ARE YOU IN "FIGHTING" SHAPE?

For over 50 years (yes, 50 years), I have trained in the martial arts and have always prided myself on my ability to go as far as I had to. Going "rounds" has never been my ultimate goal, but on a challenge, I once went 20. Its was NOT my "6 pack" or bulging biceps that made the difference; it was my love of violence and pushing myself. This is a response to those who think they know what fighting shape is and obviously do not.

[@KWillo]

People confuse steroid-ridden bodybuilding with being in shape.

[@aiyahuntacheimumbi236]

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[@BillyBlanks-qm5yt]

True, if you can't run two miles without stopping. You're not in shape.

[@rebelmnk2382]

I needed this info. Thanks!

[@BESTRAP]

Ummah!!

[@TheUmmahFightCamp]

TO THIS FORUM: A Bruce Lee docu will be on soon and you will see how much he studied BLACK boxers. Too much damn cover ups in the martial arts. ALL martial artists be ON NOTICE: If you do not tell the truth, I am calling you on it. I do not care how many subs you have or how popular you are.

[@jw-vx8im]

Looking forward to this. Stay safe Sayf

[@tahseti1113]

Been hoping somebody would do this.

[@victory-design]

Sabir Muhammad (Steve Sanders), Vic Moore (Both Karate men), Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Robinson (I think?), Joe Lewis? Jesse Glover (Bruce Lee's First Black student, but Jesse already had Judo and other martial arts experience b4 he met Bruce Lee; and Bruce Lee also learnt off Jesse in particular the Judo throws) and many more I believe.......

[@victory-design]

Oh and Bruce Lee also studied the Great Indian wrestler known as the Great Gama ( Ghulam Mohammad Baksh Butt); undefeated wrestler; Bruce Lee followed his diet and exercises; how a short individual could generate so much strength and power; Gama was undefeated he beat French Wrestler and other European Wrestlers; his training methods were legendary; and during British colonial rule; he even travelled to Britain to challenge Britain's best; so much so that he offered open challenges to anyone that defeated him he would retire and go back home India; but no-one accepted his challenge; perhaps boxing was becoming the new interest then? But such confidence he had in his ability; putting his record; seeking someone that can defeat him. It was through Bruce Lee I actually heard of him. How much so is wrestling relevant today??? It seemed a redundnt art/sport but in recent times People esepecially in the West are now appreciating its skill; with it being used in MMA and UFC and in street scenarios. But it just seems the West want to be the founders of everything, and they know better than everyone else and know what is modern. Evn today if one studies the ancient wrestling exercises of Indian wrestlers; they provide strength, bone and tendon strength (what Bruce Lee sought) these exercises provide thick shoulders, wrists and forearms and leg strength all vital in balance, stability and needed to topple and grip/hold opponents; much relevant for the art of wrestling.

[@TheUmmahFightCamp]

TO THIS FORUM: the same 2 girls keep giving a thumbs down to my last few videos lol. They even did it to the videos on Kevin Thompson! I do not care how old they are, males that give thumbs down to a video of a great fighter with ALS are people who are a waste of breath. I would give my right arm to beat the shit out of them with the other one. Cowards and bitches. There are things I hate and one is the effeminate bitch attitude these dudes have.

[@jako2405]

I agree. Can I laugh at these girls?

[@TheUmmahFightCamp]

@@jako2405 and they are likely not even girls. I was just calling them that.

[@Kalydosos]

I listened to a documentary on Gladiators in ancient Rome made tons of notes apparently Gladiators came in all colours all sizes. One thing they all had in common no Gladiator had a body builder physic they would be what we consider fat today, they were built more like Sumo wrestlers. Glad you're OK Sayf America is looking more like some banana republic and those who are doing the real looting are getting off to Asia, leaving everyone else to it. Great delivery as usual some parts making me laugh out loud keep them coming.

[@TheUmmahFightCamp]

YEEEEES! Great comment.

[@complexblackness]

I'm sure some did have a physique, we have to be realistic now.

[@Kalydosos]

@@complexblackness We can only rely on the observations of the writers who lived during those times. Unless you're an extra dimensional being who get his energy from stars not food and is able to time travel.

