Ranking Martial Arts Punches | Best Punches Tier List w/ Sensei Seth

In this video, I rank punches in martial arts on a tier list!! Here are the punches I rank!
Jab, Cross (reverse punch), Hook, Uppercut, Bolo Punch, Overhand, Superman Punch, Stockton Slap, Shovel Hook, 1 inch Punch, Backfist, Hammerfist and Spinning Backfist!!
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[@SenseiSeth]

Comment your tier before you watch the video. See how well ours matches up!!

[@RenzDavis]

I would only request that the cross is moved a little to the left on that S tier. Really bugging my ocd hardcore

[@SenseiSeth]

Hahaha too late, sorry dude

[@RenzDavis]

@@SenseiSeth I'll survive 🤣👍

[@Jenjak]

You forgot the Falcon Punch (S+ tier)

[@christophervelez1561]

Spinning back fist S tier. All others F list.

[@JuanMiguelQuezon]

I like the hand strike in BJJ where you slap them three times and they immediately let go saved me a lot of times

[@SenseiSeth]

Hahahahaha sounds effective!

[@Dharmaaaaaa]

I tried that slap technique too but it didn’t work until I yelled “STOCKTON!!”

[@jjef8706]

What's the name

[@dillyDillzmuaythai4life]

Yeah to hit one of those damages the ego abit lol

[@mastertrey4683]

I tried it in a street figut and he kept choking me out

[@samward9294]

Imagine getting KO’d in the street and the last thing you hear before blacking out is: 12:47

[@SenseiSeth]

Hahahaha BINK

[@samward9294]

Sensei Seth “binkaroonie!” 😂

[@SenseiSeth]

Robin Black would be proud

[@GeorgeTwamers]

Bink, that's a bolo for you right there 😂🤣🤣🤣

[@RandomHabibi02]

Bro that legitimately scared me

[@bobbybush1750]

You forgot the most powerful strike in existence... The skadoosh pinky hold from Kung Fu Panda.

[@SenseiSeth]

AH how could I have forgotten?!

[@adcrew2355]

The wuxi finger hold

[@smallvalleyproductions9103]

That's in its own category, so high up its offscreen. He just didn't include him placing it in the video because it goes without saying obviously. So dangerous it's illegal in every sport ever.

[@adcrew2355]

@@smallvalleyproductions9103 so deadly it’s considered a war crime in 175 nations

[@obas100]

@@adcrew2355 actually some countries changed the law so now it's 179

[@vesuvius2444]

Hammerfist is S tier on the ground and D standing.

[@SenseiSeth]

truth

[@sumboy6183]

Kevin Holland says "hold my flying hammer fist"

[@lunaticheaven9446]

Spinning hammer fist maybe c tho

[@lunaticheaven9446]

@@sumboy6183 Lol also porier threw some good clinch hammer fists against hooker

[@stellartoad]

Fr tho

[@carljohnson4285]

S: (Your essentials) Jab, Hook, Cross, Uppercut A: (Specials/Super) Overhand, Shovel, SB, Back, Hammer B: (Effective, yet Experimental) Bolo F: (Anime Fever-Dream Bullshit) 1 in.

[@SenseiSeth]

Lmao

[@pilot.wav_theory]

The hammerfist/jab combo is closest to a flicker jab in boxing terms

[@SenseiSeth]

True true

[@colorado2455]

The flicker jab is almost a hammer fist and back fist except that it hits you the way a jab does.

[@pilot.wav_theory]

@@colorado2455 good point, you can hit with the hammerfist or backfist when you land a flicker jab but the direction of the attack is still linear, like any other jab, whereas a true backfist has a more round rather than linear trajectory

[@colorado2455]

@@pilot.wav_theory oh yeah the trajectory, the backfist and hammer fist have more of a horizontal trajectory and in some cases can be linear. The flicker trajectory is more diagonal and upwards.

[@jeanackle]

"So we're throwing spinning sh** now?!" Stockton Slap!

