Knockout Tips for Martial Arts

Everybody dreams of landing a knockout punch on a bad guy. Okay! Here are some tips that might help your martial arts dreams come true!
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WARNING: Knocking someone out is just a fun way of saying "inflicting brain trauma". Do not try to knock out your friends or training partners. Oh--and don't let them knock you out, either! Protect your brain!
When most people think about knockouts, they think about speed and power. But that's not always enough! A more practical formula for a knockout is something I call "The 3 T's." That stands for...
TARGET. A knockout shot should be directed to the head or neck. Any impact to the head can cause a knockout, but the chin, jaw, temple, and behind the ear are particularly vulnerable. I'm sure you already knew that--after all, you were born with a head!
TECHNIQUE. Punches, palms, elbows, knees, kicks... ANY technique can affect a knockout. Your job as a martial artist is to pick strikes you like and then drill them until they are solid and reliable.
TIMING. This is the big one. Beginners think knockouts are all about speed and power, but they're not! The real secret is in how you set up your strikes. Ideally, you set up your strikes in such a way that the bad guy isn't able to block, slip, or roll.
While you might be able to train targeting and techniques on your own, timing requires partner work. You absolutely need someone in front of you trying to hit you and take you down to figure out how to put the right target and the right technique together at the right time.
Now, a word on strategy...
The big mistake people make in trying to land a knockout punch is trying to land a knockout punch! My advice is to throw a combination of strikes with no expectations of a knockout. If one of your strikes leads to a knockout, great! Say thank you and run to safety.
It's also important to remember that someone can be knocked out completely by accident! Maybe you push or hit the bad guy and he either stumbles into a wall and hits his head or falls to the ground. That unexpected reaction might even result in them being crippled or killed!
That's why you should NEVER fight unless you have no choice. You simply never know what will happen. So, if you can talk your way out of a fight, or if you can run to safety, then do it!
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[@captianamerica3531]

Knocking out someone seems to sound great and glamorous. But plz knocking out someone without any life threatening situation is not good. Remember one who is being knockout is human too. He has also family and his life. So before thinking to do it so "think how it would impact you ".

[@AndoMierzwa]

Right. My goal is never to knock someone out. My goal is to get home safely! Thanks for the comment!

[@markant9534]

+Ando Miezwa I got hit with amazing force on my leg when I was 15 at school in the past, one of the guys shattered a police riot shield after a policeman was doing some talk and asked him to test his punch on the shield! Why is that and how comes know one believes me on these youtube comment sections?

[@CybertroninfiniteOfficial]

wat?

[@markant9534]

I`m telling you I`ve seen and felt some serious blows.

[@CybertroninfiniteOfficial]

same

[@Kalo953]

Remove any doubts in your head, it is either you or your enemy. :D

[@AndoMierzwa]

Indeed!

[@jayashreekhandekar3687]

I'm here to look after a guy who is bothering me for 1 week, so I thought that just in case he starts a fight I have a way to knock him

[@Msosbog]

3 T's...Cave man thinking...shifts to a strategic project; Love it! Great points and an all around awesome lesson. Thank you Sensei!🙏

[@AndoMierzwa]

An all-around awesome comment. Thank you, my friend! 😁

[@blockmasterscott]

Love your thumbnail. ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thanks! I'm trying to start a new selfie trend! :)

[@vladimirdjordjevic7626]

Great video like always Ando

[@jesseperkins5613]

Thanks for the lesson Sensei

[@AndoMierzwa]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@AdrianR.A]

Ur a great a teacher! Tnx for making these videos! I learned so much!

[@AndoMierzwa]

That means a lot to me. Thank you!

[@bloodwynn]

Ando, your approach is always the best. Thanks for another lesson.

[@AndoMierzwa]

My pleasure. Thank you for the kind words!

[@GeorgeFranquiz]

Wisdom in martial arts, a big THANKS

[@AndoMierzwa]

I appreciate the comment, sir. Thank you!

[@hectoroftroy4005]

Another great lesson.thx

[@worrenmansfiels2370]

Thank for the advice

[@AndoMierzwa]

My pleasure!

[@checkmate610]

Well done, carry on. I like your videos and learn from them, as I am currently disabled in wheelchair.