[@TheUmmahFightCamp]

@@complexblackness : "Physique" is about utility. A gymnast's physique is for one purpose and the Sumo physique is for another.

[@ZeKiran3]

Personally I cannot gain weight easily so I'm trying to work on everything else I can in order to compensate for my small body

[@RandelOland901-ATT]

Let's not forget the Super Samoan Mark Hunt. Fighting isn't bodybuilding, and the funny thing about bodybuilders is that a lot of them have some of the worst health markers, especially the huge ones, they literally get winded from just walking. UFC causals would rather root for Jon Jones instead of DC (who's the legit G.O.A.T LHW) because he's taller and has a 6 pack. These fairyboys are too obsessed with aesthetics.

[@TheUmmahFightCamp]

Mark Hunt! Of course! How did I forget him? Good catch!

[@dewaynedarmanie2375]

When the bro drops a new vid 🙏🙏🙏🙏💯💯💯💯🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿

[@aiyahuntacheimumbi236]

1:08 and 4:30 Unapologetically honest as always! 👏😂 Stay healthy Sir!

[@SunMagnetic]

Asa, good teaching as usual. Good to see you're well in these crazy circumstances

[@TheUmmahFightCamp]

Bro. Derek M. Yes, I am good. One reason is Allah and the other is because I am 59 lol. Man, I have been through this thing before.

[@mrmegabuckssongs]

When's your psychology book coming out??? I'm eagerly awaiting it, coach :)

[@bugs4680]

Your a gentleman , and not too be fooled with , respect !!!!

[@thinkordie7292]

Function over fashion . Salute

[@mannyclav]

It’s mind boggling how many martial arts exclude a nice swift kick to the jewels.

[@deltabravo1969]

I’m in great shape and I definitely wouldn’t mess with a dude like you. I understand the laws of physics.

[@bushcraftingmuslim]

Great video, somehow missed it. Thanks Brother Sayf. Hope you and yours are doing well in the crazy world.

[@VasoVaso2]

Coach amazing video! Do next about why people think that if you over 35 you old for martial art fights, but in reality many champs especially heavyweights peak around age 40! Last example Zhang at 41 destroying others, Ngannou Pereira etc,

[@mastaqew1519]

Thanks for the post!...I remember few years back doctor told me I was "obese." At the time I was one of the top students in my martial arts class and in superb shape! But I''m obese, ooookaayyyy is what I thought

[@alkhilji1749]

Fitness is always confused with health. One can be fit and unhealthy, similarly one can be not so fit but healthy. Chinese medicine (TCM) maintains strength and power are produced by internal health.

[@theonlyone858]

I'm so glad that you are on KZbin because of your knowledge about the combatives is golden. Your are so needed on KZbin, their are some people on KZbin saying that the peek a boo boxing style is a white man style lol

[@TheUmmahFightCamp]

Theolyone: Thank you!

[@hasanc1526]

I hope all is well akhi. Hopefully you can produce some more videos on martial arts history in the near future.

[@RandelOland901-ATT]

Have you seen Teddy Atlas' video about the peekaboo? I think you should respond, and educate him w/ the facts.

[@shughl1]

Thanks for this video! I really learned, Sayf.

[@thenameofthegame4037]

Tactical weight nothing wrong with that Me personally like to be at very low fat percentage. Because it's my build and I like the speed it's my style. Iam a quick mover in and outside the ring

[@highfrequicyvibes9342]

Shidd I'm fat to then lol

[@NateTheNoble]

Are you going to do more on the ORIGINAL Philly Shell? Been studying a lot of Ezzard Charles lately

[@nmva6775]

Wish I could train with you or people who have trained you

[@lyvenly8564]

How to gain weight? I’m about 140 5ft 8 and I get to at least 190 or 200 pounds. So how do I do it?

[@TheUmmahFightCamp]

Lyv enly: Do not sacrifice your health for being heavier. Only put on about 30 pounds if you can. NO MORE. and CARDIO!!!!! Otherwise the added weight will burden your heart.

[@pausetapemedia7942]

Good morning! First and foremost i wanna say thank you for your channel! But i been meaning to ask you what style would you recommend that is Good for Multiple Attacks???????

