coaches, stop letting your students get away with this

[@Acoto]

An experienced amateur fighter I was practicing with once stopped me in the middle of hitting pads to correct this exact thing when I was just starting. Thanks to him I'm 200% better than I'd otherwise be since you build the habits you're going to default to through repetition.

[@anthonymagallan3508]

you guys didnt mention Barry Robinson

[@wynsonrao5177]

​@@anthonymagallan3508they did at 3:10. Despite what he wants you to think, Robinson was not the first nor only person on the planet to think of exploiting this move. He should be grateful to get a shout-out since he makes his own content as obscure as possible

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

I'm still trying to achieve "ultimate focus". It's a hard thing to do but when I stay in the moment and my mind doesn't wander I get hit far less 😀

[@heartofsteel8808]

Man you seem good, you should consider competing

[@HungVu-ec3jk]

@@heartofsteel8808 lmfaobb

[@br0kentower292]

As far as i see it youre the only one out of the group qualified to teach anything you beat an absolute monster that had already beaten well over 100 people you must already have ultimate focus to beat lerdsila

[@jammyjoe126]

Just dont forget the thing ur focusing on can hurt you.. really really bad lol

[@anthonymagallan3508]

you guys didnt mention Barry Robinson

[@ybu22z]

This is absolute gold. Having a range of people articulating their versions of what they see of the same 'problem' is great.

[@DABA2024]

You could almost say there are A Million Styles worth of knowledge in this video!

[@fighttips]

Considering we've all been studying the arts for the same amount of time or longer, I would hope so!

[@DABA2024]

@@fighttips don’t be obtuse, Shane. This is obviously a reference to watering down Barry’s content and repackaging it. You guys have him beat in the short shorts content though!

[@tedtorres8167]

Coach Barry Robinson first coined this as the "rhythm step". He has great tutorials with great drills that instill good habits and rid you off useless movements we all unconsciously do while sparring, training, etc. Coach Robinson is an expert in the field of combat sports, gotta give credit where its actually due.

[@lexus119]

You're absolutely correct 💯! These guys knows where they got rhythm step from but didn't want to give coach barry Robinson credit! Back in 2013 barry Robinson coined how useless of a move it is 💯

[@someboi4903]

@@lexus119hey mention him at 3:10 though.

[@1Nate987]

@@someboi4903 one little mention when otherwise they would never have thought of it, no respect

[@someboi4903]

@@1Nate987 Bruh what do you want them to do

[@fightvedia9510]

@@someboi4903 not dumb his work down just to a rhythm step

[@hiropro11]

“Practice makes permanent” and “make them uncomfortable”. This is a group of teachers dropping GOLD. The casual reset is such an obvious habit to break but I didn’t see it. Like another commenter said “now I can’t unsee it.”

[@OsirisThaMystikal]

Boy that L-Step to nowhere is my bread and butter 😂 it just feels like I’m doing something slick

[@phanthomboy3]

I do like to reset when things are too much or not the range I want, so I'll reset. This is a great reminder that yes, I can reset, but do it smart and focused. Be prepared to go back in that danger bubble or defend if they come after you during that reset. Love all the input, it's like a podcast for fighters.

[@flykyrt81]

That makes sense. Sometimes, the other guy just has the momentum and you're just sucked into his pace. Staying in there to slug it out is just not ideal, so a reset has it's place. Nonetheless, I like what Gabriel said, that you should always be 100% focus on the task at hand, no slacks or anything else in your head.

[@fighttips]

Resets can happen and be okay, it's a problem when they become habitual and unintentional.

[@aiden6106]

Resets are okay when you know *why* you're resetting. When you do it instinctively, you're not gonna be ready for your opponent's response

[@blackwingdragonmasta]

It's definitely not a bad thing to reset and try and return to your own range and pace but if you do it too much it can make you predictable

[@mcnoodles76]

Bad habits are really just a lack of attunement to environmental stimuli. This clip was a whole lot of wind about what can happen at the end of a drill. Drills are artifiical and generally scripted so what happens before and after are largely irrelevant. Movement is information driven. Most coaches lack this basic understanding. Most coaches are too lazy to try actually.

