How to Knockout Anyone

[@Traveller5pl]

I tested this method on my grandma and it works! The funeral is tomorrow.

[@RussellStutely]

My Grandpa brought down 5 Messerschmidt Airplanes and 7 Fokkers during WW2.... Worst mechanic the Germans ever had.

[@usaman7358]

Dude, that stupid joke has been around since the beginning of the internet. Wasn't funny then and 20 years later its just flat out stupid.

[@RussellStutely]

@@usaman7358 You are funnier though

[@TheWESTSIDE1967]

😂

[@jonodutz]

I had a good laugh 😂😂😂

[@tomminot6164]

This is so important and almost nobody teaches this. You hear alot "punch through" but this is how you do it

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you.

[@borjastick]

Well explained and spot on. My old grandad who was a proper south London boy always said to me hit once and hit 'em hard as you can and if possible be first. I went to school with a lad of my age who could knock people out with one punch and it was always brutal because he accelerated so hard through the punch even if they weren't actually out cold the impact and shock would drop 'em and they never got up. I'm still friends with him and asked him a few years ago about his school day fights and he said never threaten, never get verbal don't bounce up and down trying to be the big I am, just hit them fast and hard.

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you - It sounds like your mate worked out for himself exactly what works and he was spot on!

[@0annonymous]

Sounds good, but you can actually get in serious trouble, specifically legal trouble if you be the first to strike Instead of putting yourself at risk by striking first, strike only in defense if your first stricken and you're not as likely to get in trouble if you would be if you strike first I strongly agree with going in as hard as you can, but don't strike first If you do have to strike, strike enough to subdue them or at least put them out of commission long enough to run, which is what I highly recommend

[@RussellStutely]

@@0annonymous If you are hit first, you may never be able to strike back. I will say again here - check the law on self defense.. under certain circumstances, you are allowed to strike first. IF there is no other choice, then striking FIRST is your BEST option. and it is LEGAL in that circumstance.

[@mrrandy2306]

@@0annonymousstricken? 😂

[@paulgreen8222]

You are so calm and collected…. Nice delivery…

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you

[@brigade911]

Ι was taught that same downward punch movement by a Savate teacher. He implemented a similar downward motion in low kicks as well and boy did they feel heavy!

[@RussellStutely]

Yes, those kicks can be sickening

[@RussellStutely]

@@schizoidman9781 All good Martial Artists I would say... I have seen hundreds of Instructors who have no clue to these concepts and by default, the same for all their students.

[@herbbowler2461]

Anybody that says they can ko anybody. Has never been in a real fight!

[@miki9548]

The sam as tyson teaches going through the target. Holy words

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you

[@thomasvee329]

I've heard this all my life. Spot on, Coach!

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you

[@necrogressive466]

My dad who boxed as amateur always said to me. You 'throw' a punch as you would throw a cricket ball or a stone it's a whole body movement with follow through

[@RussellStutely]

Yes.. hence the term.. throw a punch

[@justpaul5213]

What he shows has it's use as long as you remember that when you fight good defensive opponent by ducking to your left while trying to knock him out you are actually multiplying chance of you being knockout with his right. Every technique has it's limitations and applications

[@somestuffithoughtyoumightl6985]

Part of the reason many fighting techniques don’t teach this is the huge opening you give your opponent if you miss. I wish he had talked more about the position of his opponent in this scenario. He never punches down at head height. You need a good sense of when this opportunity presents itself, which comes from experience Enjoyed the video 👍🏼

[@dannyd4482]

Thanks for the demo Russell. That exactly how I was taught to cross punch in Muay Thai. Similar with the low kicks and elbows. Power from the ground, via the leg, hip, shoulder and back down to ground with gravity. Agree with the acceleration and follow through also 🥊🙏

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you - sounds like you learnt Muay Thai at a great gym.

[@FrankRyan-o5k]

Thanks Russel having done boxing when i was younger and Karate in my late thirties till my mid forties your Techniques and explanation bring it right home great video.

