"Hands up" is bad advice now?

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[@chocomalk]

"As long as there is a reason" Legit.

[@HeathenRides]

Often the reason is because you get tired and get stiff shoulders etc

[@chocomalk]

@@HeathenRides True but sometimes there is a legit reason to have them down.

[@rickanapaz]

@@HeathenRidesthat’s not a reason That’s an excuse

[@HeathenRides]

@@rickanapaz it's a little bit of both because when you get stiff shoulders your punches lose a lot of speed

[@A_SEGA_Dremcast]

Just stopping by to admire how far you've come with your videos and brand over the years. You're so polished as an instructor! Keep up the grind!

[@fighttips]

Loved playing Powerstone and Spawn: in the Demon's Hand on you 👍

[@A_SEGA_Dremcast]

@@fighttips power stone 2 is truly goated

[@Samos900]

I was going to say something similar.. I remember when I watched his mouth piece video

[@kreganregan3878]

Word I met him in person. I love his vibe.

[@LeRiderOP]

True that..!! Keep growing

[@alcoyot]

The fact that they can expend much less energy must be in itself a big advantage

[@anthonygill3261]

Advantage is subjective. It is merely different in my opinion. There are risks posed that counteract the benefits. It’s all about how you use it and if you chose an advantage that pertains to your style

[@flyingknee8845]

@@anthonygill3261fully agree with you. Wish most people used this thought process.

[@jestfullgremblim8002]

​@@anthonygill3261true that

[@loverofhumanity]

@@anthonygill3261 tbh elusive fighters who are good with evading and slipping punches actually have an advantage with having their guard down. Think naseem hamid. Fighters that are slower but durable. ones that are good at catching punches with their arms and hands have a better advantage with a high guard. It actually also depends on your body type and style. Skinnier fighters with long arms tend to be very elusive, whereas more compact guys tend to be less so.

[@anthonygill3261]

@@loverofhumanity yeah I’m a skinnier fighter and I realized your fighting style is like math. It always existed, you just had to discover it. You really don’t pick your style, your style picks you

[@SeyidAr]

Sort of like in chess "Don't give up a piece unless you have a good reason to do so". Don't drop your hands, unless you know what you are doing.

[@JUSTREGULARSCREAMINGAAHH]

I love chess Les go

[@MutuAdrian335]

Such a great analogy.Chess is strategical and boxing is too.I love to see people know boxing isn't just punches.

[@Jo-dp5go]

This, fighting is nothing but a chess game

[@SoCtaker]

"If my hands are up I want my opponent to target my body. If my hands are down I want my opponent to aim for my head." - Bas Ruten

[@mikael3201]

- so if you have one arm up and the other one down, you want me to target your leg?

[@stockzy1299]

@@mikael3201😂😂😂😂

[@petifogger2340]

My coach always told me that I should develop sound fundamentals of guard before trying any different variations because working proper technique allows you to for instance fight with low hands and still keep some fundamentals like head movement. But if a fighter jumps straight into a low guard with shitty head movement and positioning, he’s just gunna get worked by a fighter with good fundamentals

[@fighttips]

Sounds like you've got a great coach

[@jorge86rodriguez]

nothing more to say this is the ideal

[@Jandro1083]

Exactly, can’t run right if you don’t lear how to walk first

[@Markus451]

Similarly, my Sifu said why try to use a leftie stance when your regular (I'm right handed) isn't that great yet.

[@vicentegeonix]

100%

[@ronandheather3079]

I’ve watching this guy for years. One of the best. Thanks Shane. I carry a mouth guard with me because of you.

[@mkingscott]

Gotta know the rules to break the rules 👍

[@Gojimaru]

Exactly. Teaching people with no fundamentals fancy fighting techniques is a bad advice.

[@farttruster8715]

People who say shane isn’t a good fighter or boxer are trippin. He got mad skills

[@selanimationartworks1557]

because he isn't, and that's ok, some amazing coaches were bad fighters, having mad skills is different from being a good fighter, Freddie Roach is a good hall of fame exmaple of that. Shane found his passion and he is good at this

[@connorperrett9559]

@@selanimationartworks1557Exactly. Many great coachers were only journeymen or amateur boxers. Teaching is its own skill, and some great boxers don't know how to teach what they are doing because it is so natural for them.