[@aisadal2521]

It's always awesome seeing you all get together! Also, a bit late, but all the same, congrats on 3 million subs! 🥰

[@WindsorHornIII]

Barry Robinson called, he wats his vocabulary back

[@martialartsunlimited01]

I loved this whole concept, being engaged and training with intention.

[@rico_cavalierie]

I have a Martial arts log and write in it what I have done so over time it can be reviewed to plan areas to focus on. I also write things that the coach emphasized while it is still in my head. Thank you for the content guys, damn that's a lot of years of experience in these videos.

[@bane349]

From somewhere in the cobwebs of my mind, this concept has been calling to me lately... i was trying to stay active and tight at the end of a combination, but it is the EXIT that my mind/body was looking for. Thank you for this video. Between getting old and injuries, its hard remembering all the important little things.

[@Muffinut]

Your comment on mopping the mats is great. So many people take it for granted, for any skill. Our brains need that study time to internalize any dense information. If your focus slips away from new info, the retention slips along with it.

[@KevinLeeVlog]

So much knowledge in one video!!

[@ives3572]

Bazooka Joe Valtellini pretty much calls this "occupying the space" in between combos and exchanges

[@nawally123]

i like how they all came forward one by one like its a group therapy session

[@Thus-Always-To-Tyrants]

😂😂😂

[@cage7777]

Very good video for coaches and teammates. "We don't rise to the level of our expectations; We fall to the level of our training." Said by Archilochus and words to live by in everything you do

[@gw1357]

Seth is right. It looks and feels like a show of confidence and that makes a fighter feel good. Right up until it doesn't. Teaching it as entry/combo/exit is a really succinct way to fix that. I'm going to start doing that. Great, simple, potent point. Really really sharp video.

[@arjen6086]

rhythm step/breaking base 😳

[@vinceamir7236]

Im happy that im really intense when im holding the mitts!!! I was a really active boxer in my amateur figth, that's reflect into my coaching i think but is always fun to watch your video and understand why we do this or not and how to correct that!

[@SenseiSeth]

I like how Shane when demonstrating the bad habit can’t really fully commit to it lol

[@Coachbarryrobinson]

I like how you won’t call them out on this video to maintain a relationship

[@perishedsins]

@@Coachbarryrobinson They're clearly friends, and friends tease one another. Besides, when you're there in person your view is drastically different from what you see from a camera. For all you know Seth could have watched the video, noticed that Shane doesn't fully commit, and decided to make a lighthearted, teasing comment. Sensei Seth isn't two-faced as you're implying.

[@fredo.videography]

@@perishedsins He’s talking about the fact that they won’t credit Barry Robinson as the founder of the rhythm step concept even tho they know they learned this info from him

[@morganwagner3946]

@@Coachbarryrobinson i don't think it's that deep

[@jodyg.950]

That's coach Barry Robinson's rhythm step and ya'll not giving him his credit is questionable

[@mannyfreeesh5256]

My training partners will smack me in the face if I 'reset'. I get smacked a lot lol

[@stanleymounts8425]

Shane, man... Thank you. Years ago I got a few punching bags and I watched almost all your vids, and to this day, Im still hitting punching bags and working out everyday. Thanks for helping me become a badass. America needs you man #1

[@uktenatsila9168]

Excellent. It takes visualization. Thank you, gentlemen.

[@isaacs7350]

This is one of the holes in my game, truly appreciate the advice. Most definitely will be working on being present and on all time. You're all the best, thank you!!!

[@spartacusjonesmusic]

This is SUCH critical point! Bravo.

[@kennethduff248]

I noticed I do that too, I think it's because of the way I drill with my partners the my turn then your turn way of practicing techniques but I totally agree with these points made. And I especially like the way each instructor/coach put input on what they do about it. Awesome video thanks to all on this video

[@kalikop]

Love these collaboration video all of you guys are doing. Great stuff!

[@brotherkamaal6644]

Thanks coach! I needed to hear this.

[@martialartsunlimited01]

Ever since we did this video, I have been working and coaching all my people to not do this.

[@naldoroca2273]

Súper helpful video, thank you to all the gentlemen for sharing this great fighting advise 🙏🏽

[@zippassi]

As a soccer mom who loves no-contact karate sparring, Icy Mike got me chuckling. Seriously though, great advice.