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you

[@bradfoland2127]

That’s the difference between outside vs inside fight technique. Inside is high pressure using torque and leverage to over power. Outside is setting up from distance to create an opening.

[@RussellStutely]

You are absolutely right

[@overkillblackjack2910]

Coach, thanks for the sound teaching. Around 5:24, I couldn't quite understand what you said. You said something about "4 5 6 7." Do those numbers correspond to locations on the head? And just before 5:24, I think you said "1" when you talked about rattling the brain. What do these numbers mean?

[@RussellStutely]

@@overkillblackjack2910 They are for people who understand Chinese medicine and give precise locations.

[@overkillblackjack2910]

@@RussellStutely Oh, Ok, thanks.

[@GlobohomoGulag4678]

It’s an overhand right, bring your feet with you, off to the side with your head first. Stick it behind the jab, just touch it out there and follow with the overhand right. Of course it’s all just talk until the adrenaline arrives.

[@RussellStutely]

Same with everything and every technique. It's how you deal with the adrenaline that matters.

[@RingJando]

The precise & simplified projective force demonstrated & the key postural angles is wonderfully presented - all these keys to proper form you have prepared is truly appreciated - I do love your stylistic approach - Combat Hall of Fame! _anyway_ ? Respect! You've been to the to top of the mountain, Russell - Cheers

[@RussellStutely]

Thanks for the kind words - much appreciated

[@beetee4295]

Very interesting, thank you. Could you please discuss follow up strikes after that style punch,?

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you - coming later this week

[@Potbellypugilist]

Love these videos you do, talking sense unlike a lot of the crap I see online! How you're demonstrating with a downward trajectory I've seen numerous bangers using this method... Thomas hearns, Gerald mcclellan, Anuwat kaewsamrit. Keep these coming.

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you. We can learn so much by watching those great fighters K.O their opponents. The downward trajectory is there for so many of them.

[@markpattison6031]

The problem is we seem to be taught to aim for that snap type timing punch on the bag nowadays, rather than punching through the bag. I like the dual idea of moving your head out of line to get the punch positioning right, but which also helps to get your head out of the way for the counter.

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you - yes, we need to get "off line" and accelerate through the target.

[@dr.s.p.]

However, I still have his complete course DVDs’ on snap punching and whip like palm slaps to the forehead for an instant knockout. In this demonstration he’s more in a boxing mode and to perhaps block an incoming right, your own right has already accelerated through the target making any incoming right glance away, (hopefully), especially with left in a defensive position. Just my thoughts.

[@SoldierDrew]

Snap punches are for bareknuckle and driving through are for gloved boxing

[@RussellStutely]

@@SoldierDrew I am unsure of what you mean by snap punches - so can't comment. My meaning of snap punches, is a quick on / off as per many Martial arts styles - which are not very reliable.

[@matrixsenior]

I think the other common factor with knockouts is if you study them the recepitant is usually caught by suprise. What I mean is you will see someone load up a huge punch and it will connect and nothing happens. Conversely Kos usually come when the person is already stunned from a previous shot or it's a short inside punch they weren't expecting. Just my experience.

[@graphman8402]

I learned from watching Sergio Martinez (e.g., Sergio Martinez vs. Paul Williams II). Sergio KOs by punching through the opponent, moving so as at contact his upper body is so twisted, he cannot even make eye contact with opponent. Later, watching the "before my time" videos, I saw the same in the greatest of all time Rocky Marciano. Too many martial art schools do a disservice by NOT teaching this punching technique! Thank you for the validation.

[@RussellStutely]

Than you... yes, we can learn so much just by studying what actually happens.

[@kc9242]

Perfectly stated and accurate, your experience and truth is appreciated and spot on. Thank you.

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you

[@garyhendrie4001]

Thanks for that, appreciated. Brings the mechanics right back of a proper punch.