[@yagzyalcntas553]

i can not say anything about his coaching because i dont know much about that, but as an amateur boxer his level was quite low. And I am saying as amateur, as pro he wouldnt even be a warm up. And I have been following him since he had this other friend as a teen and making those "self defence videos in street fight", i dont remember how many years back was that... I wonder what happened to that guy actually.. :D

[@FOKMANE]

His teaching is wrong,yes his high guard makes sense but you gain some advantages and lose some,you can’t say low guard is trash and do what I do because that’s what’s right because I do it,thats what boxing is all about find your style and master it don’t let every wannabe fighter tell you what’s right and what’s wrong(not talking about obvious mistakes that need to be fixed)

[@MorAodhan]

Your delivery has never been better Shane, you're smashing it dude! 👏

[@justdoinmything]

As a general rule you should keep your hands up as a beginner. It's good advice and teaches you to be aware of you openings. As you advance you can be more advanced but basics are important!

[@tomshannon6695]

I see so many knockouts that would have been nullified by proper guard you can’t predict how or from where attacks will come

[@sideswipejinyoxP]

Yeap. It’s one of those “once you understand the rules you can break them.”

[@AoGxReDeMpTiOn]

Lmaooo been watching this dude n Chris fix for the last decade 😂🫶🏼

[@handle854]

I’d say for new people, keeping your guard high is good early advice. If you’re experienced, have some fights under your belt, then you can adjust your style and see how it works for you. There’s no one size fits all for fighting.

[@mike_l4real241]

Man, you are brilliant I've been watching you for few years now. The amount of wisdom you giving is priceless. It's good to see you evolving in the best coaching way. Keep it up bro! Greetings from Poland.

[@aaronwilson1467]

Dang bro I remember watching your videos back in like middle school, been a bit glad you’ve come as far as you have. Your hands are looking fast as well! Cheers buddy.

[@xaralabosful]

Same ❤

[@TrumpsaTerroristChangeMyMind]

Great advise!! I’ve always kept a high guard when closing distance but then when taking a second to pace myself I’ll have my hands down but like you said to bait punches for an easy counter

[@ericksalazar6436]

Started watching your videos many, many years ago, and I've gotten some great tips here! Thank you!

[@Scorpion-in8fi]

You’re the guy who got me to actually go and start training martial arts. Good to see you’re still making videos

[@angerfistzalig]

You have grown so so so much, it brings me so much joy to see your videos current days

[@yaseenriaz8388]

Well people will always have something negative to say

[@JamesReborn2023]

Wow man. Haven’t watched you in years. You’ve developed so much. Congrats on the brand rise and years of hard work you’ve put in to get to where you are now. Loving prayers and blessings in Jesus name 🙏💪☝️

[@sergiogrys4925]

Thank you for all the hard work you do on this channel. It's a joy to see you grow in every aspect and your advice always helps

[@GHOST-dl3ve]

It’s been long years brother I watched you from the start now I finally can say you became a good coach hope I train with you one day because I have to do everything by myself I have gym but they are shit so will see you one day when I will be fighting in big organisations just camp.

[@b1_ferg]

Dude, this video os smooth af. I happened across your channel today and am very impressed. That doesn't count for much because I know nothing about fighting itself, but what I can detect is a well-versed and high quality KZbinr.and Clear, concise, well spoken. 👌 Beautiful

[@Buddyguy1988]

Dude I been watching you for a decade your so amazing

[@Aimai.37]

It's amazing how far you've come here on YT and in life overall. I've always seen you as a great fighter and have learned a lot from you. You're a cool guy aha

[@boxingbull523]

I just started using the high guard because of you and it has helped me a lot.

