How to Hit a Heavy Bag for Beginners - Part 1

[@ryankwak1811]

I kind of agree on everything until the wraps and gloves part. "Remember. Safety number one priority"-crazy russian hacker

[@AndoMierzwa]

I totally understand. I'm not against wraps and gloves, just aware of the pros and cons. I usually wear a thin weight lifting or cross training glove to avoid scrapes and germs. I also personally like feeling the bag. But to each his/her own!

[@NeutroniummAlchemist]

My opinion is that it is far too easy to throw bad punches with no gloves and not notice it. When you hit the bag wrong with no gloves, you definitely notice right away and can fix it before the next punch and hopefully before you hurt something . And you shouldn't be trying to kill the bag until you are hitting the bag perfectly with consistency . Way too many people I know with wrist injuries from trying to kill the bag with bad form. Not using gloves allows you to build up strength and form naturally. And from a self defense perspective, it's a good idea to get a feel for exactly how hard you can hit things without gloves on and to build that toughness up.

[@AndoMierzwa]

That is exactly how I feel! Thank you for the comment!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Hi Candace! Yes, go for it! :) Picking a bag is a personal choice. Depends on your size, where you'll be hanging it, whether you want to kick it, etc. My advice would be to go to a sporting goods store, or a boxing gym, and actually FEEL a few bags. Different bags offer different challenges, but don't stress about it... just find one that makes you happy. You can always add a bag or switch later. Getting started is what's important! The only other tip would be to avoid bags with canvas or rough surfaces so you don't scrape up your knuckles. You don't want to miss training time waiting for bloody knuckles to heal! Let me know how it goes! Happy punching!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Hi again, Candace! GOOD FOR YOU! So many people TALK while you went out and took action. You're a winner! I would definitely let your body heal up... no point making things worse. Oh... I also got your email, so I'll pick up the conversation over there. Keep punching! :)

[@generalinzane6195]

I love this, no small talk video starts and he is immediately giving the first tip

[@AndoMierzwa]

To be honest, I had a two minute intro… I just cut it out! Thanks for the feedback!

[@JPatelLive]

@@AndoMierzwa would you upload the out takes sir? 😊

[@AndoMierzwa]

@@JPatelLive Nope! 😁

[@JPatelLive]

@@AndoMierzwa Obvs not, u cheeky bint! 😏It's been 6/7 years now! DUhh!😂🤦🏽‍♂️

[@AndoMierzwa]

@@nathanthegreat28 Good job! Thanks for letting me know.

[@walidkarim5966]

"Hands down, you're a clown " I love that !!

[@AndoMierzwa]

😁👍🏼

[@AndoMierzwa]

@benadryl cabbagepatch When you're a world class athlete who wants to play around purposefully, go for it! Everybody else-- be careful. :)

[@ntime9785]

i disagree heavy. if that's your style, that's your style. your average person SHOULDNT be fighting with hands down, yes, but i know plenty people who fight BETTER with their hands down sooooo..idk. you cant generalise something like this

[@slavicapybara_7892]

@@ntime9785 yeah like if you have good head movement and footwork than yeah you can box with your hand down, ali used to have his hands down all the time mayweather fight with a philly shell guard, and high guard can realy tire your shoulders so it depends for a person 😀🥊

[@AndoMierzwa]

@@ntime9785 The video is for beginners. Do what you like!

[@mrtiddles4408]

This guy looks like Steve Carell and Ben Stiller had a baby and I love it

[@AndoMierzwa]

HA! 😄

[@haydencook682]

100%

[@Ysshyam-m4m]

More like Michael Scott and Jan from "The Office" had a baby!

[@Kinobambino]

Haaaaa

[@davidmackintosh4330]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂awsome

[@matthew4557]

Just bought a heavy bag. Absolute beginner. Your tips have helped me a lot. Thanks for the video. I decided to use gloves, just to help protect my hands from a stupid beginner trying to punch too hard, from being inexperienced.

[@AndoMierzwa]

I think you made a great investment, Matthew! Happy hitting! 👊🏼

[@Jonnygurudesigns]

Yes, me too.. I just started.. This video was just what I needed to hear at the right time.. I found myself just jumping around like a fool very quickly.. Good to have some quick basic explanation. It made sence real fast. Doesn't mean I'm doing it, but at least now I know what I'm trying to do a little bit vs no idea what I'm doing with my feet.

[@antonengman2744]

I didn't know Ben Stiller had a black belt

[@AndoMierzwa]

Ha!

