7596]

your head movement is really pleasing for the eyes. great work!

[@MMAShredded]

thank you!!

[@KryptosChain]

*Love your videos! Thanks for the explanation style. I found you during your sparring with Sifu Nate*

[@MMAShredded]

thank you!!

[@KryptosChain]

@@MMAShredded - You're welcome. Do you also do European tours and if so, in which countries?

[@alexanderweiss2047]

Best Channel on KZbin 💪 Thank you for that.

[@MMAShredded]

thanks for watching!

[@chrismeetswest]

Jeff, been seeing your content for a while. Love to see your evolution and continual growth. Come out to Austin sometime and get some work in.

[@MMAShredded]

id love to man!!

[@chrismeetswest]

@@MMAShredded Lords Boxing, Archetype, Blacksheep, and B Team for jits

[@nickyeng7444]

You are so incredibly good at this!

[@MMAShredded]

thanks!!!!

[@sijigs]

Thank you 🙏

[@MMAShredded]

no prob!

[@juandiegojaramillo8624]

Esperé este video por muchos años... Gracias por compartir saludos desde Colombia

[@MMAShredded]

thanks for watching!

[@ezecharles9415]

Bro Jeff Chan and Gabriel Vargas channels are just different with the explanations. goated👑

[@MMAShredded]

:) thanks for watching!

[@No_12c.]

"They are beginner mistakes that pro's make on purpose," probably one of the most profound things I have heard that never really clicked for me until you put it into context in this video. THANK YOU!

[@MMAShredded]

:) no prob!

[@BadInfluence808]

My fav 🤙🏾🔥💯

[@MMAShredded]

:)

[@mturnbull42]

Amazing tips. Protect your brains! One thing that helps me personally is to worry less about "perfectly" slipping or avoiding punches, and not getting discouraged when I get partly touched - turning a straight hit into a glance or skim still reduces damage, and it's part of the progression (like that weightlifting analogy). Just keep that good defensive shell in your pocket and know when to fall back on it, like Jeff did with that one guy in the street challenge.

[@MMAShredded]

cheers!

[@eldelsanti9925]

Yo my man! excellent footwoork, excellent headmovement🎉

[@MMAShredded]

thank you!!

[@eldelsanti9925]

@@MMAShredded No man thank you! keep it going

[@akromawrath7353]

Awesome 💪👏👍

[@MMAShredded]

thank you!

[@SuperNontheist]

Nice!

[@MMAShredded]

thank you!!!

[@EndzMMA]

Can’t wait to spar you bro and see that fancy movement in person, will buy your program soon once cash flow is up

[@MMAShredded]

oss would love to move around one day!

[@EndzMMA]

When is the next time you will come to Thailand? I will never go to Canada lol@@MMAShredded

[@Westmenthecardist]

damn Tip.4 is super important!!! I always don't know how to head movement when in pocket

[@MMAShredded]

cheers!!

[@ShaolinTrainingShifu]

Amituofo. Keep training! ❤

[@MMAShredded]

thx!

[@Status3-9s]

I do mt and I love being evasive but it comes with the costs that I’m consistently being told by people to not be. I love it so I’m gonna keep going till it works

[@MMAShredded]

definitely use head movement less in pure Muay Thai! it depends on your opponent!

[@Status3-9s]

@@MMAShredded got it! Okay! 👌

[@inmylifetime6080]

Thanks

[@MMAShredded]

no prob!

[@markmitchell8374]

Always trying to get ahead!:)lol great video. Ali would be proud of you.:) I have come to conclusion for every martial artist they should learn distance, footwork, and head movement before striking anything.

[@MMAShredded]

:) yes!!!

[@MMAShredded]

thank you!

[@markmitchell8374]

keep making great videos.:)

[@kusharora21]

Jeff, can you make a video on the exercises you do to keep yourself this agile? Focusing on the hips and shoulder movement for quick in/out of pocket evasion…what are you doing yoga/core exercises? I believe a lot of your quick defensive movements relies on your hip and its flexibility. I assume this helps your torso and your head evade faster from the bladed stance.

[@MMAShredded]

I would say the stance itself and being on the balls of your feet is what helps the mobility and movement!

[@RedBannanaProduction]

Tip 7 could be a whole video by itself god damn. That's a whole offensive and defensive system there.

[@MMAShredded]

:)

[@liamdoran5889]

Hard2hurt and Jeff chan the GOATS OF FIGHT CHANNELS

[@MMAShredded]

thanks :)

[@theodoreberbach9562]

Also, as a beginner, aside from sparring with partner who's not trying to give you brain damage, I have found that wearing head protection gear with solid face shield, like what they used in Kudo for example, helps you learn faster. When you wear a head gear you're more confident in advancing and making mistakes, mistakes that you can learn from without giving yourself early injury

[@MMAShredded]

cheers!