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you

[@bajuszpal172]

Dear Mr. Russell Stutely, An excellent approach to add more power into a cross. The best, a boxer can do, I appreciate it. To go forward, however, as a retired Karate instructor, let me infrom you about the shock wave generated by hitting and pulling back from the target, while the wave running through the body. It works, too. Best regards.

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you Sensei - We have a long history of helping Martial Artists massively increase their impact and effectiveness of all their strikes. Checkout our "waveform striking".

[@mathetes7759]

Watch a baseball pitcher or a good NFL QB, they all follow through exactly like the presenter does with punches! The follow through with a football (US) pass is easily increased by 30-40% with proper follow through. So it makes perfect sense that a punch is 30-40% HARDER with great follow through. Great vid!

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you - yes, that is why the old school fighters knew to "throw" a punch.

[@S62bhas]

God Bless You Abundantly Mr Russell Stutely Amen Very Important I'd like to Protect Christians and Jews Amen

[@mraffabilityGB]

I always understood that a strike is always aimed behind the target, I'm surprised that anyone should think that it stops at the target. On the other hand one has to hit the target or leave yourself exposed.

[@welshdavy3558]

Good stuff again mate , that shot at the end was perfected by Gerald McClellan , head to one side shortens the distance and the chop down good night Vienna.

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you... yes, McClellan could sure bang!

[@mintob00m68]

Good material, by moving your head offline you’re using your shoulders as a falcrom as well as your hips, more power more speed more damage. This day and age with so many knives about you need to be in out and gone , better still stay vigilant and don’t let them get in that close in the first place

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you - and you are 100% right about knives etc.

[@Lexinvicta]

What should be added here is punching downward could expose you to counter like check left hooks. so once u alive to that risk then you can avoid it

[@RussellStutely]

Yes you are right, that is why the step off to the side and moving the head off line - hopefully avoiding that check hook. Unfortunately, every time we punch, we are open to something.

[@grayharker6271]

Target placement is critical. Between the nose and the ear with a slightly down angle has always worked for me. Being a lefty, few people expect an overhand left. Short jabs with a left, set up with a right and step into it with a left like a falling safe. Less than a second. Just watch your balance you don't want to fall on them carrying the follow thru!

[@RussellStutely]

That is a great method and area to hit.

[@PianoPatterns123]

Well said. I discovered this on my own a few years back while practicing boxing on my B.O.B.

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you, yes BOB training is very beneficial for this.

[@Jonobueno]

Great to see i was doing something right. My father taught me that the punch starts at your foot. I've always instinctively dropped my head left and low when going for a fight ender punch like this. Step into it. Getting a bit old for all that now but really enjoyed your vid, Subbed 👍

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you.... Your Father taught you right!

[@kevinwallace3415]

Enjoyed the lesson and found it very informative. However I have a slight problem with pounching down - I'm only 5' 6" so most opponents would be taller than me.

[@tommydortch]

I have consistently dialed in 900 lbs on those bag machines you, find in bars using a hook . I am 6'2" and 225 lbs . I stand beside the bag squared up facing it . I shuffle slightly right as I throw my right hook . I have never punched anyone as hard in competition, sparring or in a street fight . I probably should have .

[@kc9242]

Well said, much appreciated, thank you.

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you

[@wallywo7392]

Thanks for this great advice, but simple advice, I'm going to review my training.thanks again.

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you

[@robertmallory1877]

Great points here that even Leo Fong missed in his old Knockout Punching book!

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you

[@kaizenexcellens]

Thanks Russell, nothing like experience. Great video!

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you

[@RecoveringReporter]

Russell, when you direct your head down and to the side while throwing a punch, where should your eyes be? I would think they should be fixed on the target, but I would be willing to bet the tendency is for the eyes to be directed downward, as that is the way the head is moving. Is it just a matter of training it over and over again so that it becomes natural?

[@tedj432]

I did enjoy this. We've both been there many times I see. My favorite is a hard and fast straight jab followed with a hook fininsher and a third for good measure. The third is usually an uppercut while they are going down at a 45 degree angle. Very sad for the jerk that just refused to be decent.

