I Changed the Way I Punch

After training in various styles of martial arts for over 20 years, I came to realize that I had to change the way I threw punches. Through what I learned in boxing, Muay Thai, and yoga, I was able to maximize the efficiency of my punch mechanics. In this video I discuss:
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1. The benefit of keeping an open hand (4:10)
2. Why a "bent" wrist improves accuracy (6:47)
3. How to properly spiral the arm when punching (9:27)
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[@PopesWurld]

I’ve seen this before but I came back a year since I started bc I had a good snappy jab and cross just that my elbow started hurting and this video is the best to explain how to safely throw the 1 and 2

[@dropkickcorpse]

1:29 I'm reminded of Muhammad Ali's 1975 quote: "The man who views the world at 50 the same as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life."

[@cityhunter6969]

I don't get it

[@metalamvs4431]

If you don't learn something new everyday what is the point in living

[@estehbread]

@@cityhunter6969 He wasted 30 years conserving what he thinks he knows as true, instead of pursuing the unknowns and learning more

[@jessymorel923]

Right,has learned nothing I've seen that quote b4🙏🙏🖤

[@kungfujoe2136]

some ppl are just smart and they figure out stuff faster

[@kk-by9wq]

Came for the technique. Left with a better mood and the technique

[@masoncsmith]

I agree

[@razeenrajaful]

I like how he didn't name the video something like "YOU HAVE BEEN PUNCHING THE WRONG WAY!!!" and instead just told us how he personally changed his punching style and that we can try it out and see if it works for us

[@andrademeza]

8:23 "obviously you're not gonna have your fingers extended" Jon Jones: well i dont know about that...

[@pablogats4627]

could also apply to dc lmao

[@chknugget3465]

Lol true

[@miltonperez1275]

Ohhh. You gotta aim to stab like Baraka from mortal kombat.

[@user-id8cl5zd9e]

Leon edwards joined the chat*

[@jsulikk]

lmao no dislikes

[@mist2622]

The finger pointing technique to increase accuracy was something I actually learned from sawamura in hajime no ippo

[@blackychan8570]

YOU TOO? I also learned the leaping left hook from Makinouchi Ippo and also the relaxed jab

[@PathFinder1490]

Man, Ippo is such an underrated series. It's the only series I can read/watch over and over without getting bored.

[@mist2622]

@Espada kurosaki I thinkit was ep11 of season 3, not sure tho

[@tinagonaclan1302]

But my fave technique was the "Look away" by Aoki😁

[@T3N]

wow I like that lol

[@dman375]

It's crazy that a video on punching has some of the most cogent advice on logical thinking and debate.

[@bfpskater]

this should be a top comment haha

[@Coldskin1]

A lot of people taking statements/quotes out of context or use their assumptions like its an fact

[@manga5007]

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[@georgelangley6487]

This is a great awsome the most masterpiece comment

[@ojesavbatra3678]

Exactly what I thought and I stopped watching video at 3 minutes and started looking for someone who felt the same and mentioned it in comments. Found you!

[@jakehamburdoodle3042]

I learned the cocked wrist thing from my grandpa when he used to box in the Navy. It’s cool to see some of the techniques my grandpa taught me being used by some big time coaches. Love your videos Shane

[@connorlammin8189]

If he was big time he'd have a pro fighter. Not saying he isn't a good coach. He is. I use many of training techniques and ideas myself in sparring. But you can't class him as big time. Big time is firaz zahabi

[@louis9358]

i remember when you had dreadlocks bro. i've been here for 3-4 years, i just don't really comment much. great videos, thanks for keeping me motivated, shane.

[@felixtraore3569]

Shane, I amazed by your generosity. That kind of details take years to figure out and they are big game changers. I could'nt thank you enough.

[@RP-bx7qy]

I practiced karate and this is exactly how they teach you to punch

[@felixtraore3569]

@@RP-bx7qy I know ! But it feels quite exotic when you come from boxing. That open hand trick though...

[@damienlazzara4307]

yup

[@megumi6499]

If MMA fighters start punching this way 2 years from now, you know it started from this video.

