Top Training Priorities 💥 1-10 From Pro Fighter

What are the most important aspects of training camp as I prepare for fights? What do I NEED in my training and what is least crucial? Today I list out the least important to the most important.
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1:16 10
2:12 9
2:57 8
3:47 7
4:46 6
5:41 5
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[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

What do you NEED in camp when training for a fight? Some people say sparring is the most important. Some people swear by bag work. What is your #1 priority???

[@nem3908]

cardio by far

[@francoislandry6284]

Sparring and power training .Most Figther put too much emphase on cardio when It s so much less important. Cardio is important just over rated.

[@hexnrxchdiemvsch1n356]

Im not a Fighter, but without hand speed drilling i absolutely suck at sparring.

[@tophernolastname2378]

To stop smoking.

[@chriskintner5173]

EPIC vid again G, thx!!

[@brownlashawn56]

10. Jump Rope 9. lift weighta 8. shadow box 7. bag work 6. body conditioning 5. clinch work 4. partner drills(pseudo sparring) 3.sparring 2.running 1.padwork

[@bambreez]

Goat

[@frankbatista]

You beautiful thing you

[@BAMBINO-68]

Yes sir i agree

[@wavethatcrashed9155]

WHAT sparring is 3??? I disagree that is the most fun thing to do also it allows you to apply what you learnt from pads to real world situations

[@timm5970]

Padwork #1? Man I started out doing a lot of padwork with a friend. When I got a bag I made bigger improvements faster

[@siegfriedo]

Cardio is King. 💥 Totally agree on that one. You can have all the technique, timing and knockout power in the world, but once you are depleted and cannot go on, you're done.

[@chriscja.training4789]

This is good information for up an coming fighters, going into my very first fight I never really ran in camp. And also didn’t focus on boxing as much as I should. Watching your videos shows us how important it really is!

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

I also didn't run in my very first camp. Big mistake. I got so tired.

[@Elohim100]

I didn’t realize how important boxing was. I consider myself more of a kick and knee fighter in Muay Thai. But when I realized in camp I was getting punched from a variety of angles so quickly, before I could even set up a kick, I realized I needed to get better at the sweet science. 😂

[@raphaellopez9290]

1. Pad Work 2. Cardio & Exlosive Sprinting 3. Sparing 4. Partner Drilling, Sudo Sparing 5. Clinch Work 6. Body Conditioning 7. Bag Work 8. Shadow Boxing 9. Weight Lifting 10. Skipping 11. Mobilty & Flexibility

[@jackjones267]

You should definitely do more videos like this they are very helpful

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

I definitely will. Thanks for the feedback 🙏

[@drphoenix8246]

Great info. Totally agree

[@deshawnmuhummadhaywood9195]

Great information sir thank you 🙏🏽

[@ScaredycatG]

Brilliant content!

[@memevarg2530]

I like what you said about bagwork. It's not urgent. That's why I love bagwork with my coach watching and forcing me to do something. It not only makes me work like I was on pads, but it makes me work especially on my will, since there's no stimulus to hit like when there's someone holding up a pad. The only cue to work is your coach's voice, just like when in the ring when he's in the corner. I remember precisely the day I got better at the switch kick. It was an off day, I was the only one at the gym so my coach decided to work on improving my switch on the bag. He'd have me react as fast as possible to his voice, a bit like a 1-2 but instead of fast hands the 1 was the switch and the 2 the kick itself. It was awesome. It was punishing. I loved every second of it.

[@mgmodp8966]

Great video! Thank you Gabriel

[@mohhammadscharifie5059]

Great advices , as always 👍👍

[@Cryttanz]

I agree with this list, it's a good one

[@waterlegend72]

Your info is so invaluable Who bloody posts this insider tips and tricks

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

😀👍 I just hope subscribers are taking notes and winning fights.

[@yoshuanguerrero1381]

Really interesting video and invaluable as always!! Thanks ❤️🙏

[@shane9723]

Much appreciated, Gabriel. Some of the low-priority items on your list are my high-priority, and I notice I gas out and lack defense when I get tired. This has made me reassess my training going forward.

