3 Tips For Beginners To Get Better At Defense

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[@Maccanarchy]

Been trying to quit nicotine for years, hopefully this can get me over the line

[@wecanwatersports4151]

Champion 1st & 15th of the month KZbin Live Training? 🫵😊

[@honigdachs.]

Never having been KOd or tuned up badly is one of the biggest accomplishments in fight sports, honestly.

[@Moon_Knight1738]

looked it up and it says he’s been Ko’d 4 times

[@honigdachs.]

@@Moon_Knight1738 I don't think that's true - he had only one TKO loss which was a doctor stoppage AFAIK.

[@Moon_Knight1738]

@@honigdachs. that was just in glory where he only fought 7 times

[@HMOBALI]

@@Moon_Knight1738T KO’d not KO’d

[@vasheldiablo507]

Gabe, no KO losses in 45 fights is actually a legendary stat. Mayweather -esque. A real testament to your ability and knowledge. 💐 here you go

[@BREZ760]

He has haye fever

[@Elitegrowthmindset]

zip it up when your done

[@Fightinc]

​@@Elitegrowthmindset😂

[@allenharrelliii7424]

Defense is 50 percent of fighting.. people train defense the 25 percent of the time and wonder why they get hit twice as often

[@stefankeeney8462]

Best quote

[@lordsingh3486]

Isnt this is a qoute from Coach Anthony?

[@allenharrelliii7424]

@@lordsingh3486 it might just be from coach Anthony, can't remember where I heard it

[@jordanmcmurray847]

@@lordsingh3486Yes, that is Coach Anthony’s quote.

[@alexmason3190]

You know nothing about Fighting

[@titrationscaresme2886]

Tbh I was just talking to a buddy the other day about why Gabriel Varga is one of my favorite fighters, and this was really the thing I kept coming back to. Gabriel's defense is so good. Other fighters might have more knockouts or more brutal destruction's of their opponents or whatever, but as a hobbyist the thing I aspire to is Gabriel's defense. I want to be able to keep myself safe and continue doing the hobby I love for years to come.

[@Expertly_Unprofessional]

***PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT *** WHEN USING A REFLEX BALL BE CAREFUL NOT TO LET IT HIT YOU IN THE BALLS. IT HURTS. THAT IS ALL.

[@MostlyPeacefulNinja]

You need to make it shorter (like belly button length). It shouldn't be that low

[@Sleepyboiwonder]

Good looking out, I have enormous balls

[@DaniG2k]

Man, I really wish I could train with such an articulate and accomplished fighter. It's hard to meet coaches who can explain these points so clearly.

[@TheBrazilianHue]

Gabriel is on a high-high level. I can't complain. Classes with him would probably cost my entire house.

[@tavitollc]

where do you live?

[@joachimcoonan6255]

So much can still be gleaned online in this day and age brother. It is in the training and practice of that which is taught that one assimilates the knowledge into skill. Although it is not the same as having actual one to one training, still much progress can be made, and we get to gain insights from the champions, and highly accomplished martial artists and boxers.

[@blacktuesdayfilms8636]

You don't miss Gabriel was just tryna learn how to improve my defense and here you are dropping this banger

[@PassionateSpirit88]

A lot of the times we get caught up in throwing our combos and forget the defense.

[@joys8634]

Because you don't incorporate defense when drilling offense

[@swekiwi4517]

This is my biggest weakness - by far. I'm like the _only_ one in the gym that can't block punches. Thanks for reminding me to drill this with a friend Gabriel ❤

[@alias0449]

Every time I throw I combo I end up getting freakin wobbled by a right hand lol

[@TheBrazilianHue]

I tend to drop and trade punches while using the kness, delivering body and thigh shots. But oh boy, I do have an iron nose lmao I can't execute a good defense, thanks to years training Kyokushin Karate and not getting used to face punches.

[@SwiftCombat14]

imo its also really important to condition your upper and lower body alot so you can focus on protecting your head without getting hurt to the body quick.