[@tmntforever2684]

Thankyou Ando for your great advice. I can't wait to start training again next week. Wishing you a great 2018!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Happy new year, my friend! Wait... you're not in a horse stance when you watch videos?? :)

[@tmntforever2684]

Ando Mierzwa yes always lol 😉

[@saianvesh3753]

Extremely informative as always.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you very much!

[@wpankey57]

Great video as always!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you very much!

[@sayanbasak7313]

I really do not know about any other youtuber who can perfectly explain about anything like you, also you got a new suscriber

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you very much! And welcome! 🙏🏻

[@hotcyclonis]

Good advice sensei

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you , sir!

[@Sanjeev9411906770]

I used to train spinning flying head butt in swimming pool when I was in high school, ohh sorry, it was spinning falling headbutt 😅 love your videos always

[@AndoMierzwa]

Ha! That should be in the Olympics. :)

[@thomassaldano3920]

Thanks for the advice Sensei

[@AndoMierzwa]

My pleasure! Thank you for all the comments!

[@arabian9372]

like always, SIMPLE ,EFFECTIVE,EASY TO UNDERSTAND videos man, i couldnt love your channel more, you're the best at what u do

[@AndoMierzwa]

That makes my day. Thank you!

[@abdulmutalibshuaibu7182]

You are the best teacher

[@AndoMierzwa]

That means a lot to me, my friend. Thank you!

[@Nenad-ICXC-Shuput-GFAMMA]

Spinning flying headbutt love it :)

[@iiyaman69]

Well done 😎 thanks a lot

[@ArmandoFloresAvila]

Thanks sensei

[@AndoMierzwa]

Very welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@ppcthegreat3548]

As a martial artist, in which we are trained as a disciplined person, I agree in the last line in which as much as possible, we avoid fights since we don't know what might happen, thank you that I learned here the best to knock out the opponent is not a literal knockout but to knockout a fight, meaning avoid fight as much as possible, just talk then ok unless the situation is against or a threat to your life, its better if possible to knockout a punching bag or dummy or a a person holding with a pad in a training rather than a person him/herself because you dont know maybe a person is a martial artist also which just hids the identity in which we commonly do

[@AndoMierzwa]

Absolutely. Avoidance is always number one. Thanks for the comment!

[@manavjitaujla3439]

Thank you sir...

[@AndoMierzwa]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching!

[@rajeshwaridubey1250]

Awesome, thanks 👍

[@AndoMierzwa]

My pleasure! Thanks!

[@Mantisboxers]

Good points - T.T.T.'s, bunches of punches. Good topic, sir. Keep up the great work.

[@AndoMierzwa]

It's always an honor to hear from you, Sifu! And if anyone is reading this, go check out this man's KZbin channel!

[@Mantisboxers]

Thank you, sir! Very kind.

[@mccan4634]

hahaha man u are really great ! combining funny things and giving always right messages in your videos also!! I really appreciate u and now I became ur subscriber!! keep on going big buddy!!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you, Muhammed! Keep fighting! :)

[@himanshubhadaw577]

Thank you sir

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for watching!

[@alvarowilson5355]

That spot below the ear is delicate spot

[@AndoMierzwa]

True!

[@KjSome1]

At least a came in the same day, happy I hit the bell icon! Thanks for the lesson sensei.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Saved by the bell! :) I hope everyone knows to hit that thing. Thanks for watching!

[@arnabroychoudhury8826]

another awsome fact.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you very much, sir!

[@kathleenwall4722]

OSS, Sensei. Thank you Sir.

[@AndoMierzwa]

OSS to you as well, Kathleen! :)

[@yaarkhan5294]

very interesting video

[@nerdothn892]

Good Video from you Ando!! I could have come in a streetfight with some Dudes in my class so often but i didn't because i Always found a way to Not to let it come to this.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Then you, my friend, are a true martial artist. Continue your wise ways!

[@nerdothn892]

Ando Mierzwa how old are you 20?

[@AndoMierzwa]

Plus 27.

[@rosliwan646]

I agree with everything that you have just said on this video.

