Force Their Front Foot

[@adamcochran7950]

I’ve learned more about footwork in 5 of this guy’s videos than I did in months of martial arts.

[@ryankabcenel9700]

Welcome to boxing

[@sc6304]

Dude is a pretty effective teacher

[@dusthue]

Adam Cochran you need a refund from those classes and give the money to this guy

[@tonymelgar9786]

Every nice

[@ChristopherSchulte03]

It’s just the teacher

[@robelmekonnen1564]

This guy understands boxing. This kind of training is very useful in mma where footwork and positioning is so important to the success of a fighter

[@pyanayi2952]

Yes it is.. Respect for him.. What he said is true.. I am a silat practitioner.. Silat has pencak it means foot work and body alignment and posture.. So.. My silat master teach me this drill for a freaking 2 years.. Only this drill.. Not same concept and method..with boxing coz silat has its own movement and this drill depends on silat movement of itself.. But.. Because of that training it make u easily adapt to your opponents what kind of stuff he bring to coming at u.. And this dude make an easy explaination to it.. Make me easily to understand what he actually explain... Good stuff from marvin

[@ken-mb5cp]

pyan ayi yes balanced footwork is universal to all martial arts and sports. Peace

[@andrewhawkins8616]

This dude is a *damn* *good* teacher. He is right, that this type of footwork goes against one's programming, but it is seriously effective.

[@jasoncutlip2724]

This video should have 2,000,000 views.

[@iamgreatness6649]

Jason Cutlip good thing it doesn’t cus then everyone would fight the same

[@Saciano_iii]

🤫

[@meanieeheart4236]

some of his vids have more

[@blacksharkswimmer3729]

He's so close to his passion that he can see the atoms jumping around

[@dragonfist25]

Great speech at the end. Too many coaches try to make 'cookie-cutter' fighters.

[@terellslaughter6567]

Easy money for them. Lotta pain for their students.

[@ken-mb5cp]

Terell Slaughter So true. Blind leading the blind. This guy is wise though

[@markmiles2134]

When He said that i imeddiately imagined ryu and ken , same master, same style, only trained with each other, totally different playstyles and moves

[@hakeemmartinez6983]

Love this dude way of teaching you can serious understand his teaching so good it’s insane to me how much SENSE he makes while Explaining and he adds humor here and there I’m like a sponge when he is teaching

[@scholageemusic9373]

How comfortable you feel while your in your stance has everything to do with confidence, focus, accuracy. etc. it doesn't matter how great you think you can punch block etc. Bruce Lee's main idea was asking his students how do they feel. Once you feel unbalanced and off thats when you should be worried about getting harmed.

[@erictran5680]

The entire series of these videos are great but I got to say that this one in particular ties it all together for me. This one pretty much shows you what you should be doing in this stance throughout a fight.

[@dirtpoorchris]

Interesting to imagine "The Basics" as a straight line.

[@roddydykes7053]

dirt poor very, and to know that that’s the way people “bend rules” or “blend styles” it was a great visual for an abstract concept

[@corybrown8196]

This is seriously some of the best training I've ever found. Subbed

[@edmundharmon9997]

he fights with such intelligence✊

[@egementanik2170]

Man this is a goldmine. You have my thanks and sweat to try these.

[@clerictamer]

These are great, wonderful teacher. Thank you

[@grantknott]

I just love your teaching style Marvin. If I lived in the US I'd be tracking you down. Great job. Keep up the good work!

[@rawgab4439]

He 's in Oakland,CA ..if I am not mistaken

[@roddydykes7053]

Wow, if this guy was posting these kind of videos now, I think there’d be a lot more enthusiast boxers out there, because these would be blowing up in popularity

[@MugenLord]

He is posting right now!

[@dighyfveirfuveifbuv4420]

I think this might be the best martial arts lesson I've ever had .

[@bryantboxing284]

Fuuuuuuuccccccckkkkkkkkkkkk! I felt like i was the only one...this is the best explanation... I couldn't find the words...👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Mm-zr5qm]

Several years of boxing, this is a first.... Footwork is key and this guy has a giant key chain...

