How to Loosen Up & Overcome Stiffness for Fighters

[@ODonnellF2223]

First step is to bring it aroooounnnd town.

[@ZarodGaming]

This needs a pin my first thought as well.

[@TinyMexicanZ]

Then you THISSSSSS

[@horse225]

John Wayne I love you

[@luisdavila3490]

First thing that came to mind 😂

[@godwarrior3403]

Reported

[@RobNTug]

I just started boxing and my trainer said I’m very stiff. This is exactly what I needed! Thank you!!

[@hammeringhank5271]

F off

[@RobNTug]

Hammering Hank ??

[@lapislazuli6469]

same ! :)

[@Player500-1]

Did it work...

[@aabapowerful8681]

My trainer said that too but if you saw her you wouldn't blame me 🥁

[@Davyen]

Another nice tip: do not clench your fist. It may sound dumb, yeah, but when you close your fist tightly, then all the muscles in your arm tighten, which stabilizes your bones and joints, but at the same time it slows you down a bit, or at least makes your punches consume more energy. Practice throwing punches with loosen up hands, and after some time try to close your fist just a second before it connects to the target. It definitely helps with speed.

[@eyeofsauron2812]

Thanks I will try it in a couple of hours

[@Gabriel-wy5wu]

Hell yeah, great tip!

[@_penguin_9946]

Nah tight fist then punch cause if they walk into your shot there’s a 75% chance you will break your hand.

[@PKMNcharizard1995]

0:40 Spongebob:Bring It around town.Bring It around town!

[@joconn19]

33 seconds, bring it arounddddd town

[@trainerearl3814]

Exactly what came to my mind 😂😂😂

[@alduin69]

*GOTTA LOOSEN UP TO CONFUSE THE BODY. RIGHT BABE?*

[@miguellucas8813]

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[@wakeupworld100]

Miguel Lucas Rip to him... no batty context.

[@alduin69]

wakeupworld100 >Brits

[@nljr._]

God dammit

[@genises200]

Awesome video! Idk I've been getting discourage training in boxing lately. Feel like I'm starting to late at 21 and seeing these other guys who started around 10 years in age. Feel like I'm at a huge disadvantage against these guys. So these videos help a lot

[@facelessshadow92]

BRYAN GALINDO I'm 25 and just now getting into MMA. I started boxing at 23. Don't let age discourage you from doing what you wanna do brotha. Just do it ✓

[@shahin75pf97]

i know what youre saying. dont worry you feel that way at any age you start youre training i started at 15 and i always thought i started late. dont pay attention to it... it will go after a year or two when you improved.

[@Maiu13]

mate with 21 you will dominate any 10 year old kid no matter how good they are, so keep at it champ

[@genises200]

LightningTrunks Lmao! Of course of course! How could I be so naive

[@learnpianofastonline]

Hey don't knock it I'm 53 and just did my first sparring sessions over the last two weeks. Had a particularly tough session yesterday. But, I learned a lot.

[@TheBest-ns1wb]

Imagine getting ready for a street fight and doing this

[@Christopher._M]

If your opponent gives you the chance I would take it and do this

[@vondrebridges9740]

Chris same

[@obiwan9662]

Bruh haha they’d think your a Skyrim npc bugging tf out

[@nobodyinparticular8370]

Yeh, that isometric to relaxed works wonders for stiffness redux. Not sure why I don't do that anymore. Thanks for the reminder, Shane!

[@viktorreznov2587]

What a coincidence, I was actually looking forward to a video like this and you make it. Awesome man!

[@pranakhan]

Chen style Tai Chi Chuan in college was my first introduction to relaxing into technique. It really helped me build on my MMA foundation, while exploring different movement patterns.

[@raiwatsagdeo1752]

Hi stiff people !

[@brandonhudson3744]

Raiwat Sagdeo hi

[@johnniewilson1326]

Raiwat Sagdeo hello

[@adamzuritacastillo]

Hi :D

[@devilishmike8562]

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[@HoodTrophy817]

Raiwat Sagdeo fuck u bitch

[@michealtm]

hey man, I would really appreciate it if you did a video on advanced footwork in Muay Thai, especially when you're executing a combo while chasing the target. I find myself losing stability when I chase a target down in sparring. Keep up the good work!