[@SenseiSeth]

😂😂😂

[@Okayokayokayokayoh]

"SMACK"

[@TheHamerer]

Me: searches for one punch man youtube: "im pretty sure this is what you are looking for"

[@SenseiSeth]

Hahaha helllllll yea 😂

[@Semiotichazey]

Yeah I didn't see any ranking for the Serious Punch. And what about Consecutive Serious Punches??

[@davidriddell5573]

Totally agree with the 1" punch's placement. It's less a punch and more a conditioning exercise. It's a good way to get new students over their fear of hitting the bag/makiwara

[@SenseiSeth]

For sure 👍👍

[@brianwatson4119]

Getting to this a year late, but who knows? 1 inch punch is a training tool, not something you use in a fight. It's about training your body to deliver maximum power over the shortest distance. Ideally, you should be able to do it with any part of your body (shoulder, back, hip, butt, whatever) and at no range. Bruce was awesome, but never went deep enough to learn that. Look up a dude named Chen Bu if you want to see some good demonstrations of inch power type stuff. You'll like him, Seth. He's chubby. And surprising.

[@basedbane787]

​@@brianwatson4119 Bruce was an actor. Nobody would take him seriously if he came out today

[@Captain-Obvious]

Boxer here. I would have put only the jab as S tier and the cross and hook as A tier just to distinguish how important the jab is. You can have not the best cross or hook and be okay but you ain't got no jab you ain't going nowhere in boxing, generally speaking.The rest of the list is nothing I have an opinion on as they either aren't punches thrown in boxing or I, for the most part, agree with their rankings in your list.

[@SenseiSeth]

Well of course, when you’re only allowed to punch that range domination is vital!! Thanks for watching 🙏

[@user-bj8pg7ep4h]

Yeah, since A tier was barely even used.

[@mrcrowe1848]

Agree 100% with this It's your most thrown punch, it's your fastest punch, your longest punch, it sets up every other punch by landing or even just obscuring their vision if you smother them with it, you can throw it while moving in any direction, you can condition people with a soft jab and when you need to hit them with a hard one they wont expect it- like.. it's not even close. it NEEDS to be in its own tier above the rest.

[@MrMilky-ek1wb]

The jab is so incredibly useful like omfg

[@dodoodoodoodo7566]

Jabs don't work as well in MMA. Because u have to plant your lead leg to jab, that's asking to get your lead leg low kicked. But still a great punch. So they should all be in the same tier.

[@Zapinator321]

I like punches where your thumb is inside your fist. It is hilarious when people do it and mess up their hand.

[@SenseiSeth]

That’s not safe lol

[@ninthkaikan1544]

How about ranking blocks or ranking stances?

[@SenseiSeth]

Love the idea!

[@regalisexa3869]

Great video idea, would love to see his take on the stances 👌

[@zachariaravenheart]

Block with face S tier or we riot

[@davidcook3300]

That’s a cool idea. Though some blocks would vary based on stance. Cool to see people thoughts on it though.

[@dr.dylansgame5583]

@@zachariaravenheart honestly even though its a joke ive found if you know how to neck twist its the most effective block you can learn since it gives people a false sense of security that there punches are hurting you and just when they think your stunned you can throw at the very least a three hit combo followed up by a grapple or takedown into another flurry so on and so forth

[@IronMartialArts]

The tier god is back at it again. Let’s see who gets mad this time lmfao

[@SenseiSeth]

HAha me, I’m first to be mad

[@j.a.s.p.e.r.]

I do UFC and I find this highly inaccurate lol

[@SenseiSeth]

😂😂😂

[@joelmaltez9441]

im sooo mad cause the bolo punch is primarily a body shot. And seeing people through it to the head reminds me of Jack 5 s wind up punch from teken. XD i agree with the ranking though.

[@SenseiSeth]

😂😂 sorry bub

[@ahrenwagner2993]

" Feels good, feels like positive" I like that.

[@SenseiSeth]

😂😂😂 good

[@modkfmartialarts8663]

Hope your ready for the 500 kung fu guys explaining to you the one inch punch is a exercise to generate power and not a actual punch

[@SenseiSeth]

Hahaha I’m prepared, they’re already mad from my last tier video

[@fauxbravo]

I hate both that kung fu is so looked down on and that its people have such a bad reputation. Like, come on, guys. Grow up.

