How NOT To Shadowbox For Muay Thai Beginners: 10 Common Mistakes

[@seanfagan]

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[@dvd08270]

That 180 turn is good when you knock the first guy out and his friend comes from behind

[@alchemist4464]

Definitely😂! Gotta be ready for any situation

[@ToddyX32]

What 😂

[@edwinhadimuljono8190]

Fckin right 🤣🤣

[@mustangcr5]

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[@dustindinsmoor9292]

after watching the Bruce Lee movies

[@jamesashwin5378]

0:41 - Kicking Wrong 2:57 - Too Much Head Movement 4:10 - Looking/Punching Down 5:37 - Staying Stationary 6:34 - Just Offense, No Defence 7:35 - Not Mixing Up Your Strikes 8:56 - Too Tense 10:13 - Forgetting to Breathe 11:41 - Not Visualizing 12:46 - T-Rex Arms

[@seanfagan]

Thanks 🙏

[@jamesashwin5378]

Sean Fagan Glad to be of help!

[@ysammo214]

Thankyou

[@rastachandolo9766]

You forgot don’t fight midgets or children

[@recipoldinasty]

Sean Fagan bro you look like a bit Demetrius johnson haha he da goat

[@StarskyUA]

Sean, the part regarding the head movement absolutely rocks! Every time I go to gym with my colleagues - and 100% of them are boxers - they go: "YOUR HEAD MOVEMENT SUCKS!!! IT SHOULD FLY AROUND THE GYM LIKE A FLIPPIN MISSILE ON COCAINE!" I'm so fed up with their bullshit so I feel like kicking the shit outta their tiny little thighs next time we spar. Big thanks for finally explaining the difference between head movement in boxing and muay thai! Cheers from Ukraine!

[@seanfagan]

Haha the struggle is real!

[@StarskyUA]

@@cakesnatcher4541 commies live a bit to the North from us, bro. They're known as "Russkies", and us, Ukrainians, are those who currently protect lazy Europeans from them Russkies, we ain't commies.

[@cakesnatcher4541]

@@StarskyUA Ukraine is #1 F#$$ the russian government

[@scottrichardson1014]

Have them watch a head kick knock out compilation video. You will see a lot of head kicks come in from extreme head movements left or right. That exaggerated bob and weave in boxing will get you kicked or kneed in the face in MT. I had some boxing experience before MT and had to break that habit . A nice 25% power head kick on a slip or bob leaves a lasting impression when sparing .

[@StarskyUA]

@@scottrichardson1014 yes, I agree! Boxing was my first martial art before MT and I experienced the same situation later in a MT sparring. Slamming your own head into someone's shin changes quite a lot, that's for sure!

[@nitina8564]

This video is more important than the "how to videos" . Great video. I've seen more people make mistakes than do it correctly and if you keep practicing incorrectly its becomes difficult to unlearn those mistakes later. Again, great video.

[@seanfagan]

That means a lot, thank you!

[@angeldlc8454]

Maybe sean can make a "how to" one day then "how not to" the next...ei heavy bag and "how not to" heavy bag...

[@robertpaulsin6109]

No it doesn't, you're wrong. Proper technique comes with developed coordination and strength. The more a student practices, the closer they'll get to efficient technique. Expecting textbook movements from beginners is insane and unproductive.

[@nitina8564]

@@robertpaulsin6109 you seem to have miss read what i was trying to say. If someone is practicing anything in an incorrect manner not knowing what is it they are doing wrong will become their second nature and then it becomes difficult to unlearn those things. Not impossible but very difficult for sure.

[@chadmartin434]

“If you fight children and midgets your a bad person and shouldn’t be watching this video” 😂🤣😂🤣 had to pause I was laughing so hard!! Thanks for the awesome videos man!

[@leethomson5733]

If you box with shadows you need a phsyciatrist 🙊

[@vanilcybrazil]

Me too. So funny.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BWater-yq3jx]

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[@mezrhy5409]

4:10

[@ScardeyG]

I’ve been Kickboxing for about 4 years, and am a brown belt in K1 (yes, we grade!) and this still a super helpful video! We forget the importance of shadow boxing, and the importance of doing it correctly. Reality is, this is as close to sparring as you’re gonna get and is better than a heavy bag for working many techniques....so thanks for great reminders. I’d say number 4 is the most important. If you stand still you get hit. Simples. Anyone can move, so do it!

[@DavidTremblay]

Started muay thay 3 weeks before confinement. Felt in love with it. The gym I use to go provides live training now, focussing on HIIT mainly. Your technical approach makes a great complement because no one tell me stop doing that. Thanks for being there.