[@braynechylde4982]

Lyoto Machida and Chuck Liddell already punch like this they just haven’t articulated it

[@m.a.k.8618]

This is the right way to do a karate punch

[@TheKibblesCo]

fedor emelianenko also has taught to cock the wrist, its on youtube

[@BallpenEater]

I've already been doing this, but Shane just articulates and demonstrates amazingly and efficiently.

[@thebrownbaldy]

@@m.a.k.8618 Agreed

[@jewelia.h2504]

0:46 Tips on how to be a nice, understanding, intelligent person in a messed up world. Respect

[@Popopicos]

I subbed to this guy several years back. Dude has one of the most impressing improvements in different various aspects , from his channel to technique and character, I have ever seen...

[@inyourfaceicity5604]

hair style, too

[@ArtGolden]

Giving a mini-course in logic and critical thinking. Love it!

[@NeroLightningLynx777]

I've watched your videos periodically for the least 5 years to improve my empty hand techniques. Your genuine attitude and constant growth is the mark of a real teacher. It's great to see so many things paying off for someone who deserves it.

[@awegahn]

Every point that you spoke about here I learned in WKSA Shotokan Karate within 4 years. (Headed by Taiji Kaze, karate instructor during WW2 and disciple of the founder of Shotokan Karate itself)... What that tells you is that although karate lacks in application and stress testing sparring like in mui-thai boxing or boxing alone, it has the basics right. You save yourself a lot of time by learning the basics in Karate. I kind of inherently knew that going in to karate to start with. - Points to take away 1. Hold your hands open or loose until contact 2. Cook your fist to center the weight, like as if you would stand on your fists 3. Imagine your two knuckle points like arrows to be shot into your opponent 4. Twists your arms, exactly like your video shows - Then we could talk about hip movement and abdominal grounding etc. Great video!

[@droidass]

Love the opening message, Shane. All amazing ways to improve learning and become a better person. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@Ufhhh12]

"YoU ArE NoT a WoRlD cHamPiOn FiGhTeR" says the guy who never sparred before only watched mcgregor ko highlights on youtube lol

[@abdelclous6821]

Lol

[@yessyvaldez5713]

Ufffh he isn’t tho

[@TwoBrownEars]

I do that 😥

[@frankysTravels]

@@yessyvaldez5713 maybe not, but he could beat up that armchair social media badass any day of the week I'm sure

[@yessyvaldez5713]

Faruk Kas maybe but I mean he’s not a very good boxer or (even fighter) I’ve seen his fights

[@eaintemo]

These are thoughts I’ve had, and techniques I use regularly. Although, the way you articulate these points will make things so much easier to explain to others.

[@izzojoseph2]

Dude, you’re too young to be this wise. Well done. Really like your vids.

[@rinawmachhakchhuak2377]

Let's argue illogically, u up for it or ur gonna chicken out

[@izzojoseph2]

Rinawma Chhakchhuak ~ I’m in!

[@3Santo]

@@izzojoseph2 he never responded 😭

[@izzojoseph2]

Proxy ~ that was illogical of him.

[@djinjis]

he's wrong. his right-cross is wrong.

[@hamadisaaq6561]

This man is a genius. Always learning from Shane 🙏🏽 my first thai boxing coach was so surprised with how much i knew and how good my technique was for a beginner and i owe it to one guy!

[@teidenzero]

Bless you Shane, learning how to have a constructive argument and challenge your own views is one of the most important skills in life in order to make a positive impact. Fists and brains, people. Fists and brains

[@toushindai05]

I wasn’t prepared for the first few minutes and it’s something I learned since training full contact karate here in Japan. Thank you for shining a light on those points. Good stuff man

[@robertomg4611]

Let's say "Thank you for Shaneing a light". I'm sleepy, sorry for the bad joke hahaha

[@shietiero]

A lot of what you're talking about is reminiscent of 'internal concepts' in many traditional martial art systems! It sounds like you're describing the concepts of energy in a mechanical sense, which I think is really awesome. The mysticism surrounding many traditional arts is what makes people chortle at the idea, but these mechanics that you describe are what are truly at work! I am always impressed by your insight, and even more impressed at your introspective method of constant improvement. Thank you for the content!