[@gymbro894]

Good one 😊

[@jessecook5333]

IKR

[@Sheesh2376]

Incognitive Distortion trippin.

[@septre6567]

Anton Engman lool

[@Jonnygurudesigns]

Confidence.. That's what you give me.. Training alone.. Self help is what your teaching.. Confidence in the work put in.. Confident in the work put in.. Moving forward as always.. Great video of basics.. Not having a trainer, I need these basics reaffirmed. Thank you for sharing! Wish I could train at you studios..

[@AndoMierzwa]

Confidence in your work! Great comment, Jon! 👍🏼

[@alejandrohernandez3767]

When your job as a museum guard doesn't work out

[@lydia1630]

-Its Kirbo- 😂😂😂😂😂

[@imnotpoorimbroke9560]

-Its Kirbo- Lol ok

[@talmere6517]

This is a funny comment

[@rickybb8148]

I just pissed my pantslaughing. Did not see it until I read your comment 😀😀😀😀

[@bgliveshow]

Alejandro Hernandez 😂😂😂😂😂

[@MongolTier7]

I'm giving you a thumbs up just for the hippo impression

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Mongolsky Mongol Ha! Appreciate it!

[@eshwargetenv1]

Lol.. Good one..

[@brianhawthorne8480]

Tip #1 starts .005 seconds in. This is a winner of tutorial videos. No bs.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thanks for that, Brian!

[@RobertWarrenGilmore]

Geez. I wasn't even thinking of whether someone would judge my work-out, but now I'm going to be self-conscious, wondering if someone at the gym thinks that I'm a hippo.

[@AndoMierzwa]

I'm sure you're fine, Robert. Just do your thing!

[@patrick84m]

His tips are really helpful, but the narrative is just so bad! He needs to lose the jokes

[@kulsanders]

look if you are not a professional fighter, you are in the gym to get a workout, just do your thing dint let anyone get in your head. when you see gains you will be glad you hit that bag the only way you could. you wont hurt yourself because you hit the bag wrong. this doesn't apply to weights.

[@kbanghart]

I've been taking karate for 2 years, I'm 46, have a desk job and out of shape. I'm definitely a hippo! But I do it to exercise so I know at least it's helping me in that regard. I really need to do better at jogging so my next goal is to work on that more.

[@nathanbruce1992]

Robert Warren Gilmore: literally had the same thought

[@sarahstrebe3864]

Man! I love this guy 😂 He’s just roasting people!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Really just roasting myself... I've been that guy! :)

[@liamsykes5042]

I saw only 1 reply on this so im being nice and giving you a reply

[@Jackieeeisvibing]

I can't he so charismatic this is so entertaining and informational

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@varp.]

This is such a good video! Clear instructions, examples, and an bit of humor! :) Thank you for this.

[@AndoMierzwa]

I appreciate the comment. Thank you! Happy punching!

[@heatherself7472]

I just bought a heavy bag for my apartment and I was happy to find your videos as they're exactly what I wanted to know as a beginner--especially stance and footwork. The bag will hanging in a doorway (I'll have to hoist it up and down between uses), but I think I can come up with some creative ways to move about. Also, the point about not using gloves or wraps, at least in the beginning, so you know what a correct punch feels was great. And thankfully, if I do look like a flaming hippo, nobody will know....

[@AndoMierzwa]

Hi Heather! Sorry I didn't see this comment before! I'm so glad you're getting value out of your bag. Happy hitting to you! :-)

[@Nickelplate1]

If you've got the space for it, they have some smaller bag hangers available that let you move around the bag more than a doorway does. You can still take the bag down and collapse the stand to save space in a smaller home.

[@johnnyghabach7595]

As some one who just wants to go into the gym and ease into hitting the bag without gloves, without having to try so hard to impress others, and with technique of which I had no idea, you have sure made me feel way more comfortable, confident, and knowledgeable in just being calm and patient about it. I always thought I had to go real hard and fast. Hopefully in a few months time I can increase in footwork and combos, which I am poorly lacking. Thanks heaps Ando.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Yes, Johnny! Approaching the bag with respect will earn you respect. At least mine! Work on the skills, not just the kills! Happy hitting! :)

[@AndoMierzwa]

Hitting a heavy bag is not only great exercise, it teaches many important lessons. Here are 3 tips on how to hit a heavy bag that will immediately turn you from chump to champ. :) If the video won't play, drop by my website for a written summary: www.senseiando.com/how-to-hit-a-heavy-bag/ #karate #mma #boxing #selfdefense #martialarts

[@JoelleWhiteKarateMama]

Great tips and timely - I had been contemplating putting fist pads on for working with my bag in the garage. Now I know better!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thanks, Jo! It really depends on your goal. My goal is to be skilled at bare-handed self-defense. But if you're just into working out or into sport fighting, then gloves make more sense... but I'd still hold back on only throwing death blows! :)

[@JoelleWhiteKarateMama]

:-) Thanks - I'll try the gloves, but I'll keep in mind your warning not to develop bad habits.