[@futureworldchampion9]

Underrated opinion I do the same thing you gotta protect the biggest muscle or you not gonna last in the fight

[@MISTERPERFECT3806]

Focusing on defense and keeping your eyes open go hand in hand, in my opinion. Thanks for the video, coach.

[@scottcraig4666]

Outstanding advice. Most beginners such as myself overlook defense. Especially while training at home on the heavy bag. Thank you for posting Kru Varga...🙏🙏

[@samuelking4723]

Great videos man, I’m just starting muay thai and your channel has been awesome in helping me improve my technique

[@aaroncaswell6451]

Great video. Thanks GV!

[@moniryaseen9056]

Great video. Thanks Gabriel.

[@alip2982]

Thank you men!

[@sumguy1994]

Man this is amazing, salute to you for making fight sports your life's craft

[@madmaxiemartialartsnerd485]

Love the vid. Something I did that did wonders for me when I was learning how to box. Was really simple. I would do sparring rounds, and I would warn my partners about this, that i'll just go an entire round only blocking or dodging, or counter hitting. I feel when you are working on a fundamental, just spending a couple weeks only on that fundamental does wonders for you in learning it faster. Study Vods, put extra focus on it in your sparring, do some drills that involve blocks, if your commit and train right, you will improve.

[@williebowmar7166]

Love that vettori is the thumbnail for this vid. Top tier selection 👌

[@TheBrazilianHue]

Solid advice! Thanks a lot

[@lorenalberico796]

Awesome information. Thank you ⭐

[@washington9816]

Thank you very much for posting Gabriel that s exactly what im looking for to train as a beginner.

[@ThatFreeWilliam]

Not getting hit has been amazing for my continued standing-uppedness!

[@siberiantiger1975]

Thx coach, have a great weekend 😎🙌

[@sergiomunozblanco3843]

Amazing concepts and explanations.

[@eraserbuddy213]

thank you gabriel!

[@joachimcoonan6255]

Look at the belts on display behind the lad! Respect 🙏 Thanks for sharing these brilliant training methods and concepts brother..... They are much appreciated 🤙

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

My pleasure!!

[@homayoonrz8175]

Thanks for your great work I'm getting better and better with your videos love you brother❤

[@andyyanchan]

Awesome video! My brains cells thank you!

[@uncommonsense4753]

Great video! Thanks for the info.

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pizzapizza3100]

Love your advice❤

[@alejandromarulanda5935]

this is awesome , thx man

[@2gpowell]

Excellent !

[@franzjosephl880]

I wish that more fighters find your channel. Keep up the good work 👍

[@mellow6226]

Thank you!!

[@auric-dial115]

This is pure Gold

[@johngr1747]

We already do 3 in my gym and it works! Never heard of the reflex ball though but it looks interesting

[@mmafinesse]

Very instructive ❤❤❤

[@K.R_Mony]

As a Taekwondo practitioner, I take all your points and use it later. Thank you!

[@Thelucassiwy]

Working on defense so much more nowadays thank you

[@user-pw5nh2bh6o]

You are right in everything you said, Mr. Gabriel. Defense before the attack must be broken. The first important rule is to avoid hitting❤

[@gavenhobbs3124]

Jesus loves you John 3:15 Roman’s 10:9

[@jonassteinberg3779]

This was an important video for me. I just completed 6 or 7 sparring sessions, 3 mma, 2 boxing and 2 mt. I have zero problem entering and hitting interesting angles and combos. I'm good at not hesitating. My issue was getting timed and tagged on the way in. Remembering my defense on "the way out" as was discussed first I think is a critical element for me.

[@ThunderBlitz117]

Awesome guide and championship belts!

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@survivalistnomad9507]

Good points. Thank you.

[@mohamedmagdi8331]

Great video

[@thoughtfulenlightenment1416]

Respect your ad for breaking addiction so much.

[@richardrussell5807]

I love your videos, wish I could train at your gym.

[@clementekpo7606]

Awesome vid

[@Deusssued]

damn, you tech so well, thanks

[@StoneTheFighter]

A a beginner thank you for this video! Been a few months now so now - I know how much I don’t know ! Lol!