[@c.galindo9639]

Excellent video and this is what should be understood. Boxing isn’t just punching but movement as well

[@ronmccarty7537]

Marvin cook is awesome! What a great teacher oh, what an excellent way of expressing instruction! Thank you!

[@megabluntrapz]

2021 still here watchin this master at work

[@jluishipolito]

Excellent breakdown, in muay thai we fight a bit more square, but I tend to like finding those positions that make the opponent uncomfortable. Thank you!

[@vicmarbatista1133]

i love this guys method and footwork.

[@josephl6727]

They don't teach about foot work enough. This is amazing!

[@danieltalamantes3763]

You're an excellent coach sir never been much of a fan of boxing but trying this kinda stuff is making really fun to box now

[@regantlew15]

Great advice

[@emanualavery1912]

Love your videos, excellent knowledge

[@Sirenity01]

This one of the videos I’m studying everyday. Something so small makes a huge difference

[@Good_559]

Would be awesome to have an instructor like this. Makes it so easy to learn.

[@kjantv3649]

Great video man. I've been searching about foot placement for so long and no I found your video.

[@wendellmadfinger2358]

Just by watching three of your videos mr. Cooke I've already upped my boxing game

[@1nauro]

Marvin you have very good teaching skills.

[@rajdeepmaity3007]

Lots of love from INDIA sir..it would be so nice if i could find a coach like him...

[@TheSubwaysurfer]

this is brilliant and so subtle that youd miss it if you weren't looking for it

[@wendellmadfinger2358]

I used to do a lot of fencing and I also hold a belt in Aikido and in every martial art or boxing footwork is primary great job man

[@dynamitecity9667]

Guy is superb...Too many people do want to just move their head and not their body.

[@landoonfleek2527]

It's just like a game of chess, I'm starting to realize that any form of combat involves mental chess.

[@masteryakubalikhan704]

Excellent teaching

[@izm4life]

An awesome teacher

[@richardchrist14]

Good video, great teacher

[@mikeg6415]

Great videos ! Thank you so much for uploading them. How tall is Marvin ?

[@luiceur]

I wish I could find coaches like him here in Europe

[@pgm11]

Welp fortunately for you you've got him on youtube. Not a bad place to start man. I use his videos as drills all the time along with some other good channels. It's made a huge difference in my game and it'll do the same for you .

[@johnnym8326]

Thing is Mr.Morrison that you're quite right lol. Ppl can use these vids and watch em many times to get a full understanding. True learning takes time, I been on these for months now, and I keep coming back cause it takes more than one time of watching to fully understand and convert it to reality

[@christophermoltisanti790]

Same here in england. Haven't been able to find any decent local clubs where I am. This helps a lot

[@ken-mb5cp]

This is Tai Chi. Balanced movement. That’s it. Go within. Live in peace

[@Mrgood189]

This guy is the man. Gems

[@befmrc]

Great trainer

[@johnnym8326]

4:22 -4.25 i laughed my fkin' ass off rofl! The way he explained it lol he's fucking brilliant. Good coach man right on XD

[@wontonmin6481]

Good stuff 🥊

[@KingMally89]

Marvin cook vs Michael jai. That would be a good sparring match. Something to learn from, even a debate would be good.

[@johnward4288]

Just depends what kind of fight.

[@jinyow5581]

The Sweet Science ,the beautiful expression of Hands and Body in proper placement of space an time .Wonderful Art ...

[@leoreinoso3798]

Any chance we can get new videos? You break things down in layman's term! 💯

[@737simviator]

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT

[@skbeats1237]

Absolute genius.

[@anthonysyage4513]

Muhammad Ali moved his head and hardly got hit. Especially in the 1960’s.