[@AberBraham]

You're losing stability because you're leaning forward and or your feet are too close to each other

[@thetriplewhammy163]

Great timing Shane, these are some of the problems me and my coaches found out that I'm too stiff

[@TinyMexicanZ]

Comment just to support. Love your dedication to the sport and the love. Especially when you sparred or boxed the gentleman for his child to raise awareness. The support has been there from the first few subs if you can look back

[@jcod1239]

Great video when I first started boxing I was stiff but loosened up more , very important to stay relaxed

[@iamnooneiamnoone3591]

Rather than circling you hands I’d recommend bobbing them as it takes less thought and allows for nice timing. I used to move my hands around like that, but I found this to be way more effective.

[@johnathonpierce8326]

I have back problems will this still work for the back keep up the good work stay positive and I love your videos

[@Joshua-sw1dq]

Shane id like to say i really like your channel, you create very good content and its always entertaining and informative so thank you. I have more recently started to explore my interests in boxing. Everything about. The foot work, the head movement, the determination to show your opponent who is going to walk away from the fight not only victorious but proud. Even more i love the way boxers train. Its very intense but bassic at the same time, something like jumping rope looks so smooth with such finesse. As a former athlete in highschool i surprisingly do not represent one considering the short amount of time its been. I struggle to keep to a routine and tend to make poor eating choices. These are things id like to change in my life and have been trying to stay aware of on a daily basis. I would love to learn a workout routine that somebody as myself can implent to their life and push themselves. Boxing is such an interesting sport from its stance to techniques, but in reality im not looking to become a boxer. Im trying to spark my interest and desire to work out and change myself into a physically satisfied person.I believe a good boxing workout and proper eating habits will get me where i wanna be. Once again shane very great channel and we appreciate the effort that you put into your videos.

[@SatakaliNighyt]

I keep telling myself to stop adding your vids to my playlist because I have enough and it's crowded but your vids are very useful, I just can't forget to watch this and that one lmaoo your very helpful and thank you

[@shawntezgarner7287]

Your videos still helping me in 2021

[@Bo-Dog]

I appreciate that your recent videos focus on momentum. I find slight movement with the hips, fists and shoulders give a quicker response/counter.

[@Op_Intrude-N313]

That 2nd set of rotations was like butter! 😮 I wish I could move like that in my old age!

[@rayperez4825]

For so young he is a fuckin genius

[@Enthymene]

As a beginner in Muay Thai, as soon as I adopted the rhythmic "marching" motion that they teach in the TBA curriculum, I started flowing better and defending myself more easily in sparring. Just those little motions are huge for keeping yourself loose and responsive.

[@Fim22]

what is that?

[@Enthymene]

@@Fim22 "TBA" is the conventional acronym for the "Thai Boxing Association" of the United States. They have a curriculum and grading standards set down by Ajarn Chai. If you mean the marching motion, it's the kind of foot-to-foot-shifting and/or foot-tapping you see from Muay Thai practitioners. In my own gym at least, there isn't a super-strict rhythm or motion we do, but it's emphasized that you SHOULD always be moving.

[@nicoMRO94]

That helped me a lot! Thanks Shane. Best chanel for the underdogs wannabes 😁

[@LunaticReason]

I really needed this.

[@Pkdababeig]

Hip rotations 2 seconds each direction hands on hips Upper torso rolls all the way around 20?sec ea direction Upper body twist Forward gold 20 sec, stand up straight keep shoulders next to chin then roll shoulders back. 5 reps then exhale Jump rope like you’re fighting Hoppers, shadow box down there Keep hands moving in stance, keeps residual inertia Squeeze shoulders and traps 5 seconds. With hands down throw jab cross, like a whipping motion squeeze hand at full extension, have some squeeze in lats and shoulders upon impact

[@zMacah]

It's amazing how I everytime find what i'm searching for in your channel!

[@tomasazevedo1979]

When you are doing that yoga exercise (unfolding your spine) don't forget to relax the neck too.

