Don't be a jerk... be a GOOD sparring partner

Are you wasting your time #sparring with people who aren't as good as you? Or are you just being a jerk?
Here's why we feel it's not only important, but extremely beneficial to take care of your lower level training partners:
0:00 Intro
1:20 Sharpen Your Defense
2:15 Don't See RED 🤬
3:30 Perfect Your Technique
4:29 Work Your Weak Areas
5:10 Handicap Yourself
5:59 Hit the "Move of the Day"
6:40 Closing Points (Ego, Good Role Model, Teamwork)
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[@wolfhawk1999]

One thing for me is if we're going light and they clock me I pause, let them know to take it down a notch, and then continue. If it happens again you can give them a receipt haha

[@SenseiSeth]

Fight Tips…. For the not jerks

[@mr.khaton8719]

Hey sensei Seth how about a collaboration with him, I think that's a great idea.

[@emmy4537]

(not) sean strickland lol

[@muhamadalibatmanbinsupaman8734]

@@mr.khaton8719 yeah that would be awesome

[@wolfhawk1999]

You're the not jerk Sensei Seth! That'll show ya...

[@rickymorty635]

Yeah just take him on and we’ll see who’s the best

[@ives3572]

Currently paired up with a lesser skilled partner, but I don't take advantage of him, I help him improve and in the process I also help myself improve

[@Cam-jx4drgh]

Howd you have time to write a comment while sparring?

[@hidan407]

@@Cam-jx4drgh during his 30 second break xD

[@brianw.520]

It's all about what you're there for. Sparring should be mutually beneficial as well as positive. When I get popped, I don't get mad. I look at what I did wrong and try to learn from it. At the same time, when light sparring is what you're supposed to be doing, you don't need to go all wild on your opponent. End of the day, you're both there to build each other up and respect each other.

[@user-tp4fe8my1o]

Shane could you maybe do a video from the new person’s perspective and how to be a better sparring partner and also how to overcome some mental blocks? I started pretty recently and am still not sure how hard to go or proper “sparring etiquette” that is super obvious to people who have been doing it a while. Thank you!! Edit: mental blocks being that I feel bad about landing a clean shot and also if they start like flurry punchin me I forget my footwork and just shell up

[@WatThaDeuce]

The part about blanking out just takes some practice to get over. Stress inoculation is one of the benefits of sparring but it doesn't come right away.

[@belikewater420]

I find for how hard to go, I like to start from slow, kata like strikes with a new to me partner. Not all fancy form, but just slow, steady, and like they said, perfect your form there. Try to keep the intensity low and slowly increase to match. If you start to notice your partner is getting landed on a lot, slow down. If they are pummeling you, be honest and respectfully ask them to slow the pace. Find a good flow where you both are landing lightly (really subjective with experience) but are blocking, evading, etc more often than landing. Staying light and loose in all your movements helps. Don't think hit to hurt, think move and stick. No heavy, planted explosive shots unless you are both hard sparring. Which some people don't ever do at all.

[@drodgers4009]

Your vids have helped me more than any other channel

[@pattyorigami]

Great video, as always! Thanks for sharing this knowledge. I have that one student that always gets mad as soon as he gets hit then he goes into berserker mode. When I spar with him I often have to clinch up just so neither of us get hurt! I have a video request for you: Can you give a video for coaches/instructors giving an overview of how to divy up curriculum and training to cover all the bases? Since at my gym I try to balance traditional TKD stuff, kickboxing, and grappling it feels like there is SO MUCH to cover! So I'm just curious how you organize workouts and class structure to adequately cover everything eventually and also to balance between drilling, sparring/rolling, and teaching. I want to give my students everything they need and sometimes it feels like things can get a little scattered and out of balance. Thanks and God bless the work you're doing here!

[@RadicalTrivia]

I ALWAYS try to hit the move of the day. Aggression Wolf Mode: try to hit the move of the day on the instructor in open mat after class. You're a savage.