[@gangvacos]

hello marvin .... since ive been watching your videos im constantly trying to do this in shadowboxing its ok . but when i try to tho these foot movements with real opponents it feels really weird ... what can i do to get rid of theese weirdness feeling ?? and second question s : i havent been boxing or mma since 3 years , now i fear to come back to train , because i think im not goood enough to get first time in the ring becase i have lot of if if if if ... what can i do , to work off this fear or weird feelings ? in my heart i love combat sports "!!! so i would love to come back to train ( maybe the stress for day to day is fuckin me up in the head )) thank you marvin and happy new year .!! your a great coach like JT van V !!!!

[@LeadSpillz]

Man I need to learn to attack that right on a good orthodox boxer with great footwork. Time to train lol

[@Pukees01]

Ahhhh it must be the shoes! Jordannnnnn

[@papounetification]

great technique thanks

[@jason6269]

Amazing coaching. What happens when both fighters know this and apply it to each other?

[@coollibra3644]

Let the best man win.

[@christianng2828]

I never comment, but this is seriously a great video. Very well taught.

[@justaguy2791]

3:14 3:20 - aggressive 3:32 - southpaw

[@houseofmods2104]

Great vid

[@killuminatimaccabee811]

Excellent technique

[@joshdavis1474]

I wish this guy would come to modesto ca. Id pay for that so informative

[@georgetorrez8519]

Hey bro I just moved to Modesto any good gyms out here?

[@davyhorton5942]

0:45 nice 👌

[@man_ofthe_year6568]

You should make some videos for left handers, things get confusing quickly

[@rickyt7825]

hey Marvin im looking to strengthen my jab, what would you recommend doing to make it a stronger faster jab.

[@RaneBane]

Ricky taotofi jab more. Jab with weights. Put your gloves on and make a fist against the wall then extend your jab out and hold as hard as you cans for ten seconds against the wall like you're trying to move it then shake it out. Jab more.

[@roddylim1009]

2:04 - 2:14 oh wow! Very nice.

[@Momentimum]

I think I know where chewbacca defense came from...

[@trayvonshaw9220]

NOW THATS BOXINGGGG.!!!!!! 💯💯DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE MARVIN IS FROM.!??

[@darioelli5991]

❤❤❤👍👍👏👏👏

[@kurdiniho]

Is that Ben askren in the back? 😂😂😂 I really think it is him

[@crestsaint6110]

So my question to you Mr. Cook would be what if someone is doing it to me . What would be the counter to what you are showing ? With out squaring up.

[@dafreshest420]

It just turns into a chess game, if 2 fighters trained perfection its whoever can use the system better.

[@thechamp2476]

Its simple just do the same the thing he is doing in the video you want to step out of his foot so he doesnt have you trapped

[@ken-mb5cp]

you could turn southpaw if you train for that. Or you could run

[@MrPorkker]

If only I could find a teacher like him somewhere in Paris..

[@maisetas]

this is sick

[@saudielarcos119]

I am a boxer and this moves are great for shadow boxing but when I incorporate them in my saparring they do not work

[@dusthue]

How many people in this chat are expert boxers? I need some info.

[@Oglitodoubleo7]

Does anyone know how to contact this guy

[@JacoFreezem]

Go to his page and go to about, it shows his number

[@richardchrist14]

So what to do against the lead hook

[@Omer11]

Hi Marvin, what if I am a southpaw, should I keep going to his left ?

[@FightStrategistMMA]

If you're rival is a southpaw, you keep going to your left to force the front foot. For a orthodox fighter, try to gain outside position but be willing to concede it i and work inside

[@Omer11]

FightStrategistMMA Thanks for the answer, what I also got from your teachings is that footwork is critical. Would you please add a video of footwork drills which we can keep doing till we master good movements on the ring? BTW, am a conventional boxing athlete not an MMA fighter and I will be having a charity fight soon here in Japan. Thx again, your doing great job out there.

[@FightStrategistMMA]

Respect..Moustafa I will make that video this week. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@Rocco6161]

Gold

[@don83030]

Fuck this guy is awesome

[@Elpipiton]

Is there a video of this dude boxing anywhere?

[@raw5889]

Victor Deathridaz yeah but he is in teaching more holding back.

[@bartstarr2371]

I would only address this guy with nothing other than coach.