[@MasterBrianJohns]

Well done!

[@shawnhoward]

Yes, well done indeed. You're an awesome public speaker. I rarely touch that big hard mean looking heavy bag tho... I'm more fond of the double-end bag. I should revisit the heavy bag. It's been a long time and my hands and wrists are prob delicate little flowers by now. I'm on it!

[@theycallmedday1645]

I just started using my heavy bag 2 weeks ago beginner and even I know how to punch it correctly... 🤔 definitely subbed 👌

[@AndoMierzwa]

Awesome. Happy punching to you! 👊🏼

[@TheAgonistfan]

Hey, I just picked up my first heavy bag mainly for fitness/stress relief. Great work on the video love the work man and thank you.

[@AndoMierzwa]

***** Thanks! Happy to hear it! You've made a great investment!

[@ricodelgado7198]

one of the best tutorials I've seen so far. I like to always resort back to the basics when I'm training. alot of fighters forget this small details and try to develop their own doesn't always work out in their favor. stick to the basics you can't go wrong great video keep up the awesome work thumbs up in subscribing

[@AndoMierzwa]

Awesome, Rico... thanks for the comment. I totally agree... stick to the basics. Not because they're "easy", but because they're the most important!

[@pasquinilli]

Fantastic video! I've seen this a bunch and can't get enough of it. Your teaching is very clear and powerful!

[@AndoMierzwa]

A great honor coming from you, sir! Thank you!🙏🏻

[@pish17yan]

Because of your video i am a professional boxer now

[@AndoMierzwa]

Awesome. I only ask for 10%. :)

[@Thomas-jg7lj]

@@AndoMierzwa lol

[@hiimpurple]

Ando Mierzwa lmao

[@shaikhspairhokaedo1465]

hmm .really

[@petergriffin6223]

You might mean amateur

[@migatron1]

Wit is an underrated art form !

[@AndoMierzwa]

Wit can help get you out of trouble... or get you into trouble! Use it wisely! 😁

[@marcoglara2012]

These were good tips. I’ve been fighting on the Amateur circuit with a ton of success. People with a little knowledge are quick to judge KZbin advise (as if they are experts themselves) but the truth is, most of us need fundamentals. My wrestling has been carrying me in all my fights but these fundamental tips are hard lessons learned for those of us without a boxing background. Thank you.

[@AndoMierzwa]

I appreciate the support, sir. Thank you! 🙏🏻 Hope your success continues!

[@user-sp2gf2dq5q]

"He was punching like an unattended firehose but atleast his defence was tight" lmaoo

[@AndoMierzwa]

HA! 😄

[@breauxthomps348]

You should probably tell the proper way to throw a punch (at least a jab) to prevent boxer's break if you're advising against gloves and wraps and because this movie is titled "how to hit" a heavy bag and not titled "how to not look like a tool when near" a heavy bag "whilst not throwing any punches"

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Breaux Thomps Good feedback. Sorry if you feel mislead. I couldn't cover everything and thought these were important tips. Peace!

[@breauxthomps348]

+Ando Mierzwa maybe next time, funny vid tho sensei

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Breaux Thomps Appreciate that, sir!

[@jamiekleweno3901]

Ando Mierzwa 7

[@jajayaboy]

Breaux Thomps agreed!

[@PanArt_]

That hippo impression was what made me stay. The amazing expert delivery of this tutorial earned you a sub. Great job sir

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you very much for the support! 🙏🏻

[@fisioxande]

I loved these tips! Many thanks for sharing this video, Sensei Ando. Apart from keeping my hands up I think I wasn't paying attention to the other tips that you mentioned. They are all simple (I mean, they're not fancy or overcomplicated), but they make sense and seem to be effective for working with the heavybag. Many thanks! 👍👏🤝🙏🥊🥋🙂

[@AndoMierzwa]

Awesome! Thank you for letting me know, sir! Happy hitting!

[@claudiorojas4306]

Ben stiller? Is that you?