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you - that will definitely do it. The 45 degree uppercut is my fave version and is already filmed ready

[@tedj432]

@RussellStutely Great minds think alike sir!

[@eddieharding-ej8hj]

A natural teacher ,A++++++++++

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you

[@MaxMax-th7uz]

I love all the experts in the comments , questioning his technique ! Remember when boxing it was always about returning the punch as quick as you landed it ( amateur boxing ) On the bag I felt I done things more naturally as you can feel when you hit the bag with power and follow through

[@RussellStutely]

The heavy bag tells no lies - unlike most of the BS Pads I see out there.

[@MaxMax-th7uz]

@@RussellStutely it’s having the faith of landing a punch on someone as you can on the heavy bag … As the bag doesn’t punch back !

[@RussellStutely]

@@MaxMax-th7uz YES... You are right....That is why we train, drill, practice etc - so that we are confident in what we can do, without being over-confident of course.

[@MrPanetela]

great instructions! can i add the cherry on top? Imagine your favorite pitcher or quarterback. They take a confident step forward and smoothly release the ball, creating a beautiful arc with their arm. It's not just about the throw; it's about the mechanics that come together in that moment. As you practice, remember to be gentle with your hands. They’re small and delicate, so it’s important to avoid putting too much pressure on them, as overuse can lead to injuries. Before diving into any heavy training, I always recommend my friends to shadow box the motion. It helps refine your technique without overwhelming your body! so break it down to imagery & visualization emphasis on technique practice self care and awareness take your time and work gradually to stronger and stronger throws

[@RussellStutely]

Absolutely right - you are 100% bang on.

[@joej782]

Hi Russel! Excellent presentation! I was wondering if you could help teach the style of how a rare group of fighters use this style of whipping punches. It's kind of hard to explain. But I have observed a small number of boxers who never punch the traditional way. Instead, they use their bodies to whip their punches in a totally unpredictable but very powerful way. And they are totally relaxed and smooth while they are doing it. Their punches come from every direction and angle regardless if they are balanced or not. I cannot fathom for the life of me on how they do it.

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you. I think you may be referring to the way Naz used to get his power! Or maybe the likes of the great Roy Jones Jr? There are also many examples of more "orthodox" fighters utilising the same principles - but in a less dramatic fashion.

[@joej782]

Hello Russell. Yes. Exactly! There was a guy in the UFC too who as amazing at that. Oh, I definitely want to learn your pressure point system of fighting as well since it seems very pracitcal and effective.

[@RussellStutely]

@@joej782 Thank you - There is a ton of info on that on my site russellstutely.com

[@danrolli3576]

I boxed are used to spare Prince Charles Williams. Of course I don’t have the experiences you. But your spot on.

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you. Great to be sparring someone like Williams - I think he beat Bobby Czyz for the title.

[@FiciousCritik]

You're easy to learn from. Exemplary instructor. 💎

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you!

[@firstbornjordan]

My first fight in school, the bully fell, or rather dropped to his knees. I couldn't believe it. I visualised (no training ever) how I would punch and it came off completely. 10 years later, I was attacked by three men, and again, shocked myself. I saw a man through my peripheral vision from my side. At at the same time two men approached me from the front. Without looking, I back fisted the guy on the side and pretty sure I connected his nose. I never trained or drilled this. It came by instinct. He was instantly knocked out. I was shocked because I though he was joking. This fighting is no joke - I never want to do anything like that again, but I love hand speed work on boxing bag. 60 y.o. and still can get 6 punches per second for 30 seconds straight full extend punches. When I saw the damage on my bullies chin in that first ever fight, it made me feel sick and scared. His whole chin and neck went blue and purple. Aweful.

[@RussellStutely]

Well done for protecting yourself. Strong visualisation is a key part in all training too!

[@bentoncushing8693]

Very good instructions,,,,thanks for Ur years of knowledge....

