How to Deal with Bigger Opponents - Martial Arts Experts Share

Today we look at the best ways to deal with a bigger opponent in Martial Arts and Combat Sports.
With ‪@fighttips‬ ‪@GabrielVargaOfficial‬ ‪@hard2hurt‬ ‪@SenseiSeth‬ ‪@sacredboxing‬ ‪@metrolinamartialarts‬ ‪@KevinLeeVlog‬and more.
This has been one of the most fun experiences I have had. A big thanks to Coach Icy Mike for including me in this martial arts meet-up.
Thanks to ‪@metrolinamartialarts‬and ‪@SenseiSeth‬for manning the camera 📷
#hard2hurt #senseiseth #fighttips
The Martial Arts Unlimited Association is your home for a one-stop shop for accreditation, education, resources, and consulting. If you want to train with us feel free to check us out right here, www.themaua.com
Low-cost membership
Online training videos
Curriculums download
Seminar and Camp Video Access
Access to program videos
Cancel Anytime
No contracts
For more information here are a few links:
Facebook - www.facebook.c...
Keishidojo Website - keishidojo.com/

[@rollinOnCode]

omg best crossover ever!

[@martialartsunlimited01]

Thanks, it was awesome. Hopefully we can do another and have wonderboy and Eli knight join the mix.

[@emissaryofelohim1431]

@@martialartsunlimited01 It's pretty nifty how this crew of Hooligans just compliment eachother so well. So many juicy details drawn out. Tons of Gravy! I brought plenty o biscuits, poor it on.

[@martialartsunlimited01]

@@emissaryofelohim1431 thanks for the compliments

[@fighttips]

Thank you for having me on, coach! Learned so much this weekend 🙏

[@martialartsunlimited01]

Thank you sir for being a part of the video, it was super fun and I learned so much.

[@malkomalkavian]

"Develop confidence. You don't have to be scared of everybody who is bigger, just because they are bigger doesn't mean they are better. Doesn't mean they have the power.' Words to heed.

[@martialartsunlimited01]

Copy that, and great point. Thanks for the comment

[@MR-nl8xr]

And just because it "doesn't mean they are", doesn't mean they aren't most of the time.

[@malkomalkavian]

@@MR-nl8xr Pro fights make it seem like bigger is going to win all the time. Most fights between normal people are won socially and psychologically, and big people don't have nearly as much advantage over the little folk in those regards. They do have some, but not so much.

[@Astral-Cosmonaut]

@@MR-nl8xrtrained vs untrained

[@thomas_lale]

Seth didn't have to do that to Kevin. I almost burst out laughing but that was harsh.

[@martialartsunlimited01]

It was super funny

[@unknownentity8256]

It was a low hanging fruit

[@PHIplaytesting]

Actually surprised how easy he made it look

[@rupin]

@@PHIplaytesting same Seth strong af

[@Brandonsherrell-zv3pc]

I thought it was cute as fuck

[@jnano2071]

Gabriel Varga back there like a superior being, didn’t move an inch until he was called to the center lol

[@martialartsunlimited01]

He was super chill, and always willing to share. Was a fun time.

[@metrolinamartialarts]

Everyone gave such solid advice - it's pretty cool to see!

[@martialartsunlimited01]

It was probably my favorite video to film of all time

[@gw1357]

Good comments by all. I always try to emphasize "all the way in or all the way out" with smaller guys. Long range is fine, in close is fine. But where a taller guy really has the advantage is at the outer edges of mid-range where his strikes reach full extension but mine are out of range. Footwork and judgment is vital.

[@martialartsunlimited01]

Well said, I literally just went over that very comment in our class today.

[@olimpicus]

great comment!

[@obiwanquixote8423]

My old boxing coach used to emphasize momentum and angles. Big guys become small guys when you jam them up and take their balance. Working under them like Frazier or around them like Tyson and being relentless in attacking and driving upwards like a lineman. Using your knees and foot positioning to trip them up also works. For bigger guys, a way we used to take strength and power out of sparring was something he called "shooting shoulders." No head shots and just punches to the shoulders. Makes it a lot harder to keep someone outside or to bully them. Forces the big guy to work harder and the smaller one still needs to deal with the reach and challenge of getting inside.