[@Hayden38502]

Thx your the best KZbin fighter I one all my fights because I of you I am currently undefeated at my school

[@Andydoedoe]

Been training MMA for almost a year now and this helped me out a lot! I try my best to stay calm and loose during training. Tryin to shake off the n00bie sniffness! Thanks Shane!🥊💥🥊💥

[@jeremiahjeremiah1319]

Trust me it's real. I've been boxing 5 years and still stiff when I first get started

[@stthbldt3594]

Very helpful! Thanks! My coach is always telling me to relax my shoulders

[@knuckle-sandwichmma681]

The way I got myself keep especially my upperbody loose is do shadow uppercuts, try to keep your shoulders loose. if you have loose shoulders you can fire off still very easily, it makes you do the whole body movement and it does the snap which makes the punch even harder. u can even do it with straight punches and hooks but hooks need a lot more whole body movement and you can gas out very quickly. Uppercuts are great. best way to improve certain strikes is repeat them over and over again and its never bad to improve your uppercuts especially when its kind of punch that you can do even in a mile walk. you will feel it in your shoulders but its a good thing to me at least. when you walk hit the uppercut always with you opposite leg being in the front which means: right leg forward + left uppercut, left leg forward + right uppercut

[@realkingrav2265]

Future UFC champion My brotherrrrr

[@eliomartinez6389]

Thanks 🎉

[@joshsantos880]

Hey Shane! Love your stuff, been watching your videos forever and you're a big part of what inspired me to do martial arts! I was just wondering if you could do a video about post-fight recovery like how to deal with all the bruises, black-eyes, aches and pains, should I take an Ice-bath? How long should I wait til I train again? It would be great to let people know to deal with their injuries after a fight. Cheers!

[@ryvaleska]

Hey Shane, love the Channel.. How about adding something a little different, like Mental Tutorials too... How to Overcome Procastrination or smth like that ? The Mental Aspect is very important too.

[@fernandov1492]

Chad Kensington Vlogs it's not a self help channel though...

[@wonhoscake1214]

Krueger Gloves it’s a fighting channel.

[@gonzaquiroga8334]

Happy Happy fighting is 70% mental and 30% physical

[@wonhoscake1214]

Gonza Quiroga that’s not what I meant but okay...

[@jeremiahjeremiah1319]

@@gonzaquiroga8334 where the hell did you get these numbers? Lmao.

[@boggzmma4948]

You got my ocd going with shoes on the Mat

[@301stunts]

Boggz Mma they are wrestling shoes

[@cookie_space]

Dylan Mcclintock still shoes

[@bradturner3514]

MY FIGHT GYM MEMBER HERE. Shane can you do a video on what you think it takes to be a top level fighter in the UFC. I ask because I don't have any experience training with top level fighters so I'd like to know what its like since you have sparred with pros and that. I'd like to get an idea of where my skill level is in comparison. Thanks if u see this

[@bradturner3514]

Ik it might be hard to just explain it

[@kiefferindisguise5196]

0:33 bring it around town Just bring it aroooound toooown

[@deadlypop3799]

10,000 subs with no vids original comment

[@karimnasser7368]

Shane giving for free what paid trainers don’t! 🔥

[@TheAgentmigs]

Is there any type of stretches you can suggest for tightness in the ribs and chest?

[@Damin-Danger-Ledford]

I'm gonna try these. I have trouble relaxing in general. But I have stiffness in a few places as well. So, long story short I have lots of homework to do. Thanks

[@rolsroys4291]

call out FaZe Sensei to fight you but without beef, friendly but a real fight

[@julianbarona713]

ROLSROYS fight faze sensei on the under card

[@ianmwangi4591]

Im definitely going to implement this

[@eddiegc7164]

How long should I workout each day Shane ? Love your vids 🥊

[@tachi9446]

until exhaustion. become your own champion.

[@theflyingnimbus7995]

at least 1-2 hours

[@afro__g5217]

Can’t wait to start MMA.

[@tueemsyhu4846]

I do petty much all of the moves you do in this video.

[@IbrahimMdahir]

Shane plz make a video on how to prevent muscle injury and muscle imbalance man I keep on getting injured and I have messed up muscles I need advice should I join your fight gym

[@amiramirgerard2818]

thanks you have given me a good solution shane in my Taekwondo.

[@arun.k8260]

Hey Shane,you just uploaded everything a fighter need to know,but can u do a video about time management not just for fighters for everyone, time is my biggest enemy,I really wanna hit the gym but time brings me down every day...

