How To Form The BEST Defensive Skills

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

This is a brief overview of defense. Didn't include parrying, dealing with kicks/knees and other aspects of defense. If you want a full 30+ minute defense tutorial comment below...and give the video a like if you're feeling generous 🙏

[@TheJohnson861]

Get it sorted mate, need another strategy other than using my face to block

[@bodyboardingchronicles602]

Good looking out champion Thank you coach! 👊😎

[@jakemccauley3910]

We have a perfect example of what you are talking abt with the most recent UFC event Dominic Cruze vs Marlon Chito vera

[@matthiasguenther6576]

Why should I want a high value 30+ vid about one of the most relevant topics in martial arts for free? 😉

[@marcelopdh1233]

yes

[@thomasirwin4099]

Yes, please, on the defensive tutorial. Many instructors, particularly when they have large classes of varying skill, do not have time to spend demonstrating and implementing a comprehensive set of defensive techniques. With that in mind, it leaves open too many holes when sparring. A tutorial such as yours would be immensely helpful.

[@Election0747]

FAKER!

[@blakedove2263]

Doing a comprehensive tutorial on the Dutch Guard with all the small manipulations of the guard to protect against different shots would be really cool. As well as countering from the Dutch Guard.

[@lennysinclair]

I would love to see how he deals with the lowkick when in Dutch guard

[@blakedove2263]

@@lennysinclair You check, catch it or pull your leg back just like in Muay Thai

[@moustachio334]

My favorite knockouts come from someone taking shots from the Dutch but then he counters with a hook. It’s so textbook and looks badass.

[@blakedove2263]

@@moustachio334 It’s very high on the badass scale. A critical factor one must consider when choosing what counters they use is how badass they look when they land.

[@dayeene6160]

@@lennysinclairwho said you can’t check a kick? 🤔

[@rithi3193]

Would definitely love a full blown defensive guide. As an instructor it's always nice to see different perspectives on other techniques in the way they're taught and also if I'm missing out on anything as well

[@Killa_Kam_214]

Gabriel I would love a full blown defensive tutorial, you are my favorite martial arts channel because you break it down so well and we know you know what you are talking about

[@Goteiii]

Your channel has made me a better fighter. Seriously, between this and that I hadn't had any K1/boxing sparring in about a year or so, but lately I've gotten back to it and after I overcame the rusty period I noticed I'm a lot better smh. Thank you! PS of course would love a defence tutorial

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Amazing feedback. I love hearing that. I'll keep the videos coming. I want to do some really in long in depth tutorials for those subscribers who want to get really good and have the patience/attention to watch a 45-60 minute video.

[@VaibhavGajjala]

@@GabrielVargaOfficial that sounds amazing! We would all love that!

[@ShaunRockyXRayMMA]

I truly believe that applies to Me as Well. 🥊🥊🦆🥊🙏

[@Nico1997j]

I'm a beginner in muay thai and would love a long comprehensive defensive guide Been watching your channel a lot, great content Gabriel

[@joebagtas9617]

The best. Very specific and actionable advice. Love this channel

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Appreciated 🙏

[@joebagtas9617]

@@GabrielVargaOfficial Of course man. Simple and straight to the point advice. I also love the editing too!

[@lucast.6474]

I feel like the last one was the closest we will see you to shout "come at me bro". This video was awesome. I feel people always excuse not doing the rest, because they only want to do what they're comfortable at. Really you need the full package to be truly effective, and know when to use what.

[@Geoscan3DMedia]

Sure, i would opt for a complete defensive tutorial! Would be great

[@naldoroca2273]

Thank you for sharing this super valuable information Gabriel, as someone looking to improve his striking in all aspects I believe this is crucial. Please do a video about hope to block all the basic strikes like you said in by the end of this one. I bet it will help all of us who are not consider to be advanced yet.

[@whatnowsami9225]

Hello from Ethiopia Gabriel. I NEED that full length, full detail defense video. I spar at a relatively slow pace and my partners are always keeping me busy with non-stop assaults until I eventually crack because of faulty defense. I need to take my defense to the next level if I'm going to thrive with my slow countering style. That being said, this video in and of itself has given me a deeper understanding about what I should do. I'm going to implement this into my training regiment starting tomorrow. Thanks 🙏. Keep it coming...

