5 Things That Make Buakaw So Good w/ Tips To Improve

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

I'm loving this series. This is one of the ways I worked to improve my own skills around a decade ago. Watch the best fighters and figure out how to be more like them. Artur Kyshenko was probably the guy I got the most from in terms of how my technique, attacks, defense look. I hope everyone enjoys the Buakaw episode.

[@elliottdaunois6697]

Hope we will have an episode a out this man too. Thx a lot for the content !

[@The_Reality_Filter]

Impressive breakdown as always. Looking forward to the Izzy vid.

[@tk7330]

can you do a video on calf kicks?

[@matthew-jy5jp]

You are a class act and a great champion Gab

[@MultiBelz]

Awesome!Thanks!

[@marcosrovini7947]

What makes Gabriel Varga so good? ❤️❤️

[@henrikeriksson9234]

His defense, fighting smart and his box combos, IMHO.

[@marcosrovini7947]

@@henrikeriksson9234 or maybe is for his beautiful haircut?

[@eurekadiaz3771]

Technical af, ability to stick to gameplan, and thicc necc

[@violent_bebop9687]

Man , look at all those belts in the background, lol. Gabriel is a living legend. Head down to his gym everyone!!!

[@eric_martindale1711]

He’s def a “thinking” fighter. I think we see a lot of fighters get really far on training and repetition. But I think Gabriel is a cerebral fighter and genuine strategist.

[@BlackLabbi]

As a beginner, all these things are so interesting and important. Dont want to learn wrong techniques. But you cant look for everything... And thanks for your content!

[@mooeing]

Buakaw was my favorite fighter back in k1 max in 2006 to 2010. I started muay thai because of him.

[@mmareviewer.2372]

Buakaw is a dedicated hard worker.

[@MERVILLE3]

Except for when Saenchai is leading him astray🤪

[@mmareviewer.2372]

@@MERVILLE3 Saenchai is an influential character for sure...

[@hungniirulfur920]

still he cant beat sanda and neither can saenchei hahaha

[@enlightenedlearner434]

@@hungniirulfur920 Kungpoop is falsified, dumbazz. Even the Chinese unmasked it themselves. Your |diot sanda just stea|s from Muay Thai and rebranded as Kungpoop. Your'e b|ind to |ick their ba||s.

[@rastabg23]

buakaw is the greatest fighter i've ever had the opportunity to watch,

[@Kc_Zeno]

Thank you very much I have watched countless buakaw fights these last few months and I am in awe of how well he fights. I try to study his switch kick but I could never figure it out. This helped an exceptional amount!

[@moustachio334]

Buakaw also has underrated boxing technique. His combination of western boxing and Thai boxing is what made him so dominant in K-1.

[@caiquecarvalho771]

Buakaw was what made me start training Muay Thai. I really liked his style. I am right handed and left footed, so a fight in orthodox stance but my style evolves around kicking because I have a karate background. Seeing Buakaw throwing those switch kicks made me realize that this is the style I want to incorporate.

[@dabi8768]

wow how can you be right handed and left footed!

[@lockeddownboxing9904]

I don’t watch a lot of Buakaw but I naturally do the knee entry you’re talking about. I wasn’t taught to do this way it just feels naturally advantageous when you think about the long guard. I use it from time to time in sparring.

[@cattys4523]

Pls do Giorgio Petrosyan breakdown. It would be pretty interesting.

[@Asasukie]

Genuine, informative and practical content as always. From the work you have done on this series, I could already imagine the quality coaching/teaching available at your future gym in Victoria! By the way, as one of your early subscribers, it's been my personal honor to have witnessed the recent growth of your channel! The way you engage your fans and the energy and thoughts you put into making your videos are definitely paying off. Cheers!

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Thanks for your support from a super early stage. One of my original subs!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@mokoiakerehoma623]

@@GabrielVargaOfficialvideo idea you should do a how to beat certain fighters series

[@scottdaniels4981]

I train a bit of muay thai, but I'm living in Korea. These videos make it so much easier to learn and practise because my trainer doesn't speak English.

