Improve Evasive Skills w/ 5 Footwork Maneuvers

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

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[@xmnia2726]

I would watch an hour long footwork breakdown by you, that would be sick Edit: it would be pretty kick-ass

[@jothidas369]

I agree with you mate. But you should say, that would be kick-ass! If you know what I mean. 😉🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@redmetalpanda9051]

I would too, most definitely. Id love hour long videos about technique topics or strategy topics

[@tristanchapman5092]

Yes I agree, that would be awesome

[@TrewLaurence]

He might make a series or something

[@Amir_o89]

Than you for the great content! Wondering if you could make video on how to create your own strenght and conditoning routine with weight lifting…?

[@jjun2891]

Great content. Would love to see an open stance version of this video

[@the36thchamber89]

Excellent video as always! Thank you. Wondering if you might be able to do a video on kicking while retreating/backing up?

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Yes I can. Thanks for the suggestion

[@anthonywarpecha4017]

@@GabrielVargaOfficialis it okay to bounce in sparring or use a pendulum step to keep moving? Of course you don’t want to bounce when you’re in range correct?

[@Angrycapitalist]

I was just thinking about trying the backwards thrust step then a lead teep

[@Freiheit1232]

I love that step to the right of their lead foot off the jab boxer footwork. Need to try that in muay thai sparring soon

[@abrahamnabam7287]

I’m trying too today. What’s the main hurdle ur facing in executing?

[@maxdustycake]

How did it go? That’a slick move, I’ll try to get a few hundred reps before next sparring session :)

[@abrahamnabam7287]

@@maxdustycakei tried in fight got teeped. so improvised i faked jab and switch stance from orthodox to southpaw. and landed inside low kick from my leg leg. worked for me and won TKO round 4

[@marioskaripidis6029]

I have an amateur K1 fight coming up this Sunday in Athens Greece! Greetings and thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@shroomger5900]

how did it go?

[@phoenixamv4254]

Spartans night?

[@davefair7062]

Footwork is the last great hurdle in my training. These tips are great, thanks a lot!

[@avancalledrupert5130]

That seems crazy to me . Footwork was the main focus from the start of my training. Like day one jab cross. Day 2 how to move around create angle to land it. Then add front kicks. Then hooks then round kicks. Continually building complexity as you progress. But the focus from the start should be getting your toe where you want to go.

[@whoknows8223]

1:20 my fave is 1,2 roll from left to right...avoid check hooks which is a super common counter to the 2

[@justinAclark2075]

Could you do a video on when to enter and exit the pocket? I've seen a lot of boxers and MMA guys not knowing when to stop moving forward, and they get stuffed on their offense, because they NEVER exit unless they're running away EDIT: it's so rare for someone to know when to exit, the announcers always say that it's a personality trait

[@shanebodnar9861]

Lkm you do understand that once you exit the pocket you have just stopped your offense because of your choice of moving out of range correct? Not that it’s always the best idea, but if you want to keep ur offense going you HAVE to consistently moving forward to keep your opponent in range. Can you also elaborate on what it means for your offense to get “stuffed”

[@justinAclark2075]

@@shanebodnar9861 that's definitely not true. What a scrub. There are pressure fighters who know when to take a step back, because they know the opponent is about to move forward

[@shanebodnar9861]

@@justinAclark2075 I can’t think of any situation where that would make sense. Why would someone trying to stay OUT of range intentionally move INTO range? If I’m tryna pressure forward to get a takedown and you move into me, you basically just did exactly what I was trying to achieve.

[@justinAclark2075]

@@shanebodnar9861 I think you're assuming too much. I'm talking about advanced offense. The "pocket" means up close, face to face. Not in or out of range. Obviously offense never takes place out of range. But if your opponent is not shaken by your offense, or if they are even attempting to overpower yours with theirs, then moving in and out of the "pocket" can make all the difference. The reason it's called the pocket, is because it's as much on the inside as one can be

[@justinAclark2075]

@@shanebodnar9861 what I want is a decent guide to how to manipulate the finer details of range, using your opponent's gas tank, or ego, etc against them. Some people hate shelling up, and they'll just swing with you. I'm talking advanced stuff, with the big boys

[@kobsterize]

Prime content. Thank you so much, I learn so much from your videos!