[@nave94]

This has quickly become my favourite KZbin channel

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Amazing 🙏

[@nealewilliamson7966]

A defensive tutorial would be so beneficial. I have implemented a lot of your instructional videos into my personal training and a defensive tutorial would be so useful in my day to day training not only for myself but for my training partners at my local martial arts gym. Excellent channel

[@danielorozco2297]

A full tutorial would be AWESOME!! And about the shut down attacks, I couldn't agree more. I remember when training with Master Toddy in Thaialnd, he said that when you block an attack, it isn't just to block, it is to create another chance to attack.

[@collinporter357]

Literally begging for that defense tutorial its a video that could literally save lives!!!

[@EP10051]

So glad you’re emphasizing defense. Definitely interested in a 30 to 40 minute tutorial.

[@Bomboss]

As a beginner who is getting hit in the head all the time in sparring, I appreciate this. Finally I have a clear four part list of What exactly to focus on next. All four are my weakness and I guess ill start with making sure im utilising the blocks correctly to begin with.

[@tchaliz4925]

Yes definitly, a video on defense would be so great!

[@stemstudentph9246]

So it still comes down to the adage that offense is the best defense. That tutorials gonna be awesome. Please do make that vid.

[@swixdon]

Mr Varga, thank you so much for the knowledge you share on this channel. Your tips on defence helped me to suppress a chaotic situation (guy) with such elegance.

[@kingofgufi]

Yes please It Will be great to learn your teachibg about defensive skills!! All your lessons are a gigantic add on on the knowledge of the sport!!

[@TheWarRoom]

Usman just found out about the danger of head movement, without cover. Great video, Gabriel!

[@shootits48]

Thank you for the instruction! 🙏 🥋 I would love an in depth video on Defense! 😁

[@ogrbell8297]

Excellent video! Ive been combining peek a boo and the dutch style kickboxing for years; it’s the foundation of my striking. The dutch block pairs well with counter punching as you move inside and setting up the D’Amato shift. It’s also incredibly easy to frame and set up sweeps/takedowns from.

[@christian2967]

Hello Gabriel Yes please, a full video on defense Regards from Europe

[@nivekmendez6376]

Definitely a full defensive tutorial we want it. We demanded, we need it !!!!

[@0x_Vlad]

Thanks for the video Gabriel! I'm sure all of us would love to see a defense tutorial! Especially for beginners. Progression, drills, mind hacks, etc! If you'd be so kind to give us that I'm sure we'd all appreciate it

[@stumpe9426]

Defence Tutorial would be one of the best Videos ever!

[@nvanguy6868]

Awesome advice again. I like to move alot. I like alot of movement and always used it in karate but some muay thai coaches tell me not to move so much. Id prefer to move and dont consider it ‘running away’ as some people do. I find it annoying when people say that.

[@edwardbrown8040]

Would love to see a more in-depth video! Also, it’s really helpful when you show in slow motion so we can follow the body mechanics…Thank you for all your content!!

[@RickyBobby42069]

Yes please, a video dedicated to defense would be amazing.

[@gnusmas6089]

Amazing video, i liked. I think we need a 30+ minute counter-punching tutorial instead of defence tutorial. Or maybe we need both 😀

[@ndc-01]

Your words are an example of complete common sense in martial arts. That tutorial you mentioned would be great Gabriel.

[@jangrajewski1017]

Hey Gabriel, can you make a video on where to look at the opponent during the fight and how to improve your vision from behind the guard?

[@cyder534]

Gosh, yes please, Gabriel. My defense has been by far the slowest to improve!

[@rolandbellerud]

Yes please, everyone wants an in-depth defensive tutorial.

[@MatadorM9]

Please do a full tutorial! I’m also interested on how you defend from leg grabs.

[@zs4mu3l_44]

YES, we need a tutorial with all the defensive moves. Love the channel!

[@newsoftheday420]

yes please can have full defensive video. Its actually quite hard to find quality help with this.

[@VaibhavGajjala]

Thanks this was really helpful! I am going to use the Dutch guard + head movements more often in practice and sparring! My karate/kickboxing sensei also loved this and agrees! But how about the karate blocks? I would really appreciate more defense tips please!