[@rtd6840]

I’m dead rn lmao

[@EyeAmBatman]

blue steel

[@Mitzi104]

He’s way better looking than Ben.

[@_giacamo]

Hey I like this guy a lot! This is what society needs, This guy should be in an university teaching students self defense classes - ect. Way better than the classes I took.

[@AndoMierzwa]

I agree that martial arts should be in every school! Thanks for the support!😁

[@justarandomnobody4152]

“Don’t eat my pie”. _Never eat a mans pie_

[@AndoMierzwa]

Right! 👊🏼

[@justarandomnobody4152]

@Ando Mierzwa 😂😂

[@joshuanbray]

This is honestly such good advice

[@CageCombatandFitness]

These are awesome tips! With bag work the people I train I tell them to start with tapping the bag. I let them know that sometimes if you punch the back too hard your wrist could move your fist up or down creates a little trauma and some people never wanted to hit the bag again

[@AndoMierzwa]

Good advice. Thank you for the comment!

[@Brilliance792]

What do you do if you opponent has arms?

[@randygross1050]

yell out That's my purse i dunno you!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Awesome!

[@jessemontes7509]

great value bleach than you hit them in the groin

[@starlaw3320]

Yes, Bobby Hill!! Haha.

[@dookiebookie2078]

LMFAOOOOOOOOOOO

[@mikiaization]

dangit bobby, you made me laugh at a 3 year old comment.

[@Dhi-fe5eu]

At 53 and just bought my first bag for conditioning. I loved your video and will subscribe. You didn’t have to act like a lot of the tough guys.

[@AndoMierzwa]

If I tried to act tough, even I wouldn’t believe it! 😁 Happy training!👍🏼

[@be18i]

Thanks for the tips! Time to go test out a 10 min workout at my gym.

[@AndoMierzwa]

+be18i That's the spirit! Happy training!

[@adventurgrl]

Thank you Sensei Ando! Great video!! I just signed up for my first boxing classes next month and enjoyed your video:) I'm feeling that that this just might be my hidden talent!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Hi Bonnie! I think you're making a smart choice. Boxing is great exercise... and even better therapy! :) Happy punching!

[@Flexmobstrength]

Thanks for information but when we should do it, before workout or after?

[@AndoMierzwa]

These are tips for during your workout.

[@Flexmobstrength]

@@AndoMierzwa I doing gym also but I'm confused gym workout first or bag walkout first which one is better to do first?

[@AndoMierzwa]

@@Flexmobstrength Do what's more important to you first.

[@masterbrainthevollmilch7091]

Oh noooo! Did you cut out the hippo part? I liked it. XD Super useful advice still. Keep up the good work!

[@AndoMierzwa]

HA! 😄 Yeah, I cut it… didn’t want people to think I was making fun of them. Thanks for remembering! 😁

[@MySexyParrots]

@@AndoMierzwa what are "flaming hippos"?

[@AndoMierzwa]

@@MySexyParrots People who yell and scream to call attention to themselves while working out. I cut a joke from the beginning. :)

[@MySexyParrots]

@@AndoMierzwa Oh! Planet Fitness refers to them as "Lunkheads" :-)

[@AndoMierzwa]

@@MySexyParrots HA!

[@Anonymous74153]

Hey Anderson Cooper thank you for the tips.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Ha! Okay, I can see that.

[@romeroadrian7312]

Dave LOL

[@e.r.6839]

My first 20-30 minutes are footwork and moving around the heavy bag. Your advice really helps me stay in form when I start punching. Best is moving towards and away from the heavy bag as it swings back and forth. And ALWAYS keep my hands up.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Excellent! 👍🏼

[@momcilojabucilo9320]

Did you stand with Iraq when it was invaded by USA too?

[@rolamatarsa]

he is literally amazing and funny thanks i needed that

[@AndoMierzwa]

You're very welcome! Thank you!

[@Lifevlogs-x8y]

the movements is the key like you said

[@AndoMierzwa]

Agreed! :)

[@Joe_Parmesan]

This is great! I had bought a heavy bag, and overlooked the part about working into and out of distance for punches, with hands up. Thanks

[@AndoMierzwa]

I think that makes a big difference. Have fun!

[@LoveSuff2]

best beginners video to watch, as he says "chump to champ," in 7 minutes!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thanks! I appreciate that!

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Sophia Zhang I sent you a private message. Let me know if you don't get it!

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[@igotabsyouprobablydont6085]

+bhanu prakash g s s OMG PLEASE TELL ME !!!!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Nobody bashed piano lessons! I took piano for years. I just wish I took martial arts at the same time. Play on, sir!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Yes, sir! Thank you!