[@ben2177]

Great video thanks!

[@vasheldiablo507]

Thanks gabe

[@richardgrimm7222]

I have my first fight coming up and was just thinking about how to prioritize my time. Thanks for the solid advice Gabriel!

[@iankelley9704]

This was an exceptional video

[@NA-oo4ls]

I just signed up for my first amateur boxing bout, so this is great timing for me. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience Champ!

[@a1gamez262]

how and where did you do that?

[@tomnguyen4673]

Sparring Partner drills Technique Don’t put running and padwork as your main focus Because boxing and kickboxing is different sports

[@dexrexpex]

did you win?

[@eyesoreyt]

@@tomnguyen4673 Yes. But road work is so important!

[@nattygains4104]

did you win

[@DJ-hb6qu]

A tier list of training !! Nice ideas 💡

[@truefallenangel]

This video is an ABSOLUTE BANGER!

[@acme-1889]

Thanks for your advices. I am a hobby fighter but I benefit from your videos a lot.

[@slamdunkonu]

This is champion level information. Absolute gold!

[@neilbeech4093]

This is awesome

[@Ash__Adler]

Cool timing to see this from you, because I learned about a muay thai gym nearby that I'm looking to join to get back to training properly 🙂

[@ShohanShahid]

You're the best advisor, bro ❤️💙

[@jonathangogi]

Thanks for the knowledge Gabriel

[@occupationallystrong1606]

Great video

[@WorldHistoria111]

Awesome!

[@dankent8650]

Thank you as always for sharing. I have not yet returned to my gym since the COVID mandates. I’m rearing up to get up and go train! I have no excuse now! The gym is open! Some of your priorities and your reasoning surprised me! It’s so interesting to hear different peoples approaches to fight preparation. But it seems like everyone is so different in their fight prep strategy. I guess I would have thought that sparring would have been a top priority? I’m no where near your level as a fighter and martial artist, but I feel that sparring would be my top priority. Without enough adequate sparring I feel mentally week. Next I for sure would go with pad work, but at my gym our coach only has a limited time and only give us 3 rounds per team member, unless I schedule a private. For sure Running is a must, but you didn’t specify what style/modality you prefer. I honestly only feel like 400-200 meter repeats are effective for me. Coach has us run 2 miles before class 3x a week, and I feel weaker because of it 🤷 But when we’re doing track work with the ‘Repeats’ I really feel the difference in sparring and drilling! Also I love weight training! But I have had similar problem you had regarding getting hurt. I never injured myself per say Lifting, I did tear my pec Benching once due to improper technique, but it doesn’t bother me now. My observation with strength training is that I normally have issues when I first start strength training. Then after the first 2-3 weeks those issues go away, and then improve. The issues I have are usually in my hips and low back. I think it’s part of the adaptation process. But after the initial first weeks my back and hips feel strong and stable. I also never test my 1 RM. I start with a light weight, which would be lighter than I want it to. From there I add weight in conservative increments; for example I would start Squatting with like 60kg then in around 8 weeks I’m comfortably working in the 160s kg. Anyways, thanks again for the content Champ! If you read my post thank you very much for your time 😆

[@hughesadam87]

I appreciate you actually have opinions and this isnt just an "it depends" fluff piece

[@jestfullgremblim8002]

Holy moly this is so true. Practitioners from traditional martial arts should take notes as well!!!

[@ram_bam]

Excellent video. I’m going to incorporate your spirit / jog into my normal running routine.

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Nice. I hope you find it helps.

[@escueladeartesemocionales]

thank you so much man, this is very valuable for a starting fighter like me!

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Glad I could help!

[@Andyofwasa]

Intresting video. I don't see running so important because you can replace its effects using padwork drills or hard bagwork rounds. Good thing in running is that it is very safe to do hard rounds. An assault bike is one good option also.