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you

[@bentoncushing8693]

After a lifetime of learning I'm still a beginner,,,,I never seem to get enuf,,,,thank U again...Ur brilliant...

[@pargolf3158]

You're not just moving your head offline, you're also taking a bigger step forward when you move your head offline.

[@RussellStutely]

That is absolutely right.

[@tomeleeMyers]

Ok. I've actually been in fights. (BFD). It was total surprise. I did straight blasts. Straight outta Bruce Lee. And I ended up in the ER. Broken hands! One time I had to stay overnight. This has happened many, many times. So many times I switched to open hands Orangutan blows. Incredibly effective. Thank God for Bruce Lee. But broken hands? I must have done something incorrectly.

[@herbbowler2461]

Anybody that thinks they can ko anybody has never been in a fight and hasn't got a clue!

[@billybloggs3214]

Over committing can be troublesome for some people but if you’re an ass kicker already then it won’t matter for the most part

[@RussellStutely]

That is true - but still not best to do it

[@PompeyBoy66]

Great technical explanation. Thanks

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you

[@hakansukur1627]

This is some brilliant advice about moving the head off the centerline to generate power and avoid being a still target 👏👏🙌🙌 It's a real shame 99% of the UK gyms don't offer this kinda legit training, most gyms here literally just teach you one style "gloves up" (you only need to watch the likes of Ricky Hatton, Anthony Crolla or Liam Smith to see this is the truth), and you can go in any gym up n down the UK and i guarantee you 100% they won't teach you shoulder roll, peek a boo ect, but this is fantastic 👏👏

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you for the kind comments - MUCH appreciated. Unfortunately I think you are absolutely correct about most gyms these days. Too much of BS Padwork / Silly conditioning exercises and not enough CORRECT drilling to build proper skills and UNDERSTANDING.

[@hakansukur1627]

@@RussellStutely yeah i couldn't agree more mate, it's why i was always hesitant to train here, because your only learning a very limited version of boxing. Thanx always 🙏

[@Itsonlymakebelieve]

Street fighting is a different animal where it is quite possibly your life on the line. I have often thought, that a Bourne Identity type of fighting mentality is required, to stay alive, in such circumstances. Punch, punch, punch, punch, survey your opponent and continue till you are safe.

[@RussellStutely]

I could not agree more

[@Southpaw2198]

Good stuff..downward trajection works better because energy always tends to move downwards

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you - yes.. let gravity work for you.

[@JohnSmith-le5oe]

Tell that to Tyson and Demosey and Marciano

[@RussellStutely]

@@JohnSmith-le5oe No need, they knew this and much more

[@frakplease3771]

Hip rotation before punch key to big power

[@RussellStutely]

Absolutely right

[@overkillblackjack2910]

Coach, one more question if you don't mind: Do lefties have any advantage over right-handed fighters in, say, boxing, other than the following: The opponent is more used to fighting those who are right-handed and therefore may be more likely to be surprised at times by a leftie? Any biomechanical advantage? And/or do lefties tend to be smarter tactically? And/or quicker? Stronger? More patient? More endurance?

[@RussellStutely]

No, only the advantages you mentioned

[@DrFrankenskippy]

cool like it .. although I query the 'readability' of any locked strategic techniues that becoem formulaic for the sake of belief that they are somehow more powerful. The problem being is 'readability' i.e. a powerhouse martial artist will always have the best 'liine/s' (not just centre-line) yet they will never give their 'line/s' away, moreso the mind-set you are locked into gives away predictive 'lines' they adhere to mentally/physically/esoterically). The best 'line' always wins with truly skilled martial artists.

[@AlbertoQuintana-o6v]

I was taught that when you throw a punch from a tae kwon do master is to go through your opponent, there are various techniques to do so , one is hard training in all aspects of the art

[@RussellStutely]

Good that you were taught that... most TMA do not teach it properly.

[@lewis7315]

The body's center or "Ki" is what should power your actions. But not so you telegraph your moves. which you seem to be doing?

