Complete Heavy Bag Guide | Boxing Tutorial

0:32 - The Many Uses of the Bag
1:24 - Goals with the Bag
WHAT YOU SHOULD THINK ABOUT ON THE BAG (AND WHY)
2:00 - Don't SLAP the Bag!
3:40 - Don't STOP the Bag!
4:19 - Don't Hook On the Line!
5:49 - Don't Punch DOWN!
6:50 - Don't Take WIDE Angles!
7:38 - Don't Finish On OFFENSE!
8:25 - Don't Stay At ONE DISTANCE!
9:50 - Don't Let the Bag HOLD YOU UP!
11:18 - Punch From ALL Distances!
11:56 - Why You Need To BE MINDFUL On The Bag
13:05 - CHOOSING A Heavy Bag
13:56 - ELEVATE Your Bag Work
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[@jkrisanda2011]

How heavy is the bag that you were hitting in the video vs. your body weight? Is there any value at all in hitting a bag that is heavier than you? Does the contents of the bag matter (water vs. sand etc.)? Thanks 🙏🏻

[@bambaraboxing]

The bag I am hitting is 85 lbs, I weigh 170 lbs, so it is perfect. There is value in hitting a heavier bag carefully, assuming you still move it, and your structure doesn't suffer. You must be a technique perfectionist. As far as bag fillings, when they are filled with water the sizing rules go out the window. I regularly hit a 125 lb water bag and the water helps to absorb and decelerate the force. A bag that is too soft can hurt your shoulders as well because it encourages you to push, and creates a weird drag effect on your follow-through. I prefer lighter harder bags personally.

[@jkrisanda2011]

@@bambaraboxing Thanks coach. Guess I have some experimentation to do.

[@eugenepalamarchuk5667]

@@bambaraboxing If the only bag available at the gym is as heavy as I am or even heavier - is it better not to work on it? It moves to some extent after punches, but not that much.

[@MrGusg83]

This video just elevated my game! Thanks Coach!!!

[@MrMKA2012]

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[@raulvega3335]

This coach is the real deal.

[@bambaraboxing]

I want to give you folks all my knowledge! Stay tuned!

[@connorhighland6783]

Thanks coach

[@Stackztootrill]

A lot of gems in this one. Especially about punch placement with the hooks!

[@bambaraboxing]

Thank you, more good knowledge coming!

[@colintaylor8234]

So glad I found this channel. Very clear teaching and explanations I've never heard on other channels. Keep up the good work

[@bambaraboxing]

@colintaylor8234 thank you, trying to systematize and communicate the sweet science

[@KingdomMinded-kc9cw]

Some of the best content on the web. Thanks!

[@joserios8695]

Coach your videos are outstanding. I find that you teach fundamentals at a very high level. I find myself re-learning things that I already knew from a complete boxing perspective.

[@uncertaintysign443]

I like the concept of training scars. That idea is something that Jake is always talking about being afraid of.

[@MrCwatchMan]

This video is completely underated 😮

[@finnthecake8859]

Really helpful, thank you!

[@stephenpaek9175]

This is scary. Last week, I was thinking "I have to find a good, solid tutorial on using the heavy bag", and I saw this today. Will definitely try this tonight. The video on positioning was stellar. Thank you!

[@bambaraboxing]

Let me know if you have a specific video in mind for the future!

[@AndomedaShift]

Yeah not a coincidence and that’s normal. Trust your instincts.

[@conghieu4524]

Thanks Coach

[@enamvictor]

Awesomeness

[@vonPlosc]

You explain very clearly, I know you will be successful with your channel, because I can clearly see that you do something that you love.

[@xmbiedirt]

Your videos are super helpful. If you haven't already, you should address proper double end bag work. Love the content!

[@kainophile5887]

I love your content, you give lots of high quality instruction that you can't find anywhere else.

[@bambaraboxing]

@@kainophile5887 thank you, lots more to come!

[@Bruceybwoyahhh]

Great video!