[@p1ntu_]

Wow, the shooting shoulder part, Im always the smaller guy and im unconsciously doing that. I always punch their shoulder and get out of the range. I have good stamina so it work

[@Vithedel]

The shooting shouder approach is very nice. Bigger guys have tough time try to learn utilizing their size and reach without hurting their partner and allow them to throw more shots and combos too.

[@FutureShock713]

Awesome stuff from everybody and Im still not over Seth holding Kevin like a baby

[@martialartsunlimited01]

I know that was super funny. "Put him down" Sensei Seth

[@shot87]

I've been really enjoying this series of collabs. It's like an Avenger of youtube martial artists.

[@martialartsunlimited01]

That is what we are going for. Definitely not the justice league.

[@shot87]

@@martialartsunlimited01 🤣🤣🤣

[@gojuryu3]

This type/format of content is dope af.

[@hard2hurt]

Sooo... Seth says use the pendulum kick at 8:58

[@martialartsunlimited01]

Alol, yeah. Someone else pointed that out last night. I had to rematch it and yup. Busted.

[@SenseiSeth]

YOURE THE ONE WHO MADE ME ARGUE AGAINST IT

[@nurbaiti_hikaru]

The part when Sensei Seth take Kevin from Icy Mike shoulders was hilarious. LOL. Anyway, I learned a lot. Thanks for the video.

[@martialartsunlimited01]

Yeah that was my favorite part. Wish I could say I planned it that way, but Mike just knows how to keep things entertaining and very interesting. Which is why I think he is so good at all this.

[@lloyd9296]

You guys are like the Avengers of martial arts! Keep It up! 💥👊🥊

[@martialartsunlimited01]

Thanks, it was a super fun collab.

[@cruzcontrol720]

Loved watching all of my favorite KZbin channels together!

[@martialartsunlimited01]

Thanks, it was quite the experience. On so many levels

[@michaelparham1328]

4:45 It's cool that he brought up basketball because there's an anime that uses this tactic, and explains it. Look up Kuruko's vanishing drive. It's super dramatic for the sake of entertainment and the audience's understanding, but its premise is sound. It boils down to how the human eye works. We're quicker to react to a change in sideways motion, as well as depth. So darting in at a 45 angle relative to the person's forward focus, could give you the opportunity you're looking for,

[@JohnnyBit]

Awesome summary at the end, worth watching whole thing.

[@martialartsunlimited01]

Yeah Mike did a good job putting all that information into a quick elevator pitch

[@philosopherboy]

Good stuff. Gotta say, right or wrong, my approach growing up pretty close to Varga's suggestion. I was consistently the smallest dude in the room and learned quick that the gym culture was a little problematic, pretty dog-eat-dog. I was constantly left to spar older or bigger folks who frequently went harder than was advisable. Every session with some folks was basically a fight. I look back and just go "where were the adults?" I guess people weren't as cognizant of responsible or safe practice back then, or just weren't paying as much attention to the kids I guess. The only way I could create space for myself (in session or after) was learning to "eat bitter." Basically, I had to be willing to hold my ground and absorb some punishment without blinking so to speak - so I could then trade it back in order in order to make exchanges feel like they weren't worth their while. It made me aggressive and brawl-y, but I survived I guess, haha. It can be a dangerous game to play and in recent years I've really tried to unlearn some of my trauma responses, haha, but there's still some truth behind this strategy working. Half or more of fighting is psychological. If you seem hard to hurt and add a "cost" to every exchange, people think twice and hesitate, which gives you room to breathe.

[@brunispero9301]

nice advice bro

[@fennec812]

It ranges from place to place but there definitely are still gyms out there with a culture that glorifies how “tough” and “hard” they are. I’m down for a hard spar, but I’ve also seen so many of these places shut down over the years because like 2 dudes will survive the onslaught and they just sort of end up a street brawler bullies. Imho, that kind of training typically doesn’t produce great technicians, either. Very tough dudes, but usually kind of sloppy as compared to places that slowly build people up. It’s just a healthier business model, too. But you’re right, I’m a small guy even against normal demographics and super small in martial arts (which usually skews bigger and stronger). A lot of my earlier years fighting those guys that wanted to swing for the fences was just learning how to take a hit and impose aggression back onto them. Eventually I developed bigger, faster footwork and I can usually just out dance bigger guys now. My worst match up often isn’t the big strong guys so much as it is the flexible, long string bean types. Even with speedy footwork, it’s tough to outplay someone who is calm with a ridiculous reach advantage.