[@RussellStutely]

It would be great to see how that is done - do you have an example of you doing that for me to learn from?

[@lewis7315]

@@RussellStutely I studied the art form of Akido for a couple years back in the 1970s. Every body movement, every strike or throw is powered by the bodys center right behind the belly button. A hand strike can travel a foot with all the inerta weight of the whole body. Now I admit I was not able to study long enough to really perfect that as my back would not stand all that constant tumbling. I did study other forms/ arts later. But the graceful Akido footwork remains with me even 50 years later. Yes, I agree that most Akido moves are not useful on the street unless you are an expert. However, they kept me from getting really hurt several times :)> I rememer one time a big guy grabbed me by both wrists and I effortlessly broke his grips and got inside his reach where I could have smashed his throat in if I wanted to go to prison. He did not bother me after that.

[@RussellStutely]

@@lewis7315 Well done for sorting out that situation. I have many friends in the Aikido world at very senior levels and am aware of what you mention... see the video on short range power for a K.O and it utilises what you mentioned. I have taught MANY Aikido people over the years in HOW to utilise what you mention correctly. It is being used on this video too... however the movement is larger for a specific reason - that being getting off line very quickly.

[@cjrmofficial4430]

great lesson as alway

[@RussellStutely]

Thanks

[@julianbrooks4557]

Excellent video Russell.

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you

[@donniebrasco1364]

Lol

[@karltorok5906]

What about if you are a shorter person vs a larger person. It might give you a good gut punch, but a "knock-out"?

[@RussellStutely]

You will be shocked at how a body punch can achieve the K.O. If the height disparity is even larger and it is a street fight, you can punch the groin!

[@JosephB-tv7gf]

Not quite sure if this is possible. Hitting them at -45 deg to the horizontal would mean you must be quite taller than them or to jump up while punching.

[@RussellStutely]

No it does not. It is the angle of the weapon landing.

[@qball6520]

Nice video, as you know the brain goes unconscious upon impacting the skull after some type of force. The quicker the brain smacks into the skull, the more force is imparted upon the brain. 🤙🏼

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you - hence the need to accelerate through the target, to make the K.O much more likely.

[@TheSimolit]

great, classic NZ streetfighter punch. But hahaha one of the thing we have been working with last 10 odd years is balance. Going back over fight footage (and personal experience) if someone doesn't have good structure they are much easier to ko. Problem comes when an opponent is advancing and holding good structure-sports fighters. You see it in boxing all the time - good structure can take a punch but if your throwing your own balance is compromised. You see it in rugby all the time - if a player can brace themselves they can take heavy impact, but if got from side or back when they don't know they fold up. Im pretty sure you did a vid about balance ... balance when getting hit is a HUUUUGE key. I'm sure you agree hahaha should I say do you agree>

[@RussellStutely]

I could not agree more about Balance. It is an area that we have studied rather diligently over the years. Understanding your own balance AND how to upset / take the balance of your opponent is a fundamental part of our training - and should be with all trainers / sports fighters / martial artists etc

[@paulgibbons2320]

Cool. How many people have you personally knocked out ? Was it in the ring ? Or the street ?

[@johndennis6253]

Thanks, Russell! JD (Michigan)

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you

[@1STSUN5THCHILD]

GREAT VIDEO

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you

[@LeonidasLost480]

Great advice and I have a question. I am smaller than most people at 5ft 3" and aged 71. Is there a reverse strategy for this for an upward punch? You might say why does a 71 year old need that info. Alas the punks come out at night when I sometimes go for a walk.

[@RussellStutely]

There is - but the best advice is avoidance and awareness. Move the time you go for a walk.. make it day time and also when there are normal good people around.

[@John-ob7dh]

I wonder if the fact i used a makiwara for a long time and used to punch through it makes a diff . I also used a back fist strike to side of head a lot as well .But back fist can be dangerous if you end up striking the side of the temple.