[@user-jm5gu6rk5h]

if the guy is doing preemptive head movement, a way to beat it is to aim at their shoulders, (when they slip to a side) or at chest (if they decide to duck)

[@hedgehogbjj]

Any chance you can do a striking for grapplers video? I enjoy setting up my takedowns with strikes but I'd really love to see your perspective on it!

[@MMAShredded]

try this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eV6reqOFrsSeras

[@staxxfn]

Can you do a video (maybe you have one already) on what type of defense you want to use in mma specifically because I’ve gotten headkicked in sparring due to too much body hinging and stuff

[@MMAShredded]

You can get head kicked with a tight high guard, you can get head kicked throwing a jab, you can get head kicked from doing anything. Sometimes you just get caught. I wouldn't blame the type of defence you are using, but just your skill. Of course, using a high guard definitely decreases that chance of being kicked in the head.

[@staxxfn]

thanks!@@MMAShredded

[@jonathanho7162]

Bobby Green is also good with using the Philly shell in the UFC

[@MMAShredded]

oss

[@user-jm5gu6rk5h]

for tip number 4 you can also hide your head behind deltoid (so ear to deltoid) and better get an angle off, glue your head there + holding on to their elbow to your chest from the side you are on to easily push off or get an angle or clinch.

[@MMAShredded]

cheers!

[@flicker.f]

Jeff, when I slip, should I move my head just enough to evade the punch, exaggerate the slip as you mentioned, or do both? And when is it suitable to use either? Great video, by the way! Thanks!

[@MMAShredded]

its best to slip as little as possible and let it graze your hair!

[@seancallan6061]

Jeff, you have balls of steel doing that with your hands down in some of those clips. That said, it’s obvious these are just drills.

[@MMAShredded]

they are not drills, but sparring yes

[@michaeltalksanime]

Do some of your clips have Fred Stonehouse? I love that dude!

[@MMAShredded]

love Fred!! yeah I have tons of clips with Fred!

[@michaeltalksanime]

@MMAShredded that's awesome I had a grappling match against him and he as well as his team were so classy.

[@gregorysomers3324]

@Jeff Chan MMAShredded, what are your thoughts in head movement in Muay Thai? I am starting it soon. Thanks!

[@MMAShredded]

love it! watch lerdsilla and saenchai!

[@TheKarlzor]

Hey Jeff! Will light sparring as showcased in this video give me CTE in the long run?

[@MMAShredded]

I would not say so!

[@zeku45]

It could but many other factors affect your chances of having debilitating brain damage like genetics, diet, body composition and other general health markers. Also your defense and time between sparring plays into it as well. Eat brain healthy food and having a trusting social community as well as doing other things that keep your brain active and learning are good ways to insulate yourself against the chances of CTE.

[@mrcodegameandanime1589]

I love your head movement, Jeff. Why don't your sparring partners go to the body more often? Feint their way in, wait for you to move, plant, go for a hook to the body, a shovel punch, or lead uppercut. Either counter punch or wait for the distance and land a solid leg kick. Can't check kicks and move your head simultaneously the way you do. I know it's easier said than done, but I feel like they aren't really looking or exploiting your vulnerabilities when using head movement. Only one or two people went after your legs or body. I'm not saying I can do it, but there are top teir fighters who could.

[@gabe4131]

🙏

[@MMAShredded]

cheers!

[@Summer_Tea]

Some of these are less tactics and more preferences that suit you. My head movement is good, but I prefer being more squared and never using the philly shell.

[@MMAShredded]

cheers!

[@tijoao4661]

Im a "tall" kickboxer (about 1.90cm or 6,3ft i think) I often use a highguard and shell up, but I really like this evasive style and want a better footwork would you think it would work for me or should I focus on something else?

[@MMAShredded]

it works the best when you are tall and long!!!

[@wunthaaung6340]

Hey Jeff, how are you so durable? What are some things I can do to stop getting hurt as much when I get hit?

[@MMAShredded]

I am not sure how to teach toughness. You just get used to getting hit I guess haha. What is better is to practice not get hit in general!

[@wunthaaung6340]

@@MMAShredded ok, thank you. You’re always a great help and attentive to all the comments 🙏

[@Johnny_sins_18_plus]

Bro puts Dragon Ball in the thumbnail. This is masterclass.👏 Jokes aside, can you do more on Thai sweeps and how to counter them? Thank you!

[@MMAShredded]

haha definitely can!