[@philosopherboy]

@@fennec812 Oh yeah, I'd rather spar with a chonky goomba over a noodle-arm long boi any day! Haha

[@Archangel-pd1rn]

Very nice when you do these colaborations: pick a theme and discuss it from several viewpoints, very constructive!

[@martialartsunlimited01]

Thanks for the comment. That was a big part of it, we each picked a topic and each gave our input

[@CEOdosPutos]

Sensei Seth resized to Ice Mike had me cracking.

[@nonyabizness2550]

I think the best techniques for tall opponent are oblique kick to knee. Front kick to knee vs southpaw. Doubling up on your jab. Mixing in low jabs and low crosses because the are built in slips. Lead uppercut and overhand right. Mixed in with jabs and crosses of course. Low round kicks to thighs/calves. Double leg takedown and knee on belly for ground control because you can easily stand up and run or soccer kick the head. Also bodylocks defensivly as it stops punches and knees. And you can use it as a takedown or, disengage and strike.

[@delusional88]

What a crew! Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@martialartsunlimited01]

You bet! Thanks for watching.

[@fifthlevelbard9541]

Thought Mike's name was set to "Muay Thai" in the thumbnail. _Accurate._

[@Gigabomber]

A lot of fighting philosophy and engagement strategy in this video. Incredibly helpful for life, not just for fighting. The casual honesty reveals the level of experience seen here. Worth a rewatch or two.

[@martialartsunlimited01]

A big thank you, as I think a lot is going on and some great points are made.

[@dennisadler9299]

Gabriel.. his mindset is just perfect

[@martialartsunlimited01]

He was awesome to learn from

[@18Hands]

So much good stuff. For me, I had a lot of success against bigger guys by jamming their hip. Which is like kicking an oak tree if you are a smaller guy, so it might be helpful to practice that on super heavy bags. Also jamming their kicks seems to be a little easier to time since most bigger guys have a lot of mass to move. For punches, that is the tricky part since they have so much reach advantange. I found a bit of success at staying a bit lower when punches came at me as well as those angle steps. What I didnt have success at against bigger guys is being the aggressor o r initiator. I think it is best to be the counter fighter usually against bigger guys and beat them to the punch/kick. I mean look at the mongoose and the cobra and study that if all else fails. hahha. Great video!

[@1individeo]

Great comment. If you are shorter and want to be or look aggressive you fight close range. His bigger limbs will be harder for him to manoever and will only be able to keep trying to shake you off and trying to regain his striking distance.

[@DnCMiller]

Couldn't agree more! You should write an article, or do a blog or something. I rarely see a comment that is so on!

[@erikbritz8095]

I don't know man im good at being the aggressor i have noticed even guys 2ft taller then me freak out seeing the small guy walkem down and being able to evade and eat punches that hurts guys their size, think Mike tyson, john linekar, Canelo alvarez etc.

[@drinfernodds]

​@@erikbritz8095 Same, I've rarely had success without being the aggressor since I'm not that fast. I also practiced techniques from Roberto Duran, Dwight Muhammad Qawi, Mike Zambidis, and Nong-O in order to get close.

[@ScubaSouth]

Honestly I never really thought of it, but the more I look at each of you guys (aka my favorite KZbinrs), you all LOOK like you guys would do the martial arts and have the fighting styles y’all do. Ed looks like he would do JKD, Mike looks like he would have that kind of annoying unorthodox dirty style, Seth looks like the type to have a clean and honest style influenced by other lesser known arts, etc etc. just something I kinda noticed lol

[@MichaelSplatkins]

I love these big team up style collaborations :D

[@martialartsunlimited01]

Thanks, it was super fun

[@johnelliott9823]

Liked this one, some science at work My experience as a short-arse: I can go sideways quicker than a tall guy generally - linearly their stride is longer, so they have the advantage there. Therefor avoid going straight back for more than one pace if you get surprised. Avoid going back at all if you see it coming, but go laterally/diagonally instead. People with long arms have faster limbs so keep your frame tight Get out of kicking range or get in wrestle range but stay out of kick-punch range When in close, pay attention to when they step - when a person takes a step, they are making themselves effectively lighter until the foot is planted again - so this is potentially an opportune moment to hip throw, trip, or sweep (in the appropriate direction). The hips are more easily accessible for manipulation by your hands on a taller person - you can for example block the back of the heel and shove the hips to get a trip without having to bend over much - harder to do with someone your size. Against a bigger person avoid letting them get double underhooks. Against a bigger person if you shoot doubles make sure your posture is correct, or you could get picked up Taller people tend to be easier to shoot singles and doubles on.