[@jeffs3119]

Thanks, everything you say totally makes sense and are things I’ve learned through sparring. Pressure and countering is huge. I think it’s super important for people to understand that defense isn’t static. It should be fluid and you should mix it up otherwise you become predictable and easy to predict. Makes you more susceptible to feints. Something I learned from my coaches.

[@RageNg]

This is a good, straightforward & concise video.

[@deividoliveirafaria6541]

Awesome piece of information. One of the very best fighting channels.

[@vibinsimon]

A whole defensive tutorial would be awesome! I haven't learned how to counter in as much depth as I should. A demonstration of yours would be incredibly helpful!

[@andrewwilliams2536]

yes, would love a full tutorial , thanks Gabriel!!

[@samiramazanoglu7723]

I need that defensive tutorial man. I'm subscribed already, waiting for it.

[@aniloubro]

Yes please for full defense video. Also interested in what are your fav counters? (loving your videos they are super informative 👍)

[@adelsolomartial]

You talk knowledgefor free in 2022 waw Big respect to u champ oss

[@ElDrHouse2010]

Gem vid after gem vid. Well done, you give he smartest striking advice on KZbin in my opinion.

[@Brandon-S-Federico]

You are very wise and know a lot about the sport. Thank you for these videos you put out. These tips you share help me a lot in the gym. Thanks man!

[@obijaykenobi90]

1:21 "There should not be absolutes." - Gabriel Varga "Only a Sith deals in absolutes." - Obi-Wan Kenobi Gabriel Varga is the Obi-Wan of kickboxing confirmed

[@charlesgraham9954]

i agree, also it doesn't have to be in that order. block, head movement, footwork. sometimes your game plane could be to use footwork more as a defense or blocking a lot hoping he'll gas out. more head movement to stay in the pocket to land more counters, because the guy your fighting is slow.

[@aaronh.24]

A full guide would be amazing, please make it!

[@LADAIT]

Yes please, I would love a comprehensive defense tutorial, I find I am what you describe as stepping back too much and taking too much damage during sparring, which obviously is not good. I realize that defense is such an incredibly important, overlooked topic during muay thai/kickboxing gyms. They teach alot of Combos but not alot of defense footwork/countering/blocking techniques to actually protect yourself and break your opponents chain of attacks.

[@panchopirata5593]

A defense tutorial would be greatly appreciated... Thanks, Gabriel! 🙏🏻

[@threeayes1952]

Yes please, I have been looking for good defense tutorials for months but found nothing practical. Please make us a very detailed one.

[@anon2034]

The defensive tutorial would be a banger!

[@fabian13333]

Yes please I want a 40 minute defensive tutorial

[@neilbeech4093]

Please share more defense tutorials!

[@TheTonyCAcc]

Yessss need the full defensive tutorial Thanks champ 🏆🏆🏆

[@adrianm7882]

Yes! That would be an excellent video! I am big on defence and I would definitely like to see your tactics about it.

[@poweratlas5010]

You can also faint the guard so your opponent can jab you up catch or slip and return canelo does it all the time and I’ve started doing it in Muay Thai and it lands man especially against south paws where I usually have a high guard against them

[@daryldeborahelijoel.alvare2824]

Yes please defensive tutorial please, happy new year 2024

[@fiestastboost5788]

I agree 100%, not saying you cant win with one single style of course you can if ur excellent at it, but knowing many different styles of defence and attack with understanding made me personally a lot better, harder to hit, harder to predict, and a lot better countering attacks and predicting others. I learnt from 3x different gyms but also by watching title fights and picking up tactics, combos and different styles becoming a life student of thai boxing. I think every gym ive gone to has always been rigid in the style they teach and tell you not to do those other things. i think this is wrong. I get for some ppl and beginners its better to keep things simple, but for advanced ppl the more you learn the better you will become. It just takes a long time and a lot of hard work, practice and repition to incorporate it in

[@radekknop4532]

as always, love your content Gabe....

[@renwitchell6426]

Yes please to the defense video. I'm so glad you addressed the Andrew Tate bs, his personality aside, his ring time looks sparse, his fight strategy questionable. Keep up the great work, I enjoy your channel, tips and fights. Many thanks, from New Zealand. 🙏

[@wandnulfr3192]

Yess please to the defense tutorial it would be really great

[@therickoshae]

Yes i would sit and watch a defence video. For Sure...Fedor teaches dutch gaurd in an old training vid and trained in holland

[@Ash__Adler]

Feels like I'm just repeating what I said for your last 2 defense-related videos, but once again, full agreement. Layered defenses to protect yourself, counter to make them second-guess when they can attack. Defense tutorials would be welcome 🙂

[@Purpletreekickboxingclub]

Thanks for all the hard work you out into the channel Gabe!