[@tobiaslauritzen4479]

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[@dsimon33871]

I really like your approach. Then again, I am a martial artist and have always used the bag in an alternative fashion. You seem to be using the bag to teach one how to fight... I like it! I bet you get a lot of flack for your statement about protection... I believe you are absolutely right...and here is proof. As a bouncer many years I have seen many boxers break their hands in conflicts. Even Mike Tyson hurt his hand on Mitch Green's head during their street fight! It is good to know how to protect your hands and to stress accuracy. Hit someone on the forehead and you will see what I mean lol. Your approach will bare fruit in the long run because building good habits slowly, including learning how the body can support a punch at its weakest link (the hand), keeping hands up, and moving, are all fighting skills where unlearning bad habits will take a lot longer than doing things correctly from the get go.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Yes, I do believe in building good habits slowly. Thank you for the comment! Happy training!👍🏼

[@jonathancooney8855]

2:38 your wrong, ronda rousely did it in ufc207, she got whaled by the nunes.

[@AndoMierzwa]

True. Once someone is stunned, things get easier.

[@soap5116]

Boxing is a way for me to release pent up stress. Sometimes I lose my balance a tad before landing a hook or uppercut. It's odd. Any tips?

[@NN-lu2zb]

+Sophia Zhang balance drills

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Sophia Zhang Another thought-- make sure you use your footwork and body to power the hook and uppercut instead of just swinging your arm. If you wind up, you'll throw yourself off balance.

[@RicoVanDeta]

Hey thanks for the advice! I'm new and don't want to break my wrists or look incompetent. Your video gave me a good place to start!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Excellent! Definitely start off focusing on proper technique. Take care of those hands!

[@laura_000]

Hahaha this is awesome! I just got one at my gym so this is perfect :)

[@AndoMierzwa]

Awesome! Take it slow and steady... the bag will be a good friend! :)

[@erwinrommel1972]

0:25 thats me when i get bored

[@AndoMierzwa]

😁

[@haloace2531]

Super helpful. I just got a punching bag today and hurt my knuckle now I know how to avoid those mistakes and build my skill. Much thanks!

[@AndoMierzwa]

I wish you years of happy hitting!

[@neonmaniac7865]

You are giving me some stepdad vibes😂

[@AndoMierzwa]

Ha! Hopefully not the drinking kind.

[@Utubefohevah]

I will NEVAH stop screaming!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Ha! So be it. Let it out! :-)

[@Utubefohevah]

Thanks! I should mention I do bag work in a basement alone.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Just like Batman. :)

[@babyj7134]

sagitario brawler wtf are you talking about🤣

[@gabrieljosue2451]

I cant like this video enough. No bullshit no fancy introduction. Direct to the point. Huge thanks for the advice. New subscriber 👍🏼

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thanks very much, Gabriel! Happy punching!

[@TheStrongVirus]

I think this made me more comfortable with what I do. I don't tend to hit it hard till I practicing sequences or rhythm punching or kicking. I normally tend to get right up and tap, weave, position then do all of them together in one while working round the bag. I have really bad vision so the techniques I use for punches and moving and weaving look weird as I need what's like an antenna (my left arm) which is constantly parrying or defending near it rather than punches. Imma skip the details and get to my point one time at the gym (I rarely go I prefer sports as exercise tbh) I was with friends practising these sorts of techniques very up close very touch reliant. This big guy comes over and says I'm going it wrong and starts showing me how to punch a swinging punchbag. Like a boxer. He then tells me to try from a distance both arms up and swings the bag. Couldn't see the bag. I Looked like an idiot. Know any better ways that I can train without looking different or strange. :(

[@AndoMierzwa]

TheStrongVirus Glad you liked the video! It sounds like the big guy was just trying to help... but if that happens again, tell the guy to try hitting the bag with his eyes closed. Maybe then he'll understand what you're dealing with! :) As for being touch reliant, there's nothing wrong with using your left hand as a measuring stick. That's part of what a jab is for! Side note: I read somewhere that Bruce Lee had impaired vision, which is why Wing Chun was a suitable art for him. Wing Chun is typically taught as a close-range art and is known for being touch reliant to bridge the gap. Might be worth looking into. Bottom line, there's nothing wrong with being different or strange. I do weird drills all the time. Just remember this-- there's a difference between looking weird when you have NO IDEA what you're doing and looking weird when you know EXACTLY what you're doing. Just make sure what you're doing makes sense and matches your goals. Then keep training!