[@RussellStutely]

Punching THROUGH the target and accelerating as you do that are 2 very important factors in achieving the K.O. The temple is a very weak area (TW23) in Chinese Medicine.

[@burningblue1254]

I learned long ago that when someone says it's quick and easy it's neither.

[@RussellStutely]

It is when you know how. The knowing is the hard part. Everything is extremely difficult and slow if you have no idea how to do it.

[@burningblue1254]

@@RussellStutely Agreed. My dentist charges $200 for a 6 minute teeth inspection. He says you are not paying for the 6 minutes. You are paying for a Batchelor of Science, straight 4.0 marks. Faculty of Dentistry. And years of practical experience. Thanks for the reply.

[@RussellStutely]

@@burningblue1254 That is a great analogy!

[@burningblue1254]

Thank you. I am looking for a self defense and fitness program. I am 48 so not interested in rolling around on the ground. Any suggestions?

[@RussellStutely]

@@burningblue1254 There is a ton of information for you on my site.. take the time to read through... many options: russellstutely.com/

[@intoasoul]

Snap back. I've never known anyone to swipe down after the punch. It comes straight back to defend and always punch through the target. Going down leaves us open to attack.

[@RussellStutely]

Just look on YT at a ton of K.O's with the rear hand - I would bet that over 90% do it the way I described.

[@BeeDingaling]

Some very good points there

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you

[@balbino4]

Thank you very much! Very good!

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you

[@tamaralawless8016]

what if you are a foot or more shorter? how do you get downward trajectory then? Jump first? tdk

[@John-D.]

I like to use a Palm strike or and elbow Strike. 💥

[@RussellStutely]

They work fantastically well too. The elbow is particularly vicious.

[@jh230377]

Great video 👍

[@keithgodfrey2023]

It's good thanks can you add fighting with out having gloves on ,cos it's in street that I need your know how please 63 year old but not old

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you - watch out for upcoming video on that subject

[@Joe_Goofball]

Howdy! I subscribed and liked the video--but, I've learned that by stepping into my opponent as I land my vertical fist (no gloves or padding) I can launch all of my nearly 200 lbs of weight, concentrating it in my two knuckles (index and middle finger knuckles), and have broken people's cheek bones, broken their front teeth and sometimes ribs. These are usually one or two punch fights--not sporting events competing for points, but just trying to stay alive.

[@RussellStutely]

It seems like you handled those situations like a Boss - if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Just try it my way on the heavy bag and see what happens for you. I reckon you will hit even harder after a few rounds of practice.

[@Joe_Goofball]

@@RussellStutely Will do, Master...

[@chrissweet2261]

I don't think he wants to show people how to kill. His information can be helpful in avoiding witnesses and other statements when someone's dead. Your information is valid in a life or death situation or collapse of civilisation scenario. I've seen some Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee movies, so I can speak with some experience. Watching movies, not killing.

[@aaraim]

Clear and concise. Legend.

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you

[@coolhandluke1503]

I get that putting your body into is what does it, but swinging you head into some one elses fist, Idk, that's why old timey boxer stood strange, bent backwards to keep themselves able for the next fight. They would protect their faces from getting broken, but if done wrong breaking their arms wasn't much better

[@RussellStutely]

You have to send the punch at the right time - as you do with any punch. Also, when you throw any punch, you are open somewhere, somehow. If the preceding jab was aimed at the opponents rear hand for example, that could stop them from throwing the counter you mention.

[@John-zz5gt]

Informative. Thanks Captain

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you

[@sleeve8651]

If you going to fight, you have to understand, that you're going to get hit ! Just as when dealing with a Horse ! You need to stay in tight ! Better to be pushed away, than be struck by a Hoof at full extension ! Same is true with an opponent ! Don't stand where their power is, at the full extension of their punch ! Easier said than done, but like I said, your going to get hit ! Especially by the ones that sucker punch you ! 💫 🤕 🥊

[@overkillblackjack2910]

Hi Coach, what do the numbers mean around 5:20? You mention "1" and then "4 5 6 7."