[@4SEV7]

Yes please full defense video sensei

[@viktormilovanovic3332]

YES on the tutorial!!!! This is world class knowledge that you are sharing, thank you!

[@ndavid8244]

Perfect, thanks for putting up a video explaining proper guard

[@cherryb0ng]

I would absolutely love a tutorial on different kinds of ways to block and defend myself

[@vyderka]

an in depth guide on defensive skills combined with discussing difference between defense in 10oz+ gloves vs MMA gloves would be most valuable :)

[@fastwell4459]

The dutch guard invites your opponent to overcommit because you are unable to attack quickly. It seems that head movement is better because then you can get in the opponent space with their guard down. It is important to remember offensive and defensive advantages to each style. As a wise person once said, the best offense is the best defense.

[@paulpelle3046]

“Hey Andrew! This is what Top G defence looks like.” 🤣🙏

[@raygains2118]

Awesome, Thanks Gabriel I completely agree 🤙🏾💯

[@bardrasmussen9550]

I would certainly love a full length tutorial on all the defensive aspects

[@raphaelrousso7124]

Franchement intéressant et enrichissant pour la pratique

[@JeseSavignon]

Yesss!!!! Do the tutorial please!!!!!

[@kevingrisba3327]

Thanks Gabriel for all the great info. A defensive tutorial would be awesome.

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Noted!

[@pemajungne45]

Sure,want to know more about proper defense techniques sir🙏❤️

[@derekmellino8316]

Please! A long defensive tutorial would be gold

[@NIRANJAYpo]

we need a full defensive video please gabriel.

[@JehuMartin]

Thank you for the content on defense! This is so helpful.

[@markmessi9020]

Liked and upvoted! Please show us the defensive tutorial we all need Mr. Varga. Osu!

[@jaysonmardell8695]

Did you do all full defence vidoe im 3 months back into muay thai and have been struggling to piece all my defence together now I have a plan thank

[@kameronclark515]

A comprehensive tutorial for defense would be amazing!

[@milkweedreflections]

Would LOVE to see your take on "52 blocks". Yoel Romero would use a similar blocking style, and had just insane defense. He would literally just stand there flat footed blocking everything with his very unorthodox blocking style.

[@Ensiferum888]

Usman perfectly demonstrated point #2 last week!

[@Election0747]

The time and effort you spend in sharing your knowledge is incredible. Easily one of my favourite kickboxing channels

[@spivadee8267]

Liked! Yes an in-depth defensive video would be much appreciated. What are your favourite & preferred defensive techniques which have worked best for you throughout your career. Thanks again for all this great content from your wealth of knowledge & experience that you keep banging out so regularly.🙏🏼👍🏼

[@genarohernandezjr.6589]

Thank you Gabriel. This has been a very helpful video to get me on a path to strengthening my defensive striking skills. I like how you pointed out that this video is about combining different defensive approaches. I'm thinking some of these ideas might even be extended to grappling such as Jiu Jitsu. I could see approach four being applicable to grappling. Thank you again.

[@madraxz8284]

I would love the 30m turorial!

[@DikiBolz]

Why would anybody want a tutorial from multiple world champion regarding one of the most neglected skills in martial arts? I do not think it is a question of wanting, but how long should that gem of a video last :)

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Haha. Thanks for the positive feedback. I'll plan on getting a full tutorial made as soon as my new mic arrives.

[@DikiBolz]

Thank YOU for the time and knowledge that you are investing in us!

[@Militaryin1min]

thank you gabriel

[@jordanbowey4175]

Would love a full defence guide

[@ГригорийГликштейн]

Tip about Dutch guard is quite good. But I have question, can I use it if I'm tall and lean 6.0 ~130lb

[@gabrieldanilov8711]

Every one can use this , i train boxing for 6 years so trust me

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Yes sir. I was just watching Badr execute it nicely yesterday. 6.6 and he used to be be very thin.