Footwork and Strategy to Keep Someone on The Wall With Striking

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[@hard2hurt]

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[@datupangurraider7812]

👍😃

[@SlickNinja1984]

Check my comment out and, tell me if you think that's a good idea.🤔

[@Ninjacob00]

When you really break down these concepts you realize at their core they’re not very complex. The principles still stand: do the shit you don’t wanna do to allow you to do the things you’re good at, and everything can work if you have a planned with intention

[@getwhatyougive]

"I can't let you get close." (Callback to the legendary takedown hit by flip flop wearing Uncle Chael on Wandy?)

[@hard2hurt]

You know it.

[@veskolaskov6757]

Wananow wananow wananow

[@jaden_shah]

LOVE this concept, really think it shows in what separates great strikers to elite strikers

[@hard2hurt]

That's the problem with striking... elite level understanding isn't really necessary lol. good strikers knock out great strikers knock out elite strikers all the time.

[@IHateHandleNames]

One thing I like from this position (and I can't believe I'm gonna say this) is a side kick. I had a coach who was brutal with side kicks right here. I was never good with them myself, but if you were on the wall properly (as in not actually leaning on the wall but in a good fighting stance) he'd just side kick you center mass to put you against the wall, then start throwing combos or doing whatever he was gonna do. Even blocking it, it didn't matter, you felt that side kick flatten you against the wall. It hit so much harder just because you had nowhere to go and it just drove all the wind out of your body.

[@G_-gn8ec]

You know its a good day when @hard2hurt uploads

[@gronith]

This might be your best piece of advice so far.

[@KittSpiken]

The corner control, the foosies. I can't wait for the video on optional wall bounce combo.

[@CombatSelfDefense]

Excellent video guys. Love utilizing the wall to set up spin kicks

[@TheWillToFight]

I wonder how many people are gonna mention Anderson Silva in the comments

[@hard2hurt]

Anderson Silva would be a good example of everything you should NOT do... unless you're Anderson Silva

[@TheWillToFight]

@@hard2hurt yep spot-on but you know what the people on the Internet I like lol

[@tinkywinky4449]

@@TheWillToFight Nah. We don't know what people on the internet you like.

[@mr28086]

@@hard2hurt what of you're trained by Anderson silva

[@KelpWolf]

I was thinking Max Holloway... But similarly hard to achieve for everyone else...

[@armbarsandstreettacos5485]

Was just thinking I hadn’t seen a notification from you for a while, funny how shit works out.

[@hard2hurt]

We have been very busy with events over the past few months and I was behind schedule.

[@armbarsandstreettacos5485]

@@hard2hurt all good man, can’t wait to see more good shit 👍

[@yyzpyyzp5606]

Hello Couch Mike this Is Paul, From the training center, I am happy to find your youtube Chanel and watching it. Currently I get busy in life, will get back to the mate if its possible. Thank you

[@ives3572]

Very informative and useful, love these kinds of videos

[@hard2hurt]

Thanks!

[@Metalhed1300p]

"I CAN'T LET YOU GET CLOSE". Most threatening words I could imagine. I hear that I'm walking away.

[@gw1357]

Attack by drawing using the wall to channel movement. Very cool. Gread vid as usual. Mike has such a great grasp (and is so great at explaining) the implicit "conversation" that happens between fighters. Great coaching. The foundation of all fighting is calculating range and bearing. That's the first step in understanding threat, formulating response, etc. If he is on the wall and you are aware (as Mike demonstrates in the video), then you have a far simpler calculation than he does -- that simpler calculation will make you seem "faster" or "smarter" in the same way that you can do ten arithmetic problems faster than you can do ten calculus problems. I agree that its weird the way MMA tactics have sort of homogenized towards a wrestling-centric focus. The idea of stalking a guy for a combination knockout against the wall was much more common ten years ago, I think. I think one of the things that made Jon Jones so phenomenal is that he stalks to to strike and he never stops trying to strike no matter what range or cage position he's at.

[@silverbackmma7113]

Got put to the ropes in my first kickboxing match and lost there, cardio was bad too but this will help me alot

[@morganwilliamson8707]

Striking off of the break is something I like seeing Leon edwards do as well

[@hard2hurt]

ALWAYS kick on the break

[@morganwilliamson8707]

Also your video with cliff where he has jay on the wall can be tied into all of this been liking your videos against the wall or fence

[@Austin-ho2cg]

We were working this all last week in Muay Thai what a coincidence lol. I'm definitely gonna use some of these tips though!

[@hard2hurt]

You were doing footwork in Muay Thai? Wild!

[@Austin-ho2cg]

I meant keeping people on the wall lol

[@martialartsthoughts]

Great video my man!

[@andrew9078]

Mike! I missed your vids man. Keep em comin!

[@Simon2k17]

Bite down, jab, or combo forward. The moment you create enough space, pivot and exit.