[@nguyenkhoitrantien4361]

0:44 - 4:05 made this video one of my most favorite about martial art. Those were wise words from an experienced person. It is true. Because ultimately learning martial art is pretty similar to getting to know a culture (some can even consider it a way to approach a larger, overarching culture), I also think a great way to feel all of the beauty of the art is to be respectful and open-minded. I mean this is pretty much a great way to learn almost anything. Keep up the good work and stay safe, Shane!

[@LetsGoBrandon247]

You my friend are a technician magician, a true martial artist beyond your years. Bruce would be proud!

[@lokideeds965]

I've been checkin out your channel for a few days now, and after the slight philosophical intro I officially sibscribed. That is the type of outlook and mindset I expect and really appreciate from any coach/teacher. Stoked to follow your journey bro!

[@Lonte915]

This is one of my favorite videos from you...... Especially the beginning! thank you for always taking time out of your day to teach people who what to learn.

[@brandonbenson9822]

If you’ve never thrown a punch, if you’ve never been in a fight, watch this video. He shares wisdom in ways anyone can understand to prevent injury and maximize power. A true expert of Kinaesthetics. Thanks coach!

[@mieshatatesfartbox7155]

4:10 tips start I’m not posting this to disrespect what you say in the beginning by the way. I’m posting it for myself because I watch your tip videos multiple times

[@neontiger05]

That makes since I wouldn't take it as disrespect but I do understand why other people do, and I actually kinda needed this too lol, he kinda talks alot in the beginning

[@KUNGFULIFE-shifuyanxin]

Great session Shane :) Really enjoying the explaining. Thank you for your time. Respect :)

[@thomaswilson8217]

Youre my favorite martial arts youtubers because you're open and willing to change. You take advice just as often as you give it out. You have a true passion for the art and I don't think a lot of young fighters these days have the same passiom

[@DanishF]

Coach Shane, I really appreciate this video. I've had these same exact questions through my own training too. Best wishes to you 🙏🏽

[@phanthomboy3]

Keep it up Shane, there's alot of people out there that don't get what it is all about. Fighting the way we do is a lifestyle, not just learning how to hurt people. Keep doing your thing, people will come around to that open-minded concept.

[@connormctigue3681]

Ew

[@smirfzilla]

Had to pause when you made the, pointing at someone-punching someone connection. You've given me some great homework. Mind blown! Thanks

[@terryrafferty6506]

I love the content of your videos. Not only is the information on point but it's delivered with humility. Keep doing what you're doing coach.

[@eyldihyde921]

I've been burned out from my job lately, just tired and unmotivated, loss of appetite and been sleeping late and oversleeping as well. Eating breakfast in the afternoon and going to work eating less and eating fast-food. Anyway your video motivated me, I should be back to normal tommorow hopefully. Thanks for the great content, definitely subscribing!

[@twistedgamer17]

My champion🤙

[@InternetTrollization]

U back 2 normal?

[@wyatt4790]

Start martial arts

[@johhnnn]

6 month update?

[@dannycar25]

hope you're still going at it man, if not heres your sign to start it back up. you got this man. this applies to anybody else reading this too

[@eduardoangelgaribaygiordan6546]

Thanks for the wrist-bending tip, I can’t agree more with you!. Just talking about the guard tension: It’s true that in karate we search to go from relaxed to tense when delivering a punch; could be a kisami/yako tsuki (punch with arm in front or in the back of the guard) but we also use that same logic in all the body. What we think about is relaxing/contracting a bit on guard and *extending* for attacks, kind of opening up or stretching in all directions. It gives the force necessary to deliver the punch but it also backs it up with your body’s support, and it makes the delivery quicker; kind of a spring action. There’s two reasons why we extend rather that contract (well we don’t focus on contracting but we still do it). Firstly, it gains more distance, like when you use the hips and shoulders to extend, but you can also take it down extending your back knee and lowering your body to reach even more in that “extention”. Secondly, it makes going back to stance much quicker and manageable: if you need quick cover you don’t have to fight against your muscles to go back to stance because they already are relaxed or at least ready to go back (like an extended spring); this when you’re on a punch streak and something goes wrong for example. It can also be taken back to katas like Hankaku or Jin, blah blah blah... but it’s a quick process, if you open up for too long you’ll naturally be vulnerable. I do shotokan in case anyone wonders... idk. Im anxious to try mma one day, thank you so much for your guidance. You’ve fixed and improved many things in my technique. Oss! Edit: what we contract the most is the core (?) or just below the abdomen, that makes all of this possible and better. If you tie a belt or a sweatshirt and try to push the knot up you’ll feel it!