[@andrewchakalashi1815]

Sensei ANDO l hv followed you for years and l find your teachings vry helpful. Keep it up. Osu!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you very much, Andrew! 🙏🏻

[@rrbcraftergames3361]

target - anywhere at the head technique - any preferred strike as long as it has enough power timing - do it when they’re completely vulnerable(sucker punch)

[@dhrubajyotisahathepuremagn4840]

Beautiful video. Enjoyed it. I am a trained Karate practitioner. I enjoyed it thoroughly.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for the kind words! 🙏🏻

[@dhrubajyotisahathepuremagn4840]

@@AndoMierzwa ♥️🙏

[@dustinclark2176]

i am in agreement with your statements, you seem to get it well.

[@CybertroninfiniteOfficial]

Can we focus on setups though, like feints etc.

[@embershard6124]

Startin the year off right i see?

[@swamyswamy1588]

Super sir

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you very much!

[@diksitinfo777]

Grate vedio, and the use full suggestion that dont fight in difence mode i realy like that

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@CybertroninfiniteOfficial]

Lovely thumbnail

[@jhangeersultan5821]

Well put my funky brother.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Funky brother! Thanks for that! :)

[@jhangeersultan5821]

Ando Mierzwa o by the way happy new year.

[@fatnoob3426]

I promise sensei i will use this if i have to

[@AndoMierzwa]

Practice either way! :)

[@blackassassin9958]

Arigato gozaimas sensei!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for watching!

[@CybertroninfiniteOfficial]

When you roll, say hello to my knee for me

[@victorcabral5531]

My favorite area is the entire jaw line, the reason it works is because of the way it's designed it pretty much serves as a lever to spin the head quickly upon impact that causes the brain to smack against the skull back and forth.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Yes, sir! That's a big button!

[@pragya_rajput_music3782]

It's so efficient that my brother hasn't woken up since the past 3 days :D

[@pm2050]

Body...head...body... head...body...body...head...head...(whatever is open) body...body equals liver, spleen, solar plexus and don't forget legs and groin. Doesn't matter what strikes you choose I find that changing it up however you feel is the key to get to the KO. I have trained with masters who believe you can hit three vital strikes to the arm and neck meridians will knock you out but I am old and not that good! Great advice. And I think the tip of the jaw is the best if you can get to it. Great advice Sensei. That is why the martial arts are a combination of art and science!!!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Art and science, indeed! Mixing up your targets to create openings is great advice as well! Thank you for the comment!

[@piotrlitwic5935]

"Throw your punches in bunches." Nobody is a One Punch Man. Except One Punch Man. And Chuck Norris. Good advice there, though the back of the head as a target for a strike... Meh, I'll pass on this one. You know what happens if your strike slips down the skull into spinal collumn, right? Great video as always. Got my thumbs up! Keep up the good work!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Yes, sir. All strikes carry potentially dangerous consequences... even a push can inadvertently kill someone! Thanks for the comment as always!

[@virtualestudio3943]

I think Chuck Norris even can't

[@AL-if7fe]

It hits all by itself. -Bruce Lee

[@AndoMierzwa]

Nice!

[@lotharluder2743]

Only when you in tune with yourself. Old People better take a gun.

[@Msosbog]

@@lotharluder2743 boo!

[@debarjyabaidya1414]

Sensei Ando can you make a video about lifting weights?

[@minirock4858]

As our sifu always told us: "Mean every strike as a knockout but do never expect them to be." Basically, this means that every strike you land must aim to knock the ennemy out, but the fight isn't over until he lies unconscious on the floor or runs away. This is not a game, it goes on life or death. When knocked out you temporarily lose all of your muscle tonus, which means you go limb and have no control over your fall. A knockout can be deadly if one hits their head or neck while falling down. Don't do it for fun, only if there is no possibility of avoiding the fight or of running away.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thanks for detailed comment, sir!

[@unicornblackbelt4983]

Hello Mr. Ando! I have a question. I've started helping teach classes at the Dojang I take classes at. I've been helping for a few months now, but I keep having the same problem. I'm a very quiet and anxious person, so I find myself getting flustered when asked to lead the class and all eyes are on me, or when I'm asked to help a student one-on-one. I know the material, but I always second guess myself. Is there some way to keep from getting so nervous, or do you have tips for teaching in general? Thank you so much, I love your videos!