[@seanfagan]

You got it David 👊

[@danielreidayrit595]

Hajime no ippo taught me that when your shadow boxing, you should imagine an opponent striking and defending. So you should be doing the same as well.

[@JackkROYAL]

Learnt that from baki too

[@killuasleftfist3612]

Hajime no ippo is so fucking dope

[@danielripley4754]

Learnt so much from you, mmashredded and fighttips! Thank you always 👏👊

[@seanfagan]

You’re very welcome!

[@matystig8580]

My 3 favourite channels as well!

[@officialdropfactory7048]

And Hard2Hurt!

[@stateofmindphilosophyandps214]

OfficialDropFactory yesssssss

[@stateofmindphilosophyandps214]

Daniel Ripley omfg yes

[@BerserkerX]

I turned this video on and my heart was beating fast because I was worrying if I make any of these mistakes. I made some of these in the past but have grown out of them. Thanks for the video, Sean! 🙏

[@seanfagan]

Lol love it 😂🤣

[@tristenwilliams1943]

Just starting out my MMA journey, getting in shape and preparing for my first day in the gym. Your videos are really helping me get familiar with Muay Thai and I’m excited to start training!

[@seanfagan]

Great to hear, you got this!

[@johnXJ8899]

So how's it been goin?

[@arvidumegard5026]

@@johnXJ8899 since he cant write an answer to your comment Im guessing he lost all his brain cells in the first 6 months of training😢

[@meyr1992]

@@arvidumegard5026 no he went back to eating chips on the couch

[@ianiboy]

Only Anakin would punch low when shadowboxing

[@javijaybird8a907]

This came out in my bday thank you for the gift

[@seanfagan]

You got it. Happy birthday!

[@flektarnskitzbird4785]

Your birthday is 420!??

[@pedrobrocato1982]

I love shadow boxing! Man, these videos are a real treat for me. Thank you again for sharing 🙏

[@seanfagan]

Glad you’re enjoying them!

[@weedniac]

Is pure masterclass, that kind of things should be heard by every martial arts practicer

[@0104Alex]

I’ve had a little fighting experience as a young adult, now getting back into Muay Thai in my late twenties and your content has been incredible, many thanks 🙏🏻

[@cbentler4528]

I’ve been fighting in front of a full length mirror for several years, and I find that helps me stay focused and visualize someone in front of me.

[@ns8013]

7 and 8 really hit home for me. Only about 2 months in and all the more seasoned students are always telling me to relax and breathe. I totally understand it logically but emotionally I'm like "You're trying to punch me in the face, it's hard to relax!" That and so much doesn't feel natural yet, so I feel like I have to focus so hard mentally that it's easy to tense up and not breathe right.

[@TheKevinj30]

How are you doing now?

[@bankal1442]

"A child... that you're punching at... You don't want to do that" 😂

[@seanfagan]

🤣😂

[@wannabus7094]

Bullshit, I’m undefeated against children

[@PingofPong]

Made my day!!!

[@e.l.324]

Thank you so much for this. Just starting to learn Muay Thai and this is already making me more aware of not starting out with some of those mistakes that I'm sure I would have been doing.

[@anklelocker]

Invaluable instruction as usual, thanks Sean! Will be incorporating these details into my routine!🙏🙏🙏

[@seanfagan]

Great to hear! Thanks so much!

[@response207]

thats one of the coolest set up for a training spot, with the hammock and water views....the calm before the storm no doubt...gl 2 you =)

[@seanfagan]

Couldn't agree more! THank you for the support

[@davybigfly]

10:13 "No prince zuko! Power from firebending comes from the breath, not your muscles!"

[@seanfagan]

🤣😂

[@boasfiford7823]

That's rough buddy

[@gaminghunt5837]

@@boasfiford7823 my girlfriend turned into moon!

[@boasfiford7823]

@@gaminghunt5837 that’s rough buddy

[@realverse]

Just started Muay and after a few days of youtubing I can easily say this is the best shadowboxing vid by far ! Thanks

[@seanfagan]

Thanks so much! Welcome to the muay Thai world 👊🙏

[@qadirmuhaymin3308]

You gotta new subscriber with this one! Very grateful for the insight. Im learning here and fight tips for the underdog channel then go outside and kick the bag for 30 minutes then shadowbox for 25-30 minutes.....kill with some wind sprints. This is my 3rd week of doing that 3-4 days each week and I can actually see progress and excited about where my kicks will be in a few months!

[@twinniefurioussisthurs]

Great video... Just starting my muay thai journey at age 37 and im a housewife.. This video means a lot to me.. Thank you sean..