[@modkfmartialarts8663]

Faux Bravo I just learned to stop commenting or replying to videos with kung fu vs your never gonna learn anything until you spar a guy who’s competent in his style kung fu or other wise

[@SenseiSeth]

I mean, it’s no different than Karate. You get the same thing

[@fauxbravo]

@@SenseiSeth Agreed. Traditional martial arts in general. Oh well.

[@neonjesus8831]

SSS tier: Bus Driver Uppercut from the collar tie, Big Overhand right with the eyes closed SS tier: Bus driver uppercut, Sloppy leaping left hook with the chin in the air. F tier: Everything else

[@SenseiSeth]

Hahahaha

[@DaNDmsIsgfP24S]

“Jab should be in a tier “ one of my friends said

[@SenseiSeth]

Hmmm, you’ll have to see what I give it!

[@dukey03]

I’ve said it from the very beginning; the jab can be nothing less than S tier. Did you know you can even knock people out with a jab? Now you do. I always knew that all along.

[@SenseiSeth]

It’s S!

[@anunayasingh3621]

A jab is used to test your opponent's defenses, measure the distance to your opponent, stop your opponent's movement towards you and also as an offensive punch when used with a step. A fighter who knows how to jab properly would be a formidable opponent. In my opinion the jab is the best punch you can learn.

[@DaNDmsIsgfP24S]

Then, he lost a few teeth

[@user-th9ek3jl7b]

As a bouncer with a Background in Krav Maga and MMA, i also considered Wing Chuns 'Chain Punches' as a great technique 'in the streets'. In MMA competitions those were quite useless, straight jab/cross/lowkick combinations were my best choice in the Ring

[@SenseiSeth]

Very nice!!

[@RK-rb2jr]

Why is it useful in the steets but not in the octagon? Is it because of the gloves, or the skills or something else?

[@SenseiSeth]

Curious on that too

[@FredKuneDo]

@@RK-rb2jr "Wing Chun Chain punches" are mostly a surprising/blitzing technique in close distance. They may work "In the streets" to overcome a opponent (there is also a different level of fear of hitting and get hit without gloves), but in a mma bout, your opponent is very aware to not even let you come into this distance.

[@SenseiSeth]

I don’t find myself wanting to practice them from what I’ve seen of them

[@MB-rh6ro]

Ah yes the “squishy squishy” part of my hand

[@SenseiSeth]

Never forget the squish

[@dontstopbelieving1]

These videos are getting too scientific for me haha

[@jhernandez7144]

Your opening beat drop on the kata punch. Thank you icy mike.

[@SenseiSeth]

Hahaha boom

[@rookieluke3550]

I think the hammerfist lacks reach as a jab. And the angle it’s thrown is easily parriable. Great video! I love how you explained why one inch punch is in F tier instead of just straight out calling it bull crap.

[@SenseiSeth]

Hahaha thanks!

[@Utah842]

Thanks for making this video now I’m gonna start doing half of these in street fights.

[@TD-zs2nc]

The best bolo punch in boxing was by the great Sugar Ray Leonard. It's almost a Donkey Kong punch the way he did it.

[@SenseiSeth]

That’s sick! I’ll check it out

[@parker4260]

As a boxer I have to agree with all these punches you are always right on the mark with your rankings

[@SenseiSeth]

👏👏👏

[@calebleach4658]

Love the sound affects on the shovel punch

[@SenseiSeth]

Realistic, aye?

[@aaronamour6101]

I've gotten back into Muay Thai for about half a year and I immediately had to agree with all of this lol. Makes me feel more professional, thank you for that. Definitely subbed.

[@SaftonYT]

I think putting the one-inch punch in F tier as it's generally presented is perfectly reasonable. My understanding of it is that it was never meant as a combative technique per se, but rather as a demonstration or exercise to remind students of proper form. If I'm not mistaken, one of Icy Mike's collabs with Sergio had the latter demonstrating the practical application of the one-inch punch and it wasn't like what people actually picture when it's done in demos. I don't recall the specifics, unfortunately.