[@amartya9034]

You're a real fight genius, this adds on to something I was looking for. Thanks

[@healing2gether]

Shane, I love this channel and your personality and character shines through its, thank you for all you’re doing! Adam

[@jackscaro3620]

Dang I haven't been this early since shane had dreadlocks lmao

[@psychologicalsigma9917]

Now we know why he had to throw ✋ 🤣🤣

[@SetanTolli]

Sameee

[@neinbruderja7519]

@@psychologicalsigma9917 hhhahaa

[@streetboxingjp3135]

😂😂👍

[@TheOriginalDtrick]

Lmao faaaacts

[@MoogleSan]

'So how did you become the great fighter you are today?' 'Well, I guess it all started when I read this picture book with cute dogs having arguments in it.'

[@shauncry1917]

We got a covid coach

[@dannycar25]

fuck yea it did

[@Yarblocosifilitico]

Didn't expect this depth of analysis! I subbed after the credentials on the intro and now I feel wise x) Great video

[@koalalala3939]

What you just did, I love that so much! I am amazed by how you triggered us into clicking on something we desperately want, then give us something more important than we thought and in the end still deliver what you promised ❤️

[@justastep12menyhd25]

U a good guy that gives me a reason to train and life a happy life

[@fighttips]

🙏🙏🙏

[@salvatormundi5184]

Thanks for the tips. My coach always told me to watch and take lessons from the legendary Tommy The Hitman Hearns. Despite what people tend to think when they watch him due to his particular style, his punching form was actually absolute beauty, perfection, and I believe he had the best punching techniques a fighter can have. His punches were sharps as blades.

[@wethepeople9161]

Tommy the ‘Motor City Cobra’. Best jab in boxing. - maybe a tie with Larry Holmes.

[@Jaemon4Eva]

Content like this and the thousands others where you constantly do your research and evolve, thereby all of us viewers evolving with you is why you're king.

[@macchxero]

This is a gem, Shane. Absolutely love the advice in the beginning. Being a martial artist should be honest (to himself and others), respectful, passionate and calm at the same time. It surely ain't an easy feat but it's why we work hard to be like that. For the punch mechanic, interestingly, I learned the spiral of the arm as you shared here, in a martial art that a lot of people would immediately think of the word "McDojo". Shaolin Kempo Karate. My instructor told me the concept behind it, which is pretty close to what you explained: protecting the scapula, the arm and the wrist, and efficient for power-punching. I spent quite sometime to perfect it and some of the pain I had was just gone. Even though I don't punch like that anymore (use vertical fist exclusively now, as in Wing Chun and JKD), the way you shared in the video really worth practicing IMO. It's safe and powerful, what's no to like? :P Thanks for the video, bro!

[@hiranom20]

That reverse punch at 5:08 was smooth af! 🔥

[@JAMIEcarlisleRFC]

"Covid coaches" lol I'm stealing that

[@AaronMartinProfessional]

Came for the knowledge of punching. Love how you included some dialectic, sensemaking and logic principles. That surely helps in these confusing times. Thank you! 🙏

[@mp7597]

You are the greatest. I'm new to boxing and I'm only just finding out how many people really ain't got a clue. I just like the way you address the arts and show us how you do them. I just want to say thank you and stay safe.

[@dumcumpster4997]

6:55 you might of saved me from an injury there. I am very new to boxing, but I love to throw combinations on my punching bag. It always hurt me to hit with my wrist straight, so like you, I thought that I might change up the way I hit. Instead of cocking my wrist though I opted to hit with my pinky and ring finger. Turns out that leads to weaker punches and puts me at risk for a boxers fracture. Super glad I watch this video, I love your channel and advice man.

[@nibberoup-6677]

Good thing I messed up mine arms and hands

[@shinobi1014]

I always heard that the tightened fist on impact was to secure the metacarpals. Similarly to properly worn hand wraps.

[@lecks100]

One of your best videos, Shane. Please do more of those!

