Do You REALLY Know How To Knee Properly?

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

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[@huwhitecavebeast1972]

Something that was told to me was to think of the knee like a spear. That brought instant results. Thanks for the video.

[@TheDuddleyCo]

So much easier to see the small details in your demonstrations when you wear shorts. Great video!

[@maniblondelly]

Just went to a light kickboxing tournament (no knees allowed, I scored 1-1) and the last two years of your vids have got me so much better at getting off centre line and footwork so just wanted to thank you. My last kick was a side teep from south paw heh. Great video as always, can't wait to fight muay Thai next year and get my knees in next time!

[@patrickking2108]

I was taught to "turn the wheel" when throwing knees. Basically our hands our still up, just turned more towards the side of the knee being thrown as if we were turning a large steering wheel of a bus.

[@johnnapoletano]

I was taught arm swing but ignored the request after a few sessions in favor of hands on/in front of the padholder like your hands held up. I like the hook cover idea that makes sense too - thank you so much!

[@filipcesnjak2944]

Knee is used like a spear, we use hips tu prnetrate with knee foeard, foot should be tucked in to protect your toes, hend in guard position to protect your head, standing leg foot rotated out to get extra power and stability ... OSU

[@TedNugett]

Thankyou again Gabriel, because of your videos my coach has always complimented me on my technique. All of which I learnt from your videos! so thankyou again for everything you do for the community!

[@ellefsensbarmyarmy8491]

«The people who tell to swing the arm probably haven’t been in a fight” Well, Damien Trainor, Panpayak, Buakaw and the knee legends Dieselnoi and Lamnammoon all have videos on KZbin telling you to do just that. So I guess there are many ways to throw a knee

[@whoknows8223]

Agree with you on that one. Just don't be dumb and throw it naked without a setup...just like a lowkick that will get timed and countered with a cross

[@whoknows8223]

kzbin.infostjcCpCc_ds?si=tiHMY67n2IqDok8X Muay thai champion swings the arm

[@nvanguy6868]

Yeah but just because and awesome fighter does it dosent mean its the best way, ive seen plenty of great muay thai fighters like arnesto hoost who have great punches kicks and lowkicks but not great high kicks.

[@theironforce3000]

Excellent notes. I deff need to improve my knees like how it's demonstrated here.

[@allthingsfighting4518]

I really liked your breakdown of the sparring rounds between Nong O and Takeru but there is a round I’d love to get your take on even more, and I think an even better example of Japanese/Karate style vs Thai and that’s Akimoto sparring with Nong O.

[@AmirBelkouche]

Excellent video as always! Thank you. Wondering if you might be able to do a video on creating your own strenght and conditoning routine with weight lifting...?

[@elserpientethechamp2122]

Such an amazing breakdown on the technique of knees Gabriel, even tho I had all of these elements of the knee down correct, it is still an amazing refresher for everybody, go come in once in a while, and check if their technique is good, thank you so much Gabriel, for this amazing breakdown! 🎉

[@elwv]

Amazing video, can you post a video about different ways of throwing the low kick ?

[@KYTICATS]

Thank you sir, 100 fact about the check hook. The reason the thais can get away with it and not be as suseptable, is guard change on entry, as well as the angle of lean back. Most important it's the number of hrs spent clinching and fighting. How many hrs a day do the average person throw knees compared to hands. Petchrungruang Gym is a excellent example of Muay khao gym private there is 95% knee attacks.

[@KYTICATS]

💯💪💯❤️💯💰💯🙏

[@tfjzz]

thank you Gabriel, again an excellent lesson!

[@corneliuskoeln520]

Depends on the way you fight, I guess, tucking the knee will increase the reach but thrown another way, the opponent will face difficulty as to what to expect(walking-knee, block, or whatever)

[@BigRick50]

Whatever way you do the knee you need good lower back and hip mobility. So working on that is probably even more important than working on your technique.

[@fazervlogs5490]

I appreciate the tips Gabriel I really like how you throw your knees I watched your fights and your so compact and you are right ofc about how the knee gets thrown then people go into it instead of back in there stance myself included I’m gonna work on it thanks!

[@hsscha]

thank you for this!