[@hendawg69]

I recorded myself and I look so damn stiff, but while I am boxing I feel so fluid

[@y_yuzuu]

Awesome another vid btw good quality and youre the best

[@batesady]

Thanks Gabriel 👍

[@Nenad-ICXC-Shuput-GFAMMA]

The shoulder one is the one that realy works.

[@inamullahsajid1206]

Please upload about SELF DEFENCE TECHNIQUES

[@thedolly1925]

Hey Shane how do you work around pressure ? If someone explodes with a burst of punches and combos how do you quickly move around and stay composed

[@wojciechkostrzewa19]

Doug Cuh Muay Thai clinch

[@exodusxp8094]

It’s best to just block while moving, the “while moving” part is crucial. Or you can slip and go for a counter punch, the worst thing you can do is stand still and just guard, this is because your opponent will just wail on you because you are only guarding. Also you are a still target, basically don’t be a punching bag

[@anthonysiu6010]

Hard counters to discourage him entering the in-fight range, in order to throw long bursts of punches they need to square up their stance which means they are open for knee strike to the body or a cross counter like mayweather he remains calm when opponents swarm him

[@SaFeXxRandomxX]

Punch back, even tho you'll get hit, they'll stop hitting you

[@organicsmurf5850]

Doug Cuh This.

[@jeremymarquart1065]

Hey Shane, thank you!

[@atoubaji7383]

Shane plz more advanced tips

[@josuecapelletti7095]

Hi Shane! Quick question. What advice do you have for someone that does not know how to channel his emotions? I heard anger is not good for fighting, however, channeling emotions is. I would highly appreciate your point of view! Thanks!

[@jfalconredskins]

What a great video.

[@stiopic781]

Shane plz make a new video on leg stretching

[@prashilbison7038]

Dear Shane, How do I build up confidence and overcome fear of fighting? How do I overcome the anger?

[@TeroPajunen]

Creative and effective!

[@sheamauricepayan434]

I won my boxing match 4 times straight because of you

[@hater3669]

look into it

[@user-fr6qn9xl9e]

Hate R OSS

[@corridoscorridos9149]

You helped me alot thanks mate

[@mauricebrown9971]

shane love your channel. so infomative & encouraging keep up the good stuff.# fight tips for the underdog.

[@connhowley4406]

Was in such a bad mood and clicked on video with a smile

[@xyon9090]

*Being stiff on my stance* and making my *punches look good* like my coach said are what cost me to *lose* one of *my fights.*

[@timm285]

What do you mean? Proper punching made you lose?

[@xyon9090]

*Hue Wong,* in a Boxing match.

[@xyon9090]

*I do Kung fu,* I focused too much in making the appearance or *form* of the delivery of my punches look good and "proper" as my coach said that I forgot that the most important thing is simply "To hit and not get hit". I felt that I was held back. My preferred stance is sort of a Philly Shell stance, a stance which which makes my hands go free to wander around if possible. I'm not used to the 2 hands raised stance and Everytime I punched in that stance I felt uncomfortable and held back, but I still did it nontheless just so that I would follow what my coach told me to do.

[@xyon9090]

*Hue Wong,* Gi?

[@xyon9090]

*Hue Wong,* ah it's not a Gi. It's a Sports Wear, I don't know what its called, my father gave it to me, it looks like the ones that Boxers wear to Jog or what Racers wear when racing.

[@Emilianoo8]

*Bring it around townnnnn*

[@saucy5970]

BRING IT AROUND TOWN

[@BestMMA]

Great tips Shane! Keep up the great work! :)

[@ElijahPrivetteRealEstateVlogs]

Video idea. how long does it take to beat the average person in a fight(street fight or organized).?

[@emZee1994]

Fantastic!

[@bunniemeows294]

Great advice

[@abdurahman5614]

Shane. You should fight KSI!