[@brendancollett4624]

Shane, regardless of your status. Experience alone makes you the best at teaching your techniques. Not all of your techniques are actually yours and your learning has made me more able to see that the advice you give is solid. There are people I’ve seen actually challenge you in videos and I’ve seen you do your best since I started watching your videos 10 years ago. Keep your strength up during these times and bless you for making me a better fighter

[@sikolikhole]

Great tips man, I had really good coaches that taught me what you showed here early on. Nevertheless I injured my wrist for life due to clenched fist during a block. I hope what you show here doesn't fall on deaf ears.

[@streetmagik3105]

Sifu David Chin taught me the "corkscrew" punch many years ago. The concept was way over my head for at first, but when it clicked, it changed everything.

[@jayroyalmc4961]

Sifu David Gates taught me the same thing as well

[@KDWin-kh1ct]

Great insightful article. After over 50 years of aiming with my bottom 3 knuckles I tried but can't go to the first 2. I now aim with my middle knuckle and feel very stable. I loved how you explained that you must change your wrist alignment to be effective and safe when using your top 2 knuckles. You made it crystal clear and I've never seen it explained better.

[@Holden1296]

I like this new way you are punching. Structurally it feels stronger. I have actually had the boxers break in my right hand, which happened in a fight back in high school. But the break healed and I was fine. Thanks for the vid.

[@YoYoKryptonite]

The concept of the spiral and twisting in both directions is a huge part of the internal martial arts. For example, tai'chi is all about distinguishing yin and yang, but especially the yin and yang spirals that run through the body. The tendons and muscles naturally want to spiral. Using straight force just isn't supportive of the bodies natural structure. You may also want to look into the 3 external coordination used in the internal martial arts, and try coordinating the spirals in the legs to be congruent with the spirals in the arms for more integral, full body power. It's interesting to see how modern martial arts are starting to evolve to become more internal. It's like what you said at the end of the video about small details becoming more and more prevalent at higher levels. First seek to expand, then seek to contract. First you start with gross movements, then you refine the details on increasingly subtle levels.

[@Cynry]

Came here to say exactly that! I think it's a natural evolution of martial arts, that bring them back today. They are the yin to the external yang, you use internal mechanisms even without knowing about it, so they get refined over time through external practice. But what was lost, and seems to be coming back as you said, is the fact that being conscious of these internal mechanics and training them specifically, in a slow, methodical way, brings a lot to the overall fighting skill of the practitioner, even if it's not directly training actual fighting.

[@gecko4251]

where did u learn that,tell me i want to know more about this.its hard to find a real master please help

[@justsomekidwithwhitehair7415]

Something I learned from Kenichi “don’t be pressured into forming a fist” also the best asset you’ll have while fighting is courage

[@RllyWyteCracka]

Excellent way to make your point on the most important bit of advice. Keep up the skilled work coach. Love your vids

[@cormovements]

Execelent breakdown coach! Every minute of this is on point. I've been having this discussion for years.

[@gt3072]

So all these tips were wrong no wonder I’ve been getting knocked out every fight 😨

[@Nikhil89457]

GT lmao sarcasm 😂😂👌🏻

[@zvxn.]

😂😂

[@andrewwizard1577]

It’s like Jeff Cavalier: YOURE DOING EVERYTHING WRONG, or WHY GOING TO THE GYM IS KILLING YOUR GAINS

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Andrew Wizard15 BREATHING IS _KILLING_ YOUR GAINS

[@scene6289]

Yo it's hard to tell sarcasm in text

[@dudemcguy10]

Don't skip the first part, it might be as important as the rest of the video 😆

[@keehanmulholland9166]

I've been watching you for years now, and this is one of my favorite videos!

[@KurtAngle89]

Nice. You really put a lot of thought into this. As a karate practitioner I can't help but approve the slightly changes you've made

[@jasperdeen7265]

In his book 'Becoming a Supple Leopard' Kelly Starrett uses these torque generating mechanics (eg screwing feet into ground) to prevent energy leaks while doing push ups, squats and lifts. Externally rotating the shoulder activates the large muscles from the back, thereby stabilizing the shoulder and optimizing the energy transfer from feet->hips-> trunk-> shoulder-> hands. This is easily demonstrated by standing in front of a wall and pushing into the wall with one outstretched arm. You'll feel far more powerful when your elbow is pointing to the floor instead of sideways.