[@AndoMierzwa]

I have LOTS to say about teaching. You can find a few articles here: www.senseiando.com/?s=teach&submit=Search For me, the more I prepare, the less anxiety I feel. It's not just know the material, it's knowing how to SHARE the material. That is a separate skill set. Learning martial arts is not the same thing as teaching martial arts! So, be patient with yourself the same way you are patient with beginning students. You'll get better! It also helps to focus on YOUR STUDENT and not you. Think about how THEY feel and what THEY need to hear. And don't be afraid to smile! That makes the process more enjoyable for everyone! :)

[@unicornblackbelt4983]

Thank you so much! I'll be sure to put your advice into practice as soon as possible! Have a great day!

[@Bansheexero]

One of the more consistent spots I've seen for knockouts is striking the pressure point where your jaw meets the bottom of the earlobe (I believe it is the base of the Trigeminal Nerve, it's the boxer's Glass Jaw), similar to what you mentioned, but it tends to get the most results. A lot of the punches to the head tend to affect this nerve indirectly (punching the chin pushes the jaw back into that nerve, kicks to the side of the head occasionally overlap it, and, well the back of the head is a place you attack if you want to kill the person (the cerebellum and the base of the spine are located along the occipital ridge). One of the people I knew who studied aikido also noted that when the knockout occurs, the target's head is usually turned to the side, exposing that target area much more. Personally, I've never knocked out another person. In fact, I have only been knocked out once from a fall, though fortunately the medical tests did not find any damage. I have delivered several TKO's though By that I mean I strike the torso, and my opponent crumples and falls and can't stand up for at least a minute or two. Actually, this tended to occur accidentally too. I had a lot of trouble controlling my strength in high school. That was after a decade of training to be faster and stronger than everybody I fought. The next decade of training, I specifically focused on control and actually weakened myself significantly to minimize mishaps. It was funny because I was on the soccer team and the football team would practice next to us. I remember their coach try to make a point of how tough they were when one of his players was bleeding. Thing is, my school had no rugby or lacrosse teams, which were what I actually wanted to play, so instead I took a rugby player's approach to soccer. I actually terrified the football players because I would hit and take hits more powerful than theirs and I did it without all their pads.

[@AndoMierzwa]

HA! 😄 Messing with the footballers minds!

[@Bansheexero]

@@AndoMierzwa I'm a big believer in what I refer to as "Constructively Hostility." Somebody insults you, not only prove them wrong, but improve so much that it makes the other person look like they have no idea what they are talking about. An example I had relatively recently was when I was dealing with my legal issues, as the prosecutors tried to indicate that I was reclusive and avoided working on my issues. So, the day I was sentences, I had my lawyer drop a giant stack of papers which were all of the classes I took, pointed out that I even offered to teach one or two, was a mentor, a trustee, and even pushed for getting therapy when it took too long for the jail to call in an outside party to do so by petitioning the mental health staff already in the jail. Essentially, I proved them wrong in every way imaginable because they pissed me off. I even had the two officers who extradited me at the hearing and had them speak about me as well.

[@jorgeloya6420]

The best figth is not to figth. One that has the knowledge and the techniques know that a good punch can get you hospitalized or killed its that simple

[@AndoMierzwa]

Right. Everyone can be hurt or killed. Only fight if you have no choice!

[@ajayagarwal9958]

Is it necessary to lift weights for amateur boxing ?

[@rontomkins6727]

Could you do a video on the effectiveness of Wing Chun? I've been very intrigued by this form of self defense and I've both heard and seen a couple videos "demonstrating" how wing chun is ineffective on a practical self-defense situation compared to say, some traditional boxing. I'd be curious to hear your take on this.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Wing Chun is not my style, so I’d only be commenting as an outsider. Plus, it’s always about the person more than the style.🙏🏻

[@creeperzombie6996]

Thank you sensei!, i never liked the fights, obviously i dont try to look scared when i am about to fight, but i try to avoid them the most i can, and if i fight, i know how to take my "enemy" and make him fall to the floor, not letting him to getting up, wihout any type of concussion or head trauma, and it works better when i am calmed, and not nervous, thanks!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Glad you’ve got things worked out!

[@artvandelay1555]

Protect your head as if it were made of glass. Timing is everything. Timing makes power.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Glass jaw, glass skull! Thank you for the comment!