[@backbone93]

Running around them in circles until the lose focus and then you crack them and keep running always worked for me

[@martialartsunlimited01]

Alol, that's a way to get some good cardio

[@Ventus_the_Heathen]

Seth pendulum stepping at 9:01

[@martialartsunlimited01]

Alol, yeah he did.

[@nicholai7300]

The best way to deal with bigger opponents in my opinion is have better cardio. They have to move all that mass around, if you can weather the initial storm or squirm out of their takedown because they get gassed, you win.

[@basedbane787]

✍️(do more cardio) don't mind me just a bigger guy lol

[@JonnyRollin]

Invaluable, to be able see so many respected,expert coaches in the same video, displaying their individual techniques and discussing them together-fascinating viewing. Reply

[@martialartsunlimited01]

Thank you, this was truly one of the most fun times I have had and just so much knowledge and ideas for those willing to accept it.

[@The_Zefside]

It’s hard finding sparring partners that recognize the significance of weight differences. Rare, be careful out there

[@martialartsunlimited01]

Amen, I am working with a kid right now and going through this exact thing.

[@BMO_Creative]

Man, Robinson's switch step is a hard one to learn, but I've seen him use it and fold people in the ring!

[@emissaryofelohim1431]

It's pretty nifty how this crew of Hooligans just compliment eachother so well. So many juicy details drawn out. Tons of Gravy! I brought plenty o biscuits, poor it on.

[@martialartsunlimited01]

Couldn't agree more!

[@jeffs3119]

Good points and shane definitely brought up a good point about range and utilizing all your tools. Far too many times do I see shorter guys or my self try to force the inside. Getting them into a long range war can get them to over commit. Also, the only thing I would add is feints.

[@muayboran6111]

Would love to see Thompson there as well… would be cool to see a sparring match between Varga and Thompson

[@martialartsunlimited01]

I agree 100%. I really hope I get to do something with wonderboy soon.

[@anhomunculous1454]

A gym full of wisdom!

[@josephlane1614]

I'd say the consensus is to utilize your strengths. I would like to note the tepe advice was great. Watch mike on street beefs and his tepe game is on point. It's kinda shocking that he wasn't the one who gave that advice. Especially since he's really into muay thai.

[@martialartsunlimited01]

The teep advice was good, and I feel the camera just didn't do it justice, as when Shane did that switch teep it was just so quick in person.

[@RochX-7]

This is crazy cool collaboration of Martial Arts Content Creators. Cheers to all. Loved it

[@theartistabroad8076]

That crossover is key man and watching the big guys eyes and countering.... one thing is to start punching on 400 lb bags and working on building your power I spoke with the cousin of Rock Marciano and he said that was what Rocky did because he was so short he would build it so that when the big feels that punch he could back away.. your punching power on 400lb bag because most fights that you meet the average man is not but maybe 250-300. I did art for Mike Tyson he did the same and also those neck pull exercises like Jack Dempsey & Heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua do to strengthen your neck.

[@SenseiSeth]

Sorry Kevin

[@punasurf4697]

Could have used this information yesterday. Rough night last night.

[@martialartsunlimited01]

Gotcha, well you have it now, and knowing is half the battle. Ready for next time.

[@honestlee9921]

Bro this colab is too good haha you literally got EVERYBODY

[@martialartsunlimited01]

Thanks, it is all thanks to Icy Mike. He was the mastermind

[@thetalantonx]

I loved this video! Such a cool thing to see a bunch of experts sharing their perspectives with humility and a genuine desire to learn and teach.

[@martialartsunlimited01]

Glad you enjoyed it! It was super cool. And there was so much content done, be on the lookout for all kinds of cool videos. Sensei Seth has a great one that just came out.