[@devvv4616]

You articulated it way better than kelly starrett

[@kenpachizaraki4184]

Firas has recommended this book so many times, I might have to pick it up.

[@jimminykricket4067]

@jasperdeen I own and have read this very same book in detail. Thus for accuracy sake I am confident in noting Dr. Starrett does say therein that full transmission of force in the end range of punching technique includes internal rotation at the shoulder timed near full extension of the elbow.

[@jasperdeen7265]

@@jimminykricket4067 interesting because both the push up and the Turkish get-up favor external rotation (elbow facing down) of the shoulder at end range. Internal rotation does come more naturally when standing in a hunched boxer's stance and seemingly provides more chin protection

[@Legkicker]

All points except for the extended fingers I’ve seen through my practice in Goju Ryu karate. Glad to see your perspective on this👊🏽🔥

[@medhasni6432]

Exactly.

[@ShauryaKatoch]

True

[@KimonK253]

Literally and everyone roasts karate that it doesn't work anymore 😂

[@davidchesney8330]

K K traditional karate isn’t gonna work in da streets i’ll j slam ya

[@davidchesney8330]

idk why i said i, that sounds like i’m being a keyboard warrior, it doesn’t work as well because in the us atleast it’s very money driven or the Art part is bigger than the self defense

[@MrBrannew20]

bro I love your channel. I’m shirt 5 foot 3. I haven’t fought in years because I’m a bit of a loose cannon. I black out and I hate the results. but I have a shit ton of built up anger. your videos are really helping me tame the demon inside. you’ve helped me get fit and get my endurance up. I truly thank you. stay blessed

[@SkiMaskPolitics]

Out of hundreds of fighters I follow you are the best brother love and appreciation

[@Oder.my.steps.]

that was amazing thank's a lot Shan

[@fighttips]

Happy to hear it, David 🙏

[@xomar_emadx1806]

Your videos are awesome man! Keep up the great work Cheers from Egypt

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Sending positivity out to Egypt! Thanks Omar!

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عمل أييييييي

[@xomar_emadx1806]

@@fighttips Sure will do! Thanks for the reply it made my day

[@tonyhadchiti193]

I think this is one of your best videos ... ever ... very detailed and accurate

[@RiseUpRoyalAce]

I am about to Join within the next week or so! Very impressed as this helped me align my wrists, arms, and shoulders, and back and collar bone, and ultimately everything! Appreciate You! Always wanted to join as a 15-16 year old. Now have the resources and freedom to do so 💪🏾💯✅

[@asimabbas6299]

Some of these techniques I've been doing for some time like the loosen fist, it feels more comfortable and easier that way, but I thought i was wrong due to people's opinions on that cause of the boundaries they've made in marital arts

[@TheNamesDitto]

Learned this watching Hajime no ippo actually!! The leaf training

[@Ricardo_Martinez]

👀

[@kohii7927]

@@Ricardo_Martinez lmao 🤣

[@cartinastroili8137]

Same 💀

[@jarvissimmons7582]

Have my kids catching leaves, because of this episode lol!

[@DarkAristocrat]

I love your viewpoint. I really didn't much care about your fight record, Shane. But I love watching your videos because I learn a lot from them. They are effective and practical as well. Keep it up, bro!

[@alanmorrison633]

Beautiful, thanks for the great technical aspects and the positive attitude 👍

[@metsfanmike18]

When I was training Taekwondo, that was exactly how we were thought to punch. Also, my instructor always told us during our breaks, keep your hand very tight, or very loose at impact; if you're somewhere in between, that's when you'll get hurt. So, I guess what im saying is, I agree!

[@OkurkaBinLadin]

I think, that (and conditioning of knuckles) is big part of reason why TMA people dont get "boxer fractures" often. They may not be better athletes, but they sure know how their body is supposed to work.

[@PikUpYourPantsPatrol]

I cracked up when you pulled out the book of logical fallacies lol

[@p89m]

Shane you are big rolemodel for people around the world. Always amazed by the way your teaching. Appreciate all your videos. Keep rocking Greetz from austria/tyrol

[@DTZM]

Just a great video brother, love your choice of words and explaining thankyou man

[@Ricardo_Martinez]

I love using the Corkscrew punch. And so did my rival Eiji Date

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Lmao

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[@Logan-bh8tc]

Everyone hating on Shane wouldn't say it to his face.