[@KelpWolf]

Thanks for the solid tips! As a beginner, I would have to move partner drilling further up my priority list - such a good way to learn technique. I was talking to a futbol player 2 days ago about conditioning for futbol: Speed and endurance. Reminded me of your take on fighter conditioning. Interval sprinting at 100% is such a crazy workout, especially on hills.

[@pussyhammer6969]

I love playing futbol.

[@leejahn8856]

Very helpful material!! Not just the list but why those training methods are as important - or not so important as they are. I am not training for a fight but still find this useful in identifying gaps in my training.

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Yes. This list should be helpful for recreational athletes and competitive athletes.

[@triocha233]

Got my first BJJ match in 11 days, wish me luck lads 🫡🥋

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

All the best

[@triocha233]

@@GabrielVargaOfficial thanks bro I smashed them

[@user-sw6sv3wz4t]

​@@triocha233Have you had any fights since then

[@trevorosborn9572]

How did it go? Did you rak up any other matches since?

[@triocha233]

@@trevorosborn9572 Hahahaa since then I’ve competed 7 times That one I said there was white belt comp Then I’ve done 6 at blue belt Journey has been awesome Been a blue belt for about 16 months now

[@zerte4197]

This is insanly usefull, your video ideas/topics are someting amazing

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Glad you think so!

[@michacierpisz78]

Thanks 👌🏻

[@stevenmorgan9549]

Great info. I’m a beginner and sparred for the first time 3 days ago. I did ok but definitely gassed out 40 minutes in. I was definitely considering joining a boxing gym as well as that what enabled me to hold my own in my first sparring session

[@Elmonsterhombre]

If you can spar for 40 mins straight without gassing out, that's pretty good. Or very relaxed sparring. Normally beginners crap their lungs out after one round cause they're so tense

[@TheChattounet]

And of course the diet ! your channel is so gold !

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

🙏🙏🙏

[@paulpelle3046]

Legend 🙏

[@ahmedalhamadi1231]

I liked it so much... Any video about how to be the good pad holder?

[@carbajal4732]

thank you

[@paxtecum8699]

Thanks

[@kurtbell4096]

Legend thank uou

[@tomnguyen4673]

Crazy you put shadow boxing So high up But I guess it’s your opinion and I respect that

[@jayw8306]

Can you do a video on tips to be a good pad holder we all get told how to fight but pad holding is normally overlooked

[@Joobkl]

I train Muay Thai, Great list. I'm guilty of not doing enough cardio/running. Enjoy light technical sparring.

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

If you're not competing light technical sparring is the way to go 👍

[@mammothair132]

I have to agree with you pad work is very important it amazes me how the young Fighters don't do it as much as I do and I'm old every Sunday's pad work no matter what I do six rounds of pad work I'm almost 60 years old and just amazing these young Fighters are not doing it

[@BrandonTLuong]

I felt pad work was going to be top choice as that's what I prioritize. So glad I was correct 😌

[@cophanuonglamcongty6001]

Why do you put jump rope so low while jump rope is similar to running? We can jump fast and slow for different intensity. Please explain, thanks!

[@JamesJohnson-pz8pu]

I told someone that running is a bigger training priority than everything except pad work, but he didn't believe me. He said he would prioritise many other things over running. He had previously competed in fights with shin guards, where fitness didn't seem to affect him. However, when he moved up a level and participated in his first semi-professional kickboxing fight (in the UK, this 3 x 2-minute round), he was exhausted after the first round. His legs felt weak, hindering his ability to defend himself correctly, and the fight was stopped in the third round off leg kicks. Afterward, he admitted that I was right about the importance of running. He felt better, but lacked the fitness to perform effectively and protect himself, ultimately resulting in a technical knockout.

[@basaran3180]

Niceeeee . Can yo do pls mike zambidis 5 things that make him so good pls

[@collinporter357]

I'd love it if you covered alexander volkanovski man has been on Fire and just defeated max holloway I think he needs a what makes him good with tips to improve! Love you gabriel

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Yes. That guy is looking sooo sharp. I'll make my next "what makes him so good" on Alex.