[@BTgla]

Omgsh thank you for the wake up call video. I do this all the time🤣🤣🤣 I will make sure to stop been complacent

[@davidcastillo4487]

Man I'm trying to clean that up both on striking and in the takedown. It doesn't happens to me often on the ground. But I see useless resets on the ground or feet as stalling position hoping the other person doesn't have an answer. Something to work on along with the cardio to not reset 😅 (always thanks for the tips)

[@giannisth.4987]

What you are all talking about is called a rhythm step. Coach Barry Robinson has been making content about it for years

[@fighttips]

3:10

[@mrfalconpuch123]

@fightTIPS Damn man, one measly mention of the guy who coined the term of this habit that the rest of you guys are clearly avoiding to mention? You've met the guy too.

[@dearrellhiggins9724]

Very great knowledge, I will definitely use this for myself and students.

[@1855dhanda]

Great advice! Thank you! I will try this with my coach.

[@Holmesy87]

I'm never gonna be able to unsee this now, and it's going to annoy the shit out of me >.

[@littlestoneliontraditional9838]

Haha your right! I have been called out for "posing" during sparring by my coaches more than once. Great video.

[@phoenixperformance2020]

Couldn’t agree more guys 💪 what you do in the gym you will do in a fight. Great video

[@joannefinlay7149]

this is a great video, you guys need to get together more with a topic this in super high level shit just being taught for free love to see it

[@dirarlekkam7510]

These are the best advices i have ever heard

[@AxaFin]

I'm guilty of this when I get tired, but we always just hit each other when we start slacking xd

[@jonathancharles3719]

Amazing stuff man , thanks for the tips

[@maddinkn]

I like the consintency with mike in thumbnails. No matter what channel always true to his nature

[@lucast.6474]

I think for me it also depends on how comfortable you are with the combo you're training. I often see almost the opposite problem where people will move do things fast and hard with loads of footwork, but then not actually accomplishing anything because they falling over themselves and trowing haymakers. Being intentional with your taining and having focus, is so important. At least for me that how i feel i improve, whether it's going fast, slow, with loads of footwork, with no footwork or during sparring.

[@matthewa9273]

Presents! Nearly Christmas folks! Give 'em the presents!

[@fireeaglefitnessmartialart935]

Yeah I've done it too. Although one of my best/favorite sparring sessions was with a fighter getting ready for a fight. We went light and I was always in ready mode. Even if I did "reset," my hands were up, eyes at the other guy, and ready to move again. Some of it was either to catch my breath, or rethink the situation cuz we did end up stale-mating a few times, and I was thinking of how to change it up. We did do split rounds, we just kept going til I called it cuz I got tired. Sparring with guys less experienced than me, I can get away with it more. With guys my level or higher, I always stay ready even if I "reset."

[@00mrmoose]

One tool that I have stumbled upon that has helped me stay "switched on" in sparring is Mindfulness Meditation. Literally the practice of staying present and focused. It's amazing how many practices like visualization and meditation have done wonders for my overall game and mental toughness. Might even be worth doing a video on if you guys haven't already.

[@Wadamma]

I freaking hate this as a coach lol ! Great details ! Thanks for the video ! 🔥🔥🔥

[@prod.vulgar3541]

This video in specific is gold,

[@EmptyBuddha92]

I realized I was doing this just yesterday and had a chat with my sparring partner about breaking out of that habit. Then today, I saw this video. When Mike was like "you're doing it. Yes, you." I was like, "yes, that's me, literally. I'm doing it. Guilty."

[@reece2533]

Love love love these collabs with all you guys

[@chancepaladin]

it's so nice to see you three together. :D

[@brauliochavez2231]

the before and after is smth i get questioned a lot, for example the class ends, and i got hit ir i missed by smth, or i feel like there was a better solution for an exchange or i got submitted, i keep thinking on it after class, then go to the guy the submited me and be like " hey how would you have scaped" or play the exchange again in my head and look for answers for a better choice i could have done.