[@scarzandy436]

That’s a wonderful way to challenge yourself

[@regretfulblue5758]

Youre doin it wrong you have to do it when theyre not looking, but making sure the other students are seeing so they know whose boss. I hit them so hard i cant even remeber what happens, all i remember is me running behind instructor and then i mustve hit him so hard i wake up in some dumpster with some teeth missing

[@RadicalTrivia]

@@regretfulblue5758 🤣

[@thehorrorgeek1953]

Love the intro to the vid 😂

[@beemerrox]

Great video! People should watch this and learn the etiquette prior to sparring. Even som advanced people with big egos.

[@Frosty03II]

Great video, I deal with this on a regular regular basis in bjj.

[@K00L9]

Love the intro lol

[@Oxfordstudios]

This is great advice. Ego is the greatest technique ruiner.

[@boomsuga]

Very intellectual conversation and from the wise men

[@parasimon8723]

Such a nice video! Keep it up

[@shlomof7319]

Thank you so much! ;)

[@AR-ii3ly]

I spar with both male and female and maintain the same light touch because for me it’s more about working out techniques and not outdoing each other. However, 8 out of 10 times you’ll find that person with a different philosophy, which can spoil the session. But you guys make a good point about not seeing red because it demonstrates a lack of control.

[@victorespinalbello6551]

I didn’t spect the smol Shane 🤣😂

[@emmy4537]

I acknowledged and gave credit to someone’s shot but they continued to go hard despite me asking them twice to go lighter so I broke his nose.

[@maggotreynolds9749]

This the way

[@hornylorney8150]

Good. I'm sick of people taking advantage of me taking it easy on them...

[@emmy4537]

@@hornylorney8150 Yup. They think they’re so good when in reality… it’s because I’m allowing them to work on their combos.

[@belikewater420]

The arts are good at humbling a person. You may dominate with an aggressive style, but eventually a good counter fighter will make you pay for your transgressions. Likewise, the controlled fighter will learn that getting overrun is also possible, and sometimes, terrifying.

[@vindicator75]

Great video

[@nawadeepghising8398]

Fights tips 👊👊👊 !!!!

[@BangkokJack858]

I was just speaking to a mate of mine who just got beat up in sparring (by someone not thaaaaaat good). You should never aim to hurt someone!

[@Emcron]

awesome advice guys! completely agree that having a greener partner is an opportunity to shore up your own basics 👍 alternatively, help the greener partner gain some confidence by allowing them to score a couple of shots, then demonstrate the counter-moves on them later on 😜

[@TrevorLahey546]

Lol you don't even know how to fight bro

[@belikewater420]

This exactly. You both learn way more that way. Especially if you help train and lift your future practice partners to better counter and know how to keep you on your toes. Had a dude I worked with rise up from totally meek the first few weeks to making me work my butt off to keep him at bay a few months in.

[@cosborne06]

Always respect your opponent even if you believe you are superior..look at Silva vs Weidman

[@jujiwastaken]

Shane has big brain

[@eduardohere3706]

Hi Shane, I had my most recent amateur bout yesterday and lost. I was winning on points but suddenly got angry and started slugging trying to knock the other guy out even though I did not have to, I lost my stance and he scored a knockdown. This lead to him getting the decision, if you could address this and give some tips on how to control anger in a boxing fight it would mean a TON.

[@goku-pops7918]

I am new to striking but part was relieved that I see red when getting hit hard. I feel like that would give me the fire I need in real fight to really go for it. I try go light technical but some people just whack you. What do you think about sparring and aiming hard at there shoulders, as a replacement for the head just to practice your speed without really hurting your opponent?

[@evanrutherfordlazyahole9079]

goes along with stalking and other basic human rights that provide security to the individual 😊

[@jhonalexander2909]

Please make a Video on Full Body (POWER) Workout. I mean (Strength + Speed) = POWER

[@jeffreydiplo17]

Hey Shane. You have any more fighter’s workouts for gaining size? Really need some help.

[@dirtpoorchris]

I got a bad habit of hitting an excited person in revenge if they hit me too hard. UNLESS its obviously an accident. Ill only tap them with 50% power and still see their lights slosh around and then I feel bad. Then they usually calm down after that or sorta wanna just give up.