[@tex64us]

I have been watching a lot of your videos, and I have learned a lot narrower me as an instructor but also as a training partner as well.

[@martialartsunlimited01]

Thanks, I'm glad I was able to have an influence. Thanks fpr watching and for taking time to comment.

[@jenlewren]

This is really useful as a female coming into MMA where most of the people I am against are taller, stronger and faster .... sometimes I wonder what I am doing and why 😂 but this video has given me some great pointers and things to focus on so that those things are not so much of a disadvantage to me. Thank you

[@p1ntu_]

Me too, you need to have stamina. That's the most basic. Even if you're noob you can beat better guys simply by not getting tired

[@toddsimmons6676]

Wow great advice, we use very similar training in ITF Taekwon-Do, foot work, timing and angles. I love it all thanks for putting this out especially from the experts you compiled!!!

[@joshuaowens3611]

Sifu Pete Star says the three jewels of combat are distance, timing, and rhythm. Essentially his philosophy is he who can manage the three the best is the one who wins the altercation. You are all showing various different ways of doing exactly that. So manage the distance timing and rhythm of the engagement. Good video

[@martialartsunlimited01]

Well said, thanks for watching and for the comment.

[@marcogiuffrida1787]

Distances, combat intelligence, speed-explosiveness. In and out, out and in counterattack. Thats it!

[@buckcherry2564]

Mike always looking like he is about to pounce XD

[@martialartsunlimited01]

I think he is

[@alexblue6991]

I have been watching so many small fighter's winning fights just doing low legs kicks

[@chefxhyrule242]

Yup your opponents legs are longer than yours and the closest thing to you

[@martialartsunlimited01]

True and as Kevin was saying his smaller size helps him in many cases to be quicker and more agile

[@nlg77]

Awesome all of guys working together. This is what martial arts is truly about.

[@ThatFreeWilliam]

I loved that part of the lion king.

[@martialartsunlimited01]

Alol, I hear the music now

[@kalikop]

Baby carrying Kevin Lee was gold! 🤣🤣

[@martialartsunlimited01]

Alol, yes it was

[@honestlee9921]

Shane is right too, I find in sparring I'm able to find a home for the teep pretty often even as the shorter guy

[@joshualaukala9480]

Yall should invite Jeff Chan to one of these gatherings

[@martialartsunlimited01]

I know there are plans for future meet ups, maybe the schedules will line up. Thanks for watching and for taking time to comment.

[@-_ellipsis_-5219]

I think the fundamental lesson learned, in line with what Mike was saying, falls in line with the CIPAS model on Armchair Violence's channel - controlling where and when the fight takes place.

[@Jarhead0331]

As a Heavyweight, 6’3 265, I would say one of the best things for sure, as one instructor eluded to, is most us Heavys Cardio is trash. Even if we try to do cardio, and we’re muscular Heavys, muscle burns more oxygen. Chopping down a tree, movement left and right and cardio has given me fits against smaller opponents. Vince Lombardi said (although not necessarily fighting in his case but it applies)….”Fatigue makes cowards of us all”

[@pabloberthet3521]

Amazing tips! Thank you so much for sharing. 😊

[@BAMBINO-68]

I want to get some work in with you guys. I love this channel. So much knowledge in so many different areas.

[@martialartsunlimited01]

Cool, anytime.

[@BAMBINO-68]

@@martialartsunlimited01 I fight for streetbeefs btw. BAMBAM I need to learn how to fight 😆

[@Fightookaishii]

You guys come with so much tech!!!!

[@martialartsunlimited01]

It really is fun and interesting to see how everyone has their own approach to similar problems.

[@bashlivingstonstampededojo882]

All comes down to good fundamentals fundamentals win fights timing distance foot work cutting angles staying to the outside when necessary and closing the distance when necessary I like to think of it as stay all the way out or smother them and get all the way in all easier said than done however specially against somebody who's trained

[@martialartsunlimited01]

Yeah, I think that's mainly what was said. Thanks for watching and for the comment

[@alibellamine5337]

Great collab

[@martialartsunlimited01]

Thanks, it was a lot of fun.

[@Slimreaper505]

All you were missing is Wonderboy & Jeff Chan 👍🏽

[@martialartsunlimited01]

Yes I really hope I get to see again Wonderboy sometime soon, and maybe get to do a video with him as well. It would be super cool.