[@slackerpope]

Thank you! Literally the most valuable martial arts video on the internet! More defense videos please ;-)

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Thanks so much. I'm going to be building out a whole defense course soon. It's going to be very in depth and extra awesome.

[@AATANK1804]

Today in the morning I was thinking all about my defences and in the evening this video came to my list. Now am a complete fighter. This is an impressive shit.

[@coreyboileau966]

45 kickboxing fights and only got knockdown twice with no k.o's That's impressive ! 👏

[@Nishant-io6fn]

Best out there

[@danieljimenez3453]

Having Vettori getting tagged in the thumbnail is hilarious.

[@nottaha6698]

thanks

[@ChocolateMilkCultLeader]

That reflex ball bit was a flex and a half. Goddamnn

[@DarkArtsDeepDive]

Very very impressive stats

[@MrQba]

Haha, that's exactly what we did today xD I come home and my training is confirmed by the champion. thank you xD

[@optim3385]

Thank you I am sure this will help me :)

[@wishdoom]

Smart

[@jaredraga]

With training your eyes, you can use light objects like rolled-up paper by yourself, tapping and touching your forehead/nose. The element of unpredictability is still there, or at least more than if you just use your own hands - which is very predictable and won't really work for that reason.

[@alexandreyev180]

Is that possible to run and do reflexball training at the same time?

[@marcelojay8429]

Please do a breakdown of Melvin Manhoef. I'd really appreciate if you could just make it happen.

[@hakunamatata-w3873]

insane fighter

[@syahmiekamaruddin2148]

As I'm watching this, I am suffering a banged up leg. How do I improve my defense reaction when I'm alone?

[@AwestrikeFearofGods]

I always admired Mayweather for his defense. It's easy to see how your philosophy has led to similar results.

[@user-eg8hb8xt3j]

So many gyms train very little defence . There is fighters out there that don’t know how to check a low kick !

[@louquole]

Ok, the reflex ball looks extra dorky, but it's such a genius idea for real

[@StevieB86]

Have to disagree with the cold turkey tip. It worked for me. The first few days are horrible but it gets easier after that. Terrific video, btw.

[@ehrgakrTkdna]

It's still hard to be the smaller opponent

[@joejoeodonnell1762]

What about hit before being hit

[@heavensubculture]

phewww using vettori as a thumbnail is too cold brotha

[@bealotcoolerifyoudid7217]

7:10 hesitation is defeat

[@Naedon]

Muy interesante el vídeo

[@devincasey5878]

Dude, I have been training over 10 years and this is still an issue for me. I get hit a lot. I have good head movement and block well until the big shots come. If they break through my guard, my brain shuts down and I get cracked and BOOM, I'm fucked.

[@ssee2x280]

Move your feet and interupt them with straight shots and circle out use your Arms while you punch to create an obstacle for his punches

[@devincasey5878]

Thanks man. I will give it a shot.

[@ssee2x280]

@@devincasey5878 no Problem let me know how it worked out

[@acme-1889]

What if our eye is hit while open?

[@joys8634]

Headgear 😂😂😂

[@bloody-shots2362]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@arbert....8654p]

Hit dont be hited

[@TshepoMavimbela]

💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@MarijuanaGuy]

What if I want to get hit?

[@aaronthingy4396]

You get knocked out

[@sansy279]

Then don't fight

[@rutummaling5143]

Sir are you still fighting???

[@Jenjak]

yes he fought very recently in karate combat.

[@synthsun7662]

just dont be like a "vettori" 🤣

[@paitonkmonk6285]

Why would you sale or push something you wouldn’t do yourself if fume is so safe why don’t you tell us how it tastes??

[@ibrahimkapadia5704]

Sir we don't want more defense videos, instead make videos on how to hit without getting hit

[@losrajvosa0078]

Best defence buy a gun 😄

[@alexandermartino3493]

ok bro idc

[@AdamKhidir]

Stop Getting hit. Stay out of the ring. It's not like most people do it for the money. I've never been KOd either.