[@srichie1914]

Should probably give Coach Barry Robinson his credit

[@Ufhhh12]

I do this for sure i went against a lower skilled partner than me who literally just started punching me after i did mine, he didnt care that i stepped backwards he came/leaned/ etc all the necesserarily ways to him me, i literally blocked all of them with my face, like the bald guy said usually you get away with it, because you step backwards people try not to chase, but when you have a guy like this you will experience pain

[@twitchyrighteye]

Exiting with a double jab is exactly what my coach taught me and this is after he kept tagging me every time my hands either dropped or I relaxed. Always thought it was him being a hard ass hehe (since I don't fight competitively) but its super cool to know that these are world class tips.

[@lightbeing3697]

No coach wants to shout out coach Barry Robinson who studied this for almost 10years now, same terminologies everything

[@fighttips]

3:10

[@charlielima9080]

I think there is a “cognitive capacity” or “focus capability” it is certainly linked to endurance. I have certainly been able to capitalize when people only have the capacity to do a combo, or when they think too much about what they want to do, or they are too worried about what I am going to do. But yes, even when training pads, when you have a good partner it feels more like sparring.

[@brownsey1]

This is a really good point. I certainly falter when I'm thinking too much about what I want to do. It starts off good, loose, and then I'm in my head and I get thrown off track - or punched in the face off track 😅

[@pavXX]

Great great points!

[@luccabandez9121]

In my first year i had that exactly problem, got k.o in a sparring to learn to not reset when training...

[@angrychickin]

I love how the quiet guy in that room in the only real fighter..

[@CombatSelfDefense]

This is a goldmine

[@nicopostigo123]

Great videos with great people👊🏻

[@mcnoodles76]

Yes, I totally agree with the last sentiment. Coaches, don't be LAZY. Learn some science

[@GArtist139]

Coach Barry Robinson pointed it out first! :D

[@Coachbarryrobinson]

Thanks 🙏

[@mattwash5338]

Great video as usual

[@SkinnySweatyMan]

I learned this from playing Punch Out!! years ago, it's all about the rhythm and timing.

[@rondondetrumpis938]

OK, enough screwing around. Shane versus Icy Mike! Let’s go!

[@Fliegercantfly]

At my gym or when I coach. I say start and end on jabs random numbers of them. I mean random. And i will move towards them, away and around. I put my hands out saying where are you. Get in the pocket. Some times I throw attacks to them. I always do a round or tow of they get to spar. While the other only does defense and body shots. Or if they seen an opening boop them.

[@SelfpredictionCombat]

Nice video guys. On the street it's, me, me, more me and don't stop until the threats over

[@jeffs3119]

What helps is having your pad person test your block after your combo or between hits.

[@cyberpunkfalangist2899]

lmao our coach is always yelling at us to not do that and keep our guard up at all times

[@genises200]

I use to do this a while back but no longer. One time my coach was like "Okay, again" and WHAM! Sweeped and lost my breath or hell throw a stiff jab to my sternum" I've learned my lessons

[@romerosneck]

Poirier manages to do his hair AND adjust his shorts during this time, I'm sure it's alright

[@kickboxingunderground]

Nope, I never do it! (But I know what you mean... 99% of people are definitely relaxing after the technique is over.) I CAN'T do it. It's such a part of me that my whole "system" simply goes into that mode after a strike/technique/combo. Like Gabriel said, "You have to be "ON"... every second. There's no room for loss of focus. Of course, it helps if you keep your training sessions short enough that you can be focused the whole time. You can't be "on" indefinitely.

[@MasculineSpace]

Mitts is about focus my coach when he sees me relaxed will warn me with a feint and if I still am being lazy he will give me a couple smacks with the mitt😂 but that’s how ik im not 100% focused then when he does throw those random punches I can catch em and react cus I’m way more focused! Definitely leveled my game up almost like I enter a zone ears are open for command and tunnel vision on the mitts.

[@VisionOfDream3]

Imagine you had an argument one of them. And they came to your home and call you to get out and have a little talk 😂

[@shibeswarkaleth1550]

Awesome knowledge And yes of course i was doing it😅 Sorry about that, I'll try to correct it from now 👍

[@samuelpayne1114]

"Ya see, rick james was a habitual rhythm stepper"

[@kingroosta]

I can say with all confidence that I'm not doing it. Then again, I don't do anything.