[@theironforce3000]

These are awesome . Appreciate the brief breakdowns on the different styles of evasive foot works 👍😎

[@ajshiro3957]

Perfect little workout before a big feast. Thanks.

[@محمودهادي-ن3ش]

‏‪4:36‬‏ What are the appropriate scenarios for it to be useful in fights, especially in attack, and what is the condition of my opponent’s garud, and if my opponent He uses the step back a lot and follows me right after I execute this move ,and I don't want to make my opponent use the counter, and my opponents use the step back a lot and don't allow me to get close to them because they keep throwing punches and kicks while they step back in cyrcil

[@chrisduncan3447]

You overthinking it

[@محمودهادي-ن3ش]

@chrisduncan3447 what is the solution

[@chrisduncan3447]

@@محمودهادي-ن3شhe’s right work on footwork speed I’m only saying that because I have it and it’s what I needed to get the advantage because I box I have to have fast footwork

[@محمودهادي-ن3ش]

@@chrisduncan3447 how can I use this footwork in kick boxing? And what is the best condition for it?

[@juelz713]

Great video

[@carloscatano1750]

Fantastic! Thank you!

[@OGFITNESS]

Very good stuff, as always Gab🙏

[@vcvcc6187]

thank you for making these videos

[@poodleman3356]

Thank you so much Gabriel, this is a seriously important topic I hope you will continue to cover!

[@berkdemi]

Thanks Gabriel, your videos are incredible.

[@bitar7454]

Hey gabe, always look foward to see your vids after school, i was wondering if you could do a vid on how to apply combinations/ finish an opponent or sparring

[@John-zz5gt]

Thank you sir

[@ps5622]

Great stuff as usual Gabriel! Could you please consider doing a similar video about movement or combos that work well against (or for) southpaws? Hope you're doing better with the injuries Take care!

[@TheBindoS]

Could you include open stance variations in some of your videos? Thanks!

[@romascopa8461]

When moving, do you always push off the opposite foot of the direction you are you going? Eg push off front foot to go back

[@elserpientethechamp2122]

Man this is an amazing video Gabriel, this is something, I was wondering really, on how to improve upon in sparring, how to cut those angles, I will first practice these, and then try it in sparring, and I will let you know how it goes Gabriel, and a video suggestion, can you do a full on video, on how to beat someone, who is a southpaw?

[@sumanrajmayan2261]

Nice tips... I will practice that and use it in my sparring. Could you please tell about the eye contact to the opponent's eye or shoulder level....

[@kingdavidangel7614]

We need that 1 hour video

[@alexsalapan6329]

Dont forget about ORLANDO CANIZALES, he cut angle, pivot and shift ALOT.

[@swenic]

I could do an hour.... I would even accept a 10 second ad in the middle.Thank you

[@jaimenavarrete6627]

Gabe gotta little tail 🤣

[@JoeHeine]

This guy needs more shelf space

[@Isao-k9g]

❤

[@paparadeliko]

a santa hat, it could have been anything else hahhah

[@tchaliz4925]

Foot work? CUBA!!!!

[@Torpedoman316]

Footwork is by far my weakest part. Thank you Gabriel

[@G36-999]

Stepping deep around like a boxer (shown around 5 mins) may not work in mma as you give your back to your opponent. Depends who is quicker but if they slip or shoot under your jab as you try to step deep and around your back is theirs.

[@tombayley7110]

In kung fu we talk about the bubbling well spring. (Kindy 1 pressure point). It is kind of at the average centre point of all the tendons that run to the ball of the foot. If you have a spring in your step, this is where it feels like you are springing from. Being actively aware of what is going on in this part of your foot can help to improve balance, responsiveness, and control in footwork.

[@ColourRevolution666]

Just stay at home and avoid fights so you dont need to practice footwork.

[@lakuntra4219]

Till there's an intruder but you can't do nothing to save yourself and the ones you love.

[@whoknows8223]

If you don't like fighting then why even bother watching this fighting channel and write negative comments? Karen comment

[@xuanfe]

These videos are for willing participants of a sport, it seems you’ve misunderstood something because your comments make it sound like people only train fight sports for street fighting. But even if they were, you know you can just stop watching this channel if you don’t like it?

[@ColourRevolution666]

@@whoknows8223 iam actually subscriber

[@annonymous498]

Great video

[@GabrielVargaOfficial]

Glad you enjoyed it