[@SenseiSeth]

I think a couple people have commented that! Makes sense!

[@olivergjika2943]

One inch punch should be E or D tier cos it's useless but cool af

[@Technotranceism]

More of a push technique, lead with a guy shot, do not fully retract, and use the 1 inch to push opponents.

[@heartlessguy8668]

Before you get angry at me putting it there "Hear me out, I put it there because I wanted to put it there"(this guy is savage)

[@SenseiSeth]

Hahahahaha

[@akayokalumba5151]

Overhand Jab Cross Super man Shovel Hook Uppercut (anti wrestling) Hammer Spinning One inch

[@SenseiSeth]

Oooh, interesting!

[@bleach5798]

Brass knuckles work good with punches

[@leonnunezcano1900]

Man You do a good Job for people with your vídeos, greetings from Colombia.

[@michaellink9711]

I love you Seth you me taught me a lot about martial arts but every spinning back fist I’ve thrown I’ve landed and it is very fast and every time I have landed it, it puts people down thank you I love this and you 🤘

[@nikolab.4065]

I vote Hammerfist a tier higher just because I come from an art that deals with it a lot and I know its ins and outs. Other than that, the list looks appropriate.

[@SenseiSeth]

What style is that?

[@nikolab.4065]

@@SenseiSeth Basically most filipino arts, if not all, use it. But the style itself is Panantukan, or just "filipino boxing" or "dirty boxing". It's the most useful thing in that art, and it can be set up to work in stand-up fighting and not for clinch or ground and pound.

[@SenseiSeth]

Oh that’s sick! That makes sense. If you can find a good video to help me get a better idea I’d love to see them!

[@nikolab.4065]

@@SenseiSeth Don't want to brag, but there probably aren't many performances of that quality on yt. So sorry on that front. One of the coaches that I trained Modern Arnis with trained boxing for 10+ years before he started FMA for another 10, so naturally he taught boxing mixed with the traditional panantukan stuff for the unarmed portion. It most likely won't be the same as things you can see online.

[@nikolab.4065]

@@SenseiSeth A quick combo I can give you would be a jab, cross, and then a right hammerfist going downwards to the trapezius, continuing from that cross right when the cross lands

[@kungfujoe2136]

fun fact in kungfu i leanred to break defens with knocking someones hands down with a hammerfist

[@SenseiSeth]

Oooh, I like it!

[@kungfujoe2136]

i think it's baguazhang

[@kungfujoe2136]

@@SenseiSeth what do you think about attacking the arms and fists to dmg them so they cant be used porpely? (lowkick is kinda doing the same) atackign the weapons they call it (problebe doesnt work with gloves on)

[@SenseiSeth]

kungfujoe I’m all about it!

[@SenseiSeth]

Makes sense!

[@iceylegit2]

I love these videos I was litterally jus debating with myself to decide wich will be my best to go punches & kicks for my martial art

[@bondjames-bond7664]

Watching ur ranking vdo back to back...i am hooked.... Some of the best on u tube .... Great work sensey.. Rgrds from india.

[@SenseiSeth]

Thank you so much 😀

[@badcat6767]

Thanks for making this happen! But you forgot Charlie Z's hard hooks.

[@SenseiSeth]

Oh dang!! Totally missed out there haha

[@anthonyhernandez4266]

@@SenseiSeth pandemic punch he calls it. Rather unfortunate name these days.

[@badcat6767]

@@anthonyhernandez4266 Pandemic Cyborg Punch! Caused the coronavirus!

[@JonathanSorenson204]

Agreed with most, nothing was more than 1 tier off my beliefs so it's a win!

[@SenseiSeth]

Dangit! I need controversy 😂😂😂

[@JonathanSorenson204]

Gave my 2 cents on Judo last time. Can't be all bad! 👊

[@SenseiSeth]

Haha fair 😂

[@ethanliberty]

As someone who is trying to learn martial arts, this page has already helped me a lot. I have a 200 lb punching bag at home, and so I will be frequenting this channel to learn as much as I can :)

[@SenseiSeth]

Ayeee, happy to help!