[@Kamesuko]

Thanks, Steve Carell Your video helped me a lot

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Ozzpley Osbourne Ha! I'll take that as a compliment.

[@Tht1kidYouKnw]

GREAT VIDEO!!! JUST WHAT I NEEDED!!! i start my first day ever today at the gym. saw a punching bag there and wanted to try it. good thing i watched this video first! THANK YOU!!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Awesome! Happy hitting to you!

[@coreyrobinson4210]

This is so useful i really like watching this video

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thanks for saying so, Corey!

[@cindyadame-rivera4858]

the beginning 😂😂😂😂 cracked me up made my day thank you

[@AndoMierzwa]

That makes me very happy. Thank you , Cindy! :)

[@djmarzell4569]

Thanks brother best way of explaining something with positivity CONFIDENCE IS KEY THATS MY WAY OF THINKING THANKYOU AGAIN

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for the comment! And good vibes!

[@kidzhorror1783]

1:17 Saitama: hold my beer

[@ShivamTiwari-kb3pd]

great man.. beginning is really funny.. best vedio on utube for beginners.

[@AndoMierzwa]

I really appreciate that. Thank you!

[@ARCENAULT]

When I first got into MA..we didn't wear gloves for our bag work...this caused the knuckles to callous over time...to the point of almost being desensitized...I see your point about not wearing gloves for beginners who want to practice boxing workouts...but for martial arts .I agree..you should let your hands develope by themselves..almost like going barefoot to make feet hard.

[@AndoMierzwa]

That makes sense to me! Thanks for the comment.

[@ronin99999]

thank you also for great tips

[@AndoMierzwa]

+ronin99999 Thanks! You're welcome!

[@sonicdoesfrontflips]

"Sup mr punching bag? You talking smack on my mama, huh?"

[@AndoMierzwa]

HA! 😄

[@rollinwithraz1454]

One thing that I have noticed over the years is that everybody has a different way of working a bag no matter how long they have done it. A lot of your advice was very sound. Most of the people leaving comments on your videos don't know a damn thing about fighting (let alone sports), that is why they are trolling you on here. You handle the criticism very well. Don't get discouraged, your videos are good :)

[@AndoMierzwa]

That really means a lot to me. Thank you! You're 100% right... different people have different goals on the bag. Not everyone wants to be a boxer. So, even if someone wants to scream and go nuts, go for it. It just gives me a headache! Thanks again for the comment!

[@TheMemitt]

haha I'm famous for my coaching onomatopoeias! "Bah, Bah, Bang, Bang, Bang!" ;-)))

[@AndoMierzwa]

Nice! I'm totally guilty of making sound effects, too… :-)

[@harness491]

Just need strong wrists work your arms out and you won't even need to use gloves... Michael Jai White explained something like this in a movie... In Never back down: no surrender I guess Edit: Sorry just saying this because the title says: HOW TO HIT A HEAVYBAG😂 Edit 2: Anyways good video man keep it up🖒

[@AndoMierzwa]

Building up wrist strength and bone strength is a slow and steady process. But I think it’s worth it! Thank you for the comment!

[@kbanghart]

Agreed, I've been taking karate for 2 years and all the time we've been doing bag work, never need gloves. But we're talking about getting some. But I don't know, it's good to have knuckles that are toughened up.

[@KoushikKarmakar2904]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I have a request for you regarding footwork. If you could please share your knowledge about, how to move feet across the mat during fight. Basically How to improve footwork.

[@AndoMierzwa]

That's the next video! Lesson #4 in my self-defense series. Thanks for the request!

[@megas5343]

ill imagine zombies thanks man

[@noahalexander2019]

I think joe weller followed this tutorial but played defence he whole match against KSI😂😂😂

[@allenjohnson324]

Personally I have learned more from watching one of your videos than I haveFrom watching many other martial artist & their lack of explanations.Hell with the haters- you are an excellent instructor, I'm learning from youAll the way in NYCThank You SirAl J

[@AndoMierzwa]

Ha! I don't mind the haters... we're all on our own journeys. :) Thank you from LA for your support, sir!

[@cristina5473]

I wanna kill that bag!

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Cristina C Ha! Just don't get caught, Cristina! :)

[@tempered9444]

BLACK Devel stop hitting on people off of KZbin fucking lame ass

[@damone70]

Dumb amateur.

[@kaziklubey966]

I stabbed mine with a knife and now it has a hole in it. i think it's dead

[@mtvtourism9136]

Brother I have no gloves any problems???.... I want to price....???any problems?????