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Chael Sonnen would be proud

[@bobbysmitty1628]

Cutting an opponent off involves beating them to the outside and using select strikes to get them to change directions. If cornering from the left, I might hit them with a big lead hook from the orthodox then attempt to cut them off on the lateral shuffle. If cornering from the right, it would be the right hand to get them to change directions and go the other way. You're more so forcing their reaction versus anticipating where they are going. It is the threat of the power shot that gets the opponent to change directions. you can also use straights to get them to retreat backwards. They will eventually be "cut off" and cornered. This is a fundamental technique in boxing, applicable to striking overall.

[@naratem]

Hey Mike, great video as always. Since you have a background in law enforcement, would you mind making a video on hand to hand techniques you might use where you have to think about legislation and cameras (where you can't really approach someone and just start throwing fists). Any type of hand/wrist locks or other stuff you'd use in those scenarios?

[@Just_Cauze]

I would be curious to see how you could drill that spin move Blackie Chan used in your sparring. Seems like it could be a way to quickly get past your opponent when you're against the wall and they're too close.

[@maxwellsdemon10]

I think what makes the situation is scary is, that if I have you against the wall, I need to maintain that pressure and not allow you to release any of it, if I want to keep you there. In the open its way different. There is a back and forth going on, but against the wall, there is always pressure and it will either have the pressuring fighter backing off, or there is a collision that is inevitably going to happen and that just not the case with any other situation like that.

[@WakeUpUniverse66]

There are Walls everywhere in real life, very useful to remember.

[@SarlCaganGuy]

01:58 "I can't let you get close" lol

[@hard2hurt]

Had to do it.

[@jaywilliams6250]

Wonderboy vs pettis is a perfect example of this range going wrong. Pettis used the cage to cover distance and slept Wonderboy

[@derekmellino8316]

Appreciate this mike! Great stuff as always

[@simoneriksson8329]

I would really recommend checking out this guys channel, he got some good stuff over there :)

[@hard2hurt]

Dave's a good dude.

[@sammitra]

I do something very similar while playing tennis. Try and go a little wider or come more into the court just as the other guy is about to serve to dictate the direction of the serve

[@malkomalkavian]

Always solid advice, thanks

[@armwrestling_nerd]

The strategy works well on most people, just make sure you really are controlling a non trapfight expert. They (trapfighters) usually don't avoid "bridging" if you chase them. Here you need to be really aware on your distance and make sure the not lose the gap(s) you have. You REALLY don't want get into their space because then its most likely means they chase you from that moment in really high speed and tight space. Their idea is that as soon you have tactile feedback you can hit and react to target feedback much faster than "eye - limb" coordination ever can do. ( it is like wrestling, bu still not yet wrestling) Some "old style" boxing styles has part of thst idea and call it "indexing" your attacks. (Glima has trapfighting as a transition model between wrestling and boxing(fencing)

[@SammyOneThumb]

I know probably off topic to this video, but I watched you guys a while back review a self defense whip. After watching it gave me an idea to a new self defense whip. I would like to share it with you, to hear your thoughts on the idea.

[@timbuckley3231]

Not sure if this is the same thing but when Steven Thompson fought Anthony Pettis, wonderboy had him up against the fence, was winning the fight and Pettis landed an amazing superman punch knocking wonderboy out!!! Just shows how dangerous this can be for both fighters!!

[@YoureFavoriteFailure]

Yo, I ain't never been this early before. Love your content Mike

[@phillipsthaiboxing8238]

Awesome!

[@SlickNinja1984]

Lean one way or other and side step in that direction if he's going for a kick. If it's a punch then, lean one way or another to give them the slip and counter with an uppercut and follow with a power kick while they are distracted by the punch.🤔🧐💯

[@サラダ方や]

7:00 that Cody Garbrandt buzzer beater ko on Raphael Assuncao

[@nathanv.4397]

I know this isn't a "self defence" video or perhaps "Appropriate Situational Danger Impulse Response" is a better term lol. But as a cyclist I've always felt there room to explore some of the accoutrements that come with it. During the riots I saw videos of cops using bikes as barriers. Chain locks for instance.Ever heard of the ParkTool aws-1? That looks useful, parties, strikes etc.

[@heidirosenz]

Thanks Mike this was an empowering video! 😂

[@ymb9shinzou743]

Dustin is very good at this, and I'm wondering if it's because being an orthodox southpaw makes him particularly dangerous when he squares up? If he can generate close to equal power on either side there's no good way to circle out and you end up standing there getting dismantled.

[@legendarylifestyleboxing4621]

Ur videos are Awesome bro thnx

[@blockmasterscott]

Tekki Shodan is a great form for training you to survive being up against a wall when someone is striking at you.