[@ufh9688]

Now we need a tier list of all the different elbows!

[@hakeemmartinez6983]

Love the rankings it’s spot on I’d probably would had put the hook in the A tier just in my experience straights are thee most reliable if you know how to jab. But agree that with most ppl that would be their favorite and most used punch.... Loving the content very entertaining and I’m finding myself laughing at a lot of lil jokes you throw in keep these bangers coming 🔥💪🏼

[@SenseiSeth]

That’s fair!!

[@SenseiSeth]

Thanks my friend!

[@ryanleseberg9886]

Ive never landed a hammer fist but I land backfists all the time so I would've ranked same as hammer fist

[@SenseiSeth]

Fair point!! Some of these punches def work better for dif people

[@Jacquelinexo]

Love your videos! Thank you!

[@Taras2612]

that slapp go through the stratosphere

[@SenseiSeth]

SHMACK

[@Taras2612]

Sensei Seth gotta love Nate! What a guy

[@SenseiSeth]

Haha he’s something

[@areallybigdwarf4560]

4:37 because there's only one Thomas 'the motor city cobra' Hearns

[@SenseiSeth]

Also I’d if it’s legal, and without gloves it would probably hurt haha

[@gameandbros5462]

Flicker jab?

[@heart_breaker1k851]

Love the content man keep it up!!!❤️

[@SenseiSeth]

Thanks so much!!

[@Argyleexe]

Only person I've ever seen utilise the superman punch properly is GSP, its greatest benefit is that the leg looks like the startup of a kick so you fake out the opponent while most people use it cause it looks cool

[@griselbrand]

Have you done a hand strike tier list? Like knife hand, Phoenix fist etc, stuff from traditional martial arts. Loved the video and your bolo punch with out the small rotation from the elbow is a sin

[@SenseiSeth]

I haven’t been, noted

[@dustinsteedley321]

A spinning back fist is like a tornado kick in taekwondo, but with your fist or a back hand smack that's what it reminds me of. Just my 2 cents.

[@Ottepeg89]

Another S tier video may man! You ever do the inward hammer fist? It's a nice one for non trained people who just want a few moves.

[@legendarypanda1300]

I just found out a great channel today and I subscribed.

[@SenseiSeth]

Awesome, thank you! Welcome aboard

[@Greyman010]

In the Alexander Gufferson vs Glover Teixeira fight Alex finished with 3 bolo punches in a row followed by a hook punch probably the best example. Great ko

[@SenseiSeth]

That was the exact fight I was thinking of. One of my favorite finishes

[@kuya49z]

Do one with all 8 limbs next

[@SenseiSeth]

You got it!

[@AX-fc5sc]

I love this series, man...

[@SenseiSeth]

More to come!

[@boxer6796]

I do Boxing and you are spot on about the cross, hook and jab. The cross and hook can be used as a combo and jab at keeping your opponent at bay and wearing him out, before setting up for a power cross or combination....Good Stuff!

[@SenseiSeth]

simplicity is key!

[@Ninjacob00]

I brought the popcorn and soda to share with you while you read the comments Sensei

[@SenseiSeth]

Hahaha sweet! Thanks!!

[@Beastmaster64.]

Im not even subbed and i find this 1 hour after uploading... I feel like youtube is sending me a message

[@SenseiSeth]

It means I love you... too soon?

[@Beastmaster64.]

@@SenseiSeth nah, ive seen you guest on other channels and i guess i just never got around to your channel. But your content looks promising, looking forward to watching your videos, Sensei!

[@SenseiSeth]

Hahah thanks my friend. Appreciate ya!

[@LackofEthics]

Honestly, I'm just glad that jab, cross and hook are s-tier. Pretty good list.

[@DasJaegar]

And with this video, you've gained a new subscriber

[@SenseiSeth]

Thanks my friend!