[@O.G_Stokes]

Man I been watching your channel since I was freshman in high school started your video about defending yourself against bullies thanks you man you’ve help me come along way I’m now coming up on 2 years of real mma training at my local gym. Hopping to get in the cage one day 🙌🏽

[@thelastchimp8670]

shane you're one of the first people to get me into martial arts started 4 years ago and still going strong thank you

[@EL-13]

You’re really good and incredibly entertaining, especially for a martial arts video, as many as I’ve seen none of the people are this entertaining or charismatic, great videos , awesome moves

[@SoldierOfGodKJV]

Thank you for this. Too many people are set in their ways and resist change. Hands down is not always a bad thing. Time and place for everything.

[@n.c.g731]

I’m happy to see u grew from where u were when I first subbed. this is great!

[@SdotThompson]

Roy Jones Jr. exemplified just how effective and dynamic a fighter can be with his hands down, but also demonstrated at the end of his career why it's a double edged sword.

[@JadenClarkJC]

Bro, I've enjoyed every video of yours for 2 years

[@ElliotBrownJingles]

Also, that was a skillful display of hypophora/sermocinatio/prosopopoeia in the intro.

[@jc-kj8yc]

"Eyebrows" is a great reminder. Thx :)

[@ZENIGMATV]

My guard changes depending on the range I’m in but I train the habit of keeping my hands up even when I’m dead tired.

[@SS-lc1rr]

He is so freaking hot

[@ruankuck3332]

Real

[@strengthandfist1294]

Well said, I agree 100% you should fight in which form you are most comfortable with, just because you fight with your hands down does not automatically mean the fight is over.

[@jin6000]

Great advice man. Love this channel. :)

[@Semystic]

Great advice!

[@ryanmora3334]

Haha i appreciate you taking that one to the dome to serve as example.

[@fabianhernandez8123]

I just spared today & used some of ur tips from a Video I watched yesterday bro thanks it was helpful

[@fabianhernandez8123]

It was harder to hit me and I hit more !

[@CisotZilla]

I been a fan since you taught me to use a mouth guard in a street fight since I was in high school. This clip is awesome because with each doubt or naysayer it's predictable at this point and you executed this clip awesomely

[@SmoknStogez]

think it also may depend on your particular gameplan like me as shorter guy for my weight class i gotta get in on people so 90% of the time im marching in with a high guard

[@orgaofnoics2435]

The hands up to eyesbrows really helped me striking more easy with my right hand and keep compusure ,not gonna lie its a game changer. I am a tall boxer so keeping my right fist in eyebros level, I dont exctaly how, Really help me feel more sure about using it, even in combination without feeling open. So thanks really.

[@jefffrashuer4238]

Great vid. Challenging people's over-assertions

[@spongebob1473]

Those gloves are 🔥 I also like what you’re preaching 🙏🏿

[@grahamhill676]

Agreed. Everytime i adopt high guard in boxing everybody just uses the opportunity to keep me shelled up... Its funny how adopting a tight guard actually makes people more aggressive...like a challenge. Putting your guard up is like saying "hey i can't see very well, come hit me a bunch". Keeping your hands a little away from your face keeps them thinking. If your hands are stuck to your face, it gives them control.

[@JTCoinRings]

Keep up the good work!

[@jaysonroberts8967]

I remember the early days of fight tips, the growth here is incredible

[@ChiefTJBallout]

you re a very good coach shane nothing but respect, i remember watching you when you first started the channel i was only 13 or so and you would shoot in parks or parking lots or rooftops lol

[@HeatherHolt]

19:34 lmao he dropped the “in your moms basement” 😂😂 damn

[@mvib1604]

Unorthodox compared to conventional fight advice, and I'm all for it 💯👍

[@oldramon980]

Man why aren't you acting in films yet? you got such a great delivery and acting skills, top quality content

[@LeRiderOP]

Keep growing!! Keep up the great contents..!!

[@laStar972chuck]

Damn my man came a long way since that mouthpiece video !!

[@chriswinrow1483]

Brilliant video respect brother YNWA

[@SOLIDSNAKE.]

You're the man!

[@THECHRISAL3X]

All the people who criticize you can’t even fight like you. Lol you are the person who made me realize the whole “those who can’t do teach” thing actually means the student can become the teacher with experience. I am so inspired by your videos bro. Been training A LOT lately based on what you’ve been demonstrating.

[@Ridiculizer]

Got to know the rules in order to be able to break them correctly.