[@davidcaputto49]

Good advice for the ring. For the street a lot of mambo jambo.

[@martialartsunlimited01]

That could make for another video. Dealing with a bigger opponent on the streets

[@គង់គាឆាត់]

for the street mambo jambo. How?

[@joelseph]

I think the overall theme is "fight smart "

[@martialartsunlimited01]

True but smart is different to so many people. That would be hard to convey

[@joelseph]

@@martialartsunlimited01 i agree, which is why I appreciate the variety of options presented in the video. Some people arent quick, some people dont know how to counter, and others dont have the cardio to just wait it out. Fight smart > A. Learn how to fight B. Learn what strategy/style suits you. There is no one size fits all in martial arts.

[@scottoxendinejr9182]

These recent videos showcasing multiple tactics/concepts to deal with different scenarios/situations from multiple perspectives are phenomenal. The truth of combat is in the art. Art is not possible without the individual creating. Everyone is correct and incorrect in congruency. A secret that can only be unlocked with time and applied effort. No ONE person knows "The Way." I thank all involved for this gem. Like Jordan Peterson stating things I already felt; I knew these things... But maybe I didn't understand them. Thank you.

[@TimeofRagnarok]

There's actual science behind larger people being slower. 1, if you're larger it means you have more mass to move around which is naturally going to take longer, at least a little bit. 2, the longer your limbs the longer it takes for nerve signals to move through the body, which is why larger people tend to have slower reactions and be clumsier.

[@blackhoodie4170]

also higher center of gravity due to being taller meaning less balance makes them less agile

[@TimeofRagnarok]

@@blackhoodie4170 true

[@sunte91]

Good guy Seth turned savage (or concerned parent?) 😂

[@martialartsunlimited01]

Maybe a savage parent

[@erikbritz8095]

Crazy how my two strats are mentioned here and one is the one gabriel mentioned.

[@martialartsunlimited01]

That's awesome. Stay tuned as I have a cool video with Gabriel coming out this week.

[@erikbritz8095]

@@martialartsunlimited01 looking forward to it coach.

[@balders952]

Gabriel. Varga is so good.

[@jonathanjohnson5216]

Dream team of fighting

[@martialartsunlimited01]

Thanks, super glad to be part of it.

[@Nenad-ICXC-Shuput-GFAMMA]

Damn everybody has answers for everything here... 👍😆 Some Great info tho..

[@martialartsunlimited01]

Well that's why we're experts. Alol, thanks

[@hard2hurt]

Dude... Kevin is so fast lol

[@martialartsunlimited01]

Your telling me. I was thinking that when he did the pak Sao to hit.

[@friedstew1583]

I like of Gabriel’s standing their like “this shit don’t work, the fuck they talking about”

[@martialartsunlimited01]

He was always so gracious and respectful though. It was really cool to see and experience

[@friedstew1583]

@@martialartsunlimited01 definitely, you can see how good a person he is. At the same time I can tell due to his experience from many high level bouts he has a greater understanding of what techniques are high percentage and effective and which ones aren’t.

[@konstantinosntelirabakas7340]

something that always worked for me and against me when I was the bigger/taller one was weaving and dodging a lot. so a lot of mobility because as a smaller fighter that means you will also be the lighter one and if it's a sanctioned fight then you will probably still have the smaller reach. so you want to be mobile to dodge and manage your distance otherwise you will be blocking strikes from a heavier opponent and you don't want that, the heavier your opponent is the less your blocking works. So weave under and between your opponents strikes to close in the gap and start working on body strikes and uppercuts, takedowns and dodge your way out when you want to disengage.

[@martialartsunlimited01]

I like it, I would say your method is going to keep that cardio up too. Not a bad thing by any means

[@konstantinosntelirabakas7340]

@@martialartsunlimited01 oh yeah it does! it really really does. it's one of the hardest things I've tried in my ''fighting journey'' in terms of cardio. footwork needs to be on point and u gotta keep ur mind to dodging everything so you are constantly on the move. coz when u are in range u gotta dodge and make ur own strikes and u gotta be fast with disengaging or u will get caught on ur way out. Once I sparred a guy that blocking was just NOT an option man. the difference in weight was insane. if it was a fight he woulda knocked me out very easily.