[@Man-iy9jk]

Masato breakdown would be cool as well.

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

I will definitely do that as well. Another one of my top favourites to watch and I certainly know what I'd mention for his top 5.

[@Man-iy9jk]

@@GabrielVargaOfficial thank you.

[@noaroos6115]

Saenchai (that's how it's written right?) would be amazing to analyse, his style is mind blowing to watch imo

[@tamo9659]

For me saenchai is the one you show people who have never watched a single fight in their live and I’m not even talking about Muay Thai I’m talking about martial arts as a whole topic. He is one of the most exciting fighters humanity has ever seen on high level. His fun is ridiculous

[@noaroos6115]

@@tamo9659 I absolutely agree! Him and Lerdsilla have such amazing movement and skills in the ring, it's marvellous to watch

[@Xmillionways]

You are a really good teacher. Explain good enough for a English second language like me, and not a martial art trainer easily tonunderstand

[@mtmatt6111]

That was a fantastic breakdown. I really like that you show how to practice and incorporate into our training. Thank you for posting.

[@tomatosauce7666]

Just with this chanel, even if you cannot jab to save your life, if you work, you can be a force to be reckoned with, thank you Gabriel.

[@bongkem2723]

love this analysis ! an inside from a champion is so valuable, thanks a lot man !

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

My pleasure!

[@henriquecarvalho880]

Hey gabriel, I would love to watch your take on why giorgio petrosyan is so good, seriously, the guy is out of this world

[@perfecto25]

I cant believe Im getting all this knowledge for free. Best channel on youtube by far.

[@ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique]

He pushes with his hands, teeps with his kicks, and etc. very useful for a technical fighter

[@adamskiii6429]

Great video man! I actually learned things that I my self hadn’t noticed while watching Buakaw

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Glad to hear it! There's probably little things I haven't noticed either. There's always more to learn.

[@elliottdaunois6697]

Waaaouaaaaa! The secret behînd his left round house and switxh it s so niceeeeee

[@crab-dogjones4659]

I've always thought your channel was criminally underrated. Great to see you figured out the formula (more like "framework") to get views.

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Much appreciated!

[@Stahlvanten]

That "switch kick"/lead leg Buakaw utilizes is the same way Santos Davy set up his. Speed and technique flowing beautifully into a very powerful kick that has alot of balance and distance control behind it.

[@bryanandersen9562]

Much love to your channel man, I'm learning Muay Thai atm and just keep getting more and more fascinated with the art after watching your analysis. Appreciate what you are doing 🙏💯 !

[@champ1159]

Nice dude! I just started kickboxing after school classes! Keep it bro!

[@rod88855]

Excelent and didactic video. I missed an explanation of his left hook. That is another of the lethal weapons of this living legend. My preferred fighter of all times.

[@lesteryupingkun4292]

When you were demonstrating the switch kick technique I thought the video sped up for some reason... Man you are a seriously brilliant and gifted fighter... Thanks for all the educational content

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Glad you liked it! Haha. That was me trying to replicate Buakaw's speed when switching. I think I'm still a moment behind him.

[@IlonggoDad]

Now I know what makes you so good Gabriel. YOu are a real student of the game. And you are a big fan of Buakaw. I can feel it!

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

I've been watching Buakaw for sooo long. I don't really fight like him but still take little elements or techniques from him to incorporate into my style. Definitely a big fan of him and the other K-1 MAX champs (and Kyshenko).

[@IlonggoDad]

@@GabrielVargaOfficial Agree. Buakaw is Buakaw... as much as he seems to be like a stereotypical Thai fighter, he really is a unique kickboxer. I have been breaking down his style eversince but this video of yours really helped sum him up!