[@willieroberson9901]

I just happen to be trying to teach myself to knee properly. I have never studied muy thai except on video but in krav maga I was taught to turn the hip but said nothing about pointing the foot or keeping the knee sharply bent like you and virtually every thai boxing video I have seen says do. Can you recommend further online resources on the subject? Unfortunately I don't live close to a muy thai school. Anyway I definitely learned something from your video.

[@i4-nitooth4-a-2th2]

Thanks Mr.Varga sir 🙏🏽 appreciate your energy and your techniques sir!

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

My pleasure

[@HOLDFASTHOUND]

There's an interesting video that the "Karate Nerd" aka Jesse Enkamp did with Steven Seagal, where they went over the mechanics of the front kick. I think it's the same one that Anderson Silva claims that Seagal taught him in the locker room right before his fight with Vitor Belfort. I think it would be interesting to get your opinion on this kick (legitimate or not), and also it would be really cool to see you collaborate with Jesse one day. Theres a good chance that both Silva and Jesse are just too nice to be critical of Steven Seagal, so im not sure what to think.

[@G36-999]

im pretty sure hes mentioned after the chandler tony KO and think he mentioned chito vera as well

[@willieroberson9901]

Thanks.

[@wontonmin6481]

Thais are master of knee the power and timing and accuracy 👌 top notch

[@gavin1971]

So true. A lot of them pivot on the front foot as if they are kicking and they tend to thrust their hips forward more. More power but less extension.

[@poatan_55]

Can you please make a video about the technique of donovan wisse

[@XiaoGege]

Most Muay Thai fighters don't really watch how they perform their knee strikes as long as it hits strong.

[@oxitocin7718]

I think I hurt my knee on a heavy bag is that possible ? what if you hit a skull with your knee ? It just doesn't seem like a joint can take that much force

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

You can definitely hurt your knee if you're not used to impact there. But like everything else your body starts to adapt to the impact

[@alonhorovits]

hey Gabriel, im having trouble with keeping my leg tucked, are there any streches that could help? both foot and quads. trying to keep the knee sharp but no success

[@Isao-k9g]

❤

[@timothyfreeman97]

In regards to your thumbnail, honestly, a *LOT* of people training out there do the knee on the right. Myself included 😅.

[@shiboomi2249]

I learnt everything I needed to know from the thumbnail, honestly: you should never throw a desaturated knee! 😏😂

[@sjay7292]

Knees in clinch?

[@eliajung5181]

Hey, can sombody recommend me a heavybag Up to 200€?

[@westesch7833]

Is it possible to follow through fighting "switch stance" temporarily if you overthrow your knee strike?

[@trevorhardy3544]

My sensei says not to go onto your toes with your standing foot unless you absolutely need the height. He said it makes you reabsorb the shock for your strikes, making them less powerful. He said a planted heel will make sure more of the sock, thus damage, transfers to your opponent. Not sure how true it is.

[@baddz2148]

You should absolutely go on your toes. The reason why is because you are able to fully transfer your body weight in a forward motion. Thats not to say that kneeing flat footed cant cause damage but it wont be as powerful or energy efficient. if you watch high level kickboxing/muay thai padwork, they always go on their toes

[@jerryfathouse2009]

@@baddz2148play with the techniques and do what works best for you.

[@Creator_Veeto_PAEACP]

He is coming from a different perspective. Most martial artists agree to explode to hit through your opponents. It is definitely still viable but as a short person 5’6” , i always go to my toes. I can definitely see how as a much taller and larger person would want to avoid any reverberations on their body. Definitely depends on what you are more comfortable with imo. Were not pro fighters looking for the necessary maximum velocity and snap (transfer of energy) to KO another pro who any layman would probably never KO.

[@hustler607]

What the fuck bruh sensei?

[@trevorhardy3544]

@@hustler607 you’re embarrassing yourself.

[@GuybrushThreepwood333]

Why practice knees when you could just buy a gun? This is an inefficient use of time.

[@carlossssssss5492]

This isn't a self defence channel, this guy is teaching kickboxing for other kickboxers who are likely to compete, will you pull out a gun in the ring?

[@carlossssssss5492]

And America isn't the only place in the world, getting a gun is extremely hard in my country especially concealed carry permission.

[@Amir_o89]

Excellent video as always! Thank you. Wondering if you might be able to do a video on creating your own strenght and conditoning routine with weight lifting..?