[@seanfagan]

You are very welcome, enjoy the journey!

[@AC-kv9qs]

That baseball reference helped me understand immediately... I need to subscribe 🙏🔥

[@seanfagan]

Awesome glad to hear it helped!

[@geoffmac5113]

Great video, sometimes people are in the zone and communicate perfectly in a video, that was you, well done, and thanks.

[@seanfagan]

I appreciate that!

[@smoothcaramel8177]

Will try and keep this in mind during quarantine and going forward, great vid as always Sean :)

[@seanfagan]

Awesome have fun!

[@waffledude111111]

I picked up Muay Thai about 2 weeks ago, and I am liking it so far. I always concerned over correct posture when I am practicing at home, so thank you this is helpful

[@wayneblackman6407]

Sean, you are a true mater of Muay Thai. I realy enjoy your videos because I am learning proper Muay Thaitechiques. Thank you Sean.

[@KristalReddick]

Hey Sean Thank you so much for this video. I am always felling silly shadow boxing and I have been training about 4 years now. This is really helping me fine-tune this aspect and mind frame when training. This video is gold!!!!

[@seanfagan]

Glad it’s helping!

[@tommygun6866]

Amazing video man! Definitely guilty of a couple of those..

[@seanfagan]

We all were at one point or another!

[@shambs008]

By far the most awesome Muay Thai beginner video I have ever seen..... subscribing straight away. Greeting from the Maldives btw

[@seanfagan]

Thanks so much for the love!

[@smithjoe1992]

Me and my son are just starting out (literally first class was the other day.) And i was doing all these mistakes this video is very helpful. Excited to learn more...

[@terrancearcher1765]

This really open my eyes. Thank you so much

[@clixyy_453]

Thanks for this video Sean, I never know whether to make a sound while training or not so it's good to know that it's a thing you should do. I always feel silly because I make a "iss" sound, but this has helped me

[@davidvalencia773]

I was the same way but once I became a bit more experienced, I started making them sounds lol. Now I never not make sounds

[@generalmaximus53]

Let me tell you. I can't thank you enough for providing this content. I have 9 children (5 boys 4 girls) and there is no way I can afford to put them all in MA. I am a quick learner and have done some MT in the past. You're no BS approach is exactly what I need to learn and teach some of the basics.

[@seanfagan]

Wow that means so much to hear! Thanks for letting me know you’ve been getting good use out of the videos. Be sure to keep in touch and let me know how your family progresses along their martial arts journey!

[@generalmaximus53]

Sean Fagan I most definitely will brother. My son Sean is the most excited. 😎👊💨

[@gabrielazevedomoura9085]

Great content man. In taekwondo you need to spill your hips too when you're kicking. If you don't do that you'll hit a elbow, in wtf, it means not scoring. A think the mainly difference in Taekwondo kicks it is that you retract the leg using your knee in the end of the movement.

[@Mirandasclips]

Great tips. Especially now, during Covid-19 days when it is impossible to spar with other people.

[@seanfagan]

Glad you enjoyed the vid!

[@seanfagan]

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[@andrestapia6799]

hello friend can you do classes live?

[@ThatCasualZach]

Do you ever try to time a body shot when you hear them make the exhale "grunt"

[@terminalofsounds]

Hi Kru Sean.. can you give advice for my shadow muay thai? Thanks kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHu3pqarr7Skotk

[@YN2GUY]

Hey Sean, you're an inspiration. I'm American, 38, and a bjj dude, but I love muay thai. Love it. I'm looking at taking the leap to thailand one day and I was curious if you have any advice?

[@seanfagan]

@@YN2GUY Do it! Don't overthinking it ;)

[@StephanieReid]

This channel is amazing. Thank you.

[@frantanovotny7876]

Thanks for those videos man. I am training every day in quarantine and your tips are always helpful.

[@seanfagan]

You’re very welcome!

[@neellohitbanerjee6004]

This is a tremendous video. No other words needed.

[@seanfagan]

Thank you!

[@victormbugua3653]

Thanks Sean will definitely consider technique more

[@fortunatosamuel2520]

"Like they tryna fight childrens"😂😂😂😂 dunno why that part got me dying😂 anyway I always whatch your videos and I was wondering where this gym at? Like the place is beautiful, I would love to train in a similar environment, with all that nature and and stuff close to me, feel very relaxing. Keep it up with training💯👊🏾

[@seanfagan]

This is at my home in Thailand >> kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGS7aIF6gKaGeqM I hope to open up a gym on this Island sometime soon 👊

[@conspiracychris4742]

Same but I totally do this.