[@vaportrail226]

@Lloyd Robert Evans hell, yeah

[@javierquiroz228]

Or put on the gloves with him

[@Logan-bh8tc]

Hater: shane you suck at fighting and coaching!! Shane: aggressively hands him some gloves.

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@@Logan-bh8tc lmao!!

[@JordanReedYT]

I clicked this video so fast I broke the sound barrier ! I’ve been saying & actively teaching this, plus angle of the knuckles to your wrist for three years now.

[@seanwauters8556]

Dear mr Thank you for sharing your insights. Appart off your technical explenations which I highly value, I also like that you work beside technical aspects. The intro in this video is a perfect example. Thank you for that. All the best Sean. Belguim.

[@sirtopas]

When I sparring all times my hands are open inside the gloves.less tension on shoulders,it's funny but my punch are like you describe,mind open empty body

[@johnlloyddy7016]

I always use the egg analogy when I teach newbies about this concept. I tell them to imagine they are holding an egg in their palm and the object is to make sure you don't crush the egg until the very last moment when your fist makes contact with your opponent's face or body before relaxing again to release and let the crushed egg drop to the ground.

[@sirtopas]

@@johnlloyddy7016 great analogy,it's all about tecnic not strength,

[@VolatilisAzure]

My instructor always told me "when you punch, point with your index knuckle" also Michael Jai White has a video that discusses punching with your elbow down like you discussed so it's awesome to see more martial artists and coaches mention this punch strategy

[@TheBear665]

These are life tips that transfers to so much more than martial arts. Well done

[@TenseAlcyoneus]

One of the most valuable explanations I've ever watched. Thanks.

[@princexerakugo7335]

Tbh I'm using KZbin to list up what I need to work on time I get to the gym and get straight into bjj and let's all as fighters try to fix our technique and grow more let's be respectful during this time of quarantine

[@rampantmantis2788]

Been doing this! Great idea! Check out Mindsmash if you haven’t yet! I’ve also been recording my work on the cobra bag and bob dummy to see what I’m doing right and see what I’m doing wrong. Always trying to improve. 41yrs old and I feel as though I have re-primed!

[@adamahmed2444]

I've just realised who u look like,u look like iron fist 😂

[@sym9266]

LOL Yepp I can see it

[@georgie7890]

Deadass bro

[@NakkiArchives]

Lmao danny rand

[@ademirjunior3090]

Ikr

[@K9boxing]

I won 2 World Titles in BOXING check out some of my fight tips Fight tips KZbin K9BOXING

[@nidhalrchidi290]

Great video shane! Best of luck

[@spankygray]

I like the pointers. The way you describe your new punching technique is the way i was taught to punch in karate, even down to the pointing finger.

[@LMC7464]

4:05 when he actually starts talking about the punch

[@stayingmadwonthelpyou5402]

thanks

[@VladKhomutov]

but the grumpy bunny book was so insightful!

[@ir4355]

aye chill these negative people need his advice in the beginning lol

[@BusterReeko]

Go start a KZbin channel

[@LMC7464]

Hey, chill, i dont know about you guys, but im not good enough to complain about how people punch on the internet. I just want to get to the meat of the content

[@joaopadilha2988]

"Precision beats power and timing beats speed"

[@vatravlahilor492]

random

[@BJSRecordingStudio]

Baba Bobo 15:20 but I don’t blame zoomers for not having the attention span to last longer than 15 minutes.

[@vatravlahilor492]

@@BJSRecordingStudio Sorry I didnt watch the full video. Thank you for showing me.

[@gavinlawson4103]

Another superb video, LOTS of great suggestions and a very engaging teaching style. Your punch instruction is identical to what I learned in Shotokan and Goju-ryu karate and the counterspiral stance exercise reminds me of sanchin kata. Thanks for helping my workouts improve!!!

[@augustobarbosa7644]

Shane tbh, you're a great inspiration to me (and i think to a lot of people), i love how you're aproching to the philosophical part of the martial arts. You inspired me to keep training and i admire you. ty man (sorry for the bad english) Greeting from Mexico man!