[@ricardogordon2277]

Stockton slap is too OP. 1 touch knockout

[@SenseiSeth]

Fair point

[@t-ollievirus9240]

You know I actually stunned my sparring partner with spinning backfist beacuse he didnt know i let him put a cross on me on the face, As I let my head spin, my body follows turning into a spinning backfist. I ALSO have his momentum on his punch which makes my counter 2x powerful. It's a give and take 🤣

[@SenseiSeth]

Be careful out there! Nice

[@snazdogdbfan251]

Epic comeback but I would try not to get hit by anything in the first place

[@t-ollievirus9240]

@@snazdogdbfan251 He doe be like: 👀 lets not be pursuade...🤣🤣🤣

[@kaiohsmith4952]

@@t-ollievirus9240 shaori?

[@t-ollievirus9240]

@@kaiohsmith4952 Kaku Kaioh been real quiet when he read this 😂

[@gracekaram4947]

The bolo punch looks similar to the "karate uppercut" I have in my dojo, and it's definitely an A tier punch! Also jab is definitely S tier! Some of the punches you went over I never heard, and they were cool to see, great vid! 👍

[@me0101001000]

I'm a tall guy (190cm), my coach is much smaller than me (160cm). Every Sunday he gives us one round of sparring with him. Goes until either time's up, someone taps, or someone concedes. His favourite thing to do to us taller people is shovel hook to the liver. But what's great is that after every round, he talks to us about what we did well and where we messed up. Turns out I still need to get good at protecting myself against body shots.

[@SenseiSeth]

That’s awesome! Body shots are tough for y’all guys

[@santiagosegovia8756]

The jab should be ss

[@SenseiSeth]

Can’t argue with that

[@melisslacour15]

Can we have a tier list of anime martial arts energy attacks just for fun? Lol 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@SenseiSeth]

Haha I’d have to watch a lot of anime, I’m not much of a weeb

[@M7S4I5L8V2A]

@@SenseiSeth You could try to do a community post asking and then look up some of the higher rated ones. Same for games to. I'd be more interested an attacks in games Tier list mostly because I've thought doing one myself.

[@thehooblah1053]

Sensei Seth oh man time for you to watch some Kengan Ashura

[@M7S4I5L8V2A]

@@SenseiSeth Hell yeah do what that other guy said. NIKO IS STYLE IS THE BEST IN THE WORLD! Kengan Asura doesn't really have a lot of standout moves outside of Niko style though. Only in the sense that it uses a lot of real martial arts that is.

[@idk-vm9wx]

@@thehooblah1053 no read the manga

[@DaNDmsIsgfP24S]

Love the content

[@SenseiSeth]

Thank you my friend!

[@immortalgosuto2261]

I love to throw the back fist right after a lead hook. And I sometimes throw the jab like a back fist, depending on my angle!

[@SenseiSeth]

Yes!

[@ky-passley4769]

I would put uppercut at A it has mor utility than the over hand as it can be used to stuff an opponent that's ducking in for a take down up close and if you start with hands down (base on you style) it can hit the chin with out your opponent seeing it. In my opinion at least.

[@SenseiSeth]

That’s fair! Hard to argue there

[@aabax9138]

When learning JKD, I was taught to throw a hook punch with my fist vertical and not horizontal and the footwork was less static. Whacking pads like that felt great; I'd be interested to see you play with it and see what you think of it!

[@SenseiSeth]

I like both! It depends for me of the range of the attack, close, palm jn.. far, palm down

[@DepDawg]

That’s how we throw the hook also. I train in Thai kickboxing.

[@soupedkid13]

Tier list for coolest martial arts moves from all martial arts

[@SenseiSeth]

Yes!!!

[@jocelynchaumette1407]

Once again a fun video, thank you. I would put the hook in A tier rather than S with jab ad cross simply because I feel it is much easier to break your fingers with it if you don't have the proper angle on landing.

[@johnnytsunami981]

Let's go what up Everybody 💪

[@SenseiSeth]

Ayeee, ole Johnny!

[@carlosk.meneghetti4645]

0:45 ¡¡OMG!! What a *real master*😂😂 At least I was hoping you knew something about Kick Boxing or Muay Thai to be able to talk about this, but Kung Fu ??? 😆👌

[@SenseiSeth]

What?