[@fortunatosamuel2520]

@@seanfagan wow is beauty there, if you open up a gym there I would come for a trial, I trained all over the places so far, Thailand is on my check list tho, I know there you get the best muay thai training, I practice MMA but I like to take a brake from time to time to go train either in other gyms or in other martial arts

[@214warzone]

yeah it's illegal to fight children. Except for maybe in Japan..

[@chadmartin434]

“If you fight children and midgets you should stop watching” 😂🤣😂🤣 I had to pause the video for a bit I was laughing so much. Thanks for the great video man!

[@alexlim1468]

thanks for the tips! i used to have the habit of throwing lazy kicks during shadowboxing, recently trying to fix that. this video came at the right moment

[@seanfagan]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@wolke8246]

Very helpfull video for me as a beginner. Thanks.

[@joachimcoonan6255]

I was always told that the exhalation with a strike was to ensure that the body prepared for a possible counter strike. It is timed in with the squeezing the fist explosively at the end of ones punch, or at the moment of impact for a knee, elbow, or kick.....

[@Msrebecca197]

Fantastic reminders for training solo. Your tutorials are carrying me through this quarantine...Thank you!

[@seanfagan]

Happy to help 😊

[@Damo20]

Really useful video, just getting into Muay Thai and picked up some great tips here

[@seanfagan]

Happy to help!

[@jasonb.3902]

Your vids are so relevent and helpful man. I appreciate you.

[@simonpukeho1096]

Sharing is Love. . As saying goes that a lite candle never lose its light even if lite by another candle.... nice

[@seanfagan]

Thanks so much!

[@unknowninfinium4353]

Good to see you well Sean. Damn man that background looks beautiful. Lovely place you are at.

[@seanfagan]

Thanks so much! Yes we are very lucky

[@stewartheather5654]

Liked all your points till the end fully extending punches and kicks against thin air will build up joint problems in knees hips and elbows better to just be 1" or 2 from extension to stop injury to joints

[@kzr4858]

Great video and I'm glad I don't make the mistakes pointed out in the video while shadow boxing.

[@seanfagan]

Well done 💪

[@martindilisio]

Pretty good explanation Sean, thank you very much for this. A big hug from Buenos Aires!!!

[@thierrycottiels4201]

Thank you very much for your Time,kindness and great advices. Blessings from Peru. Be well.

[@seanfagan]

You’re very welcome 🙏

[@brandensmith759]

Thanks for dropping all the those gems definitely love the way you break everything down

[@seanfagan]

Happy to help! Thanks for watching 🙏

[@lucasgibbs4879]

Like the tip about punching higher as it adds defence

[@seanfagan]

For sure 👊

[@myegolikestacos]

In this episode I learned the importance of extending upper cuts during shadow boxing

[@TheJunImaginer]

great insight, sir. will implement it in my next workout. learn alot from this.

[@robertmedina1929]

Video helped me with some of my minor mistakes

[@yannlee9251]

Hello Thank you for sharing. I discovered your chain during my confinement at home and it is a pleasure to work with your advice. I became addicted to your channel. 😂 Thank you from France 🇫🇷 Huss huss

[@seanfagan]

Wonderful! THanks for watching!

[@cryptoborgfa]

Who said being kneed in the chin is not fun?!! looool You had me in stitches there.

[@seanfagan]

Haha I guess everyone has their own definition of fun

[@UltimateNoob]

Thanks sean, this vid helped alot. Im in fight camp rn preparing for my amateur kickboxing debut next month❤

[@leosidharta6723]

Thanks alot for tips, Sean. Greets from Indonesia.

[@chefrobsen]

Wow, what a stage to film this video!

[@seanfagan]

Yes it’s the best!

[@mrddahlan4315]

Very good Sean Fagan, I love it thank you very, very, much...!

[@marcosandreorlando2011]

Fantastic lesson Sean!

[@seanfagan]

Thanks so much!

[@adelin682]

Wow.. So I was pretty much doing everything wrong lol. I mean yeah I visualize and ad defensive footwork but can't get over the fact that I was shadow boxing with T-Rex arms. Everyone was saying I got nice technique for a beginner but for some reason I didn't understand why I would always fall short at punching in sparring. Great tips and videos, you just got a new subscriber!

[@jardinero9112]

Thanks brother. I always look forward to your videos.

[@seanfagan]

Thanks for the love!

[@jvera718]

Info in gold man , thanks!

[@seanfagan]

Happy to help!

[@jimrudolph2864]

I don’t know much about thai boxing. I’m trying to learn through you tube. I find your videos very useful. Can you do a video on foot work?