[@ingridbashor9975]

Funny that I watched this video just after finding back a flyer from the LASD (08/22/2007) that explains how to NOT be an easy target for the bad guys! They didn't explain it that well. They were not that exhaustive either. Knock-out and brain injuries, sad, very sad. A whole life destroyed! Never again should be the reaction after being knocked-out! And taking action would be those drills explained by Sansei Ando! Thanks, Sensei!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Glad it made sense, Ingrid! Stay on your feet and keep fighting! :)

[@christianthomsen7046]

Karate straight punch (Gyakuzuki) to the jaw often results in a knockout. Good stuff and happy newyear

[@AndoMierzwa]

Happy new year to you, too, sir!

[@rift9106]

Christian Thomsen I think you mean Oyzuki. Gyakuzuki is a reverse punch or a double punch.

[@newforestobservatory9322]

Great video Ando. You and I both know that the most effective knockout punch isn't delivered to the head at all - and I am very pleased you didn't tell all and sundry about it as that would be quite irresponsible - and you clearly are NOT an irresponsible person. The other problem with the knockout punch I am on about is that it can also cause cardiac arrest, even though you aren't striking anywhere near the heart. There are 2 problems with knockout punches to the head, the first obvious one is you have a good chance of damaging YOUR hand. The second problem is that if you are dealing with an aggressive drunk, then they are half unconscious anyway, and a good knockout punch on a sober person may well not be quite so effective on a drunk. That's why I perfected the alternative knockout punch, mainly to deal with unexpected drunken idiots. It knocks them out as effectively as a sober person, and I'm glad to say I haven't stopped a drunk's heart (so far).

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thanks for the comment! Yes, as much as we want to imagine that we can control a fight, there's always an element of chaos involved. Slips, misses, drugs, a surprise weapon, a stranger jumping in... life is crazy. Train accordingly! :)

[@zamzamafey9328]

This help me because I am in the grad final in a fight torment thanks🙂🙂

[@AndoMierzwa]

Good luck! Hands up!

[@rrjunior3907]

Plz sir tell me that this moves can be used to friends or not?

[@AndoMierzwa]

Why would you knock out your friend?

[@filterpaper9051]

Cool vid

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you!

[@filterpaper9051]

Ando Mierzwa 😁

[@Laggy_Bac0n]

But why do you don't show i wan't to do it!

[@boscarg1260]

When you did taekwondo was it effective for you? I've been doing taekwondo for nearly a year and I have this doubt. Btw love your videos keep it up!!

[@CybertroninfiniteOfficial]

Depends, is it itf tkd?

[@darioncollins6333]

I’ve only been in Taekwondo since August. And my kicks and combos have gotten really fucking good. And I’m only an orange belt. You might be a training at Mcdojo or bad school sir! Those places are everywhere

[@boscarg1260]

CTI tkd

[@darioncollins6333]

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[@eliransas55555]

All true. But if we leave the knockout target for a moment. And then focus on neutralizing the opponent, then the best timing of my experience is when your opponent thinks or attacks, then the absorption and defenses are reduced and on the other hand the surprise of a counterattack increases. So the best techniques are techniques that combine protection and attack at the same time. I've spent a lot of time getting to the level I can protect and attack at the same time most of the standing attacks, and believe me it's worth it.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Excellent advice! Everyone is vulnerable when they're attacking. Thank you!

[@peter.a.mcmillan518]

Yeah go team good guys

[@AndoMierzwa]

BOOYAH! :)

[@ChrisKsan]

Great advice and tips as always, Sensei! However I am quite interested to hear your oppinion regarding fighting a group (2, 3, 5, 15, 20+ people) where you generally don't have the luxury of time and space to "work your way to a knock out" with one individual while others may follow up on the assault or just attack you simultaniously and not just 1 on 1 situations. Situations where idealy you want/need to knock out/disable one individual with one strike so that you can deal with the next incoming attacker. What are your thoughts?

[@AndoMierzwa]

The key issues here are commitment and follow-up. If you over-commit, you're vulnerable... against one or 100. If you don't follow-up, you're also vulnerable. So, I'm saying stay in control and keep fighting. Don't think you're going to just throw bombs and people are going to fall down like bowling pins!