[@TheUmmahFightCamp]

Th be honest, a old fashioned karate teacher for traditional arts (good luck with that lol). You could try a good Krav Maga school.

[@pausetapemedia7942]

Thank you for your input sir i was just asking because you touch on great topics and being i just in situation where jumped by some young boys and being i am aikido practitioner i that and boxing to get out that situation Thank God!

[@bugs4680]

I have 5 to 8 min full

[@ya.bel.7531]

Hail Mary! RIP 2PAC

[@derrickhandy1324]

I salute you sir

[@dodyali2697]

Can you tell me how to get In shape For Pro Boxing Fight , Please

[@TheUmmahFightCamp]

Dody Ali: You should go to a gym Ahki. I can tell you things, but the gym remains the best place to go for a reason. First, have you had any amateur fights?

[@dodyali2697]

@@TheUmmahFightCamp I am 22 I had about 70 Amateur Fights and alot of Gym Wars , But I Still Had Demons On my Head Before Going Pro That Tell Me I Need To prepare Well , I know many Trainers and Coaches But Actually There's Few Guyz Had The Mindset like You Akhi ,the Old School Mentality , I Just Need Your Opinion on Strength and Conditioning Methods Like How Many Push Ups and pull ups Should I Do Daily , and some Advices for Preparing Mentally From Old School Teacher Like You , I Hope I Meet You one Day And Be In my Corner , Sayf ♥️♥️

[@zakeeakhtar3611]

@@dodyali2697 wow that's a lot. Can you tell me please how you train for amateur fights including how much cardio you do.🙏

[@dodyali2697]

@@zakeeakhtar3611 Hey What's Up , 1st I Thank You But It's not alot I Know Some Friends Of Mine Had More Than 300 Fights In Their Resume , Ok Let's Get To The Point , The Amateur Fight is 3 Rounds Of 3 minutes You Gotta Be Able To Hit The Bag 10 mintue Straight , Run Do Intervals Like Go and Run Jog 300 Yards And The Explode and Sprint For 100 Yards , And Repeat , Jump Rope Daily At Least 15 Mins Straight , If You Able To Do This You're Gonna Be In Termendous Shape , But Also Don't Burn Your Self Of Cardio and Running You Need To Do Sport Specific Training and That It Self Makes You In Good Shape

[@KnightOwlMedia]

Mr. Carmen you are jewel. And much appreciated sir.

[@dodyali2697]

Hey What's Up Sayf , In Your Opinion Who's Better Trainer Abel Sanchez Or Robert Garcia and If You Are an Upcoming Fighter Who Would You Choice To Train With And Why

[@andrewryan7583]

Good on ya mate. At 54 I’m not far behind ya. Still training and sparing love it

[@BESTRAP]

When i size ppl up.. I look at shoulder and hip ratio, 4 sum reason i determine the torque of a persons punch lik that.. I lik 2 make ppl feel hopeless tho. So i smother then overpower

[@TheUmmahFightCamp]

Zaire Phoenix: I have not cared about a mans power for close to 35 years. My chin has always been good and I rarely get hit solid. I will soon retire from ME sparring with all my students.

[@BESTRAP]

@@TheUmmahFightCamp I think u jus helped me realize sumthin.. 4 sum reason I envision my opponents with my skill, trauma, strength, bloodthrist & experience.. But ur not suppose underestimate ur opponent, right?

[@jako2405]

@@TheUmmahFightCamp C'mon man! You can't retire. With your skil you'll still be able to count your change.

[@TheUmmahFightCamp]

@@jako2405 Too many punches. Even at 50 percent, it is not good.

[@NateTheNoble]

Zaire Phoenix you should never underestimate anyone. I’ve seen the skinniest dudes land a clean one on big dudes and knock em cold. Funny enough, a lot of “big dudes” can’t punch for shit and it doesn’t even hurt...

[@rafaelbabar3494]

Cannot agree more.

[@bespokestilton8857]

Is it possible to become the best in kickboxing/boxing etc starting at age 21

[@HaiderAli-qn2ec]

Mashallah

[@adilbundhoo3079]

Jazack Allah!

[@kashifbenshamim8445]

Bro can u do a counter punch video Jazakallah

[@mailtojarriya]

Respected