[@mtvtourism9136]

Reply me

[@AndoMierzwa]

I can’t help you get gloves. Sorry!

[@nathanchocomint]

Real men don't use gloves, they use their bare hands

[@frankthetank1369]

@@nathanchocomint most fights are without gloves unless its 20 degrees below zero.

[@AndoMierzwa]

@@nathanchocomint Right! :D

[@nabeelbela9185]

Very mature and sensible tip.Especially about not developing bad habits of hitting stupid punches while keeping straps on,instead one must use his sole knuckles for practice and built strength on it rather then making strength while protecting your hands. :) great video and wise and simple tip.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Some folks just like whomping on the bag, which is fine. But like you, I like feeling the bag and being honest about my fist. If it's a public bag, then the lighter the glove, the better. Thanks for the comment!

[@sukmaidack]

I wan't to see you spar against someone.

[@ThunderRod]

Am I the only one who thinks this guy looks exactly like Ben Stiller?

[@AndoMierzwa]

You are not the only one, Grant. Apparently, I was the only one who didn't notice!

[@ThunderRod]

***** Ha, lol.

[@gabriel321654987af]

Now that you said it he really does lol

[@esssee5121]

A bit of Grecean2000 and it's his doppelganger!

[@flyeagles5211]

Just bought a punching bag, absolute beginner. I can already tell this is gonna help! Thanks !

[@Yuriy_Khramov]

where is a feet position???

[@AndoMierzwa]

One in front, one behind... one to left, one to right. I'll have to make another video! Sorry!

[@reyaan08]

Try direction for footwork back and forth like North-South and vice-versa; East-West and vice-versa; North East (NE) - South West (SW) and vice-versa; and North West (NW) - South East (SE) and vice-versa

[@reyaan08]

Hope this will help you

[@alZiiHardstylez]

Guys, do wear gloves and wraps when hitting a heavy bag. Not wearing gloves is a sure fire way to risk injury if you're just getting into it. If not gloves and wraps, at least gloves. Not saying I know more than this fella, I just think his point is without merit. He's essentially saying not to wear gloves due to potentially hitting the bag too hard which is kind of a silly statment to make.

[@AndoMierzwa]

It all depends on what you want to train. If you want to wear gloves, then absolutely wear gloves! Happy training!

[@alZiiHardstylez]

​@@AndoMierzwa I'm just saying it isn't a wise decision to punch a heavy bag without gloves and/or wraps. Especially for those uninitiated. You happen to be incredibly well trained to which the majority aren't. Conditioning is great and all but for a true beginner to punch a 100 pound bag with no experience with no gloves or wraps is fucking idiotic.

[@robertsmith6068]

alZiiHardstylez It makes sense not to wear gloves and wraps given that no one walks around wearing wraps and gloves. start with a makiwara maybe and eventually learn how to hit without gloves and wraps. You will be much better off if you ever have to use your fists defensively.

[@alZiiHardstylez]

@@robertsmith6068 If people who haven't used a heavy bag before or perhaps use it very infrequently, not using gloves is a sure fire way of fucking up your wrists. Going in blind with poor technique and lack of knowledge will lead to sprained wrists and bruised bones. End of, there's no other way about it. That's not conditioning. That's fucking up your wrists and ripping your skin. Absolutely daft thing to say on a beginners video. Even for the well trained, not using boxing gloves or even 4oz gloves with wraps and going bare knuckle isn't common. There's so many more valid ways to condition your wrists and hands than going bare knuckle on a heavy bag. Fucking ridiculous. Whatever happened to punching sand in a bucket or knuckle pushups?

[@robertsmith6068]

@@alZiiHardstylez Well, I don't know what happened to punching sand in a bucket or knuckle pushups , I do that and more, which is why I made the post I did. But neither one will teach you actual hitting. No one is saying to go "in blind with poor technique and lack of knowledge". I just don't think it is wise to rely on wraps and bag gloves as opposed to learning how to hit, how much power you can use for specific bare knuckle techniques, angles, which knuckles to use, open hand or closed and and what you can do with bare hands. There is a progression, it starts with bag gloves and ends without them. We can agree to disagree. All the best to you.

[@andybsmith]

I absolutely love this and all the videos on this channel. They are professionally made. Very simple to understand. Most of all there is no attitude. I actually feel the genuineness i the teaching. As ex-USAF I can smell fake and there is none here. Ando is clearly a seasoned teacher who is here to teach not just show off his abilities. No doubt he could hold his own in any ring, but there is an honest quality about his channel I just love. OUTSTANDING Sir!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Well, you just made my day, sir! Thank you for the kindness!