[@stevecurtis2710]

Keep up the great lessons… you are so incredibly concise and understandable

[@bambaraboxing]

@@stevecurtis2710 thank you! Got a fun video for sunday on running for boxers 👍

[@AlexPenev-t6h]

Thanks coach. Nice video 👍

[@88chimes]

Excellent video, really well presented. Looking forward to exploring your channel

[@imwubbaluba7249]

This is one of the best advice I’ve ever had, thank you 😊

[@MbisonBalrog]

You lessons are so good , concise and thorough I’m afraid you will run out of topics.

[@bambaraboxing]

Maybe, but I am still learning , and I'll ask my viewers for direction, and I'll spar and breakdown fights. Boxing is vast!

[@storiesrus.5114]

Just found this channel and I'm happy because even training and having fought there's still some things I didn't know about the heavy bag.

[@jvz773]

Great video. Love your channel. Thank you! 🙏👍🏼🥊

[@enricoragosta9517]

Your video are the best 🥊

[@higherfrequencies6395]

Fire as usual

[@maciejmarkiewicz2056]

Great material!

[@JamesDavisakaRemguy]

Absolutely! Just found this guy, he's very, very good. I subbed.

[@wilsonjrds]

Great video. Thanks🥊

[@cherokee6455]

Maybe a video on how to read an opponent and build a game plan (of sorts) on the go. As a beginner I remember I had to actively focus on how my opponent stands, moves, holds his guard and how he responds to specific stimuli, to land a couple of punches. Sure, with training, these things turn into educated reflexes, but these videos are for beginners. Even in gyms nobody bothers to teach this stuff, unless you prove to be a promising prospect.

[@bambaraboxing]

This is a great idea and I will be building a video on it, including setting and breaking patterns and baiting punches. lots of what reading an opponent is is recognizing reactions, habits, and tendencies and exploiting them. Obviously that encompasses a huge amount. But it begins by learning to weild the sweet science correctly, so you have an educated platform to build tactics and strategy off of.

[@cherokee6455]

@@bambaraboxing Indeed, it's not an easy task. I'll be looking forward to it.

[@fabiorodriguez2086]

Best boxing channel ever!

[@regularbob]

This is good stuff. I am loving this channel

[@pharoahblaque]

Love your instruction coach

[@2rustysporks]

So great. So useful.

[@bojanstef]

This is exactly what I’ve been needing. Been boxing for 4 months now and just brute forcing the bag.

[@ZerikLaps]

Really great channel stumbled upon it yesterday and watched a couple of videos and I'm really impressed with the level you teach at and the way you break things down. There are a lot of "coaches" out there but not a lot I'd personally say are great teachers, I'd definitely put you up there as a great legitimate coach and teacher. I appreciate the videos they do help and they are well put together enjoying the vlogs too. Keep it up really surprised to see this channel doesn't have more subscribers you definitely deserve it thanks for the info coach.

[@bambaraboxing]

@@ZerikLaps thank you, that's a very kind comment, more good things to come!

[@naradamuni6657]

Great tips! Thank you

[@aleksanderskachkov3571]

you bloody legend.

[@userusernumber1]

Incredible content. Thank you so much!

[@henriquecarvalho880]

Thank you for the advice, I think my heavy bag might be a little to heavy for me, I've being working on thise angles and lanes, thanks for the vids

[@MaTriixX230]

Amazing content, thank you, keep it up!

[@Dr_sous]

Excellent stuff coach!! Will recommend these videos to everyone I know

[@zenoB954]

Thank you! ✊🏾😈

[@rafakobiela421]

Very good videos with lot of knowledge! Keep it coming

[@bambaraboxing]

@@rafakobiela421 can do! 👊

[@evelioguaperas]

This info is so good I kinda don't want other people to know, to be honest, lmao

[@bambaraboxing]

I've had coaches tell me as much!

[@tk2097]

I'm doing most of this already but i ike the angle work with th hooks I'll try that tomorrow 👍👍

[@MenzMan187]

Thank u man

[@florianbonnet]

Thanks man

[@outsidethematrix3487]

Such a good tutorial. You’re an excellent coach

[@worldmaker2477]

Best video I have ever seen on boxing training

[@bambaraboxing]

Thats extremely kind. Thank you 🙏

[@DarkElfPlayboi]

Thanks for the vid!

[@raulsalcedo]

i can see myself being a better boxer just by applying these tomorrow. awesome content, keep it up

[@bambaraboxing]

Ain't no stopping us!