[@EdCu19]

Wasn’t feeling the first half until you said as long as it’s on purpose 👍

[@flekkjekka]

I respect this man

[@faleo1044]

Good advice brother

[@elihyland4781]

i love this dude

[@theblkwolverine1570]

Truth told here.

[@jayrobelo9877]

I love how boxing is definitely growing mechanically so many styles and none of them are wrong it’s about the timing and placement of the hands and feet

[@VarxenToll]

You look majestic.

[@Mmoll1990]

"How are you going to become the best fighter in the world?" . . . well I don't think it's by getting brain damage, Chief. xD

[@fighttips]

Smart thinking, o' wise one!

[@jackdb4264]

What he said stands very true, if the best athletes of all time didn’t take risks they’d still be average.

[@jc8153]

Sometimes, its not the form of a thing, but the nature of it

[@JITPZ]

This is great!

[@nicholasjonas2505]

Bros lawyer is punching air rn

[@HeatherHolt]

Might not be the best but he’s for sure better than 99% of all of us watching 😊

[@nonyabusiness6084]

Solid advice.

[@vitorbueno4301]

I agree. I feel like we could say "defense!" In a way like "Just don't forget about defense", like be prepared at any moment to do some defensive shee

[@WcDame]

I appreciate this, my coach and i argued about it. I brought a philly shell into muay thai because it my preference and he had a fit

[@WcDame]

“Philly shuffle” is crazy lol

[@HlebHD]

Our football coach was trying to teach us to play like Barcelona when we were young and always used to say if you don't try to be like them, you never will be

[@brians9182]

Keep your hands up!

[@Xal1991]

I like this coach

[@lameljamison8880]

I’ve noticed that the best way for slipping is when they have they’re guards down

[@tkyo2490]

My coach says, It's okay to have the front hand down, but always keep your rear hand up

[@milakovic2332]

Agreed 100%!! My style is naturally HIGHLY mobile. If im always shelling up worried about a solid defense, i cant really make my offense effective

[@ellamayo9045]

A good teacher tells you what to do, but a great teacher then demonstrates why to do it, and then lets you figure out for yourself if and when to make exceptions. Hard rules will only take you so far, but you won’t progress past that point if you fail to catch onto the fundamental concepts behind them.

[@spectre5900]

That was actually really good marketing

[@alexkehoepwj]

If you can honestly assess and test the pros and cons, every guard can be useful

[@jesustapped]

I've been watching Fight Tips so long, I've lost hair with Travis.

[@bboymunchkin]

Yes. SO LONG AS ITS INTENTIONAL Newbies dont know how to bait. So hands up until you know how to

[@kacklerot]

Exactly! If there was a perfect right way to fight then all the best who have fought would be fighting the same way. But they don't. The best has been many different fighters with many different variations to how they fought people. Use what works for you if it's working. Watch the best to get ideas and make them your own. Steal it. Use it. Rework it. Use it. Keep what works. Throw away what doesn't. Repeat.

[@lodielieb8482]

I agree (I have little experience in fighting)

[@asantanatepo01]

I like the philly shuffle

[@Givemegymtips]

He even found time to promote something.

[@cej3940]

Shane looking like he could be the star for a Young Samurai TV rendition lol Gonna be chasing a one eyed ninja all across Japan and whatnot

[@lapereyra16]

It is just a matter of every coach style I always teach kids how to protect them selves in boxing

[@imnotsanssmilerbackrooms2199]

I've got this technique which is similar to the "out of fatigue" thing you said. Instead of putting my hands down, i tighten my guard, resting my elbows in my body and go really close to my opponent and either take body shots by blocking them and attacking very little, or dodging or blocking head shots. the elbows resting in my body makes them take no stamina from the gard and be easier to defend body shots

[@Creasey_F]

Philly shuffle is a new one

[@JaySports-kx7yb]

Hands down, man down that's going to be the case in most fights very few people can actually fight with their hands down you got to have fast reflexes and counters.

[@gonzalorocha]

Need to see Shane in Tony's corner next fight

[@mwilson6534]

Failure to train is training to fail. If you want to use a skillset, train it and use it. Nothing wrong with that. Great video!