[@ackilla86]

I still don't understand? so the back foot should do the moving and the front foot is stationary?

[@victortrevino4169]

+Alex Charles I think both feet move and in this case the left foot would do the pushing off when the right foot goes to lead. But I think the point of the tactic is to get your left foot on the outside of the opponents so that he is essentially forced to dance your direction. His right hand is obviously too far away from you to land so in the event he wants to take the chance and step to his left to set up his own right hand, you can wait for him and pop your own right hand.  What I don't get is, if you have the opponent in this position, he also has you in this position. So this would only work if you are effectively leading the action in the ring. Still great things to think about in terms of foot work stradegys to play with.

[@dayleclarke4433]

+victor trevino it's not static though, right? You make the move to get the reaction and that's when you have the advantage. So it always starts directly in front of each other

[@ken-mb5cp]

I think his main point is to remain balanced and not to give up your balance for the sake of landing a punch.

[@jasonchu4400]

i believe in footwork and basic fundamentals...screw all that fancy shit

[@elohimseraphim7871]

He just changed me in 6 videos

[@georgemakary5127]

miss u big marvin..hit me up brother

[@BlueBoyChavez1993]

Where's this guy out of

[@striketrainer]

That's why guys need to learn how to throw punches moving in all 4 directions. Guys need to have about 9 different punches in their arsenal at a minimum and should be able to throw all 9 punches moving in all four directions. It's all about footwork and guys need to be able to throw punches out of a rhythm or what you call the boxers shuffle. Boxing out of the shuffle or rhythm keeps you flexible from absorbing full impact from punches. And it keeps your head moving in a significant margin. You have to practice moving and punching in all 4 directions so it becomes natural. Your footwork can get you in trouble and get you out of trouble. It all starts with footwork and ends with footwork. If you can't move you can't catch the other guy, and if you can't move you can't get away from the other guy.

[@COMMANDERPINT]

How do you force the front foot if you're a southie?? I'm not sure I understand how to apply the "true boxer" concept when I'm facing Orthodox fighters.....*** which is A LOT for me*** Any insight on this would be GREATLY APPRECIATED. TY

[@ratonlaveur1749]

DARTH PINT lol this is even simplier when you're a southpaw, just step your right foot to the outside (right) (so to the left side of your oponent) while jabbing

[@davidmcdaniel500]

How would this work for a southpaw?

[@christiansilva2281]

David McDaniel same thing, keep your lead foot on the outside of your opponent

[@MrPatspp]

Christian Silva is right. Also, Marvin Cook has a little series of videos for the southpaw.

[@vicioso8091]

este entrenador haces muchos heroles se nota que nunca has boxeado en su vida se mueves al lado equibocado

[@colosal30]

Sí, hace muchos 'heroles', idiota! Tus errores son hasta ortográficos.

[@TheSensibleShooter]

16 dislikes from people who don't move their feet

[@CraginParkjo]

Where marvin go?

[@Mrgood189]

Watch Crawford vs Khan. Crawford does this to Khan all night. Was cracking him because of it

[@itguru2037]

Wrong!!!! You circle AWAY from the power hand.

[@clerictamer]

Wish he was un NY

[@Aerational]

Wait... 1:45 is that fuckin' Ben Askren standing back there? edit: 3:30 no it was not.

[@tonysmilemusic7714]

3:00

[@dylanmounsey7515]

Awesome video Bad for mma tho opens you up for spinning back fist

[@Goosetavula]

He kinda has a point but his advice on footwork is kinda weird since it goes against the fundamentals of boxing footwork. Don't cross your legs.

[@9thDrunkenGod]

When he pivots to his right with his left foot 1st the risk outweighs the reward with all his weight on the front foot no?

[@MrPatspp]

No legs crossing is a way much easier manner of making a novice "understand" the concept of balance more than explaining angles and advanced footwork. So, the "no crossed legs" advise is so you don't lose balance when moving and as Jonathan here mentions, if you turn the hips, the feet will move properly so no need to cross.

[@harleyzeth]

He never crossed his feet