[@blackhoodie4170]

Parrying is also fine. Since you're not taking any impact, really. Also, blocking when you're up close, it kills their impact comppetely, since they can't extend on their strikes fully. Otherwise, mid to long range, just holding your hands up won't work, gotta parry and catch, it works great. You don't always have to slip and weave everything, you can use your parries and catches, rolling with the shots, or using the cross armed guard. I also really like the long guard against taller, heavier folks.

[@ACE_858]

THIS HELPS, I'M GOING 2 WATCH IT MULTIPLE TIMES 2 MASTER IT, THAT BOXING INSTRUCTOR WAS TIGHT, ALL OF THEM IN FACT

[@REDLINE.FGC1]

I think I'd prefer to hear what the bigger fighters struggle most with against smaller opponents, rather than giants Seth has fought lol

[@martialartsunlimited01]

I think this is a great idea and I will see what I can do.

[@ForeverYoungKickboxer]

This was Awesome!! Such a valuable set of skills all together in one video each giving excellent advice. For free!!! Thanks!!!!!! Chris Forever Young

[@rawke7279]

Great to see but I'm here for Gabriel

[@martialartsunlimited01]

No problem, thanks for watching and for the comment

[@theflyingdutchguy9870]

had to make seth look a little smaller in the thumbnail😅

[@martialartsunlimited01]

Alol, glad it was appreciated

[@corbin177rt7]

Plot twist: Seth is only 5’9

[@martialartsunlimited01]

Alol, maybe a bit shorter

[@orlandocarrillo7132]

On the street, don't. Run away or shoot them.

[@JeffForsyth]

I use Kevin’s sliding leverage hit every chance I get. I’m only 5’ 1.

[@azthedrummer5553]

Unrelated but keep getting headache after light sparring any advice love this video

[@martialartsunlimited01]

I would check with your doctor.

[@azthedrummer5553]

@@martialartsunlimited01 have before but maybe is best to go

[@RickyBobby42069]

As the bigger opponent. I thank you gentlemen 😁

[@martialartsunlimited01]

Alol, you're not supposed to be watching. That's like getting the cheat codes for a game. Seriously though, thanks for watching and for the comment

[@RickyBobby42069]

@@martialartsunlimited01 🤘

[@remyhavoc4463]

Lmao the most replayed part 😂

[@samuelbonarrigo7520]

I'm new to martial arts, I'm training in MMA (so muai thay ma kick boxing bjj ecc) and in a sparring session I was with a bigger guy like 7 inches taller then me and i couldn't find a good range to get some hits in without him keeping me at his range, after 2 minutes i just said fuck it, tanked the shots and got inside and from there I got some hits in, now yes it was light sparring so i don't know how it would apply to a real fight but I couldn't find another way around it, leg kicks only worked.

[@batman5071]

You pull out the GAT, simple fellas.

[@martialartsunlimited01]

When we travel we can't bring them. So we need a plan B

[@averagebro413]

Damn varga is much bigger than i thought

[@martialartsunlimited01]

And extremely disciplined to his diet, rest and workouts. Definitely someone to watch and is leading by example

[@javiersoriano671]

Lmao Seth in the beginning trying to see what it’s like fighting Goro from MK by having Kevin on top of Mike in the beginning

[@Thefringefitnessproject]

For Shane, I’m pretty sure you train at beacon, how much does mike remind you of Brad Daddis? I can’t put a finger on it but he has always reminded me of Brad for some reason

[@RealRonniePickering]

I know im late but they got this feels like avengers assemble

[@redsnflr]

Gabriel looks huge with these guys but they're just short (besides Seth) because Varga stands at 5'10.

[@TTGTokoyo-nc7tx]

The avengers assembled🔥

[@martialartsunlimited01]

Thanks

[@prestonbreezystarcher]

I like to switch stance mid combo to gain distance

[@madmaster3d]

best thing vs taller guy is move around fast & focus on downer of body i mean punch or kick his abdomen his balls his legs his shin punch or kick his head is hard

[@martialartsunlimited01]

So fight dirty, that's all you had to say. I fear for the one who kicks Gabriel Varga in the groin.

[@sportmuaythaiv1045]

Maintain safe distance. Don't plough in. Kick both legs. Eventually, the taller guy will drop his guard and loose his enthusiasm.