[@michaelcarpenella5769]

The switch kick tip totally changed up my kicking game thank you so much

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Amazing. I'm so happy to hear that.

[@ryanstafford7287]

You should do Saenchai bro. It would make for an interesting video, Nevertheless great video man.

[@GenkiGymChristophePruvost]

What makes Masatooooooo so good!!!

[@iFLYPLANESSS]

I'm that dude that finally pressed subscribe today. I love these videos, they help a ton.

[@geminijeff1]

I really like this series you're doing I feel like my fight iq just keeps going up. A few people I'd maybe like to see breakdowns on, samart, holzken, Roy Jones jr or prince naseem, Mayweather would be good, and maybe dominik cruz.

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Thanks for the feedback. My list of fighters to cover is growing crazy fast. I'll do my best to keep up.

[@rykehuss3435]

Roy Jones Jr was carried by his speed and athleticism, not his technique. Fighting like him when you dont have those attributes is asking for a lot of trouble.

[@geminijeff1]

@@rykehuss3435 you dont become one of the greatest boxers without some technique. It may not always seem like it and yes his athleticism helped but he understands boxing on a level that most never will. And even if he was all athleticism he still did something right and it would benefit everyone to know about it. Even if just a good S and C program.

[@meinname6843]

That was amazing please never stop doing these!!!

[@pablomaquiling9252]

Im grateful i landed on your videos, Gabe..it is very simple to understand and very helpful... Greets from malaya Muay Thai- Philippines .. ROCKnROLL!!!

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Nice. Philippines. I love having world wide viewers. It's amazing to connect with people so far away. Welcome!

[@pablomaquiling9252]

@@GabrielVargaOfficial your tips are the most sensible so far... more power, Gabe!✊

[@1tylerd1]

Gabriel you are a genius thanx a lot for that excellent analysis as always .....i am from germany we love your videos!!! take care

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

All the way from Germany. Very cool. I love getting comments from around the world. Thank you 🙏

[@nolanleung27]

GSP please!! The fighter I wanna model my style from cuz I’m a big fan of fighters being balanced with high fight iq. Thanks for quality content as always!!

[@nonscarybugs]

In traditional Chinese martial arts, the palms-turning-out dimension of the long guard also helps with deflection because it slightly changes the direction of your opponent's strike! Thanks for another dope video!

[@yuhretro]

this is only the second video i’ve watched on your channel but i love your content 👊🏾

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Awesome! Thank you! And welcome aboard.

[@yuhretro]

@@GabrielVargaOfficial no problem! you’ve been teaching me a lot in just a few days time. i can’t wait to see your page grow

[@orarom]

good analysis. Gabriel will be an excellent trainer

[@Jonziebal]

I really like your videos. They are very informational and of course, you are extremely capable of making these insights. Much appreciated. I'm a fan :)

[@liamjames5571]

An episode about the goat of kickboxing Petrosyan would be amazing as well. Great work

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

On it! 🙏

[@jamierowson4545]

Outstanding videos. Truly insightful. For anyone that wants to take their game to the next level, these videos are a must.

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Thanks for the awesome comment.

[@JanisB123]

nice and usefool video. would be interested to see also such a video about two creative fighters - Saenchai & Dave Leduc, thx!

[@andre.1984]

Hi Gabriel, nice video. One potentially interesting follow-up would be to break down the Buakaw vs Petrosyan fights to see how The Doctor handled those techniques. Cheers.

[@bertmclin]

1. Switch Kick - Small switch for speed / only front leg switches 2. Teeps to belt line - Harder to defend 3. Long guard 4. Long guard + Switch knee - Step through switch or Quick switch 5. Distance control - Add these altogether and control distance *predominantly front leg techniques

[@ianfong1000]

Something to note is that buakaw uses the switch kick to stymie the power hand of big punchers like Zambidis. Every time they try the big cross they suddenly have to cover up their head because of the switch kick

[@Aritokamaru]

First time I'm seeing this guy, very good video, very good style analisis, a lot of experience behind him. This man knows his strikes! Good job with the instructional videos, great work.