[@Johnny_sins_18_plus]

@@MMAShredded thanks man. Ur the best

[@mathijs2111]

Hey Jeff, I have a question. I watchers a video from James Vick in which he said that if you wanna get good as fast as possible in MMA, focus on boxing (the first 2 years). I am from the Netherlands so I wondered why that for example wouldn’t be better because I also learn to deal with low kicks for example. I did Taekwondo for 15 years and was quote competitive and I did some kickboxing while I was abroad for a month and low kicks killed my legs. To the point where I had issues walking for 3 days after training. I quit Taekwondo now because I want a new challange so started training MMA last week. I am curious what a pro like you who did Muay Thai thinks is a good idea.

[@MMAShredded]

I think it is really all preference. I think Muay Thai is better to start than Boxing though because you quickly realize and get used to defending punches kicks elbows and knees, whereas boxers take awhile to adapt to all the other strikes.

[@mathijs2111]

@@MMAShredded makes sense yes. Unfortunately I can't really do Muay Thai in my gym but I'll just do the Dutch Kickboxing classes. Thanks for your advice! (Also what about BJJ and wrestling, is that also just a preference or do you think wrestling is better?)

[@pandjus]

I'm not even listening after the 3rd tip, it's mesmerising seeings you weave and block

[@MMAShredded]

haha listen!! they are important tips!

[@jinsouwolf]

how do u stay in a bladed stance in a muay thai setting?

[@jakeridez6465]

Bro even Spider-Man can’t touch this guy.

[@unknownentity8256]

5:25 You did move your head but what evaded the punch was more so the elbow you brought up into the line of the cross to parry.

[@MMAShredded]

same thing haha

[@yishipan2031]

👏👏👏

[@MMAShredded]

ossss

[@user-lw1dv1cm8w]

Jeff, ответьте, пожалуйста🙏 С какой силой пробиваете лоу-кик в спарринге?? ( от 1-10).

[@MMAShredded]

I cant read that language haha but thanks for watching!

[@user-lw1dv1cm8w]

@@MMAShredded Jeff, please answer🙏 How hard do you throw a low kick in sparring? (from 1-10).

[@madmaster3d]

nice video jacky chan but most important is number 1 & 8

[@MMAShredded]

yes!

[@JamesJohnson-pz8pu]

If elbows are allowed, I strongly advise against slipping into the pocket and simply tying up. In Muay Thai, if you get elbowed on the shoulder blade or the back of the neck (which is perfectly legal), it can seriously injure you and hinder your performance for the rest of the fight. However, its a brilliant technique in boxing and even in Kickboxing Superlek often backs up and as his opponent comes forward to chase him, he goes forward and ties up to get out of tricky positions

[@MMAShredded]

In my humble opinion, you can't generate enough power to cut or do damage when your opponent is that tight into your armpit. By the time you try to create space to elbow, your opponent will be gone.

[@JamesJohnson-pz8pu]

I will definitely try it out more then, thank you very much

[@Thundercun7]

Question, doesn't using big slips like this leave you open for knees/kicks to the head? Of course against a non skilled fighter you'd likely fight in a street situation theres less risk of that, but agaisnt someone who knows what they're doing, couldn't they potentially see those head movements, and feint a punch and instead throw a knee or kick?

[@projectmaasai2974]

Rando on the street => TMA gym => Saenchai => SPIDERMAN That escalated quickly

[@MMAShredded]

haha

[@jesusiskingofkingss]

How to have best head movement : have that mentality and see red

[@MMAShredded]

:)

[@gilku4725]

Why do you keep your hands down? Is it ok to keep my hands up or it works better with the hands down?

[@MimicMethod]

Aren't you putting your head at major risk for a knee or kick when you dip it down like that - a la EdwardsxUsman head shot? Or is it not a big risk because its on the side and off a punch?

[@MMAShredded]

There are always risks in anything you do, including having your hands up. Justin Poitier vs Dustin Poitier, had their hand up when they got caught. The key thing is distance control. Im not saying you cant or won't get caught but I use it as a last resort and also against guys who primarily like to box

[@jasong3798]

All he had to do was add dragon ball and I clicked so fast

[@MMAShredded]

LOL yes!

[@Doceli-dg3cn]

Great now i can have my ultra instinct going when i spar😎

[@MMAShredded]

haha!

[@wemersomdasilvacaruso994]

Can anyone tell me if judo and freestyle wrestling have a big difference when it comes to defending against muay thai clinch? And even if the difference is big, to what extent would a freestyle wrestler be able to at least not get knocked out if caught in a well-placed muay thai clinch? And the judoka, what is the chance of him being knocked out in this type of clinch?

[@MMAShredded]

wrestling will definitely help you against clinching

[@alber6morci]

What about if they throw elbows and knees?

[@MMAShredded]

elbows and knees are short range attacks, so focus on the footwork and distance management and staying on the outside

[@jenpachi2408]

I agree especially the part about practicing with a sparring partner who won't turn you into a vegetable if you get clipped

[@MMAShredded]

Cheers!