[@justinli826]

I always force my partners to stay active during the mittwork, and I also actively do the same for myself as much as I can. As much as I'd love to take credit for this, it was actually done to me by my coach who took me as an assistant coach for a school boxing program. He was one of the coaches for the national boxing team at the time, and when he trained me he always forced me to stay active and observe, because if I didn't he'd smack me in the face with his mitts. His instructions were simple; if the mitts are still on, we're not done. He was especially hard on me because when I started unlike others, I would drop my hands even when we were in range of strikes; I wouldn't even back up before dropping them cuz I was so dumb. Since then I've not been perfect, but it's been ingrained in me so much that it doesn't happen frequently anymore. Now when I hold mitts for my partners I'm always forcing them to move, to defend, stay on guard, and I will continue to force them to do this.

[@KatonRyu]

I've got this at fencing practice a lot more than at krav sparring. At krav, the notion that I WILL get punched in the face if I lose focus is enough to keep me in the present. During fencing, though, I don't get hurt if I take a hit, so I'll lose focus more easily, especially since I'm one of the stronger fencers at the club. I usually do use the packing of the equipment afterward to think about what went right and wrong, though. But is a reset when you know you're out of position really such a bad thing? I know that if my positioning is all wrong and I keep going, I'll likely get hit, either at krav or at fencing, so I'll just step back and adjust. I'm not unfocused during those moments, just making sure I don't take any hits.

[@fighttips]

Resets can be okay, but it's a problem when they become habitual and unintentional.

[@amartyapandit]

Coach Shane I am dissapointed in myself this was the first core fundamental I was taught a few years ago and yes this is something I myself have done in shadowboxing I must fix this asap I must not stop during rounds, there's a thin line between relaxing and letting guard down and pausing

[@amartyapandit]

I must practice not stopping, staying focused and not letting guard come down

[@firstbluethenred]

I feel like an awesome coach, cause f*** you Mike, I'm not doing it! Mwahaha

[@spencestep1998]

Awesome video guys

[@macchxero]

Totally agreed. When I teach boxing techniques to my students, I always treat it like they're gonna defense themselves on the street. This is even more important for street fight/self defense than sport fighting. And that's why I love Muay Thai but I often joke about this habit every Muay Thai guy tends to make

[@Fiteduhpowarr]

damn this is like the avengers of youtube martial arts tips

[@temujin5743]

"Jab, slip, uppercut, right hand, roll... and then what ?" -conor mcgregor

[@hard2hurt]

I think fixing this issue is the absolute highest yield thing a young fighter can do to become more dangerous and more dominant.

[@williamhawley9436]

Hey mike, long time subscriber but not cool. 'this issue' was not talked about in combat sports before Coach Barry Robinson brought attention to it. Why did the video have to be shot this way? Why didn't you call out Shane or Seth? Y'all could've just given this man his credit rather than an offhand comment and given your perspectives as coaches rather than play off his work as your own. 'L-step' to nowhere... come on man

[@insan3hvhpromotingcheats206]

I try not to do it, but sometimes I do it, like everybody does at some point n time.

[@TenemdaMc]

Totally guilty! 😅 but working hard on that

[@SamuelSeah]

I used to do this rhythm step/L step nonsense because I learned them from my first boxing gym and when I joined a muay thai gym I got told off by my coach to stop the bad habit

[@alejandroperez4909]

My coach used to always tell me “throw a jab a spilt second after each combo because everyone is resetting after a combo and that moment is when they aren’t ready. Don’t wait for them to rest. Be awkward with your timing in punches that way they won’t anticipate your next move”🥊

[@nellowethereal6633]

In Wing Chun, there is no reset, because you cannot move back. You need to be moving to the next logical move.

[@drunkpaulocosta]

Video 1: "Don't listen when your coach says don't kick in a street fight" Video 2: "Stop letting your students do this..." Video 3: "How i ended hundreds of Student/Teacher relationships" Haha JK love the vids

[@AndrewZaidan1997]

Hey man idk if you'll see this but i've been a fan of you since I was young your my favorite martial art channel. Its awesome you still post and i'm glad you still post!