[@tsquares6638]

Wow, i never noticed these fine little details. Thanks for the insight and indepth knowdlege!

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

My pleasure!

[@FightSceneFilmSchool]

How on earth do you have so few subscribers? Amazing video, Gabriel! Keep it up.

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it. The channel had slow growth for a while but it's popping now. Hopefully the subscribers will continue joining and things will keep shooting upwards.

[@TheLittleGreenMan102]

@Gabriel Varga you should do this for Jose Aldo - he is clearly 5-6 years past the tail end of his prime but he still competing at a very high level in a new weight class. He continually improves and brings something new every fight.

[@sh3n3ng]

Very methodical and informative! Great video.

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked it. More to come for sure.

[@pauldurnan1522]

great video bud,......many thanks from a big buakaw fan

[@Marcos-yx3nz]

That switch lead kick step is legit!

[@rationalrelic]

That was a great video! Thank you for your input! I would love to see a video like this on Badr Hari if you have a chance. Thank you again!

[@hakeem7218]

I literally just discovered your channel and i love it

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Welcome to the channel! I'm glad you are enjoying the content 🙏

[@miquelcolet6946]

This series of videos are so well done and are so useful. Thanks!... How about looking at a great from the K1 era like Alexey Ignashov or Jerome LeBanner?? Thank you!!

[@leopoldofernandezjr.508]

Im also fan of buakaw..also those karate and kickboxer that also a pro boxer. Many of them bec. A boxing champion..thank you for your tuturial sir.

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

My pleasure

[@edwardsdanielalan]

i feel like rodtang has to be next. love your vids man.

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

He'll be fun to cover. A have a few guys in front of him but I will get it done.

[@edwardsdanielalan]

@@GabrielVargaOfficial your videos are great man. I did all kinds of sports my whole life but I think now it the perfect time to train Muay Thai and thats how I found your vids.

[@robertrobertson8575]

This information is so good. Excellent channel. Thank you.

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Glad you think so 🙏

[@Kaneki-jz4nj]

Ananthasak Panyuthapum , range control master, love to see a breakdown of him

[@0nikage.]

Ooh giorgio petrosyan please my good sir!

[@ares8553]

Agreed. Gabrieeeeeeeeeeeeel!

[@kevinthomas7259]

Buakaw kick game....is on another level

[@jluishipolito]

Any chance we can see a match between you and Buakaw? I could see you driving a kick right through his long guard! Excellent content as always...Keep up the good work!

[@utkar1]

Awesome breakdown!

[@threedeezy]

Awesome work sir! Love what you are doing!

[@harrycarter2832]

Amazing breakdown mate! Loved this video!

[@vicarious7858]

This information is pure gold! Gonna work on shortening my switch kick thanks to this. One new sub for you Sir 💪

[@jamesfaul348]

Such a good breakdown, I'll definitely be watching more of your videos and hopefully muster up the motivation to start practicing your drills lol

[@kevinthomas7259]

BUAKAW IS THE G.O.A.T

[@dimitrisk.875]

Great insights, thank you Gabriel!

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ReachSaviour123]

Wow, seeing that long guard with one hand protecting the forehead reminded me of an old Japanese illustration of a karate master (think it was Motobu Choki) fighting a boxer. Motobu has this weird looking pose with one palm in front and the other pressed to his forehead. For the longest time I thought it was just a silly illustration/something that doesn't work, but now after seeing this I just realised maybe it's basically a variant of the long guard. It also explains some of the poses I've seen in karate katas.

[@EsotericResearcher777]

Do 5 THINGS THAT MADE RAMON DEKKER SO GOOD please Gabriel! Thank you!

[@redearthpaul178]

Great observations and tips!

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Glad you think so!