[@ChrisKsan]

Ando Mierzwa Thank you, Sensei. Good points. But I'm sorry, I didn't phrase properly. You've stated in your video that you need to "setup your knockout", "you can't always rely on speed and power", "physical project vs strategic project". My question was along the lines: how can you afford to "setup a knockout" with multiple attackers? You'd have little to no time available to setup for one attacker, because you're fighting a group. As I'm sure you know, in real life, in groups attackers don't wait in line to attack like in movies. Sometimes they all jump you at once, therefore you can't afford to "play" with a single opponent, you might not have time to follow up on a single person. I know a few answers myself to this question, being a teacher myself. But I really like your style, I love your work, enjoy your videos and am curious to learn your oppinion. I always enjoy learning from others.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Sorry for the confusion, sir! I never said to "play" with anyone! I said to never EXPECT a knockout... which means there is no "set-up". You just fight. Fighting is the set-up! The strategy is to attack and keep going, being careful not to throw yourself off-balance in the process. Of course, you'll use all the speed and power you've got, but if the other guy (or guys) are faster and stronger, then it's your mental game that gives you a chance.

[@ChrisKsan]

Ando Mierzwa I see. Thank you, sir for taking the time to answer. Keep up the great work! Looking foward to learn more from your perspective.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Whew! Glad that made sense. Happy training, sir!

[@yoananda9]

wise

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you!

[@douglasmacneil4474]

I will also say a Superman punch is great for KOs!

[@kellyfan652]

i now

[@Shinobi1Kenobi]

The Vulcan Neck Clamp works every single time. Live long and prosper!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Ha! Of course! 🖖🏼

[@douglasmacneil4474]

I have only one knock out via head kick as I was being assaulted and I do intend on going into mma but I would say knocking people out is a hard choice I prefer controlling which I have done twice out of the three times I was assaulted the only reason I hit the fellow was cause I was with my sister and he went after her

[@joedasilva3866]

Spinning Flying Headbutt... I'd love to see this for real Lol!

[@AndoMierzwa]

I'm waiting for a video, too :D

[@joedasilva3866]

Ando Mierzwa LOL

[@chrisflowers6989]

The liver and solar plexus are effective targets also sensei sir.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Absolutely!

[@thelogichunter]

What about a serious blow targeting liver position or lower belly part or other inner body parts? :p I think body is a bigger target then head as I faced it once :p and could not move with comfort for 3 days. Even waking up from sleep was much more painful. BTW I don't like the idea of knocking someone out.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Sure, any hard shot night end the situation, knock out or not. Thanks, Abdul!

[@_ayushi3009]

What about liver I land a back kick and my opponent knocks out so is it not a good target 🤔🤔🤔

[@AndoMierzwa]

The liver is a great target for a knockdown, but a knockout? Wow. Keep kicking!

[@ajdinalty4524]

I need this for fight in school on monday, ill edit if this works

[@AndoMierzwa]

Hope you made it!

[@ajdinalty4524]

@@AndoMierzwa yea, i just punched him in the ⚽️⚽️ so i didn't need this but I have remembered it gor the next time 👍👍👍

[@AndoMierzwa]

@@ajdinalty4524 Glad you’re okay!

[@ajdinalty4524]

@@AndoMierzwa me too, but still thanks for the help 😊

[@artvandelay1555]

I have lost count of how many people have died when their head hit the ground just in the city where i live. Very common. Be home by 10:00 p.m.!

[@alexmccrorie4195]

The way things are right now in canada we are all mostly training alone .

[@AngelfromGenX]

How about a flying sidekick from a 90 lb girl that never fails to put em on the ground,ready to be landed on?

[@AndoMierzwa]

That works! Keep flying, Angela! 😄

[@hungrybritishshorthair1976]

is punching from hips ( karate punch ) practical in a fight? most of martial artist practice that technique during training but ended up using boxing technique in real fight instead, can you explain why?

[@danpearman270]

I'd love to see Sensei Ando's answer on this (and now, if he replies, I should also see it :) ) - my own answer would be that a lot of what is seen as 'the karate way' of throwing punches, stances etc is more to do with training the body so it will use the hip correctly, use the full length of the punch/stride/stance etc. The idea being if you kinda overdo it a bit in training, when you shorten up for a real fight and the adrenaline kicks in, you'll still turn the hip enough, extend the punch enough. I think the problem is often just that this point isn't often explained, especially to lower grades. And, of course, a lot of the 'deeper' meanings in karate were lost around the end of the 19th century, so some of it may be misunderstandings. According to some of the texts, for example, the long deep stances seen in Shotokan Karate were added as training stances by Funakoshi Gigo (son of Funakoshi Gichin, the style's founder) in the earlier 20th century, specifically to strengthen legs. His father had always taught a more upright, shorter-stanced style. Similarly, if you can find videos of some of the old masters performing kata (there was at least one featuring Ohtsuka (the founder of Wado Ryu) on KZbin) you'll see that again their stances are higher and shorter. They also rarely if ever kick above the waist, because they were more interested in keeping their balance than throwing flashy head-kicks.