[@seanfagan]

If you search my KZbin channel for 'footwork' you'll find quite a few ;)

[@SIRINI100]

thank you for sharing these brother!! greetings from Greece!

[@seanfagan]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@judetefourie6642]

This was an awesome, informative video!! Thank you so much

[@kisholayamajumdarikoindia1166]

Thank you very much! You mentioned all the valid and true points! But one more thing that I personally think to avoid is 100% dependency on reflex..One must plan the technique before executing it.. It makes the mind work better with the body! Thanks! 🙏❤️😊

[@clayfinley]

This is the best shadow vid ever!!

[@seanfagan]

Thanks so much!

[@sukritchandra2695]

Very nicely explained. Love it

[@davidkeelan5717]

Cheers for the Vid Sean just started and found these helpful

[@JoanieKennedy]

Your a really good teacher, thank you. I have messed up legs though so I have to be careful of kicking, but I have watched a few videos and I think your great. You explain in a way that makes sense.

[@seanfagan]

I really appreciate that! 🙏

[@PaulBanasiak]

I think you covered it all and then some, killer video my man

[@seanfagan]

Thanks my dude 👊🙏

[@nekogammi2943]

Depends on what your kicking and the type of kick.sometimes you want a fast kick Like a jab.sometime you want power kick like a hook.so it's good to know both and be more versatile.

[@taverasnorberto]

The style that you practice doesn’t determine the power of the kicks. The person who practice the style is the one who determines the power of the kick. Awesome video, good job!

[@THIS---GUY]

It's more of a technical application. Muay Thai kicks are usually more blunt impact and powerful from a functional standpoint. Other chambered kicks are more hidden or quicker but not as powerful.

[@federicogonzalez8033]

It definitely matters though. TKD or karate kicks don't put as much body into the kicks, which means two things, 1; faster kicks, and 2: more powerful kicks. There are situations where you prefer one nd others where you prefer the other, and the person who practices them definitely has huge effect on the power and speed of the kick, but the technique of the kick also determines power and speed.

[@federicogonzalez8033]

For 2: meant Muay Thai has more powerful kicks

[@sagardipchoudhury1714]

Figured out too many of mine mistakes from this video...... Thanks Sean for this great video 💪

[@seanfagan]

Happy to help!

[@Twobarpsi]

Great video!! This really helped!

[@seanfagan]

Glad to hear that!

[@TartarianTreasures]

2:25... @muaythaiguy if your back ends up against your opponent w the kick.... usually the next logical thing would be to keep going and do a spinning elbow next..? yes or no and why ? Thx much respect 🙌 from 🇨🇦 🍁

[@aqualane1]

Tons of great advice. Great video!

[@seanfagan]

Thanks so much!

[@ronisworld2916]

lots of info, thanks for sharing!

[@seanfagan]

You got it!

[@Pwasercan]

amazing video :) I think you covered literally everything that people do wrong, and explained it really well!!

[@seanfagan]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the video 🙏

[@lolx2464]

Thanks Sean some great pointers I was making some of the mistakes when shadow training now i can improve retune my technique correctly , especially most commonly using same sequence not mixing it up. Thank you🙏

[@FreakAl0n3]

ty for the headmovement tips , and combo+check

[@seanfagan]

You got it ✊️

[@vanilcybrazil]

I loved this video! And you are my favorite kind of teacher. So funny 😂 when you are giving exemple what not to do. 🤣🤣🤣

[@fimfengius]

You are great Sean! Thanx!

[@sargent5150]

Whenever I go to a gym to work with some people and watch them shadow box, the one thing that I find consistent is a repeat of techniques over and over. Jab. Jab cros, jab cross hook, jab cross hook kick, then repeat the cycle.

[@seanfagan]

Yea I see similar things too

[@THIS---GUY]

Is this a bad thing in your opinion? I practice certain combos and use them in real situations and I guarantee they were more effective because I drilled it 10000 times like a robot until it became second nature. I also did the same thing when practicing switching my stance to southpaw or learning how to wrestle and grapple. Drilling technique over and over again is arguably the most important aspect of my training

[@MemeLord-kt1us]

I have to shadow box downwards, the child bullying me is strong as hell

[@ΕυαγγελοςΠαπαζησης-ζ6β]

You helping me a lot ... thank you man!

[@Lythgul]

I like how you spread your fingers while boxing and say "teach good technique" at the same time at 4:57 XD Apart from that good video

[@seanfagan]

You’re just looking for things to pick on ey? 😉

[@wayneblackman6407]

Great advice, Sean.

[@seanfagan]

Thanks Wayne!