[@BOXINGARMY569]

Creo que tu y tony jeffries teneis las mejores intros de todo youtube

[@koxanie]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@scottyfree6413]

The intro impersonation is too funny tho lmao

[@ronaldson57]

Can you post a video of shadowboxing far as muay thai mix with boxing and taekwondo

[@tapasdutta2989]

Awesome!!! Osu

[@soulja304]

Hey Coaches! I’ve recently started out in my MMA journey and just got the green light to spar mma. I’m coming for TKD/Karate (plus I’m Southpaw) and habitually I’m having some crossover issues. Can you show some sparring and some bad habits to break when getting into MMA? My lead leg has been getting chopped due to my stance. Foot vs. Shin Using Tkd/linear footwork effectively I also treat punching like an accessory to kicking…

[@ahmedalhamadi1231]

I saw once Gabriel varga in video talking about his stance transition from karate to kick boxing and they were tying rope between his legs to prevent him from taking the wide karate stance.

[@belikewater420]

Ahhh, the difference in kata and mma practice. I remember how hard that was. Funny that stance is everyone's first realization like "oh crap, this doesn't work here!" I got swept and leg kicked soooo many times at first because of my traditional stance. You gotta learn to shift weight better and be light. Boxing goes well with tkd in my opinion. Helps you learn a taller stance and better hand work. Then you find a middle ground MMA stance. And learning sprawls and good takedown defense to counter that wide and planted base tkd teaches you helps too.

[@999jay999]

Shane's Mini ME..... >

[@apeman6059]

Can you do a video on how to fight if your slow or how to fight someone that is quicker than you

[@belikewater420]

Train to be faster with delivery. Fast twitch muscle fibers, explosive training. Also, slower styles seem to lend to counter fighting or wrestling. Let them make the move and capitalize on any mistakes or openings you find. Sometimes slower means reacting instead of initiating.

[@ronaldson57]

Can you post a video on using multiple kick with the lead leg for example front kick sidekick or front roundkick into a sidekick also can you post a video on double right hand

[@fighttips]

I think this video covers exactly what you're looking for with the kicks: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zoe9e4efm86Hjq8

[@othinus]

When it comes to multiple kicks with lead leg, emphasize on chambering your kicks(leg extension from the knees and proper support of the rear leg/foot as well as hip rotation. On the subject of consecutive techniques, atart witb a teep to a roundhouse to the head. Once you can do so comfortably then you can add an axe kick at the end. If you're having trouble with the above then try doing multiple roundhouse kicks(center mass first) without bringing your lead leg back to the floor everytime.

[@00788]

Now here’s the question? If the guy is you equal in experience and starts going heavy now what? Cause I been there! And seen it! Inexperienced fighters are great for defense!

[@salt5141]

🥊

[@joeymcjagger4028]

I can't wear my glasses when I spar (basically shadow boxing with people) so sometimes I can't judge distance well, so heres a public apology for everyone I accidentally hurt.

[@MTH3h3l0l]

I've seen enough of these sparring clips to know what NOT to do when I start taking classes

[@michaeledington5446]

#fightinggod

[@billyg.personaltraining]

So these days the only people I get to spar with are my kids, and that’s obviously very playful, but I feel like I still make improvements.

[@sosolidbaleb]

you recommend any mouthguards

[@TLPWRlifter]

I just started training and I find it very difficult to control my power as a large guy who hits very hard. My biggest issue is when I cut my power my speed has to dramatically drop, to the point where It doesn't even feel like I'm throwing a punch just kind of moving my arm. At this point I refuse to even hit anybody in sparring because I'm scared I'm going to hurt them if I land clean. Does anyone have any tips on how to keep your speed up without hitting too hard? Is it supposed to feel like im just moving my arm?

[@LifeOfWhy]

I would just stop calling it sparring. Rather tell people it's a fight. You're going to fight this guy for 6 mins, good luck. 👍

[@westendlolo3313]

I do my best to go light and not hurt my partners but if they keep smacking me hard as hell ima just go hard back and tell them hey bro u was tryna kill me won't it lmao

[@jamesstone1863]

is it just me or do the gloves look really big ? what size are they

[@newkindofviking6701]

So this has actually happened to me... Kinda. I was at a visit at a kickboxing gym, one of my very good friends invited me, and I was thinking about training with them. We got partnered up, and I stand acroos this dude, dead look, 25 pounds heavier. I'm no new guy to fight sports. I started karate at the age of 8. But he just didn't give a shit. I'm used to sparring as technique, and not force. And he did. I looked to the trainer, and was like "What da..."... I never came back. I don't want to train in a gym, where lack of controle and respect is acceptable. At least as I saw it. I ended the session, but never returned. I was the newbie, and he was a prick. Sad.