[@Riot076]

Great stuff as always. Thankfully Tony Jeffries made me aware of the importance of using the headmovement and moving around the bag before I even started doing boxing,but there are some fine details in this video I'll surely have to incorporate into my training. As for the topics for the future videos,I'd love to see one on closing in on a taller opponent. I think you've already touched on this topic in some previous videos,but it'd be great if you explained it in more detail

[@itamarnabriski2774]

I also find it difficult getting into range with a taller opponent so I second that. These videos are great, I regularly re-watch them after my boxing class to understand how I can improve myself. I find your systematic instruction style - 3 ranges / 3 guards etc. - is easy to understand and implement.

[@prashantdubey2102]

Nice advice about the hook ..... could you please tell how to throw them in combination with jab or cross

[@vlladimirputin]

Waiting for double end bag too

[@bambaraboxing]

I'll do a double end bag video down the line. Great peice of equipment!

[@bambaraboxing]

@@vlladimirputin Making sure you saw our double end bag video! 👍

[@V12509]

That bareknuckle warm up is a nice tip. I’ve been doing it for a few weeks now, first round is only with the wraps. Indeed it does hone up the technique a lot. Recommended. Edit: I have a question: About the punching up, how can I land with the two knuckles while maintaining correct punching form? I noticed especially with my jab that I can only turn it over and land on the two knuckles only on shoulder height, if it’s lower or higher I start landing on my door knocking knuckles. Thanks in advance.

[@bambaraboxing]

It helps if the bag is swinging, then the surface is facing you

[@V12509]

@@bambaraboxing I understand. Thanks for answering my question coach!

[@MbisonBalrog]

When I wear gloves and strike target I always land on door knocking knuckles. I can’t figure out why though. I put hand in and make fist only way possible n

[@bambaraboxing]

Be careful and punch lightly, but try doing a round bareknuckle, to feel how to land correctly.

[@prashantdubey2102]

I mean about positioning in combination

[@millenniumy2kay]

What’s your opinion on the double ended heavybag? Switching to that for my bag work exposed a lot of the bad habits you talk about here. Changed the game for me personally.

[@twentyonetortas5921]

Is there a beginners punching bag, gloves, and wraps that can be used to train for both Muay Thai and boxing as a broke and complete beginner? I have little knowledge on the equipment for each except that banana bags are used for Muay Thai. Is there equipment that can be used for more than one martial arts and are equally effective instead of being a weaker alternative? I wanna start with both of those martial arts at the same time instead of one over the other and I eventually wanna learn Leth Wei. I’m also 5’2 so does height affect anything into buying equipment? I also live in a place with fragile walls, door frames, and ceilings so I’m looking for a bag that’s great for both Muay Thai and boxing (and Leth Wei too if possible) while also having its own stand to hang from.

[@pushpnayan8635]

Your teaching is more amazing than your bear

[@DRS659]

just watched you regulate a kid on cras channel

[@jason7638]

You said a bag that's too heavy is not good well...I'm definitely not good because I'm using a tree. Hehe

[@jason7638]

You're a good teacher though. Good teacher.

[@jason7638]

Aside from that I've spent a lot of time through out the years studying many boxers from the older days till today.

[@UubGamingTv2.0]

Coach Bambara for presidents 2024 USA

[@bambaraboxing]

@@UubGamingTv2.0 bring back boxing presidents! (Like Teddy!)

[@UubGamingTv2.0]

Already have 1 vote from me amazing coach

[@vlladimirputin]

7:07

[@29slowjoe]

Russian School of Boxing is the only KZbin channel Comparable to yours. The others either kinda suck or they are mostly into theory.

[@bambaraboxing]

Thank you, that is a huge compliment

[@29slowjoe]

@@bambaraboxing You and Alexey are my go to instructors when teaching.

[@aboulding]

Co-sign. You're dropping advanced basics here; things that high level boxers do without thinking. How about deeper dives on 1) proper body positioning on the hook 2) step through angles to attack the center line and 3) punching form from the high guard. Nobody covers this.

[@bambaraboxing]

@@aboulding these are lessons I plan to cover! So happy you're interested in them!

[@9686-n3l]

great explanation this helps me

[@themarin1992]

thx man this is gold