[@zzajizz]

The version of ‘1 inch punch’ I train does not rely much of rotation and is used as a disruptor in grappling. It’s very useful in that context even though by itself it is not the most powerful punch.

[@Q-Mac_]

Thank you for putting the jab punch in the S tier category! The jab is the most efficient punch you can throw.

[@89334726]

The best punch is the one you can land without breaking something while landing it. Says the guy with wimpy wrists. On the other hand my wimpy wrists can land a nasty chop with the radius bone to the back of the head or behind the ear as a part of kombo due to all the muscle not beign on the way. :D

[@SenseiSeth]

Toni Heikkila did you see the end of the video? Lol but also, sure

[@sunnyashman9819]

With hammerfists and backfists I think you’re not taking into account the versatility of when they could be used. Instead of it being a standalone technique, try parrying a punch and going straight into a backfist as your opponent pulls their hand back. It’s easily a B ranked technique, but standalone I could see how you put them as D.

[@SenseiSeth]

Sure, but still Backfist isn’t hitting as hard as hammer. I see what you’re saying though

[@stevewaters1516]

Glad u put the hook up high it's such a versatile punch n one of my main go 2s when I completed but my hook is like a hybrid between a standard hook n a inside knife hand use to lean back n throw It over ppls jabs alot was very effective for me

[@DaMadMick]

I love the Bolo punch it always throws off their timing. It starts like a regular uppercut feint then when they bite, they get bit with it.

[@Meatisfood]

Jab

[@SenseiSeth]

Jabs are fuego

[@fwuffy2713]

Doing UFC for the past 4 hours made me realize these aren't ranked correctly

[@SenseiSeth]

I take it you like the superman?

[@adamsoto1177]

Sensei Seth 😂😂its always the guys who don’t know nothin about fighting

[@SenseiSeth]

Fr

[@nicholasnj3778]

agree about the Hammer , one of the recent fights (I think it was a UFC fight) and one gut was throwing a Hammer Fist (from Standing , instead of a Jab a couple times)

[@vikingbluesbreaker729]

This was awsome. I think i learned something lol. 15 years of muay thia, bjj and judo and i dont think iv ever thrown an actual uppercut...bolo as hell...

[@jacobcumberbatch1774]

What would you rate chain punch?

[@SenseiSeth]

D

[@jacobcumberbatch1774]

@@SenseiSeth safe

[@SenseiSeth]

Jacob Cumberbatch hahaha I mean, I could go lower tbh.. probably F if I was being honest

[@Yuki_Ika7]

By chain punch you mean the kind used in wing chun right? I know it can be good but only in some situations, or if you really want someone to be in pain and feel every punch kinda like a 1in punch

[@SenseiSeth]

Maybe, idk I’m not a proponent of it tbh. Maybe I just haven’t seen a good application for it

[@Jaska124]

The spinning back fist is far from slow, unless you suck. It's S-tier. It's the most useful technique I know. I've won multiple matches and tournaments with it. It's very versatile and applicable. The key is to not throw it with that awkward step, but more by staying still and taking the step after landing/missing. It's a very underrated and misunderstood punch. When do right no can defend.

[@SenseiSeth]

I’m sure you rock at it 👍👍

[@Jaska124]

@@SenseiSeth I'm sure as well! Might post a tutorial at some point, since I think there's a lot to uncover about it. It's actually a trademark of the karate style I practice, it's been a curriculum technique all the way from the 60's.

[@SenseiSeth]

Hyrräpää22 do it 👍

[@amartya9034]

This is the video I need to watch. My kind of content haha

[@SenseiSeth]

I’ve got more coming soon!!

[@TNTTestificate]

Tier List Sensei we stan

[@SenseiSeth]

Lol as long as you guys like them, I’ll keep making them!

[@TNTTestificate]

@@SenseiSeth yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes

[@SenseiSeth]

👏 what else do you want ranked?