[@rajkumarlama9304]

Abdirahman Mohamed he will kick ksi ass

[@king-r6712]

Abdirahman Mohamed he should fight faze sensei or adam saleh

[@ksi4621]

Abdirahman Mohamed ye fight ksi the nightmare

[@abdurahman5614]

Yeh Adam Saleh would be a great match

[@soroushbakhshi6647]

hey shane , please do a video about correcting head posture

[@alter_sparnoids889]

My trainer keeps saying I'm stiff this seems to help thank you

[@JackBegotti]

I'm gonna start muay thai in September. Is nice if I train at home with a heavy bag, maybe to gain some muscles and lose fat?

[@deshun3163]

September jesus

[@fbi7933]

Im really stiff in the legs i hope this will help

[@terrellwilson4508]

Hey Shane! You have so many great videos and I was wondering if you could do one for strengthening legs for the full guard position. Thanks in advance!

[@yvng4697]

Thank you Shane ❤❤

[@seandawdy]

Thank you for the videos!

[@walterwolansky9680]

This is great exercise for an old man like me at 67 years old just messing with the shadow your videos are great thank you

[@gwolf2149]

do video about flow state pleaseee

[@alexong2542]

I'm not so sure whether being too stiff or too tense is the problem ? I'm actually quite relaxed while throwing punches, but my coach kept telling me I'm not relaxed enough. I'm not sure why is that, is it because I'm more muscular built, So it's difficult to tell the difference ? Or something else? Does this problem go away on its own eventually ? Or does it stick with ya , even after training for years ?

[@DanielRodriguez-xv3fy]

Hey Shane awesome videos. I’ve got a question, I broke my wrist twice in the past and while hitting the heavy bag for my first time, my bones in between my wrist and fingers hurt whenever I punch. I know it’s not because it’s my first time because it’s not the muscle, it’s the bone. I’m positive I’m hitting the bag right. Does that have to do with my broken wrist in the past? How can I fix that pain and get back to the heavy bag. Thanks

[@ManiacFitness]

Shane looking like he just smoked a bong before making the video haha. Hey not criticizing just pointing out what I see thru my eyes. Keep them awesome fight tips coming BROTHER!

[@william19-h8t]

Hey shane, are your boxing gloves available in the uk? If not could you recommend a good pair that i can buy?

[@mattbondoc9888]

One thing that holds a lot of fighters back is ACL. A video on how to prevent that would be nice 😀

[@youngfraydoe9246]

Win the KZbin boxing title #fightKSI

[@shrewdcritic83]

Shane thank you.. Even my friends watch you this goes out to evoalex and michael chu on Facebook let hollywood and long Beach stay strong hopefully one day we see you at tokyo wako in long beach day ootas men

[@CarlosBernard0]

Thanks

[@stealinglawnmowers]

Yo Shane! I was wondering, is there a defense when someone catches your roundhouse kick or teep? Great video Shane!

[@jayroyalmc4961]

Yes! Turn your knee upward (if it's not already if you're doing the front "teep") and violently pull your knee to your chest as you would naturally on a retraction. So step by step: 1) Kick is thrown; caught 2) Turn the knee upward 3) Pull the knee to the chest violently and quickly 4) Reset However, you can also use the caught roundhouse as a pushing knee. Just turn the knee upward as stated above then violently thrust your hips forward making sure to keep your head over your rear leg for balance, then retract it just as violently as your push. You can also use your arm as a base on the shoulder and wedge for added protection and balance. I'm no award winning coach, I may also be missing a few minor technical details so I'd make sure to run this by your coach and get his opinion. Remember, when in doubt just ask your coach. If you don't have one, there's tons of them online that would break it down for you. I hope this helps!

[@noahkleiven9200]

Thanks for posting this! Has always been a problem with me :/

[@dantebenjamin289]

Shane I have a question, I'm 15 y/o I am a green belt blue stripe in Taekwondo and I have done boxing for a total of two months if I want to have my first ameuture fight at 19 how often,long,hard should I train

[@ColeyandKylan]

Always on point 👌🏼👍🏼

[@nikklemencic7373]

Damn i needed this! Thanks! Also I strained my ankle a bit, and I have boxing match next week, should I train or should I rest.

[@elchivo169]

Nik Klemenčič rest

[@SonGoku-rw1xp]

Shane should be my new physics teacher😂

[@sebiistef1572]

Shane can you do a 1v1 battle with one of your friends with the boxing gloves and those leg protections ? I don't know when to punch in a fight