[@JohnGilbert-l5l]

Good tips

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you

[@irishseven100]

Use a three knuckle landing and sit down on your punches. That’s all you need.

[@RussellStutely]

I can't argue with that - as long as people understand what you mean by sitting down on your punches!

[@SelectCircle]

You also need to some proper foot placement. But ... this video would be criminally boring if it got into that.

[@zhihonghuang5203]

I live in Cambodia - never heard of you - where is your class - Olympic stadium?

[@RussellStutely]

I have never heard of you either :-) I do not teach classes to the public, like you have at Cambodian Top Team. Nice rolling mawashi-geri you did.

[@zhihonghuang5203]

@@RussellStutely - Thanks. Alright man, God bless. 😁

[@johnastreet]

This is exactly how Mike Tyson used to throw his rear right. Jab followed with rear hand whilst moving his head off line to the left and stepping in. Watch how he broke Andrew Golota’s cheek bone. Also how dropped Fran’s Botha. Both much bigger men than him.

[@RussellStutely]

Yes... he was savage with that rear hand like that.

[@jackgrimes-wl8fb]

I learned to punch through the target in Tae Kwon Do. If a punch stops at the target you will never break wood/brick/tile/jaw.

[@RussellStutely]

Absolutely

[@ProCrow9882]

Good advice

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you

[@overkillblackjack2910]

Coach, is what you just taught true of the jab too, or is a jab "just" a jab and not an accelerating-through-the-target kind of punch?

[@RussellStutely]

the Jab can and should be used in all manner of ways, from a light feint up to a K.O punch. It is incredibly versatile with many many variations.

[@overkillblackjack2910]

@@RussellStutely Ok, thanks so much!

[@jkgkjgkijk]

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[@cgarris8674]

Always beneficial to be taller than your opponent too 😁

[@RussellStutely]

Yes - and bigger and stronger and faster and better. 🙂

[@willieboy8798]

excactly! good video instruction...

[@RussellStutely]

Thank you

[@usaman7358]

Don't stop at the target, accelerate through. There, saved ya 7 minutes.

[@coolhandluke1503]

My pinky knuckle knows that parabolic punch well

[@peezebeuponyou3774]

Interested in your comment re hitting bareknuckle punching being more effective. This is fine, but you can hit harder if you're wearing gloves.

[@RussellStutely]

That is right - because of the reduced risk of damaging yourself, mentally people can hit harder. However, bare knuckle on bone is so much more painful than a glove. The reduced area of contact also makes the strike much more effective.

[@peezebeuponyou3774]

@@RussellStutely Oh, it's definitely more painful for the recipient, even without a 'normal' pair of gloves. But it does hurt if you're doing the punching too. I think a lot depends on how strong your wrists are and how resilient are your hands. You watch a traveller bareknuckle fight and rarely see a knock-out. I'm sure if they wore boxing gloves, someone would be flat out pretty quickly.

[@RussellStutely]

@@peezebeuponyou3774 Could not agree more

[@1885DaveMFC]

Wow U love the sound of your own voice ...

[@RussellStutely]

If I don't who will?

[@zozoa1]

To get a result in a street fight simple extend fingers and aim at eyes. Doesn’t matter how big your enemy is once you gouge the eye out it’s game over. Top Tip. Just don’t bite your finger nails afterwards 😆

[@RussellStutely]

And people call me extreme for saying K.O them! Depending on the situation, that method could get you into a ton of trouble.

[@zozoa1]

@@RussellStutely absolutely but if someone wants to attack me then I’m going to do everything I can to protect myself. I’ll deal with the consequences later.

[@RussellStutely]

@@zozoa1 I agree with you - that is why I said depends on the situation, for getting into a ton of trouble. If it was a simple argument and you took an eye out, that is one thing... If he came at you with a machete, that is another... 2 extremes to show what i meant - but fundamentally agreed!