[@AndrijaAndric-jf8vk]

"I can't let you get close"

[@bolieve603]

I caught the "I can't let you get close". I hope other people did too

[@silverbackmma7113]

Can't wait to train with you one day

[@Jenjak]

Reminds me of Wonderbody's worst KO against Pettis.

[@maxwellsdemon10]

Worst and only…

[@datupangurraider7812]

Thanks

[@hard2hurt]

Thank you!

[@SwordFighter1417]

where is nate, cliff or jay?

[@nickarnold1622]

What other considerations are there in a self defense situation? Hitting your head hard on the wall, etc?

[@chriskerwin3904]

Am I the only one who got the Chael Sonnen " I can't let you get close" reference?

[@wildexperiense]

0:47 why is the music so loud?

[@hard2hurt]

Sorry grandpa!

[@peterbigblock]

Maybe the best thing you can do is play defense in hockey. Gap control is the #1 priority, and funneling the opponent where you want without over-committing and getting smoked. Of course, I just so happen to have played D in ice hockey my whole life. So…

[@MJRLHobbyStuff]

What happened at 11:39? Seems like you showed something that didn’t work lol

[@hatecvlt7119]

Dustin Poirier uses strikes up against the cage a lot

[@GreenKid117]

Hey Mike you still doing any podcasts?

[@JohnDoe-ur4es]

Ngl I thought that dude was junior dos santos for like a second

[@hi-q2261]

Ice Mike I got an interesting question for you, as you get older do you find yourself progressing more into grappling than you do into striking. You know your metabolism slows down you're not a snappy on your feet as you used to be I I think you would have to

[@Jagunco]

I try to instil this into a capoeira players, being aware of their position and being cornered. It far easier to go backwards that forward.

[@dirtpoorchris]

Going forward is sometimes extremely easy if you are brave. :p Once you get close enough its like putting a stick through someone's bike tires but takes practice to burn it into your brain because instinct is to RUN from the power instead of wet blanketing onto it and shutting it down. But if you are demoralized back against the wall can seal your fate.

[@MrHFam-st4ni]

1:58 Chael Sonnen moment

[@dirtpoorchris]

Surprised I dont see more people sidekick an opponent that is against the wall. I mean they cant back up and dodge it... Its kinda perfect.. And if they deflect it they are opening themselves up to a mean spinning backfist they cant retreat from. After 1 or 2 sidekicks they are going to lower their hands and open themselves to some hooks. Then when they guard high they are going to open themselves to a mean knee to the guts.

[@stevenshar1233]

Anthony Pettis KO Wonderboy in a similar situation. WB was winning that fight and Pettis threw a beautiful superman punch counter from the cage

[@driver3899]

wrestling basically sucks, (unless its judo, judo is awesome) so how to we bait them into moving straight into a foot sweep or trip?

[@rezzerwrecked]

Once you decide to keep them on the wall you and enter that mid-engagement range, you have to view it as actively attacking for the entirety of the time you're controlling their movement, not just when you're striking. The shots you take are momentary breaks to punish them for having the audacity to try to not get hit.

[@AlexisC77]

Where’s Nate!?!😭

[@kennethxtam]

How tall are you

[@camfer9616]

martial gaslighting XD great concept

[@ttytty6940]

Be careful of people using the wall to do a surprise superman punch like Pettis did to wonderboy

[@Emanuel_carey]

Do you like leg kicks in this position to keep them at bay

[@hard2hurt]

Yes, but I think if you're keeping someone on the wall you should follow every leg kick with punches.

[@driver3899]

@@hard2hurt I think you should follow every leg kick with punches then followed by a leg kick

[@RoninFitnessecomma]

Having someone pinned against the wall is not 5050 in wall work having your back against the wall is the equivalent of being on bottom in groundwork

[@patdo777]

I feel like these wall situations happen more often in "the streets" than in a sports context. I've not got in a lot of fights, but most of them involved a wall.

[@swish3664]

You have a massive head bro

[@joejoelesh1197]

so it is like working livestock against a wall? Give em' a route of escape and they will take it, so you know where they are going. if you try to give them nothing, you have no clue what way they will try

[@hard2hurt]

It's exactly that.

[@giancarlofermin5719]

FIRST

[@hard2hurt]

Thank you for your important contribution to this dialogue!

[@AshesToAsses]

69th

[@hard2hurt]

That's important.

[@cck6591]

how can you be afraid of the wall? it literally has your back. really. but i gues boxing sport is a different thing

[@RohanKumar-ci9sl]

icy mike, big fan of your channel. You should check out @EnglishMartialArts , he's a cool martial arts channel that seems to fit in your kinda niche of people that know what they are talking about when it comes to fighting. Love your vids man, keep uploading incredible content 🙏🏽

[@RomanticViper]

50/50 is only for video games. Mike knows how to play fighting games, he'll run that okizeme all night long. ;3 Amazing drill ideas here.