[@newkindofviking6701]

And I could not let my self go at him. Don't have that in me for sparring/Training. I could have hurt him pretty bad. My friend and I talked about it after, and maybe he was irritated, that I came in, and was a bit harder to get into. Also, they told me to have my right leg in front, but after MANY years of strict routine, I found that very hard as well.

[@claudiocerezo1644]

I think you got salty because in karate you never got rocketed by a punch, which is normal in boxing. It's not like karate tho, obviously you have to punch and get punched.

[@belikewater420]

Control is important, especially in practice. But also remembering that others can do what they want, especially in a street fight, is also important. Never lose your own way, but grow it such that you understand your own weaknesses and vulnerabilities inherent in your approach so that you may overcome them. A strong aggressor is weak to a better counter fighter. A strong counter fighter is weak to a more clever aggressor. Not to say you shouldn't be respectful in training, but some styles will be more forward and overpowering if you aren't prepared physically and mentally to overcome them.

[@desnuts9247]

everyone wanna go hard until they hit with that i saw jesus well timed and set up shot

[@jenlewren]

I must say as one of the only women in the gym i keep being paired with a lass whose been there for over 8 years and i notice that she like rolls her eyes and hates being put with me and i get that being put with the new girl because youre a woman too will suck but i have no idea how to address this. I think the instructor is trying to break me in slower but i am feeling it and it makes me not want to go which i am sure is not want the instructor wants but i know it must suck being really good and being constantly put with the other girls (there are only 3 of us women in the Muay Thai Gym...) dunno just feel like i hate making her feel like that. Not much i can do?? Any tips?

[@jenlewren]

Any opportunity she gets to ditch me she's on it like crazy she almost runs away from me 😅 it does make me feel a bit crappy!!!

[@itguru2037]

When I started boxing I was green and hit a guy a bit hard he hauled off on me an sucker punch me and pushed me down. And I just turned the other cheek.

[@belikewater420]

Sounds like he was going easy and you were aggressive and his ego was bruised. Gotta let that stuff roll off.

[@MasculineSpace]

What if they constantly spas tho?

[@WatThaDeuce]

They might need some reminders to slow down and think about what they're doing. That was the hardest part for me when I started sparring.

[@danchovanes2612]

Direct communication. It's not always easy or comfortable but it's within your power to say "hey, we're getting kind of wild with the strikes, let's slow the pace down a bit" Most people don't want to be jerks, they're just defaulting to bad habits under pressure

[@belikewater420]

Lock ups/clinches work well on untrained spaz fighters. Take away their strength. If you like slow and technical, clinch work helps so long as you have the sensitivity for it.

[@Win94ae]

Lol!

[@darnedspade3113]

First part of video is yr real height without robotic legs?

[@fighttips]

It's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fighttips in the Underdog.

[@chris5k132]

Sean Strickland is a jerk at sparring.

[@itguru2037]

😂

[@mikey_cerda4220]

Hah

[@martialartsunlimited01]

Alol, love the little legs.

[@alexandersalamander1043]

I should not see red? Bro you don't know my mentality bro. I just see red and bodies start dropping. I'm just built different 💪🦵😤😤😈

[@itguru2037]

Your going to get your arse handed to you

[@alexandersalamander1043]

@@TrevorLahey546 wooosh

[@TrevorLahey546]

Bro my lil homie chase will mess you up he's a 5'2 jacked Jiu Jitsu black belt

[@TrevorLahey546]

@@alexandersalamander1043 on Crip

[@TrevorLahey546]

@@alexandersalamander1043 on Tookie Williams himself

[@Aylo.G]

man, one of the people in the mma gym kicks like he is in a pro fight, its annoying

[@crimsonfalcon07]

What's with the "little person" Shane? Kinda disrespectful to people with dwarfism, no?

[@jims6235]

Bro…making fun of dwarves? Wasn’t expecting this ableism for you…😏

[@deemc7756]

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