[@TheRok]

0:25 Hahaha. Hilaaaarious!

[@TheRok]

Dude, he barely showed punching style in this video to begin with! So I have no idea what you're trolling about, but you may want to troll on another video, because you looked really sad with the last one.

[@cherylsomers9121]

+RokWisdawn I think he's an excellent job teaching somebody how to hit a bag good work how to hit the bag and what the practice don't hate appreciate

[@cherylsomers9121]

+Cheryl Somers sorry about the typo I meant adding footwork to your punches

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thanks, Cheryl! Keep punching! :)

[@cutescientist-sk7bb]

RokWisdawn chill buddy

[@GabrielCA777]

bang bang bang

[@danielace7852]

Ando Thank YOU for your great advice - I am very new to the boxing not to the point of sparring yet but been exercising hard at the YMCA with the heavy bag and also at home with a door speed bag. As you advise before "WHACKING" the bag I walk with the bag back/forth like you showed keeping distance - also keeping my guard up moving/avoiding left and right and stepping back - my strength is up stomach getting tighter and the boxing isn't out of control whacking carefully planted combos then backing away even hitting left then switching to right stance. My strike now is so scary strong I hit the bag from a dead stance it arcs almost 30 degrees. Thanks to you though I'm boxing safely and learning.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Sounds like you’re on the right track, Daniel! Keep punching! 👊🏼

[@RicoMKD]

Don't be this guy... wrap your hands up, especially your wrists and put on some gloves... you need those moneymakers.

[@danared9106]

How to get knocked out 101

[@AndoMierzwa]

Ha!

[@urielgonzalez995]

😂😂😂😂

[@pinkiverma5917]

I think your the best teacher of boxing👍because i watched many videos of boxing on youtube but you teaches very perfectly

[@AndoMierzwa]

Very kind of you! Lots of good coaches out there!

[@chanakyasinha8046]

I just want to know, how to hit hard like captain America.

[@truemimicry0]

haha i knew all of this i do taekwondo and a great punch starts with good leg work

[@AndoMierzwa]

You got it!

[@mataiblain1008]

not erick I do it as well but I never did many punches sadly

[@mataiblain1008]

I'm now trying to do kickboxin f

[@betterdayz1660]

Thanks for the advice Ben stiller

[@AndoMierzwa]

😁👍🏼

[@betterdayz1660]

@@AndoMierzwa gunna go easy on the punching part as I hav dislocated my right shoulder 8 times previously do u got any videos on beginners foot work??? think I will start there just basic steps to start

[@AndoMierzwa]

@@betterdayz1660 I haven't talked much about footwork. But I should! Sorry about the shoulder. Just do what you can do!

[@Shukhoi30mki]

just show... donot talk too much..

[@sufyaanj]

Love this, brilliant video and very helpful. Only thing I would say is to combat the no gloves suggestion, I've been casually boxing in the gym and one awkward land without protection and my right hand was out of use for 2 weeks, this isn't ideal when you need it for work.

[@AndoMierzwa]

It's true-- a lot depends on what kind of bag you're hitting and whether you're sharing a bag with the public or not! I'll wear a light weightlifting or biking glove if the bag is too rough or sketchy.

[@chifan7]

I Really like your comments. I was considering using a punching bag to help reduce stress and anxiety. I am over sixty and need to release some stress in my life. Thanks.

[@rickycavazos74]

Thank you. I heard if you don't wear wraps under the boxing gloves your knuckles could get very sore your first time. I am going to start using the punching bags very soon and just want to protect myself.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Absolutely take it easy when you’re starting out no matter how you train. Maybe warm up with nothing to get a feel of the weight on your body, then put on wraps or gloves as you increase the effort. Focus on form first! Happy training!

[@kikam2832]

I like a lot and I learn very fast from you specially your humor and simplesty let me understand the goal think you soooooooo much I'm from Algeria

[@AndoMierzwa]

Greetings from the USA! Thank you for the kind words!

[@7o7Dsy]

lol!! That was kind of me yesterday at the beginning of your video but no grunting or just swing. I was trying to do combos.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Hey, I still look like a goofball! Just keep practicing! :)

[@jpurssey]

first time even looking for a trainer video...you are awesome..answered questions I didnt evem have yet

[@AndoMierzwa]

Awesome! Happy punching, Justin!