[@christianthomsen7046]

It can be easy to read, but very effective if you have the time for it. If you use a distraction move first or just evaded and use it as counterpunch.

[@benjaminchen8857]

how can lifting weights be a great fighting technique? They just throw that out the window once the fight starts...

[@AndoMierzwa]

Ha! :D

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thanks for the informative comment, sir!

[@longkhoim9726]

Did anyone succeed?

[@yotacharapone5341]

Ever since ive moved house and stop doing tae kwon do my technique is getting worse😨😨😨 and i dont think there are good places to learn in my area, i guess i have too watch u videos fulltime now thanks for the tips

[@AndoMierzwa]

Yes! Just do what you can with what you have. Any training is better than no training! :-)

[@jamiearnold1711]

4th T: Tyson's power

[@AndoMierzwa]

😄👍🏼

[@davidwayne9982]

Only problem is-- hitting head targets-- depending on how the target moves-- can also get you a jail stay for murder.. it's a very sensitive game.

[@vijishvijay2191]

Hello sir Ando, i never been a big fan of knockouts cause in my experience... as short person i prefer to disable my opponents (i loving stamping on their toes and kicking on their knees;P) rather than going for knockouts and it works for me as well as its very effective.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Bring them down to you... yes!

[@vijishvijay2191]

exactly, it not only brings them down but also i succeeded in immobilizing them and that means... after i am done with them and took my chance to run away, i don't have to worry about them following me

[@AndoMierzwa]

Good plan! Of course, if you can run away first, even better! :)

[@vijishvijay2191]

i would love to run away first but most of the time i am not that lucky to experience such luxury :P

[@AndoMierzwa]

You need to find a safer neighborhood!

[@ziadelshaer3857]

Is kickboxing effective in streetfight

[@mohammadganija2732]

Ziad Elshaer defenetly!!

[@mohammadganija2732]

Is karate good for a street fight

[@ziadelshaer3857]

Muhammed Ganija kykoshin kai is good

[@mohammadganija2732]

Ziad Elshaer what do you thin about shotokan

[@ziadelshaer3857]

Muhammed Ganija shotokan is effective

[@raiwatsagdeo1752]

Sensie Ando , I wanna go UFC and I already do Mma and my record is 9-0 but I wanna go to UFC can you please guide me how to go to UFC ?

[@AndoMierzwa]

Congrats on your record and ambition, sir! You rock! Unfortunately, I have no info on building a career as a fighter. Do you have a manager yet?

[@CybertroninfiniteOfficial]

UFC signs a contact with you first

[@eliransas55555]

Are you serious ? Did you really ask Ando ?. If you're good enough Dana White will call you, but they need to know you, I suggest you try to get into a club that works with professional competitors and holds senior coaches like Greg Jackson, you can also try to send them parts of your victories. Good luck.

[@raiwatsagdeo1752]

Ando Mierzwa I don't have a manager !

[@CybertroninfiniteOfficial]

Raiwat Sagdeo All fight organizations contact you first.

[@lastviking263]

I am boy...but...i have to say he is very handsome though😅😅

[@AndoMierzwa]

HA! 😄 Thanks for that!

[@uwotm8634]

What were your thoughts on UFC 219?

[@AndoMierzwa]

Holly’s great... I just never understand why a fighter doesn’t make adjustments when they get countered repeatedly. Or just go bananas when time is running out and you know you’re losing. But everything seems easy sitting on the couch!

[@uwotm8634]

Ando Mierzwa true, holly has become a very tense fighter and doesn't finish her fights, the rest of the event was amazing, I want to see Conor return and defend against Khabib, it would be a fight between a high level grappler and high level striker

[@AndoMierzwa]

I'd like to see that fight, too!

[@randomgaminghd5536]

Ando Mierzwa what are your thoughts on lethwei?

[@ultimatetrio3430]

POV: come from cobra Kai when he disable his ability to wager