[@trimakin6148]

@@GabrielVargaOfficial Looking forward to it.

[@collinporter357]

@@GabrielVargaOfficial thank you Gabriel you're an inspiration truly

[@thehybrid4608]

Can we get another boxing combos video or kickboxing/karate one?

[@andreassyvertsson2667]

You should do this list again but for beginners looking to learn from start

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Great idea. I can make that happen.

[@KelpWolf]

I second that idea!

[@RPanda3S]

@@GabrielVargaOfficial Do this please! Though I think I could adjust this video's list for my goals (and I am), it would be cool to see your thoughts.

[@RPanda3S]

Oh wow you already did :D kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmfMiWmKo7Oda7s

[@TheWiktor5566]

1. Sparing 2. Heavy heavy bag work 3. Shadow

[@underzerogravity8184]

Padwork is my favorite, when i was in thailand i trained with phenomonal padholders and i feel like in 2 weeks i got better than i would in the US in a year..or more

[@Multiple_creatives]

For me #1 sparring. Can be lighter to avoid injuries.

[@HanFromFF]

Can you do a video about Japanese Kickboxing? Some basic breakdown about the clean kickboxing style of japan.

[@Sacciuiguai]

To be honest I use jumping rope as cardio 10-20 minutes mid to high intensity range besides footwork and agility work.

[@missfrosty98]

I just had my first fight 3 weeks ago. I did a ton of padwork and sparring leading up to it but I did 0 running. I must have went running once or twice during camp and they were both 5-7 km, no sprints. Needless to say, I gassed after the first round, which I won, but then had no energy to offer much offense as well as to do anything effective in the clinch ( which was fucking exhausting lol). I gotta start running!!

[@notevenalex]

Bravo man!!

[@alexdomino23]

As always great video. However are you suggesting that there is no strength training at all during a fight camp? Where does strength training fit in in your opinion?

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

I'm sure strength training is a massive part of many people's camp and is VERY important. I have put very little focus on it and therefore feel it's low on my list of priorities. But I may start utilizing it more now that the weigh-in weight in 150lbs and I'm only walking around 154-157lbs. Another 5-10lbs of muscle seem warranted and I need strength training to make that happen.

[@gts013]

Hey Gabriel. What do you think about Superbon's trainer, Trainer Gae and his padwork style? Seems like he fits your criteria as someone that will keep you honest on defense after your combos and someone that will push your cardio to its limit. Not sure if it's just me but it seems like Superbon has been doing better since joining up with him and maybe that padwork style actually has a lot to do with it...

[@CEOdosPutos]

For me it's 1- light sparring( i like to use close to Full speed but land everything below 40% of strenght, this aspect of stoping my movement demands a lot of energy, it's very good for cardio and i try to use maximum volume, it's helps me drill sequences and timing insanely) 2 - conditioning( you need to be able to take a punch or you will not fight at all) 3 - hard sparring( here i also get better body condition but the most important is dealing with the pressure of someone really beating you, It also shows how effective you really are, i like to keep It 50%-60% to the head and 80%-100% to the body and legs) 4 - clinch( i'm a kicker, since i dislike boxing range but am able to work very well and exit punching or kicking, clinch is crazy important for me, even in K1 rule set most my amateur fights ended in the clinch or exiting It) 5 - strenght( mostly explosive strenght training, i never felt someone was stronger than me in training or fight If the person wasn't at least 30 pounds heavier, i also already droped people way heavier than me with body blows, i believe it's because of my extensível strenght training) 6 - padwork( cardio and technics) 7 - running (ok, maybe it's more important than that but i HATE running, so i barely do, i usually do HIIT for better cardio) 8 - bag work( it's good to understand how to really use your strenght, It also condition shin and hands depending of the bag, people say my hand and kicks feel like something that's not made of meat and bones, i think it's because i use makiwara and bag a lot but i also don't think It really help develop what you really need to face another person) 9 - shadow boxing (for me it's like the bag work but without the bag kek.) 10 - ropes ( i suck and run from It as much as i can, my coach hates me for It but i also never seen someone with more effective legs than me, so i don't feel i need).