[@TNTTestificate]

@@SenseiSeth weapons and maybe stances

[@dnaleksiev]

you mean: sport punches were your hands are protected

[@SenseiSeth]

and your list when they’re not? What changes?

[@chasedoman8212]

Jab is what ever is beyond S tier. Literally the single most important strike there is

[@SaftonYT]

I'd love to see you do a tier list where you give your opinion on the material Icy Mike covered in "Palm Strikes, Karate Chops, and Spinning Stuff for Self Defense?". Basically he discussed his feelings on all of the "miscellaneous" or non-punching hand strikes in martial arts: palm strikes, ridge hands, knife hands, etc. He also covered the backfist and hammerfist, but you already have those here of course. I feel like maybe you might have different opinions on some of those strikes given your background? Also, any chance of a discussion of the different kinds of elbows? For instance: cutting vs. smashing, lead elbow "stabs", 12-6, etc. Love your content as always. Keep it coming!

[@SenseiSeth]

Idk if I’ve seen that, send me the link!

[@SaftonYT]

@@SenseiSeth Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6mrooibqZ2JjZY&

[@Thixico]

and he delivers

[@SenseiSeth]

🙏🙏🙏

[@omicron5128]

Every time when I feint a jab to the head or body, then use a back fist or hammer fist. It reminds me of question mark kick in terms of the way it's meant to do. Like feint then strike your opponent at the same time by using the same arm

[@FredKuneDo]

Still one thing: It is actually a question of the rules about "backfist or hammerfist": In some Kickboxing games it is NOT allowed to use the Hammerfist, because you have to hit with the padding of the glove like you would with a backfist. (in MMA it is both allowed). One reason I would prefer a hammerfist in both gloved and bareknuckle situations is the different position of the elbow and the forearm. It may be very effective to strike with your knuckles doing a backfist, but you have more control with a hammerfist, can decide how much you extend your arm, also your elbow joint and fist is in better position to prevent injuring yourself. And of course, your forearm bone may still inflict some damage if your hammerfist is to close.

[@SenseiSeth]

Yea I realized that while editing but nobody comments if I fix it lol

[@FredKuneDo]

Nevermind. I think the "tier"-rating shouldn't even be taken too serious, but is a good thing for everyone to exchange their opinions. I mean: What punches work best for someone is very dependend on the game he is in, but also on individual skills and even body features. Also there are different versions of some punches that may work better or worse, like "horizontal jab" or "vertical jab". "corkscrew jab and cross" and so on.

[@SenseiSeth]

Hahaha I see what you’re saying, all good

[@FredKuneDo]

Example: Since you are crosstraining in Muay Thai now, have you already seen how some Muay Thai guys punch their jab and cross? because their fist are often horizontal in their guard, they rotate their fist with the thumb pointing to the floor at the ending point, to keep it real straight. Sometimes punching mechanics are depending on the guard (and hand rotation in it) or stance of a fighter.

[@nigelh2958]

I’m waiting for jab, already irate about what position you put it in if not S. Great videos btw. Edit: So relieved.

[@ChocolateMilkCultLeader]

Spinning back fist is pretty good if your opponent goes really far back. If you miss when they move back, you can follow up with the spinning

[@lynskeyti9940]

The hammer fist works wonders on the street. As a Paramedic firefighter I have used it many times on various combative people, it works great at shocking the biceps of someone trying to grab you. Also works good to the head used with control to stun someone without causing a lot of damage. Great technique

[@BrianNichol]

😅 I waited the whole video hoping the jab would make it to S tier! Thank goodness! You’re videos are so great Seth!

[@dacedebeer2697]

I love the cross too. Got a mean left one.

[@anardistformerlynigel5250]

One reason a lot of people prefer hammerfists to backfists, especially spinning, is that if you miss with the hand and hit with the forearm you hit with the blade of the bone.

[@jacobnestle3805]

Hey! Neat video. Just one note: You can throw the standing (not ground and pound) hammerfist moving outside to in, the opposite motion of a backfist. It's a niche usage, but I would argue it's far more powerful and effective than throwing it like a bizarre backfist

[@SenseiSeth]

Nice! Thanks! I’ll look into it!