[@ace_x17]

please make a video what makes petch (Petchpanomrung Kiatmookao) so good. he is the glory featherweight champion and is so dominant having wiped out pretty much everyone in the division with his relentless left body kick

[@Kyoku78]

Very good analyse . I love your vidéos

[@jarraddesmond7987]

Could we please get a What Makes Yodsanklai Fairtex so good? Love this kind of content

[@alcidescosta5405]

This is amazing and helps so much!

[@blakerunyon8523]

Gonna work on it now! Thanks for the inspo and knowledge champ! 🏆🏅🥊

[@hioxd]

For KB, petrosyan would be very cool to see you analysis that genius.

[@iamwhoiam4571]

U remind me of Stephan wonderboy Thompson personality

[@theboltthrower8661]

Not really, both are great humble badass guys, but Wonderboy is more jokester and comedic, BOTH GREAT CHANNELS!!!

[@kartingdudeS]

I like Wonderboy but sometimes he is too goofy. This man is more masculine

[@theboltthrower8661]

@@kartingdudeS Wonderboy is more of an extrovert, while Gabriel is more of an introvert, besides you can´t forget Wonderboy´s got the Nicest Mofo Belt 😁 Another thing is that Wonderboy puts comedy in his channel, as a way of entertaiment for us, his subscribers, while Gabriel is more serious about it. I really enjoy both channels. You might find Wonderboy a lil goofy, but once in the octagon guy turns into a beast, and goofy beast guys are the most dangerous 😂

[@kartingdudeS]

@@theboltthrower8661 I agree, not to mention many young kids watch his videos, so I understand it.

[@violent_bebop9687]

@@kartingdudeS dude, fighting in the UFC ain't enough? C'mon man, they're both legit.

[@christianelnegaard5871]

What makes Ramon Dekkers so good?

[@jhamk1676]

The front kick to the bladder was a stapple of Skarbowski too, altho Buakaw doesn't kick that much with the toes, but it's very interesting to see this.

[@fredericpistersi3278]

nice video ,i go training this technique today

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Have fun

[@ellefsensbarmyarmy8491]

Great video, champ.

[@bongbong7165]

Best kickboxing educational videos 👍

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Thanks. I appreciate that!

[@brianodonnell1384]

Wow mate, thanks heaps for this clip,

[@furtz68]

Awesome analyse ! Makes me appreciate even more to learn all the details ! Would be very interesting to see your take on Amanda Nunes :)

[@fanzi9]

Amazing breakdown

[@jealousbison]

awesome work! Thanks for the breakdown!

[@modahlifts5095]

Man I will never forget what Buakaw did to Masato in the first fight that was just a good hiding

[@marcuscs2484]

just found this channel amazing content! I do Sanda but I'm starting Muay Thai soon and I'm excited to practice this stuff ahead of time

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Welcome welcome 🙂 I hope the content helps you prep up

[@ericvutran4140]

Great series. Thank you

[@kevinthomas7259]

I couldn't stop laughing bc buakaw is honestly a kickboxing legend and his style is very good and beautiful to watch and buakaw truly amazing fighter

[@thisisnotascreename]

This is amazing content. Thank you so much!

[@Moohnoy37]

I​ hope you.​Lean and.Analysis.Somrak khamsing, Samart, Khoasai galaxy All​ 3​people.is​ great.legend from​thailand.. It good​ for​ you​ and​ everyone

[@jimgeorgiev8105]

i never noticed his switch kick, doesnt even look like he is switching. nice. im gonna try that. drill it. shadow boxing. thanks again ... :)

[@kevinthomas7259]

Buakaw has the best switch kick in the world

[@jimgeorgiev8105]

@@kevinthomas7259 looks like 👍

[@kevinthomas7259]

@@jimgeorgiev8105 its actually funny how fast buakaw can throw that kick

[@santichumnanphai8314]

Sawasdee kub Gabriel Varga ^^

[@pugscaniche7866]

Great video 👏🏻👏🏻