[@colinb8332]

Not sure why padwork would be so low. It’s critical for developing fundamentals and feel. I don’t believe people should even be sparring until they get a decent amount of experience on the pads

[@CEOdosPutos]

@@colinb8332 i desagree, i think we should spar since the beggining, starting by doing It very light and then getting used to hard sparring with time, hard sparring happens only once a week. I guess i don't care that much for padwork because we have plenty of athletes around here so the head coach will be helping a lot of people for each event, It means i don't really have a dedicated pad holder, of course i do padwork everyday but mostly with people who can't help me develop my technique, padwork end up being a very good cardio, i can see If i'm doing anything wrong, the coachs will be around and say If i do but not everytime. I end up seeing light sparring as the equivalent of pad i guess, since i can see the same aspects, also use my cardio a lot and test different styles and technics that a padholder will mostly not ask for, that's why it's my pick.

[@averagebro413]

Nice video man, i really hate running but it seems really important, what can i do?

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

You can swim or find other cardio drills that are mean. The cross fit bikes (Rouge) are so mean and just as hard as a good run.

[@KelpWolf]

You could also cross train with another sport. Do you like basketball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, lacrosse, squash, tennis, or any other fast-twitch sports that need endurance and explosive speed? Whatever you do, it's good to mix up your pace between fast and recovery/slow. Personally, I feel that a lot of bike work slows me down and reduces my ability to be quick on my feet. Do something fun! Or if you're a masochist like me, just do a lot of HIIT workouts. . .

[@averagebro413]

@@KelpWolf I like high intensity shadow boxing, otherwise i suck at basketball, football and so on.

[@jonenglish6617]

That explains why Kru Alin likes pad work so much

[@eyesoreyt]

I think Lifting weights depend on weight classes, especially if your trying to bulk up or if your trying to add more power!

[@jamielondon6436]

Interesting. I would have bet that sparring would be #1.

[@micaiahflores1592]

What I do for number 9 is a burnout of 100 reps in 25 reps with 10lb dumbbells and 10-20 push-ups in between and wooo man that is one hell of a burn

[@Brolylovesme]

This video was definitely a good supplement for the question I asked you haha 😂

[@dimo6793]

Noti

[@Zetraxes]

have you ever tried deathmatch sparring with maximum protection for 8 rounds after warmup adn stretching?

[@haha-rf8mx]

Hi Gabriel, I understand that cardio is so important hence why running is so high on the list. But why don't you do bag work as solo cardio instead since you can work on your technique and power at the same time. Wouldn't it be more worthwhile?

[@seekingwisdomandmentors6864]

Can you do a Grappling/MMA version of this video?

[@Wavecheckfoo]

I just started Muay Thai but been lifting for the past year not throwing shade but I have a bit more muscle than you but definitely lacking in the abs department (not fully toned or too noticeable without getting close) but I’m just saying I’m glad I’m pay that and can focus on technique more

[@Anticipate]

Nick Diaz says the same about having good hands...if you can stop the kicks, you need good hands to win the fight in striking

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Good thought from Nick. Solid kick defense and good boxing can beat most people

[@TheJoshuamcgowan]

Rad!

[@breezylotus07]

What do you do to stay in the shape you do? How often are you lifting? I see many people with similar physiques who life all the time and am just curious on how you go about it.

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

2 times per week right now. But that is new over the last year. Before that maybe once a month.

[@Cam-jx4drgh]

I always thought bag work was what made the difference in punching power.

[@whoknows8223]

2:35 I get your point but like in your fight with van Roosmalen I really think it was just the sheer difference in power which lead to the loss (of course he cut weight and rehydrated way more than you but still). I do not see a single good reason for neglecting that aspect. Just like someone else with KO power should not neglect cardio, because he didn't "need it" yet.