[@nuerotimedivergentuser724]

What about a check knee to the face?

[@adamhuk3624]

video with thompson?

[@MMAShredded]

one day I hope!

[@natel7151]

I'm not into MMA, but I do practice the modern sport of fencing (Sabre and Epee). I watch these for principles of combat. It's always interesting to see what I can apply in terms of theory, discipline, and approach. When you listen to Olympians and world-class fencers, footwork and distance management is invariably the top thing. (Well, controlled aggression and mental mindset might also be up there, but the mental game is a separate aspect from the physical game.) Just very cool that footwork and distance management are universal to combat sport, long before hands and throwing attacks come into play.

[@MMAShredded]

thanks for watching!!

[@smashonlamez]

wow you turned that one slip into like a shaolin shoulder push and unbalanced that guy, guess that technique is viable in some situations

[@MMAShredded]

cheers!

[@lovesingthang1759]

He even fought Spiderman what a guy😂

[@MMAShredded]

hahahaha

[@Pbamero]

What’s a bladed stance?

[@MMAShredded]

standing like you are skate boarding

[@Pbamero]

@@MMAShredded Thank you so much

[@_....J........................]

Hey Jeff, Have you ever caught a knee to the face when ducking like that?

[@MMAShredded]

fortunately never a knee, so far (knock on wood) lol

[@gustavoborges2794]

Bro fought Spider man

[@MMAShredded]

haha

[@Joey-ry6il]

😩

[@UnderTheInfluenceShow]

Against top fighters, are you not scared they'll kick you in the dome when you lean over so hard?

[@MMAShredded]

depends on the situation. If I can manage to stay on the outside. If they close the distance, I will bring my hands up and be safer. In reality, going against better guys, you're gonna lose regardless. But just remember, this is a video on head movement, not how to win a fight. I use a lot of head movement also because it's extremely fun. With that said, we see several UFC champs like Dominick Cruz, Tj Dillashaw, ISrael Adesanya, Anderson Silva and more, pull off head movement against the highest level of strikers.

[@gbruceg5138]

Jeff, I'm not getting notifications... FYI ..

[@MMAShredded]

I think you have to click the notification button yourself!!

[@gbruceg5138]

I'll give it a shoot. Thx@@MMAShredded

[@R3dCol0r]

I'm a bit confused about the first tip. Keep a "glove to glove" distance when both fighters arms are extended. Isn't this way too far away? And you also don't seem to keep this distance, it looks more like glove to opponents chin.

[@MMAShredded]

glove to chin after he has thrown the punch, but before he threw that punch, I was much further away

[@R3dCol0r]

@@MMAShredded Hmm I see 🤔 And by much further away you mean literally 2 entire arm lengths? When both fighters are touching their gloves with their extended jabs?

[@GalryZ]

Nice. Notice how he says "fun" and "second line of defense". I like your content Jeff, but too many beginners rely on youtube. Throwing head movement videos for MMA or Kickboxing without the big label saying HAZARDOUS will just make them think incorrect ideas. There's a reason why this type of game is rare...and why Jeff didn't do this when he fought in ONE FC.

[@fitness_top3339]

bro might be better than canelo

[@lew-ejones-ayres5088]

I like the armpit tip but aren't you just asking for a knee to the face from anyone who knows what they're doing?

[@MMAShredded]

It definitely CAN happen, but IMO its kind of like saying, im just going to throw a knee when khabib goes for a double leg takedown because I know what im doing.

[@artbeau1234]

Ryan Garcia should watch this video lol. He needs better footwork (angles) and better head movement.

[@john_birth6541]

KIBE

[@moytorres2136]

Spider man 😂💀

[@MMAShredded]

:P

[@dukekhor5066]

Why does this head movement look so werid compared to Floyd mayweathers head movement. I cant seem to put my finger on it but there is a key element that’s missing

[@MMAShredded]

there are tons of head movement variation. it looks very different because im a MMA guy versus Floyd is a boxer and does head movement in the pocket (which is way more difficult)

[@Nicholas-Prince-Milverton]

Everyone's head movement looks different. Mike Tyson, Canelo, Pernell Whitaker, Tyson Fury, they all have completely different head movement

[@2face937]

the problem is, this looks cool and is really cool but it doesn't win fights if you dont counter

[@MMAShredded]

the video isn't titled 'how to win fights', its titled how to improve your head movement game lol

[@2face937]

@@MMAShredded thats true, i just thought it would be more helpful if u said that this is cool but it wont win u fights unless u counter ( i want to become a fighter).

[@recklezztray9322]

Matthew 24:24 24 For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.

[@jordancrichton2589]

That fighting style you have is weird as hell, you move your head and mostly don't look at your opponent. A good low kicker will stop that.

[@DjChester300]

I jus have a very punchable face for some reason