[@kvarga9164]

Robin is a great fighter for sure. Most people do not realize after weigh ins - Robin posted he was 168 lbs that night and he 173 lbs. in the ring. Gabriel was 148 in the ring for the fight. There was a 25 lb weight difference in the fight and at the top pro level when things are pretty equal skill wise there is no way a fighter who is 25 lbs smaller will win. Frankly - for the health of fighters, weight cut rules should be much more stringent.

[@danilo6548]

Amazing video. Gabriel you are so good at explaining. Pure gold information in this video. Pad holding is so important and so underestimated. One of the first thing they should teach to newbies is how to hold pads. Also pads are for offense and defense, the pads holder has to throw back at you. It makes so much sense what you are saying: sparring for timing, sprint for cardio, pads for everything. Love it.

[@Matt_J106]

How to out fight in Kickboxing

[@champ1159]

Thats a great idea

[@Ninjacob00]

Spam sidekicks and teeps lol

[@urmomgayming1834]

Grigorian Vs superbon 2 is an excellent recent example of how to do so if you haven't seen it 👍

[@trimakin6148]

@@urmomgayming1834 That was complete domination.

[@moumous87]

bag work would have been #10 for me and skipping rope way more important... but maybe that's why I'm not a pro fighter XD

[@johnmcpherson3229]

Pad work... i am lucky i have an exvellent pad man

[@Brusttraining]

sprints are important, more than running. Bc in a fight you don’t went always the same pace like in running but it goes up and downs and mostly very intensive like in Sprints

[@CyclingMartialartswithMusic]

I wish gyms will follow the concepts of the video instead of a 30 minute of burpees, push ups, body squats and etc and 20 minutes of alternate pads and 10 mins of cooldown.

[@deemc7756]

🥊

[@MMAengineer]

a bunch of ufc fighters (leon edwards, max h) said as soon as mma guys are on danawhitecontender level they dont need to spar ever again.

[@sergiothespanishnightmare6727]

For me is a crap advice, I need sparring for improve my fight and beside, I don't feel very well if I don't do sparring, but you don't need to do hard sparring always, this type of sparring is bad for you if you do this kind of sparring always

[@brianbadonde8700]

the Thais training is mostly pad work and no one can argue against how effective it is, weightlifting and ''conditioning'' like flipping tyres and all that is a waste of time and recovery reserves, (interactive) pad work, running, sparring, bag work.

[@user-ll3xt3sm4x]

Helo my friend I have a problem with throwing flying knee they see me and block me can you show how to throwing sefely and heavy like a Kory Sandhagen

[@edgargael1926]

How often should someone do sprints per week at a soccer field like you said 10 times ?

[@ForeverYoungKickboxer]

1 per week for sprints is probably good

[@andrewwilliams2536]

When is your next Fight Gabriel?

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Nothing lined up yet. But you can expect to see me back this year.

[@konnor9577]

I agree in the list 100%. But I put body conditioning higher in the list. For me is 1. Cardio (HiiT, all out sprints, or zone 2 HR training), 2. sparing with 16 oz gloves thorax and all protective equipment for muay Thai (you can apply some drilling rounds where only one attacks and the other defends but you are trying 100%, 3. Pads 4. body conditioning, 5. Wall pad (instead of boxing bag) just to finish off with some hits you like to throw like you do with makiwara...etc. everything else is meaningless and I don't spend a single minute on it. 6. Strength and conditioning (full body mostly high reps in explosive tempo) but periodization is key in weights and callisthenics It took me a while to understand the importance of pads. It can be a good replacement for everything especially when the fight is near. It works your cardio, reaction time, reflexes, technique...all from my list 1-5, without getting injured and overtrained. Especially if you had shin splints from running or gotten hit on the head a lot in sparring.

[@comosediceesoo681]

Imagine getting in a bar fight with this dude not knowing. he'd beat you up and then apologized for beating you too hard like a good Canadian

[@cappadaan]

Running is a strange choice as it uses different part of muscles than in (kick)boxing